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[East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Chestnut Grove Kindergarten # Chestnut Grove Kindergarten Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2022) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · 5 Pathfields Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 3JH · Essex Number of places 100 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2022 Local authority Essex About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 30am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year. The dedicated team, celebrated by parents for their supportive approach, ensures children make excellent progress, particularly in communication skills. This is bolstered by recent speech and language training, which has visibly enhanced teaching strategies and outcomes for the children. What it's like The manager and provider at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten effectively support children's communication skills by teaching new signs and words, and encouraging vocal requests. They also prioritise children's personal, social, and emotional development using persona dolls to help children express themselves and manage worries. The setting maintains strong community ties, supporting home learning and parental engagement through workshops. Warm Interactions Collaborative Play Individualised Support Cultural Awareness Strong Training ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. Opening times are from 7.30am until 6pm. Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Chestnut Grove Kindergarten Last inspected 25 October 2022 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 The manager and provider at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten effectively support children's communication skills by teaching new signs and words, and encouraging vocal requests. They also prioritise children's personal, social, and emotional development using persona dolls to help children express themselves and manage worries. The setting maintains strong community ties, supporting home learning and parental engagement through workshops. Inspector highlights - Children are provided with warm interactions from staff, leading to positive experiences and strong bonds. - Children in the pre-school room play collaboratively, sharing and taking turns, and are highly engaged with resources. - Staff are aware of children's needs, know the children well, and work with parents to support progress. - Children learn about different cultures around the world, including Black History Month and Diwali, encouraging an understanding of diversity. - The setting has a strong training programme for staff, including recent speech and language training, which has positively impacted teaching strategies. Areas to develop - 1 provide more opportunities in the baby room to develop children's climbing skills - 2 increase opportunities for children to develop their independence, particularly in the pre-school room. Inspection #10233765 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200479) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Chestnut Grove Kindergarten Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10233765 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200479)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408264) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed 5 Pathfields Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 3JH [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/1.14269/51.79847/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Clacton-on-Sea - [Day nurseries in Clacton-on-Sea](/search?q=Clacton-on-Sea) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=chestnut-grove-kindergarten-co15-3jh-ey408264) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "Parents speak highly of the staff. They feel very supported by staff and receive regular feedback about what their child is learning and what they will be focusing on to support development further." > "Parents comment on how well their children have progressed, particularly in speech and language development, since starting the setting." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager and provider have a clear understanding about how to support children's communication skills. Staff have recently attended speech and language training, which has had a positive impact on the teaching strategies used and outcomes for children. Outdoor space The report mentions a 'learning walk' conducted by the inspector, nursery provider, and manager to discuss areas of learning, curriculum, and what they want children to learn, both inside and outside. ## Parent Reviews of Chestnut Grove Kindergarten 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJeZEAcEXgZAUvLZSdpY_F7qSuuwWpp5ASqVJHBAww36aRieg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Stacey Wright 9 years ago Fantastic nursery my son attends and as soon as my daughter is old enough so will she highly recommended xx [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBLWNMaWhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9132ecfef750d:0x3dcef0b0d1d62a04) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIjrCPTZvWn5Rx7UeZy3WEilqKxWo33c4uZ8HgLRkQgpzBuQg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lorraine Boyle 8 years ago Wonderful nursery all of my 3 children have attended here over the last 8 years. I would highly recommend chestnut grove [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRZ1o3UjhRRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9132ecfef750d:0x3dcef0b0d1d62a04) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUttCFMhKPqWDg7usQ94_ysoZvrfEDlV7KHwU1q_Mca7O2NYctd=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Martyn Crease 8 years ago An amazing nursery the staff are the same staff for the last 4 years we’ve used them they don’t keep changing staff like most nursery and are lovely [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBMS1LbE9REAE!2m1!1s0x47d9132ecfef750d:0x3dcef0b0d1d62a04) Reviews from Google for Chestnut Grove Kindergarten. 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