# Chavey Down Pre-School

Chavey Down Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Carnation Hall, Chavey Down Road, Bracknell, RG42 7PA, in Winkfield Row, Bracknell Forest. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Initial Steps Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chavey-down-pre-school-ey477823  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Carnation Hall, Chavey Down Road, Bracknell, RG42 7PA
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07917 422909
- Website: http://chaveydownpreschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [Initial Steps Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/initial-steps-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY477823

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 May 2021, 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/EY477823

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2014 (Reference EY477823). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477823)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 May 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477823)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477823)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 September 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/985672)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Carnation Hall, Chavey Down Road, Bracknell, RG42 7PA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.427473,-0.709739

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Carnation Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Locks Ride Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: King George V Playing Field, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bracknell Forest there are about 3.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Lambrook School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Whitegrove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ascot Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| LVS Ascot |  | 4–19 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| Holly Spring Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Cranbourne Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Martin's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-martins-day-nursery-2785731) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Gems Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-pre-school-2741085) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Ascot Priory Day Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ascot-priory-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2785725) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Paws Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paws-nursery-school-2809267) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Whitegrove Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitegrove-pre-school-ey477817) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Old School Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/old-school-day-nursery-2634774) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chavey Down Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chavey Down Pre-School Good at its inspection on 25 May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chavey Down Pre-School take?

Chavey Down Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Chavey Down Pre-School?

Chavey Down Pre-School is run by Initial Steps Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Chavey Down Pre-School?

Martins Heron is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Chavey Down Pre-School?

You can call 07917 422909 and visit chaveydownpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477823)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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