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The current overall grade is Good, awarded on 18/09/2024." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [London](/search?region=London) 4. Chicksand Preschool # Chicksand Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2024) · Hanbury Street, London, E1 5JY · Tower Hamlets Number of places 24 places Age range 2–3 yrs Last inspected Sept 2024 Local authority Tower Hamlets About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Chicksand Preschool, located in London E1 5JY, provides childcare for children aged 2 to 3 years. Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm during term-time, the preschool offers a calm and happy environment where children's safety and well-being are prioritised. Staff build affectionate bonds with the children, ensuring they feel secure and ready to learn. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, designed to support all areas of children's learning and prepare them for starting school. This includes a language-rich environment with plenty of books, songs and new vocabulary, as well as non-verbal communication methods like pictorial timetables for easier understanding. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive targeted support to learn and play alongside their peers. Staff act promptly if a child is behind their developmental milestones, implementing additional learning support when necessary. Daily outdoor play in a large garden allows children ample space to exercise and develop physical skills, even growing their own vegetables to enjoy, promoting healthy eating. The preschool was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in its latest inspection on 18th September 2024, an outcome consistently achieved, reflecting the high quality provision and effective leadership and management. What it's like Staff provide a calm and happy environment that prioritises children's safety and well-being. Children quickly form affectionate bonds with staff and are ready to learn. There is a broad and ambitious curriculum to support all areas of children's learning and equip them for starting school. Calm and happy environment Broad and ambitious curriculum Targeted SEND support Language-rich environment Daily outdoor play Strong parent partnerships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Chicksand Preschool Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10354977 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260525)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499411) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=chicksand-preschool-e1-5jy-ey499411) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Chicksand Preschool Last inspected 18 September 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good What it's like to attend Staff provide a calm and happy environment that prioritises children's safety and well-being. Children quickly form affectionate bonds with staff and are ready to learn. There is a broad and ambitious curriculum to support all areas of children's learning and equip them for starting school. Inspector highlights - Partnerships with parents are a strength. - Leaders ensure any additional funding the setting receives is used effectively to meet individual needs and improve outcomes for children. - Staff carry out regular observations and precise assessments of children's development. - Children benefit from a language-rich environment. - Staff support children's physical health and well-being very well. Areas to develop - 1 help all staff to recognise when to support children's own interests and fascinations to further support their engagement and learning. Inspection #10354977 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260525) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Chicksand Preschool is a hidden gem. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive the targeted support they need to play and learn alongside their peers. Staff act promptly if children are behind their expected development and put in place additional learning support where needed, including for children with SEND. Outdoor space Children play outdoors daily in the large garden. They have lots of space to exercise and build on their physical skills. Inspection history Date: November 2018 - September 2024 Good - November 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about Chicksand Preschool ### Does Chicksand Preschool take babies? ### How is SEND supported at Chicksand Preschool? ### What is Chicksand Preschool working on improving? ### What stands out about Chicksand Preschool? ### Which funding options does Chicksand Preschool accept? ### Whereabouts is Chicksand Preschool? ### Is Chicksand Preschool Ofsted registered? ## Nearby day nurseries in London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Chicksand Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres London · E1 5AW 4.8(25 reviews) ](/nursery/rainbow-angels-nurseries-learning-centres-e1-5aw-ey553234) - [ Ofsted: Inadequate <0.2 mi ### Early Steps Daycare London · E1 5HH 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/early-steps-daycare-e1-5hh-2743769) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.2 mi ### Rainbow House London · E1 1JX 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/rainbow-house-e1-1jx-ey306807) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Rawdatul Atfaal London · E1 1HL ](/nursery/rawdatul-atfaal-e1-1hl-2732949) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Weavers Fields Community Nursery London · E2 6HD ](/nursery/weavers-fields-community-nursery-e2-6hd-ey338319) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Global Kids Aldgate East London · E1 7AJ 4.9(18 reviews) ](/nursery/global-kids-aldgate-east-e1-7aj-2624059) [See all nurseries in London →](/search?q=London) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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