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Tarvin Pre-School & Day Nursery # Tarvin Pre-School & Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · Heath Drive, Tarvin, Chester, CH3 8LS · Cheshire West and Chester Number of places 45 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2026 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Tarvin Pre-School & Day Nursery, established in 1967, is a warm and welcoming setting in Chester for children aged 2 to 4 years. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, the nursery prides itself on its strong relationships between children and dedicated staff, ensuring a happy and nurturing environment where children flourish. The setting offers highly tailored care and learning, especially for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with staff working closely with occupational therapists and speech and language professionals. Children benefit from well-established routines, fostering independence and a strong sense of belonging, while engaging in a rich and varied curriculum that includes both indoor and outdoor activities. Outdoor learning is a particular highlight, with children enjoying woodland walks and gardening in their on-site allotment, which helps them understand where food comes from and appreciate nature. The setting also promotes creativity through activities like making "potions" in the woods and exploring with magnifying glasses, nurturing children's enthusiasm and wonder for the world around them. Parents are actively involved in their children's learning through well-established partnerships, ensuring consistency and a shared commitment to each child's development. What it's like Tarvin pre-school is a small, friendly and welcoming setting where relationships between children and staff are strong, and children are happy. Children receive plenty of attention and caring interactions from dedicated staff, which helps them to flourish. Children are actively encouraged to be independent and complete tasks for themselves, fostering a strong sense of belonging. Strong relationships Outdoor learning Independence fostered Tailored care Enthusiastic staff ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday : 07:30 - 17:30, Friday : 07:30 - 16:30 Term time / All Year All\_year Established 1967 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Feb 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 2 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Tarvin Pre-School & Day Nursery Last inspected 25 February 2026 What it's like to attend Tarvin pre-school is a small, friendly and welcoming setting where relationships between children and staff are strong, and children are happy. Children receive plenty of attention and caring interactions from dedicated staff, which helps them to flourish. Children are actively encouraged to be independent and complete tasks for themselves, fostering a strong sense of belonging. Inspector highlights - Children benefit from extremely well thought-through, established routines. - Children show excellent self-esteem and independence. - Staff offer endless praise to foster confidence. - Children grow a host of different vegetables in the allotment. - Children learn about the impact they have on the world around them. - Children enjoy being creative and making "potions" in the woods. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should help staff to develop their questioning skills so they are more confident to support children's conversational and speaking skills more successfully. Inspection #10129137 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50300367) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Tarvin Pre-School & Day Nursery Inspection date Feb 2026 Inspection no. 10129137 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50300367)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305356) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=tarvin-pre-school-day-nursery-ch3-8ls-305356) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work with wider professionals, including occupational therapists and speech and language professionals, to provide a highly tailored approach to care and learning for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Children enjoy nature exploration during woodland walks and engage in gardening activities, nurturing plants in their on-site allotment. This helps them understand where food comes from and develop an appreciation for nature and the great outdoors. Inspection history Date: May 2012 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Outstanding ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - May 2020 Outstanding - February 2016 Outstanding - May 2012 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Tarvin Pre-School & Day Nursery ### Is Tarvin Pre-School & Day Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### What are the opening hours at Tarvin Pre-School & Day Nursery? ### Is Tarvin Pre-School & Day Nursery a day nursery or preschool? ### What stands out about Tarvin Pre-School & Day Nursery? ### Whereabouts is Tarvin Pre-School & Day Nursery? ### How does Tarvin Pre-School & Day Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Chester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Tarvin Pre-School & Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Thrive Cotton Lane Chester · CH3 7PZ ](/nursery/thrive-cotton-lane-ch3-7pz-305305) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.2 mi ### Ashton House Nursery Chester · CH3 8AB 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/ashton-house-nursery-ch3-8ab-ey365637) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.2 mi ### Ashton Eagles Chester · CH3 8AB 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/ashton-eagles-ch3-8ab-2718645) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Stepping Stones Montessori Childcare Chester · CH3 7QN ](/nursery/stepping-stones-montessori-childcare-limited-ch3-7qn-ey415263) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.8 mi ### Guilden Sutton Pre-school Chester · CH3 7SW ](/nursery/guilden-sutton-pre-school-ch3-7sw-305080) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.1 mi ### Kids Planet Chester Chester · CH3 7DB 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-chester-ch3-7db-2503433) [See all nurseries in Chester →](/search?q=Chester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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