Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

5 Pathfields Road, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 3JH
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9.8 94 Reviews
  • Chestnut Grove Kindergarten, Clacton-on-Sea
Chestnut Grove Kindergarten is a very warm, welcoming child care setting with great indoor and outdoor space for children to enjoy.

There is a very strong ethic of 'learning through play'.

It has a well-established and popular baby to two-year-old's room and places are always in high demand, leading into the two and rising three's room.

The setting also has a very popular pre-school room which focuses on preparing each child to take their all important step into school.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Denise Hawke
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Denise Hawke (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 23

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full Day 0-2 years £52, 3-4 years £50
    School Day 0-2 years £39.50 3-4 years £39
    Morning or Afternoon Session 0-2 years £29.50 3-4 years £28
    Extra Hours Hourly Rate £8.50ph

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • The car park is situated right next to the setting and has plenty of space for parents to park.

Chestnut Grove Kindergarten Reviews (94)

9.8

Chestnut Grove Kindergarten has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.752) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Chestnut Grove Kindergarten has 94 reviews.

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Review from Rose R (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is amazing. The staff are so caring and helpful and it is run so well. The communication with parents is great and they provide photos and updates online regularly! They’ve been extremely accommodating with my son's SEN needs and have supported us brilliantly.
Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten
Such a great review we really appreciate your feedback.
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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely kindergarten very helpful staff and they always make time for your child. The staff always try to make it exciting for my child. Absolutely great kindergarten. Fun outdoor equipment for all children.
Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten
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Review from Jade L (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery! My daughter has been going since she was 2 years old, leaving there this year to go to big school. They are such a great team. My daughter loves it. She has become a very clever independent young lady and I’ll be sure to send my other daughter there to.
Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten
Thank you Jade and we look forward to meeting your daughter number 2 in the near future.
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Review from Rosina K (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is usually very nervous and overwhelmed with new places which made me very sceptical of enrolling her to any nurseries but she was made to feel very welcome and staff were very understanding, she now loves going here and has also drastically improved her anxiety.
Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten
So pleased to here this Rosina and thank you for this fantastic review.
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Review from April S (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl goes there 3 days a week and since she has been doing fantastic she started talking a lot more since she has been there, the staff are so polite and good I recommend this nursery 100 per cent.
Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten
Thank you so much for this review and 100% recommendation April.
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Review from Shannon J (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery, my son loves it there, they have a nice variety of things for the children to do. The outdoor space is really lovely for the children and the staff are really kind and helpful. Would 100% recommend!
Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten
What a lovely review, thank you Shannon.
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Review from Kourtney B (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everyone I’ve interacted with has always been so lovely and welcoming and friendly to not only our daughter but myself and my partner as well. They’re tip-top on safety and making sure the passwords are used when necessary. Our daughter loves coming to school every single time and she always comes out
beaming with joy. Anytime she’s been upset the staff around her are always so loving and kind, it’s really like we’re sending her to be with family, she loves it and the girls there so much! We feel well informed about what they’re getting up to and when anytime there’s been accidents or not so good days we’ve been told right away and have been able to deal with whatever in an appropriate way. We love Chestnut Grove.
Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten
Thank you so much for your fantastic review.
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Review from Keiley W (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is absolutely loving his nursery days! He is so excited to go and always comes home full of smiles, he settled in immediately. My eldest son who is 10 now also attended this nursery for 2 years and I couldn't recommend them enough.
Thank you, Chestnut Grove team.
Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten
Thank you for this fantastic review.

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Review from Terri M (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Chestnut Grove Kindergarten has been such a positive experience for my little boy. He absolutely loves it and the staff there! They’ve helped him come out of his shell and learn so much every day! If there’s a problem, they are so understanding and are not long to help resolve it.
Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten
Hi Terri,

Thank you for your lovely review.

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Review from Barbara W (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loved it here, the staff were always friendly and helpful especially when I was really worried about him going to school they put my mind at ease and when he went in crying they were always there to help him.
When he left there he had so much confidence ready to go to reception.
Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten
Hi Barbara
Thank you so much for review.

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Review from Jessica J (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic nursery and superb staff! Having met many staff members, I am always greeted with kindness as are the children of course. Knowing your child is in safe hands is a must for nursery and I have complete confidence in all the team at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten Day Nursery.
Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten
Thank you so much Jessica for your gleaming review, the entire team appreciate your kind words.

