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She didn’t settle in the pre school room when she turned 3 and we found it to be very busy. Guilden Sutton Preschool was local and had a good reputation with links to the primary school. We had a show round with Charlotte and immediately had a fantastic feel about the place- it was friendly, warm and calming. We were unsure if term time only would work for us (both full time working parents), so our daughter started one day a week initially. She loved it- she would skip into Guilden Sutton preschool but would cry on the way to the nursery. After a couple of months of the dual setting approach we took the plunge and moved her permanently to Guilden Sutton pre school and seriously haven’t looked back. The team are incredible; so caring, so personal to each child and have a genuine passion for offering superior child care. Our daughter now attends five days a week being the happiest she’s ever been and we have made our work schedules fit. 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The preschool has a lovely atmosphere and I would highly recommend it to everyone.", "datePublished": "2016-02-03T20:48:20.632Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Faye Tucker" }, "reviewBody": "All 3 of my children have attended Guilden Sutton Preschool and have absolutely loved it. The staff are incredible and the children love them. 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Guilden Sutton Pre-school # Guilden Sutton Pre-school Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Guilden Sutton Village Hall, Summerfield Road, Chester, CH3 7SW · Cheshire West and Chester Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Guilden Sutton Pre-School, established in 1985 as “The Marigold Playgroup,” is located in the Marigold Room within Guilden Sutton Village Hall. The preschool is a registered charity and a member of the Pre-School Learning Alliance, holding insurance through this organisation. It is also registered with Ofsted and the Charity Commission. The preschool actively fosters strong relationships with Guilden Sutton Primary School, St John’s Church, and various community groups, aiming to create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for families. Emphasising a child-centred methodology, the preschool supports children’s growth, learning, and development through creative play. It is dedicated to providing a secure, inclusive, and nurturing setting where children gain confidence and essential skills, preparing them for their subsequent educational journeys. The preschool highly values parent and carer partnerships, believing that collaborative efforts lead to the best experiences and outcomes for all children within their preschool family. Our ethos Guilden Sutton Pre-School is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where children can develop confidence and skills through play and creativity. The preschool values strong partnerships with parents and carers to ensure the best possible experience for every child. What it's like Children are happy and excited when they arrive at this setting, separating from parents with ease and entering with confidence. They make independent choices and explore their interests, demonstrating excellent behaviour while playing with friends. The manager and staff have addressed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's personal, social and emotional well-being and communication and language skills, providing opportunities to support sharing and turn-taking. Charity-run Child-centred approach Community links ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged at a flat hourly rate, with invoices issued on a half-termly basis. Additional charges are applied daily for late payments and per fifteen minutes for late collections. A voluntary daily contribution towards consumables is also requested. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Invoices are raised half-termly. - Late payments incur a charge of £2 per day. - Late collection of children incurs a charge of £10 per 15 minutes. - A voluntary consumable contribution is requested from January 2024. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Guilden Sutton Pre-school Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10285455 Lead inspector Jessica Leong Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50224368)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305080) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://guildensuttonpreschool.org/) Guilden Sutton Village Hall, Summerfield Road, Chester, CH3 7SW [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.8299/53.20709/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Chester - [Day nurseries in Chester](/search?q=Chester) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=guilden-sutton-pre-school-ch3-7sw-305080) ## Key facts Session types Morning Session (9:00 - 12:00), Afternoon Session (12:00 - 15:00) Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 9am until 3pm Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Guilden Sutton Pre-school Last inspected 15 June 2023 · Jessica Leong 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 happy and excited when they arrive at this setting, separating from parents with ease and entering with confidence. They make independent choices and explore their interests, demonstrating excellent behaviour while playing with friends. The manager and staff have addressed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's personal, social and emotional well-being and communication and language skills, providing opportunities to support sharing and turn-taking. Inspector highlights - The manager and staff work well together and have created a warm, welcoming environment where children demonstrate friendly behaviours and good manners. - The manager has developed a curriculum that supports children to develop a broad vocabulary and explore nature. - The manager has created systems to help prepare children well for the next stage of their learning by making links with local schools. