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Chestnuts childcare

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2023)
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4.6(40 parent reviews) ·48 Byron street, Shirebrook, Mansfield, NG20 8PJ · Derbyshire
Number of places
66 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2023
Local authority
Derbyshire

About this day nursery

Chestnuts Childcare, a childcare setting on non-domestic premises in Mansfield, registered in 2022, provides a secure and welcoming environment where children aged 0-13 years are happy and develop strong relationships. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, all year round, closing only for three days over the Christmas period, with sessions running from 5am until 7pm.

Staff focus on implementing an ambitious curriculum that supports development across all areas of learning. The curriculum is carefully sequenced, ensuring children are well-prepared for the next stage of their education, and pre-schoolers receive particular attention to develop skills essential for school readiness.

Children learn a range of physical skills, enjoying large outdoor play equipment for climbing and balancing, and benefit from stimulating activities that promote fine motor skills and coordination. Staff skillfully introduce new vocabulary and encourage communication, including the use of basic sign language.

What it's like

Staff provide a secure and welcoming environment where children are happy and develop strong relationships. Children learn a range of physical skills and develop their language skills through various activities. Staff support all children to make good progress, including those with special education needs and/or disabilities.

Ambitious CurriculumStrong RelationshipsPhysical DevelopmentLanguage Rich EnvironmentSEND SupportAll Year Provision

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round, apart from three days over the Christmas period. Sessions are from 5am until 7pm.

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Chestnuts childcare

Last inspected 19 December 2023

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 provide a secure and welcoming environment where children are happy and develop strong relationships. Children learn a range of physical skills and develop their language skills through various activities. Staff support all children to make good progress, including those with special education needs and/or disabilities.

Inspector highlights

  • The staff team work hard to implement and embed an ambitious curriculum that supports children's development in all areas of learning.
  • Staff skilfully introduce new vocabulary during activities and conversations, and children learn to use basic sign language.
  • Children with SEND and children who speak English as an additional language are given focused support throughout their time at the nursery.
  • Staff undertake regular training events to support their ongoing professional development and are committed to supporting all children and families to achieve the best outcomes.
  • Staff interact well with children and support their development during snack times and mealtimes, promoting independence skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to develop a consistent approach to supporting behaviour, so that children understand what is expected of them and why
  • 2review the organisation of some group activities in the baby room, such as snack time, to ensure all children are engaged and gain the most from the learning opportunities provided.
Inspection #10320407 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

children love attending nursery, and have fun with their friends

feel reassured that children are cared for in a safe and secure environment

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support all children to make good progress, including children with special education needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Through regular and ongoing observations and tracking, staff recognise when children show a delay in their development and seek advice from the setting's special educational needs and disabilities coordinator (SENDCo). Together the SENDCo and key person plan appropriate targets for each child to support their continuous development.

Outdoor space

Children learn a range of physical skills while at the nursery. They enjoy using the large play equipment outside to practise key skills, such as climbing and balancing.

Parent Reviews of Chestnuts childcare

4.6
(40)
Alex Melluish
a year ago

Fantastic nursery! My daughter has been at Chestnuts since she was 11 months old. There extended opening times accommodate my shift patterns. They use an app so you can track your child's daily activities which provides reassurance throughout the day while at work. The staff are kind and approachable and always know what my child has been up to during the day.

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Lisa rowley
a year ago

When looking for a childcare setting for my daughter, I wanted something special and it’s what I got with chestnuts. The staff are incredible and most of all loving towards the children, they have so much to do which is fun but also learning. I couldn’t have picked anything better. When your child says they love going and it’s the best… it shows what a amazing place it is xx

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Hayley Kenn
a year ago

I looked about all over Warsop and Mansfield to find the RIGHT nursery for my boy, either I wasn’t happy or my son wasn’t comfortable. But Chessnuts ticked both our boxes. We met Kyla on first visit and she is so welcoming and took her time to show us around. The children instantly took to my boy and made him laugh, was happy to play with them while I walked around and spoke to all staff members. Answered all my questions. Lovely warm rooms for all ages, and great playgrounds I knew my son would love the road to ride bikes and push along cars. Lisa is my boys key worker and she is amazing always providing information back to me about his day how he is growing in confidence and learning. Hours are very flexible and the staff are always happy to discuss what works for us as a family. Especially as we don’t have grandparents or any extra help. I am very pleased with this child care and would recommend to all.

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Nia Nikolova
a year ago

Had only positive experience since I enrolled my son in the nursery. The staff are all lovely,open long hours,closed only a few days a year and the prices are reasonable. My son loves going there and he’s made lots of friends.

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Nathan
3 years ago

We’re so pleased as first time parents to leave our child in such good care. Our daughter has been with chestnuts since being 3 months old and safe to say we never had any worries and were always reassured. She’s always learning new skills and enjoys interacting with her other nursery friends in little tigers. The staff are so friendly and always go above and beyond to ensure our daughter is happy and content. We regularly receive plenty of pictures and are updated throughout the day of her progress. I would highly recommend chestnuts.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

19 December 2023

Good

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

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