Chestnut@Sue Bramley
Good★ 4.4 on GoogleBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Barking for children from birth to 8+, open 08:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in March 2023. Open since 2011, with 76 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Barking and Dagenham
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Barking and Dagenham from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
IG11 0LGWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 28 March 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children have close, strong bonds with staff. They are confident, happy and enjoy activities, many of which reflect their interests. Staff interact in positive ways with children. For instance, they smile and use lots of eye contact. This helps children to feel valued and secure. Staff have high expectations of children.
The curriculum is broad and balanced. Children learn useful skills in preparation for school. They develop good creative skills as they use different tools and materials to make Easter cards, paint and draw. Children enjoy making models from play dough, which also supports their small-muscle development. They develop good musical skills. For instance, babies learn about different sounds as they play bongos and move shakers. Children gain an understanding of difference. For instance, staff read stories and sing songs from around the world. They teach children about special cultural and religious events, such as Eid and Diwali. Children act with care and caution. They know to walk when indoors to reduce the risk of accidents. Staff teach children how to behave safely when they go out on trips, including crossing the road with care and caution. Children learn to share and to take turns. They take turns to serve themselves at mealtimes and learn to share toys and resources.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- give children more time to think and respond to questions n develop children's understanding of the world further, particularly in relation to changes in nature.
- 28 March 2023Good
- 9 June 2017Good
- 26 June 2013Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Chestnut@Sue Bramley
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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