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Review from Phoebe C (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My first daughter started at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten Day Nursery in September last year and she absolutely loves it, she has made so many lovely friends and always leaves nursery happy and excited to tell me everything she has been up to.
The staff are all fabulous, always friendly and smiling
and will go above and beyond for the children there.
I decided to enrol my second daughter a few months ago now, she isn't yet 2 years old and hasn't had much interaction with other children, she also had a little separation anxiety but since being at Chestnut Grove has come on leaps and bounds and I have the nursery to thank for that.
Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten
Thank you for this fantastic Review Phoebe we really appreciate the feedback.

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Review from Paige (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The workers are so friendly when greeting us and my child is always happy and excited when seeing them. Their communication is great and they're always keeping me updated on progress. Such a lovely homely nursery.
Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten
Thank you so much for your lovely review, very much appreciated.

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Review from Aimee (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter just recently started going to the nursery and she loves it! She's already started saying a lot more words, and they're learning new things every day! Will definitely be sending any future children I have there!
Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten
Thank you so much for this fantastic review, Aimee, we really appreciate it.
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Review from Lauren M (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started earlier this month and he always comes out so happy and so excited to go back again. Staff have made him feel so comfortable and settled very quickly. Highly recommend! And will be sending my daughter as well when she is of age!
Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten
Thank you so much, Lauren, we appreciate your lovely review and look forward to welcoming your daughter into the Chestnut family. The Chestnut Team.
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Review from Corrina L (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery, my girls love it. The staff are fantastic and so accommodating and they seem to genuinely, really, care about all the children. The activities they offer are varied and fun, and the chats when I collect my girls at the end of the day are reassuring and helpful. I would not hesitate
to recommend this nursery.
Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten
Thank you so much for this incredible review, Corrina. The Chestnut Team.
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Review from Victoria (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has only been at the nursery for a couple of months but she has settled well and is always happy! Staff are great and they've helped settle my daughter beautifully. Would highly recommend!
Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten
Thank you so much for this fantastic review Victoria and we are happy your daughter has settled in so well. The Chestnut Team.
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Review from Steve L (Father of Child) published on 10 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A truly fantastic nursery. My son has been here since he was 7 months old and it really helps him with his development and social interaction. The staff are fantastic and I can not praise them highly enough. Super friendly and highly efficient. I would, and do, recommend to anyone looking for a nursery
in the area.
Reply from Jason Hawke at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten
Thank you, Steve, for this great review.

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Review from Mel (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son joined Chestnut Grove one month ago after a bad experience at his previous nursery and what a month it's been! I could not recommend this nursery enough. The staff are amazing and my little boy has come so far in such a short amount of time. He's so happy at pick up, he doesn't want to leave!!
The activities are varied and he has so much fun playing. I love the use of the online app for learning updates and great information in his daily diary.
I've said thank you a million times over but will say it once more, thank you for everything! The best nursery around and would recommend to anyone.
Reply from Jason Hawke at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten
Thank you so much for your incredible review Mel, it's been a total pleasure getting to know your little boy and we look forward to watching him continue to grow and develop in the coming months and…read more
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Review from Rosie (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is very happy at Chestnut Grove, she is in the 0-2 year old room. She is always well cared for and is learning lots of new things. The staff do lots of varied activities with the children so they're always experiencing new things, plenty of messy play goes on which my daughter loves. I really
like that we have a nursery-home book which the staff write a snapshot of her day in, so I know what she's been doing/eating/enjoying. They also use an online child development website/app the staff upload their observations of my daughter to it and I can see these updates through an app on my mobile. The nursery always smells clean when you walk in and the garden always looks fresh. Staff are always polite and my daughter has a lovely relationship with her room staff.
The prices for the nursery are amazing compared to other nurseries in Clacton.
Reply from Jason Hawke at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten
Thank you so much for this lovely review we very much appreciate it.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.752)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.752) out of 10 for Chestnut Grove Kindergarten is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.952 for Chestnut Grove Kindergarten is calculated as follows: ( (178 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 186 Ratings = 4.952
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.8 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Chestnut Grove Kindergarten is based on 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 100 number of registered child places is 20. 16 Positive Reviews ÷ 20 = 0.8
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (2)

Sabrina

Sabrina Havell

Job Title: Setting Deputy Manager Joined: 2010

Sabrina has been with Chestnut Grove since opening in 2010 and has worked her way up to Deputy Manager in that time.


She has an NVQ level 3 qualification in child care and has 12 years experience working within early years.

Denise

Denise Hawke

Job Title: Nursery Principal/Manager Joined: 2010

Denise is a BA(Hons) level 7 practitioner in Early Years in Child Care, she recently attained this qualification with a 2.1


Her experience spans over a 30 year period starting out working within various settings becoming room leader, deputy manager, manager and eventually owner of Chestnut Grove.


Denise has a huge commitment to creating the best possible start for all the children in her care at Chestnut Grove and it always brings her great pleasure when children come back to visit her.

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