# Chatterbox Childcare

Chatterbox Childcare is a full-day nursery at 17 Melville Street, Ryde, PO33 2AF, in Ryde, Isle of Wight. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chatterbox-childcare-ey488977  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 17 Melville Street, Ryde, PO33 2AF
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 01983 616779
- Website: http://www.chattytots.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY488977

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 September 2023, 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/EY488977

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2015 (Reference EY488977). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488977)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488977)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488977)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/852103)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 17 Melville Street, Ryde, PO33 2AF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.729691,-1.158486

- Station: Ryde Esplanade, 0.2 miles
- Station: Ryde St Johns Road, 0.4 miles
- Station: Ryde Pier Head, 0.7 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Vernon Square Garden, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Isle of Wight there are about 2.7 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 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Ryde School with Upper Chine |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Greenmount Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Haylands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Binstead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Lift Ryde | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cheeky Chimps Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-chimps-childcare-119725) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Wonder House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonder-house-2660259) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Scallywags Fun Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-fun-club-2871027) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Squirrels Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-squirrels-community-nursery-ey235868) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Binstead Stepping Stones Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/binstead-stepping-stones-pre-school-ey368896) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Pre-school @ St Helens](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pre-school-st-helens-2695785) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chatterbox Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chatterbox Childcare Good at its inspection on 6 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chatterbox Childcare take?

Chatterbox Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Chatterbox Childcare?

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

### How do I contact Chatterbox Childcare?

You can call 01983 616779 and visit www.chattytots.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488977)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chatterbox+Nursery+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJxRIKoR5hdEgRCFPI4J_jzXc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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