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Wonderful management team, which means wonderful carers. After his almost 6 months ordeal and awful experience at another day care, both management and carers at Dovedale Nursery have accommodated my son, above and beyond. Staff at Dovedale Nursery are warm, caring and highly experienced. To date, upon drop off and pick up, I've only encountered happy children and staff. Children between 2-3 speak exceptionally well. Staff are attentive to children's needs. The trusting and happy relationship between carers and children are all perfectly evident at first sight. Management encourage, guide and help staff members and this shows in the positive attitudes of each carer. My son has clearly stated he \"loves\" his carers and they are his \"friends\". A nurturing and progressive environment. Thank you, Sarah Boultwood and your kind staff, for helping my son settle and helping Simon and I regain trust in a day care setting.", "datePublished": "2018-08-14T21:27:12.143Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Ewelina Wańczyk" }, "reviewBody": "Such a lovely nursery and all the staff working there. We highly recommend it !", "datePublished": "2025-07-06T18:49:53.429546229Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Samantha Bridge" }, "reviewBody": "My son loved this nursery and the after school club they provide. 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Dovedale Nursery # Dovedale Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Awaiting first inspection · 5.0 (5 parent reviews) · Chelmsford College, 102 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0JQ · Essex **Awaiting first Ofsted inspection.** This is a newly registered provider (registered April 2025). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available. Number of places — Age range — Last inspected — Local authority Essex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Dovedale Nursery, situated in Chelmsford, provides a nurturing and stimulating pre-school environment focused on happy and confident learning through play. The nursery operates from Chelmsford College, offering convenient access. A comprehensive menu of freshly prepared meals and snacks is provided, catering to various dietary needs. The nursery operates various rooms tailored to different age groups, from the "Nest" for the youngest children to the "Eagles Room," preparing children for school transition. Dovedale Nursery offers an out-of-school provision and a holiday club, ensuring continuity of care. The nursery prides itself on its "Outstanding" Ofsted rating, reflecting its commitment to high-quality early years education. Parents are actively involved through a key person system, parent forums, and clear communication regarding their child's progress and needs, including detailed diet policies and safety measures. Ofsted Outstanding College Campus Location Extensive Menu ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 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 Food Meals and snacks provided ## Parent Reviews of Dovedale Nursery 5.0 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ388iI-E3H1KfVs9jKbbIK7cTe-CEeZeumdQSdCbPQkpAkVw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Sheetha Khan-Boonserm 7 years ago I only wish we had known about Dovedale Nursery sooner. Wonderful management team, which means wonderful carers. After his almost 6 months ordeal and awful experience at another day care, both management and carers at Dovedale Nursery have accommodated my son, above and beyond. Staff at Dovedale Nursery are warm, caring and highly experienced. To date, upon drop off and pick up, I've only encountered happy children and staff. Children between 2-3 speak exceptionally well. Staff are attentive to children's needs. The trusting and happy relationship between carers and children are all perfectly evident at first sight. Management encourage, guide and help staff members and this shows in the positive attitudes of each carer. My son has clearly stated he "loves" his carers and they are his "friends". A nurturing and progressive environment. Thank you, Sarah Boultwood and your kind staff, for helping my son settle and helping Simon and I regain trust in a day care setting. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURReGZXZ2ZREAE!2m1!1s0x47d8ebd2d63625cb:0x996ec6b66b7c54f4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjULv9ggsGStgdWUtr2Oyx7oQWl1g-rZ4IYFpiOSE9q_yON-F-c6CA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Ewelina Wańczyk 10 months ago Such a lovely nursery and all the staff working there. We highly recommend it ! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xrdE1sSm9VMU5tTWtkMlptSXRNSGhxY0VzNWIzYxAB!2m1!1s0x47d8ebd2d63625cb:0x996ec6b66b7c54f4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLBp3iMFVCHaXBCRxH1zzUhEHShy9MGDBlGnfdUmDfMnFZsaQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Samantha Bridge 8 years ago My son loved this nursery and the after school club they provide. The staff and facilities are great couldn’t have asked for a better setting. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBei1yWHFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8ebd2d63625cb:0x996ec6b66b7c54f4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKCe3Vy--kGTEI9eHOyUhV28TKs_rEtPjPiJDpklGc64mohRA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Amanda Willis 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ1MGRXZEpBEAE!2m1!1s0x47d8ebd2d63625cb:0x996ec6b66b7c54f4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUMisYPiW9ibph3MhMsXPmJOotupB4CaBIKxunv342AVOYGQS_QmQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) James Curtis 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRNi1mMG1RRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8ebd2d63625cb:0x996ec6b66b7c54f4) Reviews from Google for Dovedale Nursery. 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