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. - Children are supported to develop a love of reading with a wide range of books available for them to select independently. Areas to develop - 1 extend children's understanding of how healthy eating habits contribute to their overall health. Inspection #10285455 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50224368) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. Staff are knowledgeable about identifying when children may need extra help in their learning and make appropriate referrals to agencies when needed. This helps all children, including children with SEND, to make good progress in their learning. Outdoor space The outdoor space offers opportunities for children to practise a wide range of physical and thinking skills. Children become deeply engaged in activities, such as using guttering to move water from one area to another, and staff support them to problem-solve and experiment with much joy and laughter. Children are very physical in their play and make good progress with their physical skills. ## Parent Reviews of Guilden Sutton Pre-school 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJZiwFnk7xAngSyZRjvUwUUWIQ5UNMPv4nWwxYh2tqJq6u5EQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Richard J 2 years ago When we moved into Guilden Sutton in 2021, our daughter was attending a national chain nursery in Chester. She didn’t settle in the pre school room when she turned 3 and we found it to be very busy. Guilden Sutton Preschool was local and had a good reputation with links to the primary school. We had a show round with Charlotte and immediately had a fantastic feel about the place- it was friendly, warm and calming. We were unsure if term time only would work for us (both full time working parents), so our daughter started one day a week initially. She loved it- she would skip into Guilden Sutton preschool but would cry on the way to the nursery. After a couple of months of the dual setting approach we took the plunge and moved her permanently to Guilden Sutton pre school and seriously haven’t looked back. The team are incredible; so caring, so personal to each child and have a genuine passion for offering superior child care. Our daughter now attends five days a week being the happiest she’s ever been and we have made our work schedules fit. You won’t regret it! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNsN3Nyd1FREAE!2m1!1s0x487ae7b7930363e7:0x5dd596dc68f6c724) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL49wfH4l9AfcB0FJEpwyDWekOj3lsxTpVttlkkOrKbWqbsOw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lisa Cordingley 10 years ago Our daughter started Guilden Sutton Preschool in September last year and absolutely loves it. The staff were so welcoming and kind and she settled in really well from her first day. The staff provide a wide range of activities with the children based around term themes. We are always kept up to date with our daughters progress through her communication book, learning journal and chats with the staff after the end of the session. The preschool has a lovely atmosphere and I would highly recommend it to everyone. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBdDQzUUFREAE!2m1!1s0x487ae7b7930363e7:0x5dd596dc68f6c724) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI3BHDJrfPW2D-HsG8sZVJBj1C8fL4eMRhuGFQYfYryuGH4tQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Faye Tucker 2 years ago All 3 of my children have attended Guilden Sutton Preschool and have absolutely loved it. The staff are incredible and the children love them. Honestly couldn’t image my kids being anywhere better. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNsc2M2aEZ3EAE!2m1!1s0x487ae7b7930363e7:0x5dd596dc68f6c724) Reviews from Google for Guilden Sutton Pre-school. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6761476288964642596&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: November 2014 - June 2023 Good - October 2017 Good - November 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Guilden Sutton Pre-school ### What age children does Guilden Sutton Pre-school take? ### Which funded hours does Guilden Sutton Pre-school accept? ### Where is Guilden Sutton Pre-school located? ### How does Guilden Sutton Pre-school support children with SEND? ### What type of nursery is Guilden Sutton Pre-school? ## Nearby day nurseries in Chester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Guilden Sutton Pre-school. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Guilden Sutton Day Nursery Guilden Sutton, Chester · CH3 7EX ](/nursery/guilden-sutton-day-nursery-ch3-7ex-305081) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### Kids Planet Chester Chester · CH3 7DB 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-chester-ch3-7db-2503433) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 1.0 mi ### The Spinney Day Nursery Chester · CH2 3PA ](/nursery/the-spinney-day-nursery-ch2-3pa-305385) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### S4YC @ Mickle Trafford Preschool Chester · CH2 4EF ](/nursery/s4yc-mickle-trafford-preschool-ch2-4ef-2696582) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Hoole Bank Day Nursery Chester · CH2 4ES 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/hoole-bank-day-nursery-ch2-4es-305111) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Thrive Cotton Lane Chester · CH3 7PZ ](/nursery/thrive-cotton-lane-ch3-7pz-305305) [See all nurseries in Chester →](/search?q=Chester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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