Toad Hall Nursery Chessington

74-76 Bridge Road, Chessington KT9 2EP
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8.9 95 Reviews
  • Toad Hall Nursery Chessington, Chessington
Toad Hall Nursery Chessington is a childcare service that looks to reward the confidence parents place in the nursery with an advantageous programme of early years education for their children, within a safe and pleasant facility.

Staff are well-qualified in safeguarding the well-being and health of children, ensuring that any individual needs are accounted for within the service, while pursuing trusted methods of active learning and physical development.

Toad Hall Nursery Group deliver high quality childcare and they ensure the welfare of each and every child by providing a secure and safe environment where children are encouraged to be healthy and active learners. Fresh food is prepared daily and all meals are nutritionally balanced.

Highly qualified staff will enable all children form secure attachments which ensure healthy emotional development and children are able to extend their learning in a calm and relaxed manner therefore preparing them for the life ahead.

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Care Provided by Toad Hall Nursery Chessington

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sonya Thakar (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 28
  • Total Places for Children
  • 78
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Toad Hall Nursery Chessington

  • £85.00 - Per day under 3,
    £79.00 - Per day over 3.

  • •   10% Family discount on the eldest child’s fees.
    •   5% discount for NHS, Armed Forces, Police and emergency services staff.
    •   50% discount on Staff fees.
    •   Up to 30 hours of funded nursery education per week during term time. In some cases, funding is also available for 2 year olds.
    •   A corporate discount maybe available if there is an agreement in place between Toad Hall Nursery and another company.
    Please contact the nursery for further information and our terms and conditions.

Toad Hall Nursery Chessington Reviews (95)

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Toad Hall Nursery Chessington has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.916) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Toad Hall Nursery Chessington has 95 reviews.

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Review from Paula S (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both my children have been very happy here, the facilities and outside space are great.
The staff are attentive and caring and my first child left for school with so much confidence and knowledge. My second child who will go to school this year has had some learning delays and behavioural issues, this
is being supported very well by his key worker and he is starting to be a more settled/calm child.

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Review from Carrie (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery for nearly two years and our experience across this time has been excellent. He's quite a shy boy but all the staff helped him to settle and he very much enjoys going in. The facilities are very good, in particular, the new gardens and the activities they carry
out are very varied including French and music, singing and movement! The staff are all very caring and he's come a long way in his development. My daughter will be starting shortly.

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Review from Anita W (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has settled into this amazing nursery really easily. The staff give lots of cuddles and reassurance to the babies. The manager is really friendly and approachable. The nursery is really well organised and managed.

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Review from Hannah B (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with how my child has settled in at this nursery. They do a range of activities and have an app showing you what your child has been up to and how he is progressing. My child loves his careers and his key worker’s name was one of his very first words! This nursery had a positive atmosphere
from the start.

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Review from Steven M (Father of Child) published on 13 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All of the staff are incredibly caring and knowledgeable. They have a high standard of care for my daughter and my child is extremely happy at this nursery. There is a good range of activities and standard of care.

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Review from Rowena R (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so happy that we chose Toad Hall in Chessington for our little boy. He started at the beginning of July when he was 10 months old and we couldn't be happier with how well he has settled in. The staff have been amazing with him and are so friendly and helpful. They do great activities and send
regular updates so that we can see what he has been up to. The facilities are excellent and are always clean and everything is well looked after, the outside space is great too - such a nice area for the babies to spend time outside and do water play etc. I really can't fault this nursery, we are so impressed. Our little boy's keyworker is amazing with him, as are all the other staff members. The management is great too, so quick to respond to everything and so lovely with the children too.

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Review from Hui (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff in The Toad Hall Nursery are excellent, they know how to look after children and make them happy.

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Review from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 1 year old son has been going to Toad Hall for 3 months and so far we are hugely impressed with the staff, the level of care and the range of activities the children do. Within a few weeks, our son was happily walking into the room each day and smiling as he saw the staff.
We feel really well
informed about our child's day through handovers, written comments and the online app where it's great to see photos of all the imaginative activities they get up to. It's also great to see the excellent variety of food on offer.
The rooms are kept in great condition and the new outdoor areas are fantastic.
All in all, we're delighted with Toad Hall so far!

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Review from Toby J (Father of Child) published on 4 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves her time at Toad Hall and especially her key worker who she talks about even when she hasn't attended.

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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the first time we visited Toadhall in Chessington we got a good feeling about the place. The management and staff are lovely and approachable and provide an excellent service.
Our son really looks forward to going there each time, since there are so many activities going on. Over time he has built
a lovely relationship with his Key Workers and has made many friends.
We receive regular photos and updates which makes it really easy to see our son’s progress.
Overall we are very satisfied we chose this nursery and would definitely recommend it to others.

