Chuckles Nursery

Pentwyn House, Pentwyn Lane, Bettws, Newport NP20 7AE
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  • Chuckles Nursery, Newport
Chuckles is a homely, secure and uniquely situated nursery. Set in an acre of land with half of that dedicated purely to outside play for all ages, it has a country feel yet only two miles from the M4.

The Nursery follows the New Curriculum and believes fully that children should learn through exploration and ensures they have the materials, equipment and surroundings to enable that. Outdoor play is high on the daily agenda and the areas are designed to inspire every age group.

Family run since 1999, attention to detail is important. All rooms are monitored via CCTV cameras (14 in all).

The nursery cook prepares healthy well-balanced cooked meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea time snack in line with Welsh Government Healthy Eating Guidelines.

In December 2023, Chuckles was graded in all six areas following a joint CIW and Estyn Inspection. In June 2024 the Nursery won National Day Nursery Association, Nursery of the Year Wales.

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Care Provided by Chuckles Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Lisa Owen
  • Person in charge
  • Amy Baugh (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 30
  • Total Places for Children
  • 70
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 1 months
    • to 4 years 11 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Closed from December 24th to January 2nd

Funding & Fees Guide for Chuckles Nursery

  • Rates are charged at £7.80 per hour.


    You can book the traditional morning/afternoon/full-day sessions or to give you more flexibility you can start between 7am & 10am ending from 3pm to 6 pm as long as they are a minimum of 8 hours.


    Half-day Rates are £39.00 per session and session times are 8 am-1 pm and 1 pm-6 pm.
  • Parking

  • Ample on site, off road parking so no need to worry.


Chuckles Nursery Reviews (130)

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Chuckles Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.986) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Chuckles Nursery has 130 reviews.

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Review from Natasha P (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Chuckles is without a doubt the best place for my daughter. She really loves every minute there. She does so much every time she is there. They have built such a lovely rapport with my daughter. I feel at complete ease knowing how well she is cared for and because of the trust I have in the team. I
couldn't ask for anything better. I am very grateful to each and every member of staff who works there and especially those in my daughters team, Plant Bach.

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Review from Fiona W (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Could not recommend enough. The girls have all been amazing with both my boys.
It has felt like home from home.
They have all been like big sisters. I was so nervous about using childcare but made the best decision choosing chuckles. Always at the end of the phone if needed.
They have been a crucial
part of my son's childhood and he has developed so well which is also partly thanks to them.

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Review from Katie W (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic nursery! I feel very lucky that my two children got to experience many years of chuckles. Nothing is too much effort for staff and they go above and beyond to keep the children safe, happy, and always entertained. The experiences they give the children are great including woodwork,
growing fruit & veg, Welsh sessions, cooking, sports sessions, and so on. They are always ensuring children are learning new skills in a fun way. They are great at including parents and host lots of stay-and-play sessions throughout the year. Overall the children are so lucky to have such caring Aunties looking after them.

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Review from M L (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery. Staff helped my child settle in well, he will not want to leave in July. Good opportunity for child to try new foods. Great range of activities. Parents are invited to the nursery to work with the child. Would be great if the nursery could put 'get ready for school activities' such as
learning sounds and letters. Overall my child is so happy here which makes mum guilt feel easier.

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Review from Freyja R (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves attending Chuckles and has a great time every day he’s there. Gutted we’re going up to school in September as the staff have been great. My son’s communication and social skills have come on loads at Chuckles. The staff at Chuckles are always professional and friendly and do great work
with the children. They have fantastic attitudes towards the children and I have always found them warm and welcoming; they have always answered any queries I have had and are supportive and helpful if I ever have any concerns about my child. I 100% recommend them to other parents! They are very deserving of every award they get!

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Review from Susan A (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Chuckles have been an amazing nursery and has supported my daughter from only a couple of months old. I can happily say that my daughter had never once said that she did not want to go and I think that holds testimony as to how well the nursery do taking care of the children. They have always been very
well-communicative and have been very encouraging with child and parent participation. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

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Review from Mercedes V (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our Littlest of two boys will be leaving Chuckles end of this summer for big school. We are very sad about this, as chuckles and the staff have become part of our Family journey and will always have a place in our and our boy's hearts.
The staff and the facilities are amazing, and both boys have been
extremely happy there. The team are always on hand to help with any issues and have massively supported us as a family unit.
A wonderful nursery creating a wonderful happy learning environment for our little ones!

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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Chuckles has been an outstanding childcare provider for both my sons. The staff are so attentive, always available to talk to and respond with any queries and concerns promptly. They make Chuckles such an enjoyable place of learning for the children, my son absolutely loves his days in nursery and is
always excited to attend. They have made transitions between age groups seamless by tailoring the process and timing to what would be best for my son. There's nowhere else I would have wanted my son to attend and feeling very sad at the prospect of him leaving such a safe and enjoyable environment to start his journey through school.

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Review from Rebecca W (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery! My twins have so much fun. They've come along so wonderfully well. The girls put so much work into teaching and also caring for the little ones. They're worth their weight in gold!
Thank you team chuckles.

