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[South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. The Stables Nursery # The Stables Nursery in Great Chart Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2022) · Ashford Prep School, The Street, Great Chart, TN23 3DJ · Kent Number of places 60 places Age range 0–2 yrs Last inspected May 2022 Local authority Kent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Stables Nursery is a nurturing environment for children aged 0-3 years, located in Great Chart, Ashford, Kent. As part of Ashford School, it benefits from a wider educational community while offering a dedicated space for early years development. The nursery focuses on providing comprehensive care and engaging activities suitable for infants and toddlers, fostering their growth and learning during these crucial developmental stages. Its association with Ashford School suggests a commitment to high standards of care and education, setting a strong foundation for children's future academic journeys. What it's like Children enjoy coming to this nursery. They feel welcomed and safe with the caring staff team, who know their needs very well. Children enjoy beautiful views of a dairy farm as they play outdoors, which invokes various hooks for learning opportunities and helps them make good progress through an engaging curriculum. Part of Ashford School Ages 0-3 years ## 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.ashfordschool.co.uk/admissions/contact-us/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7am to 6.15pm Age range 0-3 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Stables Nursery Last inspected 24 May 2022 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 Children enjoy coming to this nursery. They feel welcomed and safe with the caring staff team, who know their needs very well. Children enjoy beautiful views of a dairy farm as they play outdoors, which invokes various hooks for learning opportunities and helps them make good progress through an engaging curriculum. Inspector highlights - Staff have high expectations for all children's learning and work effectively with other professionals to support children with SEND. - Children take part in a wealth of activities that encourage them to enjoy using their senses. - The staff provide a language-rich environment for children, supporting communication and language through a range of effective strategies. - Children and staff have strong attachments and learn about each other's lives and families. - The head of the nursery and her staff team are strongly motivated and strive for improvement. Areas to develop - 1 enhance the curriculum for mathematics to provide children with planned and spontaneous opportunities to explore numbers and mathematical concepts while they play - 2 provide more opportunities for children to develop their understanding of the wider world, with particular relation to learning about people and communities other than their own Inspection #10221651 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50186945) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Stables Nursery Inspection date May 2022 Inspection no. 10221651 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50186945)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2558538) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-stables-nursery-tn23-3dj-2558538) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak positively about the nursery. > They are happy with their children's progress and feel that staff keep them well informed. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work effectively with other professionals to support any children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff use a variety of strategies that include children in all aspects of the activities and daily life of the nursery. This helps all children to achieve to the best of their ability. Outdoor space Children enjoy beautiful views of a dairy farm as they play outdoors. This invokes various 'hooks' for learning opportunities, as children show curiosity observing the cows and learn new vocabulary discussing the animals and farm machinery. Inspection history Date: May 2022 - June 2022 Good - May 2022 Good ## Frequently asked about The Stables Nursery ### How did The Stables Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What strengths were highlighted for The Stables Nursery? ### How is The Stables Nursery classified by Ofsted? ### Whereabouts is The Stables Nursery? ### What are the fees at The Stables Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Great Chart Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Stables Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Great Chart and Singleton Pre-School Ashford · TN23 5LB ](/nursery/great-chart-and-singleton-pre-school-tn23-5lb-127208) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### The Little Ark Ashford · TN23 5LW ](/nursery/the-little-ark-tn23-5lw-ey391487) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Ashford Godinton Ashford · TN23 3JR 4.7(20 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-ashford-godinton-tn23-3jr-ey468990) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Kiddie Kapers Neighbourhood Nursery Ashford · TN23 4EY 4.4(10 reviews) ](/nursery/kiddie-kapers-neighbourhood-nursery-tn23-4ey-ey295433) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Daisy Chains Nursery Ashford · TN23 5BD 4.6(20 reviews) ](/nursery/daisy-chains-nursery-tn23-5bd-ey440339) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Footprints Day Care Ashford · TN23 3SU 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/footprints-day-care-tn23-3su-ey305659) [See all nurseries in Great Chart →](/search?q=Great+Chart) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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