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Chestnut@Halbutt Street

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2023)
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3.8(11 parent reviews) ·202a, Halbutt Street, Dagenham, RM9 5AA · Barking and Dagenham
Number of places
69 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
Barking and Dagenham

About this day nursery

Chestnut Nursery Schools, established in 2002 by former Deputy Head Teacher David Saunders and College Lecturer Steven Davies, is a leading provider of high-quality early years education. The nursery group operates across London, Norwich, and Cambridgeshire, and is dedicated to fostering intellectual, emotional, and personal growth in children through engaging learning and play experiences.

Emphasising a stimulating and secure environment, Chestnut Nursery Schools integrates a Core Curriculum, Forest School principles, and cooking classes into its programmes. The committed and diverse team, with extensive professional experience, undergoes rigorous selection and continuous training to ensure exceptional care.

The nursery prides itself on creating a welcoming and loving atmosphere, with staff closely observing and supporting each child's development during a crucial stage of their lives. Overall, Chestnut Nursery Schools aims to provide children with a strong foundation and a joyful start to their educational journey.

Our ethos

Chestnut Nursery Schools is dedicated to fostering intellectual, emotional, and personal growth through engaging learning and play experiences. Their approach integrates a Core Curriculum, Forest School principles, and cooking classes, aiming to provide a stimulating and secure environment that gives children a strong foundation and a joyful start to their education.

What it's like

Leaders have developed a curriculum that is ambitious and carefully sequenced. It is tailored to meet the needs of individual children, with a focus on developing communication and language skills. Children understand what is expected of them, and this contributes to positive behaviour.

High-quality educationForest School ethosExperienced and diverse teamRigorous staff selection and training

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating

Last inspected 6 September 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Leaders have developed a curriculum that is ambitious and carefully sequenced. It is tailored to meet the needs of individual children, with a focus on developing communication and language skills. Children understand what is expected of them, and this contributes to positive behaviour.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff prepare children well for their next stage of learning, including school.
  • Children benefit from spacious outside areas and many opportunities to be physically active in their play.
  • Staff promote children's independence, helping to prepare children for school.
  • The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is highly skilled and works closely with other professionals.
  • Leaders prioritise the well-being of staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider how you organise group times to ensure that the most able children are motivated by the learning
  • 2continue to extend high-quality training and supervisions to ensure that all staff feel confident to support children in regulating their behaviour.
Inspection #10301137 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment on the notable progress their children have made since joining the nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is highly skilled and works closely with other professionals to ensure that the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully met. The nursery benefits from a well-equipped sensory room, which is regularly used for intervention sessions. Children with SEND make good progress towards closing any gaps in learning.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from spacious outside areas and many opportunities to be physically active in their play. Babies have lots of space to crawl and cruise along equipment at different heights. Older children enjoy taking turns to travel along a balancing trail.

Parent Reviews

3.8
(11)
Zuzana Bucsa
a year ago

My daughter started attending Halbutt street 6 weeks ago. I was worried about her settling in as she never been without me prior starting nursery. She is 3 years old and only child. I got phone call from staff reassuring me about her when I needed it the first couple of days. Then she just settled so quickly and well. Bluebell room staff were so patient with her and build the bond that made her love her teachers, learnt daily routine and I must say she so much more independent at home since starting nursery. Manager Nadia is very friendly and involved with children as well. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for me ☺️

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Luis
2 years ago

I’m absolutely thrilled with my experience at Chestnut Nursery! Their care and dedication to our little one are truly heartwarming. The offset inspection on September 6th gave them a Good score in all five categories, showcasing the high standards they uphold. Our little one not only loves going there but also has a special bond with each and every caregiver. I genuinely don’t understand the one star reviews as they are not able to provide any real reason for those bad reviews.

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Vera Cosman
7 years ago

My daughter is attending the nursery since October 2017 and without any modesty I can say that I have made the best decision ever, as I never had any fears or headaches: from her second day she was running and knocking the doors with her little arms opened, even if she was just 16 months old. I am just grateful and I want to say a huge THANK YOU to Hannah and Sharon( In daisy room)for thanking care of her with so much attention and love, and now to all the staff from Poppy Room( especially Hannah and Suzana - M. loves you a lot!). My daughter is happy in there, I can assume that as only a happy kid will bring the jacket in the morning to go to nursery. Happy with everything!Maria C

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Gemma Kent
3 years ago

Did visit in May, filled out and returned forms in May. Call today to get a start date to be told my daughter hasn't even been put on the system. When I called back to say you don't want our daughter there and we don't want our daughter there and if it's this hard to get her into your nursery I don't trust you to keep my daughter safe and keep us up to date the manager took offence. There's no accountability for staff as no managers or head office to call. I think we've had a lucky escape here.

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Malek
3 years ago

Absolutely no care or organisation. Nursery has no sense of parental assurance.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2018

  • September 2023Good
  • January 2018Good

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