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Review from Angharad G (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Chuckles since he was 21 months old and has gone right through to the pre-school and doing his education hours and I can't recommend them enough. My son has enjoyed every second of his time at Chuckles and I've never had an issue with him wanting to go. He learned so much there
and I've been so impressed with his learning progression especially how much Welsh he has learned. He is now preparing to go to primary school and Chuckles has been so supportive with the transition and getting him ready to go. I also love how much outdoor space and outdoor play the children have which I think is just as important for learning. My daughter now attends and I'll be keeping her there for preschool also. You won't get a nursery better than Chuckles!

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Review from Charley M (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I honestly would recommend Chuckles to everyone. The staff is absolutely amazing. My daughter was born in 2020 through the pandemic and was shy and needed to come out of her shell. I am truly grateful to all the staff (Aunties). I'm so glad my daughter got to be part of the Chuckles family without a
doubt Chuckles is the best nursery setting. Chuckles has been the best setting to get my daughter ready for school in September.

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Review from S E (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been there since he was 9 months the girls have always been welcoming and amazing through every stage. However, I want to give a special nod to the Conquerors Team. After losing my daughter in September I cannot thank them enough for just being them and looking after my son and being his
normality in the difficult time we faced as a family. Also allowing him to do a full day of childcare there while we attended the funeral I knew he was in the best care and he could just enjoy his day being a normal child. I talk highly about chuckles and always recommend you all as a nursery. If we were ever lucky enough to have another child I would be straight in contact to have them put on the waiting list as there is nowhere else I would rather my children attend. Thank you for everything these last few years.

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Review from H R (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Been using Chuckles for the last 2 years and have nothing negative to say! Great nursery, with excellent caring staff, is good at updating parents, is flexible where possible, has lots of activities and outdoor play, etc. Especially love the learning observations on family and the many pictures they
used to put for the younger classes. Would be amazing to have them for preschool too but understand they’re too busy running after the kids to be taking pictures lol. Have referred a few friends who were looking for nurseries to Chuckles and they too have had good experiences. The best part about Chuckles which I didn’t realize when joining is they accept the gov 30 hours childcare scheme which means we initially were paying fully privately and then when 3yrs, we got some of the nursery fees funded. So unlike so many other people, we could just stay at Chuckles rather than scrambling around trying to find a new nursery for the final year - made it so much easier for both parents and children!

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Review from Madalina D (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Chuckles Nursery has been an exceptional environment for my son's development. The nurturing staff has demonstrated remarkable patience and responsiveness, fostering a supportive atmosphere where every child's needs are met. I've witnessed significant progress in my son's speech and other skills during
his time there, which speaks volumes about the quality of care and education provided. Chuckles Nursery truly prioritizes each child's growth and well-being, making it an excellent choice for early childhood education.

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Review from Emily G (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has attended Chuckles since the age of 5 months, he is still now attending approaching his 4th birthday. He always comes home with extended vocabulary, new interests, and funny stories to tell. Being a COVID baby/only child he can be a right character and the staff at Chuckles has been
spot on with discipline while nurturing him throughout his time there. At home, he often uses Welsh words/phrases he has picked up in nursery as well as skills like scraping off his plate after dinner and counting to 20! Alongside all of that, he has made a lovely group of friends! The staff are always extremely welcoming and informative which makes leaving my child 30 hours a week much easier!

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Review from H A (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Chuckles is a home-from-home for my son who attends 4 full days a week. He's been going since 9 months old and has thrived into a nearly 4-year-old ready for school, thanks to the team at Chuckles. He loves attending and comes home with stories that go on until bedtime every day.
He enjoys everything
from the activities, outside play, all the aunties and mealtimes he loves too. Couldn't ask for a better place for him to attend than Chuckles!

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Review from Lauren W (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Best nursery! Wouldn’t dream of sending my child anywhere else. The staff are so kind and caring towards the children and treat each child like their own. Have no concerns when taking my daughter in each day.

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Review from Annemarie J (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An absolutely wonderful nursery facility. The staff really bond with the children and get to know them just as well as family do throughout each of the groups. My child has spent almost four years here and will be moving on to primary school later this year. I will be extremely sad to see her leave
Chuckles, as they have become such an important and loved fixture in our lives, but have no doubt that they have set her up to succeed through this transition.
I couldn’t have chosen anywhere better to help me return to work smoothly and help take care of my daughter. Thank you, team Chuckles.

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Review from Madalina D (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery provides a good environment for children, with dedicated and caring staff. The facilities are well-maintained, and the curriculum focuses on a balanced mix of education and play. Communication with parents is effective, ensuring a collaborative approach to child development. Overall, it's
a positive and supportive nursery for young children.

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Review from Marta Z (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves all her aunties.
Chuckles is the best nursery you can imagine. They always open their door with a smile and what is really important we do not have to encourage our little one to go there. Thank you for your fantastic job!

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.986)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.986) out of 10 for Chuckles Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 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 4.986 for Chuckles Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (356 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 360 Ratings = 4.986

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Chuckles Nursery is based on 30 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • 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 70 number of registered child places is 14, which has been reached with 30 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Chuckles Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Chuckles Nursery accepts?

Chuckles Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 1 month to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Chuckles Nursery Open?

Chuckles Nursery is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Chuckles Nursery have capacity for?

Chuckles Nursery has capacity for a total of 70 Children.

How far is Chuckles Nursery to the centre of Newport?

2.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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