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Review from Jessica P (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Toad Hall Nursery is the most incredible nursery I have come across. The staff are extremely friendly and attentive to each child's individual needs. My son has been attending the nursery since September 2017 and he has loved it there ever since and its somewhere I feel comfortable to leave him for
a whole day knowing he's happy, entertained and fed with wholesome food.
The managing staff are amazing and know every child by name and will answer any questions or concerns I have in the most professional and kind manner. Its the best decision I've made to send my son here and I will recommend this nursery to everyone.

Reply from Emma Ockenden, Manager at Toad Hall Nursery Chessington

Thank you for your kind review and if there is anything we can improve on please let us know. We endeavour to give the children the best start in life and it is nice to see that your little one is embracing this.


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Review from Kate P (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Toad Hall since July 2016 and loves it there. The staff are lovely and my son’s key workers have all been/are wonderful. The nursery has also recently gone through a refurb so all of the rooms and equipment are new and fresh and they constantly seek to make new improvements.
They have done a fab job on the new gardens too. I love receiving regular pictures and updates on how my son is progressing and would definitely recommend this nursery to a friend.

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Review from Colin S (Father of Child) published on 8 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to the nursery since Sept 2016. We really liked the nursery and have had no problems. Our son appears to be doing well, he has progressed well with his walking and speech and I think this is due to the staff and learning from other children in the nursery. He seems to be interacting
well and is not shy. He is always happy to leave me when I drop him off and I get to see the activities he does during the day through the ParentZone app.

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Review from Brian S (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As I'm sure is the same with most new parents, we were worried whether we were doing the right thing when our little man started here at twelve months. But the way that he was (and we were) treated by the staff in the babies room really put us at ease.
He's now just turned two and we've no doubts
at all. Even if he's not in the best mood when we drop him off, the way that he approaches the staff shows that he's really comfortable around them and he seems to be developing really well. They seem to have lots of activities to occupy the kids (some of which we've been told that other nurseries would charge extra for) and the use of the Parentzone app is great - meaning we get to see photos of what he's up to and comments on his development every now and then.
Have to add that the staff are really friendly and welcoming - get an update of what he's been up to every day and any queries are responded to really quickly. Definitely happy with our decision.

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Review from T J (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great activities for kids. Very friendly, qualified and understanding staff. Good to see them giving personal attention to kids when kids are a bit cranky.


Regular catch up sessions with parents helps to track progress and identify any gaps.


Place has been refurbished recently and continuously

kept up to standards.


Will definitely recommend this to parents who are busy with 9-5 jobs.


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Review from Dan M (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter had been going to Toad Hall in Chessington since she was six months old.
She has grown and learnt so much in the last year, becoming more confident and independent and has been exposed to so many new things. She is so happy to arrive every morning and it makes a huge difference knowing
she always has a great day.

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Review from Claire H (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child has been attending nursery for only a couple of months so far and has settled in really well. We can already see his confidence growing and are happy with the progress he has been making. We appreciate the online updates that we get. It’s great to see what activities they have been up to that
day. All the staff are friendly and competent and our child seems to have connected well with them. The facilities are clean, tidy and well maintained and it’s great to see that the outside space is being refreshed.

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Review from Carol E (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Moving our son from his old nursery to Toad Hall last year was somewhat nerve-wracking for us. We didn't know how our son would react but I needn't have worried as the team at Toad Hall have been amazing. My son has settled well and his development has progressed wonderfully. Toad Hall offers a variety
of activities daily to keep the kids busy and interested and they often hold events to include the parents too, most recently the Christmas fair.


The manager obviously cares about her role, her team and the kids in the nursery. I'm very happy to have my son attend Toad Hall and know that he'll do wonderfully there before starting school in a few years.


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Review from Chris S (Father of Child) published on 27 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff very pleasant and helpful. Nursery newly refurbished and very much improved. Excellent daily feedback given, our child loves going to this nursery. Highly recommended.

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Review from Melanie (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter loves coming to this nursery. Her transition from baby to toddler has been a very positive experience for us so far. I find the nursery has a wide range of activities for the children. The staff are also very professional and pleasant to deal with. The introduction of Parentzone website
has been particularly useful for us as it documents and informs us on our child's progress.

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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.916)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.916) out of 10 for Toad Hall Nursery Chessington is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 6 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.931 for Toad Hall Nursery Chessington is calculated as follows: ( (67 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.931

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 3.985 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Toad Hall Nursery Chessington is based on 6 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 = 3.6

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 78 number of registered child places is 15.6. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 15.6 = 0.385

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Sonya

Sonya Thakar

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

Hi, I’m Sonya, the Nursery Manager at Chessington. I’ve been working with children in the Early Years for over fourteen years. I started as an apprentice and progressed through different roles working my way up to a Nursery Manager. As a Manager, I believe every child deserves access to engaging and motivating activities throughout their day at nursery. This in return provides children with the best foundation for their learning and development.


I support and lead a lovely team of staff here at Chessington, we work together each day to provide a safe, exciting and engaging environment for the children in our care.


If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me.


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