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Daisy Chains Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2024)
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4.6(20 parent reviews) ·South Ashford Youth Centre, St. Stephens Walk, ASHFORD, TN23 5BD · Kent
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2024
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Daisy Chains Nursery, located in Ashford, Kent, provides high-quality childcare for children aged 2 to 5 years old. Operating term-time only, the nursery fosters a learning environment where children develop through play-based activities, incorporating elements from Reggio Emilia and Montessori philosophies.

The curriculum is guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, ensuring a diverse range of activities that cater to individual needs and promote independent learning. The nursery emphasises a "doing and talking" approach, recognising its importance in early cognitive development.

Although primarily open during school hours (9:30 AM - 3:30 PM), Daisy Chains Nursery is currently trialling extended hours from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM to offer greater flexibility for families. " They also utilise an online software system called EYman to observe and record each child's learning journey effectively.

Lunch is provided for a small fee, focusing on nutritious and healthy options.

Our ethos

Daisy Chains Nursery focuses on a play-based learning environment, integrating principles from Reggio Emilia and Montessori. They follow the EYFS framework and employ a "doing and talking" approach to foster independent learning and cognitive development.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and eager to start their day at this friendly nursery. Staff are knowledgeable and give children practical and emotional support. This helps children to build trusting bonds with the staff and to feel safe and secure.

Ofsted rated "Good"Learning through playTerm-time onlyExtended hours trial

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Lunch£2.50 / day

Key facts

Opening hours

Mon - Fri 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Term Time Only), trialling extended hours 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Age range

2 - 5 years old

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Full day

Food

Lunch provided at extra charge

Waitlist

Register interest for extended hours

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Daisy Chains Nursery

Last inspected 12 December 2024 · Kelly Lane

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 arrive happy and eager to start their day at this friendly nursery. Staff are knowledgeable and give children practical and emotional support. This helps children to build trusting bonds with the staff and to feel safe and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders are passionate about delivering an inclusive setting for all.
  • Staff promote children's independence well.
  • Staff teach children how to keep themselves healthy.
  • The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong.
  • Leaders have a high regard for staff training.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to focus their teaching on intentions for children's learning during planned activities, so that younger children remain engaged and learning intentions are met
  • 2improve opportunities so that children can continue to explore and expand their learning for longer periods without interruptions.
Inspection #10363968 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong. Staff work closely with parents and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for all children. Leaders act with integrity to ensure that children with SEND receive the highest level of support.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Daisy Chains Nursery

4.6
(20)
Toni Rossiter
3 months ago

Both of my daughters attend Daisy Chains Nursery. I can not fault them in any way, shape or form. They have built such great relationships with both my daughters who was very shy when first starting. I can see a massive difference in my children’s learning, they even teach me new things I’ve never learnt before. 10/10 nursery!

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Eva Hatfaludi
2 years ago

Wonderful nursery! Staff members are so kind and patient you can really trust them with your child. My son has autism and they provide a place for him where he is happy, where he loves to go and feels safe.

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Deb Head
a year ago

Absolutely fantastic nursery my grandaughter went there, now my grandson is there, never ever had a problem, staff are lovely and friendly, we know our grandson is well looked after and he's very happy, we would recommend this nursery over and over again 100%

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Karen Todd
3 months ago

Not the best place for a child with special needs as not enough sen staff to look after the sen children properly also the staff found my child too exhausting as my child never sits still so I removed my child to a nursery that can accommodate my child and their needs

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D
6 years ago

Looked for a long time for a place in a nursery for my little boy. Came across this one, upon starting they were very accommodating so my son managed to fit in very well. Great Staff always willing to help and support. I'd recommend this nursery to everyone.

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Inspection history

Date: December 2012

  • December 2024Good
  • January 2019Good
  • May 2016Good
  • March 2013Requires improvement
  • December 2012Requires improvement

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