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The Maples

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2025)
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4.3(12 parent reviews) ·80a, Gascoigne Road, Barking, IG11 7LQ · Barking and Dagenham
Number of places
80 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2025
Local authority
Barking and Dagenham

About this day nursery

The Maples, part of Chestnut Nursery Schools, is committed to providing an excellent educational experience within a secure and joyful setting. The nursery values each child as a unique individual, fostering a community where everyone feels acknowledged and respected, and diverse needs are accommodated.

A core principle of their approach is ensuring that children and their families develop stable and emotionally connected relationships with the staff, promoting a sense of security and opportunities for healthy attachments. The nursery operates Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and is located at 80A Gascoigne Road, Barking, IG11 7LQ.

7/10 rating from Day Nurseries. The purpose-built facility boasts multiple garden spaces for children to enjoy.

Chanel Byfield serves as the Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead, bringing six years of childcare experience, while Fiona White is the Deputy Manager, having progressed her career with Chestnut from an apprentice to a qualified practitioner.

Our ethos

The Maples is committed to providing an excellent educational experience in a secure and joyful setting. They value each child as a unique individual and foster a community where everyone feels acknowledged and respected. A core principle is ensuring children and families develop stable and emotionally connected relationships with staff, promoting security and healthy attachments.

What it's like

Staff at The Maples help children to flourish, supporting them to settle and separate well from parents and carers. Leaders implement a meaningful and ambitious learning programme. The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength.

Purpose-built facilityMultiple garden spacesStrong focus on secure attachmentsExperienced management team

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.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 18:00

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Maples

Last inspected 19 February 2025

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff at The Maples help children to flourish, supporting them to settle and separate well from parents and carers. Leaders implement a meaningful and ambitious learning programme. The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength.

Inspector highlights

  • Children's communication, listening and attention skills develop well overall.
  • Children enjoy stimulating story times with skilful staff.
  • Staff promote children's physical activity and help them to develop good coordination and core strength.
  • Staff teach children early mathematical concepts in interesting and lively ways.
  • Staff encourage children's emerging self-help skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should: enhance staff's understanding of the importance of supporting children's home languages further as they play and learn.
Inspection #10368404 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that their children are happy at the setting.

They find staff approachable and professional.

They receive information about their children's progress through regular meetings.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength in the setting. Staff work well in partnership with parents and external agencies. They attend training to further their knowledge of ways to support children with SEND. Children with SEND, and other children who receive funding, receive targeted interventions from staff who are specifically trained.

Outdoor space

Older children balance on beams as they take part in obstacle courses in the outdoor area. This supports them to develop their gross and small motor skills well.

Parent Reviews of The Maples

4.3
(12)
Anabel Allam
a year ago

Our son spent two wonderful years at The Maples Chestnut Nursery, and we have nothing but praise for the nursery. He loved the nurturing environment and the lovely teachers, and he made many friends who are now with him in school. Over those two years, we watched him grow from a baby into a confident little boy, developing his vocabulary, numeracy, and social skills. The teachers did a fantastic job preparing him for reception, and he’s now thriving in his new school. Their care and support also helped him overcome his shyness. We couldn’t have asked for a better start to his early education, and we highly recommend The Maples to any parent.

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Roxy N
3 years ago

Best nursery! My daughter went to The Maples for nearly 2 years, she enjoyed it a lot from the very first day. There are lots of activities, and playground is good. Staff is very welcoming, friendly and professional, especially Fiona. My daughter loved Fiona, she is very kind, patient and caring. My daughter could not wait for the following day to go back and see her. I would highly recommend The Maples nursery is one of the best around Barking.

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veronica popescu
a year ago

My boys they ve been to The Maples nursery for about 1year,since they were 2 years and 7 months! was great for us,we ve been in the right place when was needed I will say!we got a lot of support in such a Important stages for the boys,being away from mommy,socialising, sharing and playing with the other kids,trying to become a bit independents,toilet training! A lot of transparency from the nursery side which I really appreciated! I will mention few names like Stella,Fiona and Felicia(I communicate very well with them). we will miss you,thank you!

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Jenny Seaton
2 years ago

My son attended The Maples for 2.5 years and it was the most incredible nursery for him. The staff were all so kind and intuitive, they picked up on his SEN needs and supported him in so many ways. In the preschool room, his keyworker Fiona was the most incredible person for him. He was so very attached to her and she gave him the nurturing, attention and guidance that he needed. He is now 6 and still talks about Fiona and his time in preschool so it was clear the positive impact his time there has had on him.

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Leigh Donovan
3 years ago

My daughter now attends the maples after relocating home and moving from another of the chestnut nurseries. The Maples is so much bigger, it's nice and secure, drop off/pick up is quick and smooth. The toddler room team are lovely and settled my daughter in really well. The nursery manager Chanel is so lovely.

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Inspection history

Date: March 2019

  • February 2025Good
  • March 2019Outstanding

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