# Tarvin Pre-School & Day Nursery

Tarvin Pre-School & Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Heath Drive, Tarvin, Chester, CH3 8LS, in Tarvin, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 45 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tarvin-pre-school-and-day-nursery-305356  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Heath Drive, Tarvin, Chester, CH3 8LS
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01829 741011
- Website: https://tarvinpreschoolnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 305356

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 25 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305356

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1967 (Reference 305356). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305356)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305356)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305356)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1227369)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Heath Drive, Tarvin, Chester, CH3 8LS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.192329,-2.765995

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Cheshire West and Chester there are about 2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarvin Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Barrow CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Thrive Cotton Lane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrive-cotton-lane-305305) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Ashton House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashton-house-nursery-ey365637) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Montessori Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-montessori-childcare-limited-ey415263) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Waverton Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/waverton-pre-school-304995) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Guilden Sutton Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/guilden-sutton-pre-school-305080) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Kids Planet Chester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-chester-2503433) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tarvin Pre-School & Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Tarvin Pre-School & Day Nursery was inspected on 25 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Tarvin Pre-School & Day Nursery take?

Tarvin Pre-School & Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Tarvin Pre-School & Day Nursery?

You can call 01829 741011 and visit tarvinpreschoolnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305356)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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