# Chaston Nursery School

Chaston Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 30-31 Palmerston Road, London, NW6 2JL, in West Hampstead, Camden. It is registered for 48 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 49 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Chaston Nursery and Pre-Preparatory School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chaston-nursery-school-100543  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 30-31 Palmerston Road, London, NW6 2JL
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 49 a year
- Registered places: 48
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 7372 2120
- Website: https://www.chastonnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Chaston Nursery and Pre-Preparatory School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/chaston-nursery-and-pre-preparatory-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 100543

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 October 2024, 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/16/100543

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1996 (Reference 100543). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100543)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100543)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100543)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/425163)

## Fees

Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Camden that publish fees charge £76.80–£108 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 49 a year

## Getting there

Address: 30-31 Palmerston Road, London, NW6 2JL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.544739,-0.198071

- Station: Brondesbury, 0.2 miles
- Station: Kilburn, 0.3 miles, step-free access
- Station: West Hampstead, 0.3 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kilburn Grange Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Maygrove Peace Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sumatra Road Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Park: Mill Lane Open Space, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Camden there are about 3.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and early phonics. The Ofsted inspection in 2024 graded overall effectiveness as Good and quality of education as Good.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.chastonnursery.co.uk/our-curriculum)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.chastonnursery.co.uk/our-curriculum)

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site, the kitchen is allergy-aware, and breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.chastonnursery.co.uk/our-nurseries)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.chastonnursery.co.uk/meals)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.chastonnursery.co.uk/session-times)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.chastonnursery.co.uk/meals)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden and a growing / allotment area.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.chastonnursery.co.uk/our-nurseries)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.chastonnursery.co.uk/our-curriculum)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery recommends its settling-in procedure, so that parent and child have time to adjust to the new environment before the child starts.

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.chastonnursery.co.uk/our-nurseries)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.chastonnursery.co.uk/our-nurseries)

### Safety

Ofsted in 2024 found safeguarding effective.

- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.chastonnursery.co.uk/contact)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.chastonnursery.co.uk/contact)

### Getting a place

Its website says to contact the nursery directly to register. The nursery has a waiting list and accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Kilburn Grange School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| West Hampstead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Emmanuel Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Islamia Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sidings Community & Under 5's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sidings-community-and-under-5s-centre-100559) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [N Family Club Woodchurch Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-woodchurch-road-2557568) | Outstanding |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-west-hampstead-station-day-nursery-and-preschool-2559350) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons West Hampstead Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-west-hampstead-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey286473) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Learning Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-nursery-ey538307) | Good |  | 09:00–15:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [CCN Acol Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ccn-acol-nursery-ey449662) | Good | £66.40 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Chaston Nursery School offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Chaston Nursery School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Chaston Nursery School offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Chaston Nursery School offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Chaston Nursery School's opening hours?

Chaston Nursery School opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Chaston Nursery School open all year?

Chaston Nursery School is open 49 weeks a year.

### What ages does Chaston Nursery School take?

Chaston Nursery School takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Chaston Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chaston Nursery School Good at its inspection on 17 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chaston Nursery School take?

Chaston Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Does Chaston Nursery School accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Chaston Nursery School accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Who runs Chaston Nursery School?

Chaston Nursery School is run by Chaston Nursery and Pre-Preparatory School Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does Chaston Nursery School follow?

Chaston Nursery School's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Early phonics.

### Does Chaston Nursery School have outdoor space?

Chaston Nursery School lists: Own garden and Growing / allotment area.

### What is the nearest station to Chaston Nursery School?

Brondesbury is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Chaston Nursery School?

You can call 020 7372 2120 and visit www.chastonnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100543)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.chastonnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.chastonnursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chaston+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJ-TZ2RHAQdkgR5YJm0kjKLYc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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