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Chestnut House Kindergarten

Ofsted: GoodNursery

45 Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester, CO4 5LE

Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

76 children

Key details

Capacity

76 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

Chestnut House Kindergarten was inspected by Ofsted on 28 May 2025 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the nursery. Staff form supportive relationships with children and their families right from the start. This means that all children settle quickly and form secure and loving bonds with staff."

Key strengths

  • Partnerships with parents have a positive impact on learning.
  • Children's language and communication skills are at the heart of staff practice.
  • Leaders have created a staff team that has a solid understanding of the curriculum and what it is that it wants children to learn.
  • The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is strong.
  • Staff well-being is a high priority.

Areas for improvement

  • review the curriculum training and support for regular agency staff so that children consistently receive the best teaching possible.
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Location

45 Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester, CO4 5LE

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