Business Details
17 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare and Early Education in Uxbridge
At Cheeky Chums, we embrace the uniqueness of every child, fostering a nurturing environment where each child feels valued and supported. Our approach combines personalized care with a tailored curriculum, ensuring children grow at their own pace while developing confidence, curiosity, and creativity. Established in 2009, we now operate four nurseries across Edgware, Pinner, and Uxbridge, offering 300 full-time places. Our success stems from strong parent partnerships, adherence to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, and a commitment to high-quality early education.We prioritize safety, inclusivity, and cultural awareness, celebrating festivals and integrating activities like yoga, language lessons, and animal visits to enrich learning. Our experienced team, including dedicated key workers, ensures each child thrives emotionally, socially, and academically, preparing them for school and beyond.
Services
Childcare 02 years
Preschool programs
Extracurricular activities
Government-funded places
Parent partnership
Special events
Language lessons
Healthy meals
Outdoor play areas
Settling-in sessions
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized care tailored to each child's developmental needs.
- Our nurseries follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework rigorously.
- Experienced staff provide structured learning and emotional support.
- We integrate extracurricular activities like yoga and language lessons.
- Strong parent partnerships ensure transparent communication and involvement.
What people say
Experienced staff
Great environment
Visible progress
Caring team
Engaging activities
Services
Childcare 02 years
Our nurseries provide tailored care for infants and toddlers, focusing on sensory play, rest areas, and age-appropriate resources. Dedicated key workers ensure emotional security, while structured routines support early communication and motor skills. Separate spaces foster safe exploration and gradual independence.
Preschool programs
Designed for 25-year-olds, our curriculum emphasizes school readiness through literacy, numeracy, and social skills. Activities blend structured learning with child-led play, promoting independence and creativity. Regular assessments track progress toward developmental milestones.
Extracurricular activities
We offer yoga, language lessons (French/Spanish), sports sessions, and Zoo Lab animal visits. These activities enhance physical development, cultural awareness, and cognitive skills. Partnerships with local experts ensure high-quality, engaging experiences.
Government-funded places
Eligible families access 1530 hours of funded childcare weekly. We assist with Universal Credit claims and Tax-Free Childcare schemes, reducing costs while maintaining educational quality. Our team guides parents through funding applications and entitlements.
Parent partnership
Daily updates, termly meetings, and an open-door policy foster collaboration. Parents participate in events, share insights, and receive tailored progress reports. This partnership ensures consistent support for each childs unique needs and interests.
People
Lavanya Balakrishnan
Manager
With over six years at Cheeky Chums, Lavanya progressed from apprentice to manager, championing environmental education and parent collaboration. She prioritizes emotional growth and cultural inclusivity, ensuring children develop confidence and curiosity.
Cynthia Duncan
Manager
Cynthia brings 23 years of childcare experience, fostering a nurturing environment at Pinner nursery. Her approach emphasizes empathy, staff development, and creating a 'second home' atmosphere for children and families.
Catherine Sheldrake
Manager
A former childminder, Catherine leads Uxbridge nursery with expertise in special needs coordination. She focuses on building bonds, staff training, and creating stimulating spaces that reflect childrens diverse interests and learning styles.
Questions
What age groups do you cater to?
We care for children from birth to five years across tailored age-specific rooms.
Are meals provided?
Yes, we offer freshly prepared meals with vegetarian options and accommodate dietary requirements.
How do you support school readiness?
Our curriculum focuses on literacy, numeracy, and social skills through structured and play-based learning.
Can I visit before enrolling?
Yes, we encourage nursery tours and settling-in sessions to ensure a smooth transition.
Do you offer flexible hours?
We provide full-day, half-day, and extended hours (7:30am–6:30pm) to suit family needs.
How do you handle illnesses?
Children with symptoms must stay home for 48 hours; we follow strict hygiene and exclusion policies.
Reviews (6)
Dilip Shah
Dec 05, 2019
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We were considering this nursery Edgware Branch (14-15 North Parade, Mollison Way) and went to view but it was closed. We spoke to a local resident living in the near by flat who told us before considering view the rear of the nursery. We went behind to the back of the nursery and were appalled! Piles of rubbish overflowing from the nursery bins.… Definitely nursery rubbish as we saw an open bag and there was children's learning games and what looked like dirty nappies which is disgusting!! As we looked around 3-4 rats ran out from the piles of rubbish. RATS!! Only 3 meters away from the
Karishma Sheth
Jul 06, 2019
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My daughter's graduation today. Absolute thumbs up to all the staff for bringing best in my child. i have seen her grow in confidence, speech and social behaviour. Best part is she always was eager to go to… cheeky chums never made any excuses. Staff are very supportive and Cynthia,the manager is such a lovely soul. definitely recommend this to all.
Tanya Kinch-Vernon
Jul 05, 2019
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My son Joshua has been at Cheeky Chums Pinner since he was 2 years old and now hes 4 graduating! At first it was hard for him but the staff was so friendly and supportive with helping him settle in. Everyone at this nursery are beyond amazing, i couldnt of asked for a better bunch of staff to leave my son with. Thank you all
Bindi Mistry
Jul 05, 2019
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The key factor that attracted us to select Cheeky Chums Pinner over other local Day nurseries was the evident personal and human approach the management and key workers had towards child care. The key workers… are not just merely mentors to the children...however form wonderful and authentic friendships with all kids. Our son has attended since March 2016 and has thoroughly embraced and enjoyed his time at Cheeky Chums!
Priya Naik
Jul 05, 2019
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Our daughter graduated today from Cheeky Chums Pinner! She’s been here since she was 9 months and has enjoyed every single day. The staff are friendly and fun making the kids smile. Cynthia is a great manager who really gets involved and enjoys being with the children. Thoroughly recommend Cheeky Chums Pinner!
Ashima Kapoor
Jun 12, 2016
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Moved from another area and my daughter has been going for only 1 year to the Pinner nursery. extremely happy with the development and confidence I have seen in her. speaking different language in home did not seem to be a problem either and she can speak both english and home language now. she settled in quickly, thanks to the lovely staff who always extend warm welcome and advice in times of need. highly recommend the nursery.
