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Chuckles Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Budmouth Academy, Chickerell Road, Weymouth, DT4 9SY · Dorset
Number of places
59 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Dorset

About this day nursery

Chuckles Day Nursery offers a family-focused approach to childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years, along with free early years education for 2 to 5-year-olds who are eligible. Located in a converted Methodist Chapel in Perranwell Station, the nursery is conveniently situated for commuters and families in the wider catchment area, including Truro and Falmouth.

They pride themselves on being a flexible provider, operating Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm, 51 weeks a year. The nursery offers a stimulating environment where activities are planned around the seven educational learning outcomes of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage 2021.

Meals and snacks adhere to Healthy Under 5’s principles, are freshly prepared on-site, and cater to various dietary needs. Additionally, Chuckles provides a breakfast and after-school club for 4 to 11-year-olds during term time, with a walking bus service to and from Perranarworthal CP School.

What it's like

Children are relaxed and happy as they enter the setting and enthusiastically engage in the range of activities on offer. The curriculum is progressive and its delivery takes into account children's next steps in learning as well as their interests. Children new to the setting are carefully inducted to make the transition as smooth as possible.

Family-centred approachFlexible providerFreshly cooked mealsBreakfast and after-school club

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare
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Key facts

Food

Freshly cooked meals and snacks, catering for special diets; adheres to Healthy Under 5’s principles. 5-star food hygiene rating.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, 51 weeks per annum (excluding bank holidays)

Age range

3 months to 5 years for nursery and pre-school; 4 to 11 years for breakfast and after-school club

Session types

full time, part time, breakfast club, after school club

Term time / All Year

All Year

Staff

Registered for 50 children

Established

1989

Waitlist

Discounts available

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Chuckles Day Nursery

Last inspected 11 June 2024 · Leanne Galloway

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

Children are relaxed and happy as they enter the setting and enthusiastically engage in the range of activities on offer. The curriculum is progressive and its delivery takes into account children's next steps in learning as well as their interests. Children new to the setting are carefully inducted to make the transition as smooth as possible.

Inspector highlights

  • The curriculum focuses on teaching children about the natural world around them.
  • Children are very well behaved and confident to explore activities.
  • Physical development is a key feature of the curriculum.
  • Counting and number skills are embedded in the curriculum.
  • Leaders are passionate, caring and supportive of children, staff and families.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide further support for children's literacy development during their play and activities
  • 2support quieter children to engage in activities which better suit their needs, interests and next steps in learning.
Inspection #10346878 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents speak very positively of the setting, noting that they feel well informed of their child's development and progress.

All parents spoken to say they would recommend the setting, and they describe the staff as 'amazing'.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff and leaders work well with families and outside agencies to provide support for children who need additional help. All children, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress in the seven areas of learning.

Outdoor space

Staff skilfully cover many areas of learning as they lead the activity where children learn about recycled materials and how to hang the feeder. Children also access climbing equipment and a variety of toys to practise jumping, balancing and coordination.

Parent Reviews of Chuckles Day Nursery

5.0
(2)
Sophie Brynley-Jones
2 years ago

A wonderful nursery filled with the most caring, nuturing staff you could ask for. Having previously worked in a nursery for years myself, I was extremely particular with where I would leave my daughter and as soon I walked in Chuckles I knew it was where she should be. The staff provide such warmth and love to every child, and support to parents from those first few weeks of settling in and beyond. Can’t recommend highly enough!

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Rachel Anstee
3 years ago

Fantastic nursery. Staff are amazing. Always greeted with a smile. So friendly. Would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a nursery cannot fault them at all.

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Inspection history

Date: October 2010

  • June 2024Good
  • August 2018Good
  • January 2016Good
  • February 2015Good
  • April 2011Good
  • October 2010Inadequate

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