Jigsaw Curzon House Nursery
Good★ 4.3 on GoogleBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Chester for children from birth to 8+, open 07:15 to 18:15, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in June 2023. Open since 1998, with 158 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 Cheshire West and Chester
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Cheshire West and Chester 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
CH4 9DQWhat 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.
- 10 August 2023 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 21 June 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are happy and settled in the calming environment that has been created by the staff. They have built a nurturing bond with their key person. Staff working with the youngest children personalise their care to ensure that their needs are well met. They provide all children with the support and attention they need to thrive. Through these positive interactions, children are becoming secure and confident individuals. The management team has a clear intent for children's personal, social and emotional development. Babies sit on their key person's knee.
Their beaming smiles show they appreciate the cuddles and close contact. Staff model to children how to be respectful of each other. Through experiences in the outdoor areas, children learn about taking risks in a safe environment. This builds children's resilience and self-assurance. There is a consistent approach to routines and expectations throughout the nursery. This leads to children behaving extremely well and being able to demonstrate caring attitudes towards their peers.
Providing children with awe-provoking experiences is at the centre of this nursery.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- help staff to implement the curriculum for communication and language more precisely.
- 21 June 2023Good
- 28 March 2019Good
- 8 August 2014Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Jigsaw Curzon House Nursery
- 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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