# Chaston Nursery School

Chaston Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Chaston Nursery & Pre Preparatory School, Chaston Place, London, NW5 4JH, in Maitland Park, Camden. It is registered for 60 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 January 2025, 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 4.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Chaston Nursery and Pre-Preparatory School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chaston-nursery-school-100611  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Chaston Nursery & Pre Preparatory School, Chaston Place, London, NW5 4JH
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 49 a year
- Registered places: 60
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 7482 0701
- Website: http://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: 100611

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 January 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/16/100611

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1999 (Reference 100611). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100611)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100611)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100611)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/424590)

## 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: Chaston Nursery & Pre Preparatory School, Chaston Place, London, NW5 4JH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.549611,-0.154480

- Station: Chalk Farm, 0.3 miles
- Station: Kentish Town West, 0.4 miles
- Station: Gospel Oak, 0.5 miles, step-free access
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lismore Circus Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Talacre Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Inkerman Garden, 0.4 miles
- Park: Primrose Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Hampstead Heath, 0.5 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and early phonics, and names cooking and STEM activities. Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education 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 parent and child have time to adjust to the new environment.

- 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's 2025 inspection found safeguarding effective.

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

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.chastonnursery.co.uk/our-curriculum)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.chastonnursery.co.uk/our-curriculum)

### Getting a place

To apply, its website says to contact the nursery directly to register and note any dietary needs on the registration form. The nursery has a waiting list. It 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Petite Ecole Bilingue |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Rhyl Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Fleet Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Gospel Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Royal Free Hospital Children's School |  | 5–16 | Some aspects not as strong (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Le Jardin Des Dyvrande](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/le-jardin-des-dyvrande-ey555282) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Secret Garden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/secret-garden-ey551437) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Polkadots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/polkadots-2505404) | Good | £65 | 08:30–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Rooftops Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rooftops-nursery-100608) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Puss in Boots Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puss-in-boots-nursery-school-ey447154) | Outstanding |  | 08:30–14:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [READY STEADY GO Eton Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ready-steady-go-eton-road-2882180) |  |  | 09:00–15:00 | 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 28 January 2025, 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 60 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?

Chalk Farm is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Chaston Nursery School?

You can call 020 7482 0701 and visit www.chastonnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100611)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.chastonnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://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&query_place_id=ChIJ7U6Q8vAadkgRBtGIectI45o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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