# Chestnuts Nursery TW1 Chestnuts Nursery TW1 is a full-day nursery at 22 Strafford Road, Twickenham, TW1 3AE, in Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames. It is registered for 25 children and takes children aged from 3 months. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 12 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnuts-nursery-tw1-2807498 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 22 Strafford Road, Twickenham, TW1 3AE - Ages: from 3 months - Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 25 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Meals included: no - Phone: 020 8892 0011 - Website: http://chestnutsnurserytwickenham.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2807498 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 August 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/16/2807498 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2024 (Reference 2807498). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2807498) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2807498) - Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2807498) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1574862) ## Fees | Age | Per hour | |---|---| | All ages | £10.50 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. - Charge on funded hours: £30 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £60 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £60 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £120 (per week) - Registration fee: £125 Source: nursery website (https://www.chestnutsnurserytwickenham.co.uk/general-4), 11 November 2026. Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00 - Ages: from 3 months - Weeks open: 51 a year - Sessions: per hour ## Getting there Address: 22 Strafford Road, Twickenham, TW1 3AE Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.450581,-0.325287 - Station: Twickenham, 0.2 miles - Station: St Margarets (London), 0.4 miles - Station: Strawberry Hill, 1.0 miles - 9 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Moormead Park, under 0.1 miles - Park: York House Gardens, 0.2 miles - Park: York House Gardens, 0.3 miles - Park: Champions Wharf, 0.3 miles - Park: Holly Road Garden, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Richmond upon Thames there are about 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 12 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery uses a nature-based approach, describes itself as an inclusive setting, and names music classes among its activities. The Ofsted inspection in 2025 graded overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnutsnurserytwickenham.co.uk/about) ### Food Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says the nursery offers a vegetarian menu, an allergy-aware kitchen and breakfast provided. - Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnutsnurserytwickenham.co.uk/general-4) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnutsnurserytwickenham.co.uk/general-4) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnutsnurserytwickenham.co.uk/general-4) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden, a growing / allotment area and all-weather outdoor play. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnutsnurserytwickenham.co.uk/curriculum) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnutsnurserytwickenham.co.uk/curriculum) - All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnutsnurserytwickenham.co.uk/information-for-parents) ### Settling in Its website says three 1.5 hour settling-in sessions are arranged before the official start date, charged at £10.50 per hour plus lunch if the child stays for lunch. It also names a key person system as part of its care. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnutsnurserytwickenham.co.uk/about) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnutsnurserytwickenham.co.uk/) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnutsnurserytwickenham.co.uk/general-4) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnutsnurserytwickenham.co.uk/general-4) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnutsnurserytwickenham.co.uk/general-4) - Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnutsnurserytwickenham.co.uk/information-for-parents) ### SEND and inclusion - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnutsnurserytwickenham.co.uk/about) ### Safety The Ofsted inspection in 2025 found safeguarding effective. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnutsnurserytwickenham.co.uk/general-4) - Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnutsnurserytwickenham.co.uk/about) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.chestnutsnurserytwickenham.co.uk/) ### Getting a place According to its website, families complete the registration form to register interest, then sign the contract and registration form before the child starts, paying the £125 refundable admin fee on registration. The notice to leave is 12 weeks, and the nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | | 0.1 miles | | Orleans Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles | | St Stephen's C E Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) | | 0.4 miles | | Strathmore School | | 4–19 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) | | 0.5 miles | | St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) | | 0.5 miles | | Ivybridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | | 0.5 miles | | Clarendon School | | 4–16 | School remains Outstanding (Concerns) (April 2024) | | 0.7 miles | | Capella House School | | 4–19 | Good (November 2023) | | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Oak Lane Day Nursery And Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-lane-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey499007) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | under 0.1 miles | | [Riverside Nursery Schools, St Margarets Montessori Twickenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riverside-nursery-schools-st-margarets-montessori-twickenham-ey476828) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [The Crown Nursery (Twickenham)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-crown-nursery-twickenham-2868118) | | | | 0.2 miles | | [The Riverside Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-riverside-playgroup-511431) | Good | | 09:00–15:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Victoria Place Day Nursery and After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/victoria-place-day-nursery-and-after-school-club-2767410) | Report card Mar 2026 | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Riverside Nursery Schools, Holly Road Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riverside-nursery-schools-holly-road-nursery-ey479786) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does Chestnuts Nursery TW1 cost? Chestnuts Nursery TW1 publishes these fees: per hour £10.50 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay. ### Does Chestnuts Nursery TW1 offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Chestnuts Nursery TW1 offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £30 per week on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities. ### Does Chestnuts Nursery TW1 take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Chestnuts Nursery TW1 offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does Chestnuts Nursery TW1 offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Chestnuts Nursery TW1 offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Chestnuts Nursery TW1's opening hours? Chestnuts Nursery TW1 opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Chestnuts Nursery TW1 open all year? Yes, Chestnuts Nursery TW1 is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Chestnuts Nursery TW1 take? Chestnuts Nursery TW1 takes children aged from 3 months. ### What is Chestnuts Nursery TW1's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Chestnuts Nursery TW1 Good at its inspection on 26 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Chestnuts Nursery TW1 take? Chestnuts Nursery TW1 is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Chestnuts Nursery TW1? Meals are not included in the fees at Chestnuts Nursery TW1. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Chestnuts Nursery TW1? Yes. Chestnuts Nursery TW1 lists a registration fee of £125. ### What approach does Chestnuts Nursery TW1 follow? Chestnuts Nursery TW1's website describes its approach as: Nature-based approach. ### Does Chestnuts Nursery TW1 have outdoor space? Chestnuts Nursery TW1 lists: Own garden, Growing / allotment area and All-weather outdoor play. ### Does Chestnuts Nursery TW1 support children with SEND? Chestnuts Nursery TW1 lists: Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to Chestnuts Nursery TW1? Twickenham is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2807498) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (chestnutsnurserytwickenham.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://chestnutsnurserytwickenham.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chestnuts+Nursery+%26+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJ82k3mpEMdkgRbeyck7Vm_os) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.