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Chestnut@Chesterton

Ofsted: Good
(May 2025)
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4.4(8 parent reviews)
·Green End Road, Chesterton, CAMBRIDGE, CB4 1RW · Cambridgeshire
Number of places
71 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
Cambridgeshire

About this day nursery

Chestnut Nursery Schools is a distinguished childcare provider, offering high-quality early years education in a dynamic and encouraging setting. With over two decades of experience, the institution is dedicated to fostering intellectual, emotional, and personal growth in children through a blend of learning and play.

The curriculum incorporates a unique Core Curriculum, a Forest School approach, and practical activities like cooking classes. The highly qualified and diverse team is committed to creating a secure, warm, and nurturing environment, focusing on individual child development through close observation.

The nursery prides itself on its strong track record, with all settings rated 'Outstanding' or 'Good' by Ofsted, alongside high parent review scores on Google and Day Nurseries.

What it's like

Staff create an engaging and calm learning environment with high expectations for behaviour. Children behave well and are curious and actively explore, while staff challenge and praise their mark-making and use mathematical vocabulary to extend learning linked to stories.

Forest School ethosCore CurriculumExperienced staff

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2013

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating

Last inspected 16 May 2025 · Emma Salomon

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff create an engaging and calm learning environment with high expectations for behaviour. Children behave well and are curious and actively explore, while staff challenge and praise their mark-making and use mathematical vocabulary to extend learning linked to stories.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff celebrate home languages and work with parents to understand words important to children, helping staff communicate and meet needs.
  • Lunchtimes have a 'family feel' with staff encouraging new foods and fostering good social skills.
  • Staff in the baby room follow home routines, enabling children to settle quickly and explore the learning environment happily.
  • The management team has a clear vision, meticulously monitors activities and incidents, and regularly reviews risk assessments to keep children safe.
  • The management team values parent partnerships, staff communicate well with parents, and staff support disadvantaged families and spend funding effectively.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to provide even more interesting and engaging opportunities to extend children's concentration skills
  • 2support staff to develop interactions with children to fully engage quieter and less confident children.
Inspection #10398759 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff in the baby room follow home routines as much as possible. This helps children to settle in quickly and happily explore the learning environment. Staff are flexible and adapt the routine to suit the individual child. For example, when babies fall asleep during mealtimes, staff tailor the care to meet their needs.

Outdoor space

Pre-school children excitedly use toothpaste and water to bath toy dinosaurs. The mud kitchens are exciting places to be, where children actively explore mud and flowing water and play alongside each other nicely.

Parent Reviews

4.4
(8)
Alex Lungu
5 months ago

Our experience with this nursery has been nothing short of wonderful, and it is with great enthusiasm that I write this review. Both of my children attended the nursery, and from the very first day, they felt welcomed and at ease in this vibrant and caring environment. The staff are incredibly warm and attentive, creating a space where children truly feel valued and supported. My little ones quickly formed special bonds with their key workers - Terri, Amy, and Sade - who went above and beyond to ensure they felt safe, happy, and engaged throughout their time at the nursery. The nursery’s approach to early childhood education is both thoughtful and effective. The activities are designed to stimulate curiosity and creativity while fostering a love for learning. My children always looked forward to their days at nursery, eagerly sharing stories of the fun and enriching experiences they had. Whether it was exploring nature during outdoor play or engaging in artistic projects indoors, the nursery provided a balanced and exciting curriculum that catered to their developmental needs. Lauren’s leadership instills confidence in parents, creating a sense of unity and purpose within the nursery community. Her dedication and vision have been instrumental in shaping a positive and nurturing environment for both staff and children. The relationships my children built at the nursery extend beyond their key workers. The entire team, from the educators to the supporting staff – Martin’s work was always praised after a nursery day, created a family-like atmosphere where every child felt seen and cherished. The nursery’s emphasis on building strong emotional connections has been a cornerstone of my children’s positive experience, helping them develop not only academically but also socially and emotionally. Watching them grow in confidence and independence during their time there has been truly rewarding. In conclusion, this nursery is a gem of an institution that offers a nurturing and enriching environment for young children. The dedication of the staff, the thoughtful leadership, and the focus on fostering meaningful relationships have made it a place where children can thrive. I wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to any parent seeking a positive and supportive space for their little ones. My children will always cherish the memories they made here, and we are immensely grateful for the care and love they received.

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Mandar Kulkarni
8 years ago

My kids went to this nursery for around 2 years as a full time nursery going kids and to attend after school clubs. Both enjoyed their stay and loved their staff and formed special bonds with the key workers in the nursery. Overall a pleasant and nurturing place for the kids.

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jamie launbas
2 years ago

Love this little nursery all three of my kids have been here,very welcoming and friendly,got nothing bad to say about the place all the staff are amazing and work very hard in making sure kids and parents are well informed with what's going on ,thank you

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Vitor Marques
6 years ago

Boas instalações. Seguro. Simpáticos.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2014

  • May 2025Good
  • November 2019Good
  • December 2018Requires improvement
  • November 2017Good
  • February 2014Good

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