# Ash Tree Day Nursery

Ash Tree Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Ash Tree Day Nursery, Dee Point Centre, Blacon Point Road, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5NF, in Blacon, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 97 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 16 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Chestnut House Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ash-tree-day-nursery-ey545317  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ash Tree Day Nursery, Dee Point Centre, Blacon Point Road, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5NF
- Registered places: 97
- Phone: 01244 383200
- Website: http://www.blacondaynursery.com/
- Run by: [Chestnut House Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/chestnut-house-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY545317

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545317

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2017 (Reference EY545317). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545317)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545317)
- Registered places: 97 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545317)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1513462)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ash Tree Day Nursery, Dee Point Centre, Blacon Point Road, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5NF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.197696,-2.931858

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Blacon Community Nature Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cheshire West and Chester there are about 2.4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Point Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| J H Godwin Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Highfield Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Arches Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| The Queen's School |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Abbey School for Exceptional Children |  | 4–19 |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stepping Stones](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-305344) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [S4YC @ Blacon Cc](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/s4yc-blacon-cc-ey557131) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Chester Hopscotch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chester-hopscotch-ey244181) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Woody Wrap Around](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woody-wrap-around-sin00011315qhmp) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 11:20–17:30 | 1.4 miles |
| [Saltney Small Steps](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saltney-small-steps-sin00012410ptxl) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-school-ey490294) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ash Tree Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ash Tree Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 9 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ash Tree Day Nursery take?

Ash Tree Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 97 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ash Tree Day Nursery?

Ash Tree Day Nursery is run by Chestnut House Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Ash Tree Day Nursery?

Bache is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ash Tree Day Nursery?

You can call 01244 383200 and visit www.blacondaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545317)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ash+Tree+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ__-vg9vcekgRNnnzeABWLe8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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