Nursery Advice
Claim Your Nursery

Chickywicks Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
·
4.8(23 parent reviews)
·St. Johns United Reformed Church, Hallowell Road, Northwood, HA6 1DN · Hillingdon
Number of places
31 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Hillingdon

About this day nursery

Chickywicks Day Nursery, established in 2008, is a specially designed single-storey facility situated in Northwood, Middlesex, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The nursery accommodates up to 31 children, ranging from 3 months to 5 years old.

The experienced and caring staff are dedicated to providing a safe, loving, and stimulating environment, focusing on creative childcare and planned activities to extend children's learning. They are OFSTED registered and adhere to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, encouraging learning and development through play.

Chickywicks emphasises active learning journeys for each child, with parents encouraged to contribute. The nursery prides itself on an open-door policy, facilitating communication between parents and key workers or the Nursery Manager, and offers regular parent evenings and coffee mornings.

Healthy meals are provided, and dietary requirements are strictly observed. Key features include small groups, an outdoor play area, highly qualified staff, music and movement sessions, and strong links with the local community.

Our ethos

Chickywicks Day Nursery adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, encouraging learning and development through play. They emphasise active learning journeys for each child, fostering a creative and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to learn through planned activities and play. The nursery values strong communication and encourages parental involvement in their child's learning.

What it's like

Parents comment that staff provide a loving and caring environment for children. This helps children to feel settled and build secure relationships with staff. Children form strong attachments to their key persons.

OFSTED registeredEYFS curriculumOutdoor Play AreaHealthy Meals & SnacksParent Partnerships

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Food

Healthy lunches and snacks. All food and activities are inclusive, any dietary requirements will be strictly adhered to and only healthy meals will be provided at all times.

Opening hours

7:30am – 6:30pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2008

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Chickywicks Day Nursery

Last inspected 19 July 2024 · Elizabeth Shack

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

Parents comment that staff provide a loving and caring environment for children. This helps children to feel settled and build secure relationships with staff. Children form strong attachments to their key persons.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders provide an inclusive environment where all children feel welcome and valued.
  • Staff actively work with parents and other agencies to begin assessment processes for children with SEND, enabling children and parents to get the help and support they need.
  • Children enjoy access to a well-resourced outdoor area where they develop strength on climbing equipment.
  • Staff use everyday routines to introduce new words to children well.
  • Strong partnerships exist between the nursery and other professionals, and the nursery involves children in fundraising events and outings in their local area.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider ways in which to develop the curriculum to support children to learn about the importance of a healthy diet and experience new foods
  • 2support staff to take part in training that enhances curriculum knowledge, with particular reference to early literacy
  • 3help staff to consider the impact of noise levels on children's learning, to better support children's concentration skills.
Inspection #10351527 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that staff provide a loving and caring environment for children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

There is an ambitious curriculum for all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff actively work with parents and other agencies to begin assessment processes for children with SEND. This early identification enables children and parents to get the help and support they need. Staff access training opportunities which help them to understand their responsibilities and develop their practice to support children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy access to a well-resourced outdoor area. They develop their strength as they pull themselves up on the climbing equipment. Staff ensure children are kept safe in the hot weather.

Parent Reviews of Chickywicks Day Nursery

4.8
(23)
Sonal
2 months ago

My son attended Chickywicks for two years. I cannot think the team enough for what they have done for my son. He was struggling to eat a varied diet and Sylvia and Bernie and the rest of the team did what I could not. They gave him the confidence to try and take a liking to different foods, so much that he started eating and enjoying his food and meals over there. To this day, my son still likes to eat the same kind of food he learned to eat at nursery. They also got him talking and supporting with his speech development and his social communication skills. As a family, we are all still very fond of what Chickywicks did for us and always remember them well. Our son is doing so well at school now and this is because of the strong foundation Chickywicks gave him. We will forever be grateful to them and I would highly recommend this nursery for its strong early years practice.

Read on Google
Erin Lally
10 months ago

I truly cannot recommend Chickywicks enough. All of the staff are the most wonderful, welcoming, caring and trusting people I have ever met. They have taken care of my daughter for the last few years and the progress and support shown has been incredible. The nursery itself is a colourful and vibrant setting with plenty of activities and fun for the children! I am ever so grateful and happy I chose Chickywicks because it gave me the reassurance as a parent with a special needs child that they can thrive and grow so beautifully in such a warm and inclusive place like this nursery. If you are considering a nursery please consider Chickywicks because they are absolutely outstanding and fantastic!

Read on Google
Yvonne Legah
10 months ago

I couldn’t be happier with our experience at Chickywicks Nursery School. The staff welcoming and caring. Communication with parents is excellent. I receive regular updates, photos, and feedback, which makes me feel involved in my child’s early learning journey. Chickywicks is more than just a nursery it’s a community where children are truly encouraged to grow, learn, and thrive. I wholeheartedly recommend it to any parent looking for a nurturing and enriching early years experience.

Read on Google
Billy Hennessy
10 months ago

Our son was at Chickywicks for 18 months in the pre school room. All members of staff went the extra mile to create a warm, loving and fun environment for the children. Our son grew in confidence and independence during his time here and we will be forever grateful to the team for giving him such a unique experience. We would definitely recommend Chickywicks to anyone who is looking for a day nursery filled with love and laughter.

Read on Google
Phil Gair
10 months ago

We came across chickywicks by pure chance but immediately fell in love with its homley,loving, caring environment and staff. After our daughter not settling at her previous nursery it was a huge nerve racking step to try again with chickywicks. Our daughter settled immediately we could not believe how happy she went in after how stressful things had been previously. Not only did the chickywicks team make Ada feel completely secure and happy but they also made a very anxious mum feel exactly the same. Every member of staff go above and beyond to make sure any concern or worry was just immediately forgotten. I truly believe that every single one of the team feel passionately about meeting every child's individual needs. Every member of the team are always so friendly and welcoming they not only cared for Ada but they all knew her personality inside out, they always knew at drop off if Ada was having a wobble and made sure they were extra supportive which is exactly what Ada needed. Chickywicks really are just like one big family and although they gave Ada everything she needs to move on, as her parents we would have kept Ada at chickywicks forever! We were not ready for Adas chickywicks journey to end. So from the very bottom of our hearts thank you to all the team at Chickywicks. We will NEVER forget all you have done for Ada and you will always hold a very special place in our hearts. We cant actually put into words how much we would recommend this nursery.

Read on Google

Reviews from Google for Chickywicks Day Nursery. See all on Google Maps

Inspection history

Date: April 2009

  • July 2024Good
  • September 2018Good
  • May 2016Good
  • October 2012Requires improvement
  • April 2009Good

Frequently asked about Chickywicks Day Nursery

Nearby day nurseries in Northwood

Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Chickywicks Day Nursery.

Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details.

Claim listing

Share this nursery

Send to a partner, friend or family member.

This listing has been compiled from official Ofsted records, the nursery's own website, details provided directly by the nursery where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more