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Kestrel Under Fives Playgroup # Kestrel Under Fives Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2024) · St Davids Church, Newton Close, Chatham, ME5 8TR · Medway Number of places 40 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2024 Local authority Medway About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Kestrel Under Fives Playgroup, located in Chatham, provides early years education and childcare for young children. The playgroup focuses on creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn and develop through play. They aim to foster social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth in their attendees, preparing them for their future educational journeys. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and age-appropriate, encouraging curiosity and a love of learning. What it's like Staff welcome children and families into their inclusive setting, where children arrive happy and feel safe and secure. The manager and staff are very good role models, treating children with kindness and respect. Children develop good levels of confidence, independence and self-esteem, learning to be kind and considerate and forming friendships. Play-based learning ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.myed.com/nurseries/kestrel-under-fives-playgroup-103816) ## Key facts Opening hours 9am to 3pm, Monday to Thursday Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kestrel Under Fives Playgroup Last inspected 8 February 2024 · Nicky Chambers 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 Staff welcome children and families into their inclusive setting, where children arrive happy and feel safe and secure. The manager and staff are very good role models, treating children with kindness and respect. Children develop good levels of confidence, independence and self-esteem, learning to be kind and considerate and forming friendships. Inspector highlights - The manager and staff have developed a curriculum that prepares children for the next stage in their development. - The manager supports staff's practice effectively through regular observations, supervision sessions, and team meetings. - Staff provide extremely strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Partnerships with parents are good, with parents expressing appreciation for the support they receive. - Children benefit from exciting activities that help them to develop good physical skills, using both small-muscle and large-muscle skills. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to be consistent in promoting behaviour management strategies to help children to learn what behaviour is expected of them - 2 review and improve the organisation of daily routines to minimise the disruption to children's learning. Inspection #10317290 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241367) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kestrel Under Fives Playgroup Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10317290 Lead inspector Nicky Chambers Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241367)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103816) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=kestrel-under-fives-playgroup-me5-8tr-103816) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "parents say that staff are very caring and create a home- from-home environment for their children." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff provide extremely strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They quickly identify those children who may need additional support and carefully consider how they can help them. Staff work closely with parents, and referrals to external professionals are made in a timely manner, helping all children to make good progress. Outdoor space While the report mentions children lining up to go outside and taking part in physical activities, it does not provide specific details about the outdoor area or how children use it. It also mentions children visiting woodland areas on local outings. Inspection history Date: September 2004 - March 2024 Good - February 2024 Good - June 2018 Good - May 2018 Good - May 2015 Good - April 2015 Good - December 2010 Good - December 2010 Good - July 2007 Good - September 2004 Good ## Frequently asked about Kestrel Under Fives Playgroup ### What outdoor space does Kestrel Under Fives Playgroup have? ### Which area does Kestrel Under Fives Playgroup serve? ### What type of nursery is Kestrel Under Fives Playgroup? ### How do parents describe the playgroup? ### How can Kestrel Under Fives Playgroup be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Chatham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Kestrel Under Fives Playgroup. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Lordswood under 5's playgroup Chatham · ME5 8PG ](/nursery/lordswood-under-5-s-playgroup-me5-8pg-103823) - [ Ofsted: Inadequate 0.6 mi ### Teeny Feet Day Nursery Chatham · ME5 8BP ](/nursery/teeny-feet-day-nursery-me5-8bp-ey482828) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Prima Montessori Day Nursery Gillingham · ME7 3JQ ](/nursery/prima-montessori-day-nursery-me7-3jq-ey230735) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Honeypot Day Nursery Chatham · ME5 8AJ ](/nursery/honeypot-day-nursery-ltd-me5-8aj-103714) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Buttercups at Little Teddies Chatham · ME5 9LW ](/nursery/buttercups-at-little-teddies-me5-9lw-2695576) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Little Teddies Walderslade Chatham · ME5 9LW ](/nursery/little-teddies-walderslade-me5-9lw-2783623) [See all nurseries in Chatham →](/search?q=Chatham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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