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The Lawns Children's Nursery @ Chard School # The Lawns Children's Nursery @ Chard School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · CHARD SCHOOL, Monmouth House, Chard, TA20 1QA · Somerset Number of places 30 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2023 Local authority Somerset About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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. School Readiness Programme Montessori Practitioners Nutritious Meals EYFS Curriculum Large Outdoor Areas ## 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.thelawnschildrensnursery.co.uk/arrange-a-visit/) ## Key facts Food All-inclusive, nursery-cooked nutritional food prepared by an onsite chef, including breakfast, two-course lunch, morning and afternoon snacks, and afternoon ‘high tea’. Opening hours Monday to Friday 07:30 – 18:00 for 51 weeks of the year Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating Last inspected 31 October 2023 · Rachael Williams Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend 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. Inspector highlights - 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. - Children thoroughly enjoy exploring, using their senses, and develop their physical skills. - Leaders and managers have addressed the concerns raised at the last inspection. - There is a strong focus on supporting children's communication and language skills. Areas to develop - 1 review the organisation of care routines to ensure young children remain focused in their learning - 2 make better use of resources to help children build on what they remember from their previous learning. Inspection #10299622 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50234576) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Lawns Children's Nursery @ Chard School Inspection date Oct 2023 Inspection no. 10299622 Lead inspector Rachael Williams [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50234576)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479736) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.thelawnschildrensnursery.co.uk/chard/) CHARD SCHOOL, Monmouth House, Chard, TA20 1QA Opening hours Monday to Friday 07:30 – 18:00 for 51 weeks of the year [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.96159/50.87303/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Chard - [Day nurseries in Chard](/search?q=Chard) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-lawns-children-s-nursery-chard-school-ta20-1qa-ey479736) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff assess children's next steps successfully. They identify any gaps in children's learning swiftly, put action plans in place and monitor children's progress efficiently. Outdoor space Children show curiosity in the natural world and love their time outside. Older children search for bugs, working together to discover where the bugs may be hiding. Older children throw the leaves in the air, listening well to instructions when staff challenge them to see which direction a single leaf may blow in the wind, making predictions. ## Parent Reviews 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ4MfdXean6GJNmKcBuWYlq3DXK_tq9F85DXXu6WfO-Fa8E_Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Paweł Duda a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNuMXJYeEZnEAE!2m1!1s0x48727693873c65b5:0x4e9f210ed3daeec4) Reviews from Google for The Lawns Children's Nursery @ Chard School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5665283203822972612&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023 Date: March 2018 - October 2023 Good - May 2023 Inadequate - March 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about The Lawns Children's Nursery @ Chard School ### How was The Lawns Children's Nursery @ Chard School rated by Ofsted? ### What curriculum does the nursery follow? ### Is The Lawns Children's Nursery @ Chard School suitable for under-twos? ### When is the nursery open? ### Which area does The Lawns Children's Nursery @ Chard School serve? ### What are the fees at The Lawns Children's Nursery @ Chard School? ## About the setting The Lawns Children's Nursery at Chard School registered in 2014. It operates from the grounds of Chard Independent School, in Chard, Somerset. The nursery is open all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm. There are 13 members of staff. Of these, the nursery owner holds early years professional status, one member of staff holds qualified teacher status, one holds an early years qualification at level 6, one holds a qualification at level 4, six members of staff hold qualifications at level 3 and two hold qualifications at level 2. The nursery is in receipt of funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. 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