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Chestnut House Kindergarten

Ofsted: Good
(May 2025)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·45 Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester, CO4 5LE · Essex
Number of places
76 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Chestnut House Kindergarten, rated 'Good' by Ofsted on its latest inspection on 28th May 2025, offers childcare to children aged 0-4 years. Open all year round, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas, the nursery welcomes children from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Staff at Chestnut House Kindergarten focus on building strong relationships with children and their families, helping children to settle quickly and develop effective communication skills. The nursery encourages children to lead their own learning through a wide range of resources that promote critical thinking and problem-solving.

Children enjoy a variety of activities supporting their physical development, including active games, climbing, balancing, and riding bikes. The outdoor environment also allows children to learn about nature, fostering an understanding of the world around them through activities like planting vegetables.

The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong, with staff working closely with external professionals to ensure individual needs are met and children make good progress. Leaders demonstrate an excellent understanding of child development, providing tailored care and learning experiences for all children.

What it's like

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at Chestnut House Kindergarten. Staff build strong relationships with children and families, helping children settle quickly and develop strong communication skills. Children learn to lead their own learning through a wide range of resources and enjoy activities supporting their physical development.

Strong parent partnershipsFocus on communicationTailored learningExcellent SEND supportPromotes physical developmentEmphasis on outdoor learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and a week at Christmas. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Chestnut House Kindergarten

Last inspected 28 May 2025

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

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at Chestnut House Kindergarten. Staff build strong relationships with children and families, helping children settle quickly and develop strong communication skills. Children learn to lead their own learning through a wide range of resources and enjoy activities supporting their physical development.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have an excellent understanding of how children learn and develop and provide tailored care and learning.
  • Partnerships with parents have a positive impact on learning, with staff forming close relationships and implementing strategies to extend learning at home.
  • Children's language and communication skills are at the heart of staff practice, with the nursery layout designed to foster early language and social skills.
  • The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is strong, with staff working closely with outside professionals.
  • Staff well-being is a high priority, and leaders provide emotional support and supervision, fostering professional development.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the curriculum training and support for regular agency staff so that children consistently receive the best teaching possible.
Inspection #10378184 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of staff and how much they have supported their children and their families.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is strong. Staff know children well and help to include them and support their individual needs. Staff work closely with outside professionals to seek the extra guidance that children need to make good progress.

Outdoor space

Children excitedly experience a range of activities to support their physical development. They enjoy active games, for instance with a parachute and 'Duck, Duck, Goose'. Children learn to climb, balance and ride bikes. They also learn about nature and the world around them, planting vegetables and helping to dig holes for plants.

Parent Reviews of Chestnut House Kindergarten

5.0
(3)
Sirli Jüris-Nofal
6 years ago

Both of my children attended this nursery and they loved it. Friendly staff, nice outside space to play and plenty of activities throughout the day. Highly recommended!

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Franciszek Tegiewicz
9 years ago

Very professional and friendly staff members. Kids have a lot of activities there and they love it!

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Inspection history

Date: January 2015

  • May 2025Good
  • February 2020Good
  • January 2015Outstanding

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