# The Lawns Children's Nursery @ Chard School

The Lawns Children's Nursery @ Chard School is a full-day nursery at CHARD SCHOOL, Monmouth House, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1QA, in Chard, Somerset. It is registered for 30 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by The Lawns Childrens Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lawns-childrens-nursery-chard-school-ey479736  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: CHARD SCHOOL, Monmouth House, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1QA
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01460 298576
- Website: http://www.thelawnschildrensnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Lawns Childrens Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-lawns-childrens-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY479736

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 October 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.

Inspection history:

- 31 October 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 18 May 2023: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479736

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2014 (Reference EY479736). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479736)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 31 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479736)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479736)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: CHARD SCHOOL, Monmouth House, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1QA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.873393,-2.961564

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Snowdon Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Jocelyn Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chard School |  | 4–11 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Manor Court Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (October 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Redstart Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Avishayes Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Holyrood Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Playdays Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-pre-school-142945) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Cuddles & Care Children's Day Nursery, Chard](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cuddles-and-care-childrens-day-nursery-chard-2888260) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Chard NNI/Schools Out](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chard-nni-schools-out-ey262443) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Holyrood Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holyrood-playgroup-142951) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Munchkins Childcare C.I.C](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-munchkins-childcare-c-i-c-2673102) | Good |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Premier Wraparound @ Avishayes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/premier-wraparound-avishayes-2823528) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Lawns Children's Nursery @ Chard School's opening hours?

The Lawns Children's Nursery @ Chard School opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is The Lawns Children's Nursery @ Chard School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Lawns Children's Nursery @ Chard School Good at its inspection on 31 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Lawns Children's Nursery @ Chard School take?

The Lawns Children's Nursery @ Chard School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Lawns Children's Nursery @ Chard School?

The Lawns Children's Nursery @ Chard School is run by The Lawns Childrens Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Lawns Children's Nursery @ Chard School?

You can call 01460 298576 and visit www.thelawnschildrensnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479736)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Lawns+Children%27s+Nursery+%26+Pre-School%2C+Chard&query_place_id=ChIJtWU8h5N2ckgRxO7a0w4hn04)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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