Opening hours
Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6.30pm
Chestnut Nursery Schools, established in 2002 by former Deputy Head Teacher David Saunders and College Lecturer Steven Davies, is a leading provider of early years education across London, Norwich, and Cambridgeshire. Their ethos centres on delivering high-quality childcare and education within a secure and inspiring environment, aiming to foster intellectual, emotional, and personal development through engaging learning and play.
The nursery brand prides itself on its Core Curriculum, Forest School approach, and hands-on activities like cooking classes. With over two decades of experience, the dedicated team is committed to creating a welcoming and loving atmosphere, providing individualised attention to children and focusing on their developmental milestones.
Chestnut Nursery Schools maintains high standards in staff selection, performance review, and ongoing professional development to ensure exceptional care and a enriching experience for every child.
Our ethos
Chestnut Nursery Schools' ethos centres on delivering high-quality childcare and education within a secure and inspiring environment, aiming to foster intellectual, emotional, and personal development through engaging learning and play. They utilise a Core Curriculum, Forest School approach, and hands-on activities.
What it's like
Children feel safe and secure and eagerly explore the environment. Staff have high expectations and provide challenging and accessible spaces for all children, who access a range of equipment to practice their physical skills.
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6.30pm
Term time / All Year
All Year
Last inspected 4 June 2021 · Kate Oakley
What it's like to attend
Children feel safe and secure and eagerly explore the environment. Staff have high expectations and provide challenging and accessible spaces for all children, who access a range of equipment to practice their physical skills.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents praise the kind, supportive staff team.
They talk about the variety of activities and experiences children enjoy at the setting and how they particularly appreciate the extended time children have to play in the large outdoor spaces.
Inclusion & environment
Staff work collaboratively with other professionals to effectively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Additional funding, such as early years pupil premium, is targeted to support individual children's progress and promote their engagement in learning.
Children use natural materials creatively in the outdoor play kitchen. Children of all ages access a range of equipment to practise and challenge their physical skills, and parents particularly appreciate the extended time children have to play in the large outdoor spaces.
Most recent inspection
4 June 2021
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
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