Session types
3 Hour Session, 6 Hour Session, Early Start 8-9, Morning, All Day, Afternoon, Late Finish 3-4
PATA @ Penguins
Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Gloucestershire
About this day nursery
PATA @ Penguins is a Chepstow-based nursery focused on fostering a love for learning and confidence in children. The nursery aims to create an environment where children are excited, curious, and motivated, developing a 'can do' attitude and feeling secure enough to become independent, resilient, and problem-solving risk-takers.
Through a safe, secure, and learning-rich setting, PATA @ Penguins supports children's development by offering varied activities and opportunities for critical thinking. The nursery intends for children to be confident, inquisitive learners who are eager to try new things and make good progress, ultimately preparing them for a smooth transition to school.
They operate with a key person approach to support individual children's needs and help them form relationships. The nursery is expanding to welcome babies and under 2s from September 2025 at its Sedbury setting, which will include forest school activities.
Our ethos
Our Mission: To be a quality Early Years care & learning community which inspires everyone to be the best they can be! We hope for the children to be excited, curious and motivated by a well designed and resourced environment, to have a 'can do' attitude and be happy, to be confident in who they are, and to feel safe, happy and secure and build on their confidence to become strong, independent, resilient risk takers.
What it's like
Staff provide a safe, inclusive and secure environment for all children so they can learn and flourish. Leaders have a clear vision of what they want children to learn and ensure the curriculum reflects the diverse needs of all children. This ensures children make good progress from their initial starting points.
Play-based learningKey person approachForest SchoolPre-school readiness
Pricing & funding
Fees are charged on an hourly basis and are banded by age, with different rates for children under two, aged two, and aged three. An optional daily charge covers snacks, or parents can choose to provide their own.
Funding accepted
30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Good to know
- Fees are effective from April 2026.
- Fees are charged on an hourly basis.
- Banded pricing applies to under 2s, 2-year-olds, and 3-year-olds.
- An optional daily snack charge applies; parents may alternatively provide their own suitable snacks.
Key facts
Opening hours
Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm
Age range
Babies and under 2s from September 2025
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating
Last inspected 6 February 2024
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Staff provide a safe, inclusive and secure environment for all children so they can learn and flourish. Leaders have a clear vision of what they want children to learn and ensure the curriculum reflects the diverse needs of all children. This ensures children make good progress from their initial starting points.
Inspector highlights
- Staff have a good overview of children's learning needs and undertake termly reviews to identify next steps.
- Staff create a rich language environment and effectively role model language, introducing new words to help children think critically.
- Older children have good opportunities to develop early literacy skills, including phonics and a love of books.
- Children benefit from rich cultural experiences, such as community activities and celebrating diverse languages and cultures.
- Staff place a strong focus on promoting healthy lifestyles, providing information on nutritional food choices and inviting dentists to talk about oral health.
Areas to develop
- 1review the planning of adult-led activities so they are appropriately ambitious for all children and reflect the intended curriculum.
Inspection #10327398 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents state that staff go 'above and beyond' to ensure that their children settle in with ease, feel secure and are happy.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff know how to nurture children's sense of belonging and offer consistent support for those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The provision for children with SEND is strong, with leaders and key persons having a clear understanding of individual needs and working closely with parents and external professionals to ensure early help through targeted plans and intervention.
Outdoor space
Children benefit from regular physical exercise, including walks to the local library and woodland trails.
Parent Reviews
5.0
(8)
Salote Meli
10 months ago
We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful staff at Penguin Nursery. Suli has really enjoyed her time at the nursery – the teachers have been amazing, so friendly, and supportive. She has learned so much and grown in confidence during her time with you all. We feel truly lucky to have had the opportunity to celebrate Fiji Day with the teachers and children – it meant a lot to us and made us feel so welcomed and included. We highly recommend Penguin Nursery to any parent. It’s a brilliant setting, especially with the fantastic outdoor activities and trips that give the children so many valuable learning experiences beyond the classroom. Thank you again for everything you’ve done for Suli! Warm regards, S.Meli
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Jessica Duff
11 months ago
Such an amazing nursery. My son had changed so much for the best. He's so happy their and I can tell he loves it. All staff are amazing. So friendly and helpful and understanding. Amazing garden and love the book they take home. 10/10
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Stacey H
3 years ago
Fantastic nursery with lovely caring staff. Daughter has really come out of her shell after attending penguins. They ladies always took such good care of my little girl, who was often anxious when entering the nursery. They would give her a hug and comfort her which made her then feel at ease. We will both miss the ladies and can't thank you enough for all that you have done.
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D M
3 years ago
My eldest daughter has been with peguins for the past couple of years. She has come out of her shell so much in that time, not only was it a break for me it was the perfect break and fun time for her away from me and her baby sister. The staff are lovely and warm hearted, you can guarantee your child will be comforted as and when they need it always!. I can't thank you enough for the time she has spent with you all, she will miss you so much as will I.. seeing you every Monday Wednesday and Friday. All the best guys 😀
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Donna Ryan
3 years ago
Both my daughter's have additional needs and penguins have been brilliant with both of them. My youngest is still there and has come on so much and it's all thanks to the incredible teachers there. They are just amazing and so caring. My daughter is so happy here, thank you for all you do for the children xxx
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Inspection history
Most recent inspection
6 February 2024
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
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About the setting
PATA @ Penguins re-registered in 2016 and operates from within the grounds of Offa's Mead Academy in Chepstow. The setting opens Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm, during term time only. A team of six staff work with the children, with five holding relevant childcare qualifications. The setting receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.
- URN
- EY537738
- Registered person
- PATA (UK)
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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