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The Chatterbox Club Limited

The Chatterbox Club Limited is a day nursery in Burnley for children aged 2 to 3, with 80 registered places. Ofsted, 13 September 2024: Outstanding overall; safeguarding is effective.

Basnett Street Nursery School, Basnett Street, Burnley, BB10 3ES

The Chatterbox Club Limited is at Basnett Street Nursery School.

Key facts

Type
Day nursery (Full day care) (Ofsted childcare register, as at 30 June 2026)
Ages
2 to 3 (Ofsted childcare register, as at 30 June 2026)
Registered places
80 (Ofsted childcare register, as at 30 June 2026)
Children on roll
39 (Ofsted report, inspection on 13 September 2024, published 22 October 2024)
Funded early education
Yes, the report says it provides funded early education (Ofsted report, inspection on 13 September 2024, published 22 October 2024)
Staff
The club employs six members of childcare staff. Of these, four hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, one at level 4 and one at level 5. (Ofsted report, inspection on 13 September 2024, published 22 October 2024)
Registered
10 May 2005 (Ofsted childcare register, as at 30 June 2026)

Opening hours

The club opens Monday to Friday, from 8.45am to 3.40pm, term time only.

Source: Ofsted report, inspection on 13 September 2024, published 22 October 2024

Who runs it

The Chatterbox Club Limited is run by The Chatterbox Club Limited (Ofsted register).

Latest inspection

  • Overall: Outstanding
  • Personal development: Outstanding
  • Quality of education: Outstanding
  • Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
  • Leadership and management: Outstanding
  • Safeguarding is effective

Source: Ofsted, inspection on 13 September 2024, report published 22 October 2024. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

Children flourish and find joy in this exceptional environment. The staff prioritise children's well-being, demonstrating deep respect for their emotional needs. This aids their quick adjustment to attending the setting. The organisation of the provision offers children unique learning opportunities, allowing them to explore their surroundings with curiosity while staff attentively follow their interests. Through high levels of interaction, all staff consistently build on each child's existing knowledge and capabilities. Staff foster children's special talents and interests by including them in their environment and allowing children the time and space to explore.

Children exhibit outstanding behaviour within the setting, and staff encourage them to share and take turns. Staff learn children's home languages and use this often in the setting. They also provide opportunities for children to learn about cultures and religions. For example, children learn about mosques and churches that they might visit with their families to understand the importance of different beliefs and values. This exposure helps them connect with their community and prepares them for life in modern Britain.

The provider possesses extensive knowledge about child development. This is shared with the dedicated staff team who are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all children. Those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive excellent support to achieve considerable progress. The management team thoughtfully plans learning objectives, which are implemented during engaging, interactive sessions. Parents have reported that their children experience rapid progress right from their initial start at the setting.

What does the early years setting do well and what does it need to do better?

  • All staff are passionate about delivering an ambitious curriculum for all the children that they look after. The provider demonstrates a strong attention to detail and is committed to training its staff to uphold exceptional teaching standards. Consequently, children enjoy high-quality interactions and benefit from staff members who have a clear understanding of children's next developmental steps.
  • Staff dedicate time to understanding the children thoroughly. This is achieved through settling-in sessions with parents and by being mindful of their children's emotional needs. As a result, the children gain confidence and foster relationships with their peers.
  • The setting is led by highly skilled and passionate leaders who commit time to enhance their own skills as well as those of the staff. For instance, managers recognise opportunities for staff to expand their knowledge and prioritise these areas during supervisions and through supplementary training courses. Staff members enhance their expertise in various aspects of children's development, ensuring that the quality of teaching remains consistently high.
  • Children participate in daily circle times that focus on communication and language development. Staff members use puppets and songs to engage the children, creating a sense of anticipation that excites them. Young children remain engaged for extended periods, which significantly supports their social skills.
  • Staff engage children in learning mathematical concepts through playful methods. Children construct with bricks of various sizes, while staff label the blocks as small, medium and large. Children are developing the ability to recognise different object sizes.
  • Staff nurture children's curiosity by encouraging exploration. In the outdoor area, children use magnifying glasses to search for real spiders and their webs. They enthusiastically call for staff to come and see their discoveries. Through engaging in discussions about insects, staff facilitate children's learning about the world around them.
  • Children with SEND receive exceptional support. Leaders collaborate closely with external agencies to ensure that individual learning plans are tailored effectively, enabling children to achieve optimal outcomes. Staff engage with these children through intensive interaction sessions, resulting in remarkable progress.
  • Children are taught the significance of dental care. Staff provide dentist bags for families to take home and assist them in registering with a dental practice. Through exploring toothbrushes and playing with teeth models, children learn about oral hygiene and how to maintain their health.
  • Children engage in play within the home corner, guided by staff members, as they recreate experiences they have observed. For example, they use play dough to shape roti and flip them in toy pans. This activity fosters their imaginative skills and helps them recall previous events.
  • The well-being of staff is actively nurtured, creating a positive work environment that everyone enjoys. A culture of openness and respect fosters a sense of value among employees. The management team consistently supports staff through role modelling and ongoing coaching. As a result, overall staff morale is exceptionally high, with all team members showing dedication to their roles. This commitment ensures that children receive consistently high standards of teaching from motivated educators.

Ofsted's words, from the report on the inspection on 13 September 2024 (report published 22 October 2024). Read the full report on the Ofsted website. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Inspection history

  • 13 September 2024: Full inspection, Outstanding (report)
  • 30 October 2018: Full inspection, Outstanding (report)
  • 12 June 2015: Full inspection, Good (report)
  • 2 December 2009: Inspection (report)
  • 13 December 2005: Inspection (report)

Ofsted grades before November 2025 (England)

Inspections before November 2025 gave one overall grade on a four-point scale: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement, Inadequate. Ofsted also graded the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management, and said whether safeguarding was effective.

Settings keep their last grade until Ofsted visits again, so many nurseries still show a grade from this older scale.

Source: Ofsted reports

Funded childcare hours in England

All 3 and 4 year olds in England can get 15 hours of free childcare a week, for 38 weeks of the year.

Working parents of children aged 9 months to 4 years old can get 30 hours of free childcare a week for 38 weeks of the year (Free Childcare for Working Parents), if they meet the earnings rules. You confirm your details every 3 months.

Some 2 year olds can get 15 hours a week when the family gets certain kinds of extra support.

The hours are used at a registered provider that offers them, so ask each nursery how it offers the funded hours.

Source: GOV.UK: Free Childcare for Working Parents, check if you're eligible · GOV.UK: Free childcare and education for 2 to 4 year olds (checked 31 October 2026)

Other nurseries nearby

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    Ofsted, 10 November 2022: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
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  • Olive Tree Nursery - Day nursery, Burnley BB10 1LJ, ages 2 to 4, 50 places, 0.5 miles
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  • Elevate Learning Hub - Day nursery, Burnley BB10 1LG, 0.6 miles
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    Ofsted, 15 September 2025: Good overall; safeguarding is effective

Schools nearby

The Chatterbox Club Limited on the Ofsted website