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Chestnut @ Cottenham

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jul 2023)
·Cottenham Nursery, Lambs Lane, Cambridge, CB24 8TA · Cambridgeshire
Number of places
51 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Cambridgeshire

About this day nursery

Chestnut Nursery Schools, established in 2002 by Steven Davies and David Saunders, is dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education across its network of nurseries in London, Norwich, and Cambridgeshire. With a strong emphasis on fostering intellectual, emotional, and personal development through an engaging blend of learning and play, the nursery group is committed to giving children an excellent foundation for life.

Their core curriculum integrates elements like a Forest School ethos and cooking classes, delivered within a secure, welcoming, and loving environment. The team, composed of diverse and highly qualified professionals, undergoes a rigorous selection process and continuous development, ensuring exceptional care and a personalised approach to each child's growth.

Chestnut Nursery Schools prides itself on its over two decades of experience, with staff collectively bringing over 80 years of professional expertise to childcare. The institution consistently receives high ratings for its provision, reflecting its commitment to educational excellence and supportive environments for young learners.

What it's like

Children flourish in this extremely welcoming nursery. The dedicated and committed management team have created a highly stimulating environment. They have thoughtfully planned the playrooms to encourage cooperative play and enhance children's language and social skills.

High quality early educationForest School ethosCooking classesExperienced and diverse team

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2021

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating

Last inspected 20 July 2023 · Jacqui Oliver

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

What it's like to attend

Children flourish in this extremely welcoming nursery. The dedicated and committed management team have created a highly stimulating environment. They have thoughtfully planned the playrooms to encourage cooperative play and enhance children's language and social skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Children flourish in a highly stimulating environment.
  • Staff use high-quality interaction to support children to become highly confident and independent learners.
  • Children benefit from an extremely exciting and ambitious curriculum, based on stories.
  • Staff give children's emotional well-being their highest priority by creating a culture where children can freely discuss their feelings.
  • Children quickly become independent and show high levels of perseverance.
Inspection #10295778 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents are extremely complimentary about the nursery and the exceptional progress their children are making."

"Parents appreciate the excellent support they receive when seeking interventions for children with SEND."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff provide highly effective support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They attend specific training, and work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure that children receive tailored, individual programmes of support. The manager makes excellent use of additional funding to enhance individual children's nursery experiences.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

20 July 2023

Outstanding

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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