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He has been attending Conkers since 9 months old and I couldn't be happier. He is nearly 2 now and gets excited every day he goes to nursery. All the nursery team are kind, attentive and know all of Henry's little traits. He settled in straight away and has developed so much, learning something new every week! Thank you to everyone at Conkers!", "datePublished": "2026-01-15T09:27:29.889655144Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Karen Hinton" }, "reviewBody": "My daugher attended the baby room (Spring Room) at Conkers and I can't recommend it enough! She was full-time and was looked after beautifully. We received lovely updates about her day through the excellent Blossom app, she ate well, had lots of stimulating activities and play, and she clearly became very attached to the ladies who work there. She needed an inhaler at times for a chesty cold, and Conkers were very relaxed about giving it to her - finding a way to have her take it without complaining, and updating me as needed about how she was. Sending your child to nursery is a really tough thing to do - there's constant guilt about not having them at home with you. Fortunately, I knew my daughter was happy at Conkers - she went in happily and came home full of joy. We highly recommend Conkers as an excellent nursery in the area ❤️", "datePublished": "2025-10-01T13:29:08.137436136Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kerry Kirby" }, "reviewBody": "Our son attended Conkers from eight months old until starting school recently. The amazing team there have undoubtedly helped him to become the kind, caring, polite and sociable boy he is. His smooth transition to school is a testament to their professionalism and grasp of early years education so that he has not only been able to get up to speed with everything he needs to but has also had amazing fun along the way. He never once wasn't anything less than excited about getting up and going to Conkers, and although he'll miss it, it has now hopefully given him the same enthusiasm for going to school.", "datePublished": "2024-09-04T20:11:17.163411Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Claudia Crt" }, "reviewBody": "My 3 yrs old is attending this nursery since he was 2. I highly recommend it, the staff is lovely and my little one enjoys going there.", "datePublished": "2025-10-31T07:09:26.380535653Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Riley Brett" }, "reviewBody": "Excellent food and I had a amazing time when I was there!!! 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Conkers # Conkers Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2023) · 5.0 (9 parent reviews) · Chestnut Tree Farm, The Heywood, Diss, IP22 5SZ · Norfolk Number of places 33 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2023 Local authority Norfolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Conkers Nursery School, nestled just north of Diss, Norfolk, offers a nurturing environment for children aged 0-5 years. Open 51 weeks a year, the nursery operates from 8 AM to 6 PM on weekdays, providing consistent care. Rooted in a philosophy that emphasises the natural world, Conkers is situated on a working farm, affording children ample opportunities for outdoor play and exploration of their rural surroundings. The curriculum is designed to lay a strong foundation for a child's education, fostering respect for nature while ensuring each child feels secure, engaged, and appropriately challenged. The nursery prides itself on its dedicated team of highly qualified staff who possess a calm and loving approach to childcare. They also prioritise the use of natural and sustainable resources in their learning experiences. Our ethos Conkers Nursery School is rooted in a philosophy that emphasises the natural world, with opportunities for outdoor play and exploration of their rural surroundings on a working farm. The curriculum fosters respect for nature, and the nursery prioritises the use of natural and sustainable resources in learning experiences. What it's like Children are incredibly happy and settled at this calm and inclusive nursery. Staff foster strong and positive attachments with children in their care. Children show curiosity as they explore their environment. Focus on Nature and Outdoor Play Qualified Teacher Led Uses Natural and Sustainable Resources ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 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 - Friday 8 AM - 6 PM, 51 weeks a year. Closed Weekends & Bank Holidays ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Conkers Inspection date Jan 2023 Inspection no. 10234883 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50208487)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY296435) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://conkersnurseryschool.co.uk) Chestnut Tree Farm, The Heywood, Diss, IP22 5SZ [© 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#/1.11535/52.39519/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Diss - [Day nurseries in Diss](/search?q=Diss) - [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=conkers-ip22-5sz-ey296435) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Conkers Last inspected 19 January 2023 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 are incredibly happy and settled at this calm and inclusive nursery. Staff foster strong and positive attachments with children in their care. Children show curiosity as they explore their environment. Inspector highlights - Children are incredibly happy and settled. - The new owners have high expectations and a clear vision for the future. - Children's speech and language development is well supported. - Children develop positive attitudes towards learning. - Partnerships with parents are strong. Areas to develop - 1 monitor staff practice more closely in the pre-school room to ensure all children benefit from consistently high-quality learning experiences. Inspection #10234883 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50208487) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that the new owners are approachable and responsive to communication. > Parents speak highly about the quality of care and education their children receive. > Parents feel their children are thriving and the staff are welcoming and nurturing. > They comment how happy they are with the nursery and the staff. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children's speech and language development is well supported. The environment is language rich. Staff narrate play and model good language throughout the day. Outdoor space Children are well supervised in both indoor and outdoor environments to ensure they remain safe. ## Parent Reviews of Conkers 5.0 (9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI-m3Dx73wtqZ1RgHyBatcMXszNXVnw71SCSnMaGg7x4rQGNA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Gemma 4 months ago I wouldn't send my little boy anywhere else! He has been attending Conkers since 9 months old and I couldn't be happier. He is nearly 2 now and gets excited every day he goes to nursery. All the nursery team are kind, attentive and know all of Henry's little traits. He settled in straight away and has developed so much, learning something new every week! Thank you to everyone at Conkers! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xKbVlscFlUMnRGTTBoR1VYTmpTRWxCY0U1dk1HYxAB!2m1!1s0x47d9c10c52a5c74b:0xf226791400737706) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV_M6VeZhJPKdbCZjvvo9JJFvgt6pG8xrNRW_Iv8gTnJBNUHpQR=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Karen Hinton 7 months ago My daugher attended the baby room (Spring Room) at Conkers and I can't recommend it enough! She was full-time and was looked after beautifully. We received lovely updates about her day through the excellent Blossom app, she ate well, had lots of stimulating activities and play, and she clearly became very attached to the ladies who work there. She needed an inhaler at times for a chesty cold, and Conkers were very relaxed about giving it to her - finding a way to have her take it without complaining, and updating me as needed about how she was. Sending your child to nursery is a really tough thing to do - there's constant guilt about not having them at home with you. Fortunately, I knew my daughter was happy at Conkers - she went in happily and came home full of joy. We highly recommend Conkers as an excellent nursery in the area ❤️ [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2paNGNqQk1OSEZJVjA1aFExWndOUzFwVmpGWmRHYxAB!2m1!1s0x47d9c10c52a5c74b:0xf226791400737706) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX4Itqe08KJJXplMuQAjYbziUaSzoRN4993Slc8yAN8khHq_IQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kerry Kirby a year ago Our son attended Conkers from eight months old until starting school recently. The amazing team there have undoubtedly helped him to become the kind, caring, polite and sociable boy he is. His smooth transition to school is a testament to their professionalism and grasp of early years education so that he has not only been able to get up to speed with everything he needs to but has also had amazing fun along the way. He never once wasn't anything less than excited about getting up and going to Conkers, and although he'll miss it, it has now hopefully given him the same enthusiasm for going to school. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNIdHNYRFh3EAE!2m1!1s0x47d9c10c52a5c74b:0xf226791400737706) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXIgBx3EbJC-OEEeNKTR6d9WfG21pOfq8U2qi6j4o-2oEsKpA12=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Claudia Crt 6 months ago My 3 yrs old is attending this nursery since he was 2. I highly recommend it, the staff is lovely and my little one enjoys going there. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s5T2VHZGxTRFprU2pOdWQydENZVWc0V213MWRtYxAB!2m1!1s0x47d9c10c52a5c74b:0xf226791400737706) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK6-mWveVlpAoonuRYH82oN9RmqCU7Ry2ms80kI79u5xfST1A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Riley Brett 5 months ago Excellent food and I had a amazing time when I was there!!! I love conkers [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tKWVVrWnlObEE1YUZKZlVHNUZOWGxUYjI5VlpIYxAB!2m1!1s0x47d9c10c52a5c74b:0xf226791400737706) Reviews from Google for Conkers. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17448766933107439366&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: January 2009 - January 2023 Good - February 2017 Good - July 2013 Good - January 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Conkers ### What is the capacity at Conkers? ### What are the fees at Conkers? ### Which funded hours does Conkers accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Diss Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Conkers. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Merryfields Playschool Diss · IP22 4DX ](/nursery/merryfields-playschool-ip22-4dx-ey408040) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.5 mi ### Rainbows Day Nursery Diss · IP22 4GT ](/nursery/rainbows-day-nursery-ip22-4gt-2795016) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### The Swan Nursery School Diss · IP22 5XL ](/nursery/the-swan-nursery-school-ip22-5xl-ey335553) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### Peacock Montessori Nursery Diss · IP21 4AD ](/nursery/peacock-montessori-nursery-ltd-ip21-4ad-ey493040) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Gissing Children's Centre - A Community Pre-School Diss · IP22 5UJ ](/nursery/gissing-children-s-centre-a-community-pre-school-ip22-5uj-254077) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.6 mi ### Mulberry Bush Nursery Eye · IP23 7HL ](/nursery/mulberry-bush-nursery-ip23-7hl-ey426108) [See all nurseries in Diss →](/search?q=Diss) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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