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Partou Chiltern Avenue Day Nursery & Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2023)
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5.0(29 parent reviews) ·29 Chiltern Avenue, Amersham, HP6 5AE · Buckinghamshire
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2023
Local authority
Buckinghamshire

About this day nursery

Partou Chiltern Avenue Day Nursery & Pre-School, located in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, was registered in 2014 as a full day care facility for children aged 0 to 4. The nursery operates from 8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year, providing a consistent and nurturing environment for children's development.

With a strong focus on personal, social, and emotional development, the nursery implements an ambitious curriculum designed to build on children's knowledge as they progress and prepare them for school. The dedicated team of 19 staff members, 12 of whom hold at least Level 2 early years qualifications, ensures that children are warmly greeted and feel safe and secure, fostering strong bonds.

The nursery prides itself on offering real-life experiences, including weekly visits to the local library and interactions with elderly residents at a nearby care home, to help children connect with their community and learn about the world around them. The provision for funded early education is available for two, three, and four-year-olds, further supporting access to high-quality early years care.

What it's like

Children are warmly greeted by kind and caring staff, creating strong bonds and a sense of security. Staff have high expectations for learning and behaviour, using children's life events to help them understand emotions and develop empathy. The nursery supports children's health and well-being, with individual routines followed for babies and nutritious meals prepared by the chef. Children develop imagination through play, with staff providing resources and joining in their activities.

Ambitious curriculumCommunity engagementStrong parent partnershipPersonal development focus

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2014

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Partou Chiltern Avenue Day Nursery & Pre-School

Last inspected 20 December 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are warmly greeted by kind and caring staff, creating strong bonds and a sense of security. Staff have high expectations for learning and behaviour, using children's life events to help them understand emotions and develop empathy. The nursery supports children's health and well-being, with individual routines followed for babies and nutritious meals prepared by the chef. Children develop imagination through play, with staff providing resources and joining in their activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are warmly greeted by kind and caring staff, fostering strong bonds and helping children feel safe and secure.
  • The manager has developed an ambitious curriculum that builds on children's knowledge and places a high focus on personal, social and emotional development, preparing them for school.
  • The nursery provides children with real-life experiences, such as weekly visits to the local library and interactions with a nearby care home, to teach them about their local community.
  • Staff successfully engage with children to build on their learning and develop their interests.
  • Children behave well, with staff providing clear expectations and boosting self-esteem with praise and encouragement.
  • Children learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle from a young age, with nutritious meals and opportunities for physical activity.
  • Partnership with parents is strong, with settling-in sessions and regular feedback ensuring parents are well-informed of their child's progress.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff demonstrating a thorough understanding of their roles and responsibilities.

Areas to develop

  • 1Further improve the monitoring and coaching of staff to enhance curriculum delivery and strengthen interactions with children.
  • 2Review the deployment of staff during certain times of the day, particularly in the toddler room, to ensure all children receive adequate support to extend their play and learning and prevent younger children from wandering or becoming restless.
Inspection #10304944 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Parent Reviews of Partou Chiltern Avenue Day Nursery & Pre-School

5.0
(29)
C Bailey Edwards
9 months ago

We have been really impressed with Partou Chiltern Avenue and it’s testament to the leadership of the nursery manager Sadie, and the other brilliant staff members who look after our child here. I think what stands out for me is how effectively they deal with any concerns and issues - they listen with empathy and offer practical and adaptable solutions - rather than having a rigid ‘one size fits all’ approach. Some of the detail they go into at handover reassures you that they have formed good bonds with your child and enjoy being part of their development. We are very grateful for their care!

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Liam Whiley
a year ago

Partou Chiltern Avenue Nursery is absolutely brilliant! From the moment our child started, we’ve been blown away by the care, dedication, and warmth of the entire team. Every member of staff is incredibly supportive, personable, and genuinely invested in the well-being of the children. Our child has only been attending for a few months, but the progress made in that time is amazing. We’ve noticed significant developments in confidence, communication, and overall learning, and it’s clear they absolutely love going. The team’s approach to imaginative and sensory play is fantastic, creating such a rich and engaging environment for the children to explore and grow. We couldn’t be happier with our choice of nursery and are so grateful for the love and care they show our child every day

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sara stillwell
a year ago

Our daughter has been at Chiltern Avenue since February and is so happy there. All the staff are incredibly kind, knowledgeable and welcoming. Our daughter has a fantastic bond with her key worker and always seems to have a fun day at nursery. We’ve been really happy with our experiences in both the baby and toddler rooms and how the team handled the initial transition of starting nursery and then moving up a room. Highly recommend.

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S Hutchison
a year ago

Partou is a fantastic nursery. I have been very impressed with the care, knowledge and experience of the nursery staff. My child has built lovely relationships with key members of staff and I feel confident in the day to day care they are receiving. My child has required additional medical support and I have been impressed by their commitment and ability to manage this. My child's transition to nursery has been well thought out, coherent and child centred. I feel the need to mention particular staff who have gone above and beyond. Thank you Sadie, Amelia and Darian! I wholeheartedly recommend Partou as a safe and happy nursery which my child continues to thrive in.

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Igor Cândido
a year ago

My daughter has been in this nursery for more than a year now and both her and us as parents can't stop saying good things about the nursery, mainly focusing on the staff. Everyone is very comprehensive of all my daughter needs and clearly very caring for her. She is always happy to go to the nursery showing that she is very well treated there. The nursery has amazing installations for children to learn at their own pace and always evolving to keep up with them. The nursery shows that focus on quality over quantity by never being over capacity with children per room.

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Inspection history

Date: August 2014

  • December 2023Good
  • February 2018Good
  • August 2014Good

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