Our core values

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We provide a fun environment for your child to learn and develop in all Early Years Foundation Stage areas
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You can be safe in the knowledge that the snacks we provide are both healthy and nutritious
first-aid Child Safety
Child safety is of utmost importance to the Playgroup and all our staff are qualified First Aiders
sue Experienced Staff
We have been operating for 50 years and all our staff have the necessary childcare qualifications

Areas of Learning

Communication & Language
Children develop speaking and listening skills by participating in small groups
Personal, Social & Emotional
Sharing and making friends, learning about right and wrong and developing independence
Physical Development
Being active and interactive, developing co-ordination, control, and movement
Mathematics
Counting, understanding and using numbers, calculating simple addition
Understanding the World
Making sense of the physical world such as people, places and technology
Expressive Arts & Design
Exploring and playing with a wide range of media and materials
Literacy
Early mark making and writing, as well as sharing books and reading

Our happy parents

My little boy has attended Chandlers Chatters Play School since September 2022 and cannot thank every single member enough. Everyone here is so lovely, friendly and approachable. The staff are so attentive and help all development phases, potty training, regression and encourage individual learning. The play school goes above and beyond for celebrations and events such as Birthdays, the Kings Jubilee, Christmas Concerts and Sports Days. The nursery encourages a range of different learning and even takes the children of trips outside the nursery which are always excellently organised. I am pleased to have reserved places for his siblings in the near future.

Emily Jones

I could never ask for anything more that what Chandlers Chatters have done for my child. Everyday he came out smiling. You have all helped me in raising my child and I am so thankful for that. the teachers have such amazing and unique personalities that combine the perfect team. Thank you

Adriana Soceanu

I know this is not my Son’s last year but sadly he will be leaving the setting! I just want to say a massive thank you to everyone at Chandlers for all the help and hard work they have done for my Son! you all have dealt with his condition brilliantly and he loves you all. Very sad to be leaving you all and would recommend the nursery to friends and famiy and any future siblings in the future. Thank you so much for everything.

Daisy Stansfield

What a fantastic pre-school Chandlers Chatters is! All three of my children attended here and it was a fantastic setting for my children. Chandlers Chatters goes above and beyond for the children, from their settling in days, the topics that are covered, phonics, toothbrushing, special events that are celebrated, sports day and so much more! For my Son, who wasn’t as confident as my eldest Daughters, Chandlers was fantastic for him. They have really brought him out of his shell, made his learning environment fun & completely transformed him into a child that loved pre-school. They give the children so many opportunities and I loved that the children got to experience trips out that went along with their topics, such as train rides and shopping trips. I am sad my time has come to an end with Chandlers Chatters and all the lovely ladies that work there! I can’t thank you all enough.

Sarah Smith

Sports Day: Once again, thank you to everyone at Chandlers for an awesome day! I am truly grateful for the effort you all put into giving the kids the best start in theri education, preparing them for the big world outside of pre-school

Gurpreet Uppal

A big thank you for caring for my Princess. She loves to sing the Rhymes which she has sung at the Nursery copying all the hand movements which clearly makes our day. She loves to pretend she is her Key worker when playing. We love all of you

Amandeep Kaur

“My son Freddie had the most amazing 2 years at the playgroup. All staff were incredibly caring, supportive, and wonderful looking after him with his needs. The entire playgroup was so supportive in helping get his EHCP in preparation for school. His development across the 2 years was huge, I can’t thank them enough for all they had done for him. The playgroup is amazing at communicating and Freddie loved his time there – I wish he could have stayed longer! The most friendly, helpful and caring teachers to look after him – highly recommend this playgroup!“

Ellie Miller
“My 3 children have attended Chandlers Chatters from 2017 to 2023 and we will be sad to leave you all at the end of this year. The staff are very caring, each and every one of them were always there to listen, not just to the child but to me as a parent too, offering advice when I needed it. My children were always coming home with wonderful stories of what they’d done that day, like yoga, learning RWI, trips to the library, planting seeds, among many other activities. I could not have chosen a better preschool for my children to attend, you helped them grow, you taught them many things they needed before they attended school and I am so grateful to each and every one of you.”
Vicky Hoskyn
“Both my daughter and son have attended Chandlers Chatters. The playgroup have been amazing. Everyone is so friendly and the teachers are organised, helpful and they work to every child’s individual needs. Every time I’ve raised concern staff have always been receptive and kept me updated with any concerns I might have. This has made me feel very comfortable.”
Junaha Ahmed
“My daughter has attended Chandlers Chatters Playgroup/Preschool since September 2021. She had only just turned 3 and was very anxious about leaving mummy. From the moment she walked through the doors the staff at Chandlers made us both feel welcome and safe. My daughter quickly made relationships with staff and peers and has loved her time at Chandlers ever since. I cannot recommend this pre-school/playgroup enough! Thanks to Sue and her team of wonderful, experienced staff I feel my daughter has started her journey into education the best way she possibly could.”
Fay Hough
“Chandlers Chatters is a really wonderful place to start the education with your children. The staff are always warm, friendly and kind. Our child learned so much while he was there and the real measure of success for me was that he couldn’t wait to enter the nursery – always with big smiles on entering and equally big smiles on collection, invariable with some beautiful art or craftwork to show us he had completed.
The manager is very caring and incredibly professional and proactive. For example, I got a call once to ask whether it was okay for our child to handle animal fat (knowing that it was not something he would eat). During lockdown the available options were a little more limited. Full marks for inclusion, too!”
Dr Ali
Chandlers Chatters Playgroup has contributed greatly towards our child’s improvement in various aspects. We noticed he has built up more confidence in himself, being able to have a good constructive conversation with an adult and his friends as well, a better understanding of science at their level, just to name a few. His key worker and the entire staff are very helpful and easy to approach. We are always up to date with everything happening in the playgroup. The communication with the Manager is great.
Marietherese Jatta
My Son has attended Chandlers throughout the crazy year of 2020. Considering the short amount of time he’s had in the setting I couldn’t be happier. I have always found the team to be friendly and approachable. They are fantastic with the children and keep very good communication with parents. My Son has a great bond with many of the TAs especially his key worker Angie. Angie was fantastic with him throughout his clingy phases and after lockdown when he struggled to re-settle, she had some great tools and tricks up her sleeve making things easier for him and me. Jake’s time at Chandlers has given him a great introduction to “school life” and he will start reception in September all the happier for having attended Chandlers Chatters.
Jenna Charity
Both of my children have attended Chandlers Chatters and have loved it. The teachers are brilliant and my children both bonded very well with them all. The structure of the sessions works very well and they were both fully prepared for starting school. My children’s birthdays are September and August, so the oldest and youngest of the school year and they were both as ready as each other for school.
I cannot recommend chandlers highly enough, we will all miss the staff and are so grateful for how they have contributed into shaping our children into the independent, well rounded children they are today.
Rachel Bracken
Chandlers Chatters is a wonderful, welcoming preschool that all my children have attended.  They have left more confident & ready for the next stage of school life
Jenny Brassel
My little girl has been at Chandlers Chatters for 2 years now and is returning to her last year as a rising 5 in September. I can’t thank the kind, supportive staff enough for firstly helping to settle her in making a very emotional and difficult time for a first time mum so easy. My daughter has enjoyed every year more and more seeing her develop into the little lady she has become she has had a great start to her school life.
Michelle Stansbie

FAQs

Where is the Playgroup / Preschool?

The Brenda Blakemore Community Centre, Davies Close, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9LJ

What are your opening hours?

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
9:00am – 12.00pm (morning session)
12.00pm – 2.45pm (afternoon session)

Friday
9.00am – 12.00pm

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