The Lawns Children's Nursery @ Chard School

About this day nursery

The Lawns Children's Nursery at Chard provides a stimulating and supportive environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Located in Chard, the nursery offers a comprehensive educational programme following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), tailored to promote individual growth and school readiness, including specialised support for high achievers.

The facility boasts bright, spacious rooms and extensive outdoor areas, complete with a garden, hard play surfaces, an organic kitchen garden, astro turf, a gym, and a covered play area. An onsite chef prepares nutritious meals, including breakfast, lunch, and snacks, with an emphasis on healthy eating and food education through activities like gardening and cooking programmes.

The nursery operates with a team of qualified and carefully selected staff, many of whom are Montessori practitioners, all paediatric first aid-trained. They maintain strong parent partnerships and utilise an electronic eyLog to document each child's learning journey.

The nursery offers flexible routines to accommodate individual needs and provides an all-inclusive fee structure.

What it's like

Children enter the setting happily and settle quickly into nursery activities. Children benefit greatly from the strong bonds they form with familiar adults who know them well. The play environment is well organised and carefully considers children's interests. Staff use their knowledge to engage children in a well-thought-out curriculum, which helps children make the progress of which they are capable.

Pricing & funding