Chigwell Day Care And Preschool
Good★ 5.0 on GoogleBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Chigwell for babies from 3 months up to school age, open 07:30 to 18:30, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in November 2022. Open since 2019, with 42 places.
What it costs
Prices change without notice. Treat these as what to ask about, not a quote.
What childcare usually costs in Essex
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Essex 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
IG7 5ABWhat 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, 30 November 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children arrive happy and eager to start their day. They are welcomed by friendly, familiar staff who know them well. Key persons spend time talking to parents at the start of the session to ensure they have up to date and relevant information about each child. Children settle well and get involved in activities that reflect their current interests. When children are upset or tired, they find a familiar member of staff for a hug and reassurance. Children ask the staff for support and help when they need it. Children confidently approach new people, demonstrating that they feel safe and secure in the setting.
Staff consider the diverse needs of the children attending. They value children's differences and celebrate their unique qualities. Staff speak a variety of different languages that reflect the culturally diverse area. Children benefit from opportunities to hear and use their home languages during their play and learning.
Children behave well and display positive attitudes to their learning. Staff offer plenty of praise and encourage children to try their best. Children behave respectfully to each other and the staff who care for them. They learn to be polite and help when it is tidy-up time.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- support the staff to make the most of their interactions with children, to progress their communication and language skills further n increase opportunities for children's independent play to enable them to explore, investigate and lead their own learning.
- 30 November 2022Good
- 13 June 2022Inadequate
Rated Good or Outstanding at 1 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for Chigwell Day Care And Preschool
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- 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.
- Do you have a place for a child of my age now? 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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