# Chestnut@Halbutt Street

Chestnut@Halbutt Street is a full-day nursery at 202a, Halbutt Street, Dagenham, RM9 5AA, in Becontree, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 69 children and takes children aged from birth. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. 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 3.9 from 12 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Chestnut Nursery Schools Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-halbutt-street-ey491167  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 202a, Halbutt Street, Dagenham, RM9 5AA
- Ages: from birth
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 69
- Phone: 020 8595 3705
- Website: https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/halbutt-street/
- Run by: [Chestnut Nursery Schools Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/chestnut-nursery-schools-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY491167

## 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/EY491167

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2015 (Reference EY491167). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491167)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491167)
- Registered places: 69 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491167)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Barking and Dagenham that publish fees charge £72–£91 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: from birth

## Getting there

Address: 202a, Halbutt Street, Dagenham, RM9 5AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.552433,0.142896

- Station: Dagenham Heathway, 0.8 miles, no step-free access
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Valence Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 Barking and Dagenham there are about 4.2 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: 3.9 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/halbutt-street)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/halbutt-street)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/halbutt-street)
- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/halbutt-street)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://chestnut-nursery.com/news/halbutt-street-send-awards-2025)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Five Elms Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Trinity School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Southwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Grafton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Sydney Russell School | All-through | 4–18 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Valence Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Playful Pandas Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playful-pandas-nursery-2822529) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Kidzland Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidzland-nursery-ey477602) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Quality Kidz Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quality-kidz-nurseries-ey285259) | Good | £73 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Buttercup Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercup-preschool-2812224) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Playaway Nursery (SRCC)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playaway-nursery-srcc-ey386932) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kinder Kapers Too](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinder-kapers-too-ey540005) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Chestnut@Halbutt Street's opening hours?

Chestnut@Halbutt Street opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Chestnut@Halbutt Street take?

Chestnut@Halbutt Street takes children aged from birth.

### What is Chestnut@Halbutt Street's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chestnut@Halbutt Street Good at its inspection on 6 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chestnut@Halbutt Street take?

Chestnut@Halbutt Street is registered with Ofsted for up to 69 children at any one time.

### Who runs Chestnut@Halbutt Street?

Chestnut@Halbutt Street is run by Chestnut Nursery Schools Limited, which runs 15 nurseries.

### Does Chestnut@Halbutt Street have outdoor space?

Chestnut@Halbutt Street lists: Own garden.

### Does Chestnut@Halbutt Street support children with SEND?

Chestnut@Halbutt Street lists: SEND support, Sensory room and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Chestnut@Halbutt Street?

Dagenham Heathway is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Chestnut@Halbutt Street?

You can call 020 8595 3705 and visit chestnut-nursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491167)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (chestnut-nursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/halbutt-street/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chestnut+Nursery+School+%28Halbutt+Street%29&query_place_id=ChIJb2Y7xgCl2EcRtELjLJAHk4A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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