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High House Farm, Takeley Road, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, Essex CM22 6PL
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High House Nursery, Bishop's Stortford

High House Montessori Nursery Ltd enables children to flourish, develop a love for learning and ultimately reach their potential through its blend of educational approaches and extra curricular activities.

Children are seen as competent individuals capable of achieving great things and staff go above and beyond to help them on their learning journey.

Set in two acres, the nursery is surrounded by fields and trees with an additional Forest School garden for...  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Kelly Greenwood(Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 35

Total Places for Children

  • 103

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Opening Times

  • Monday08:00-18:00
  • Tuesday08:00-18:00
  • Wednesday08:00-18:00
  • Thursday08:00-18:00
  • Friday08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Ample private nursery parking

Funding & Fees

Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.

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High House Nursery Reviews (36)

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9.5

High House Nursery has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.491) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time High House Nursery has 36 reviews.

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Review from Emma S (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son adores High House. He comes home every day exhausted and filthy from all the adventures he has had in the massive garden! He loves forest school and learning all about nature with Miss Honey Bee. Charlotte has created a programme of activity full of fun, learning about other cultures and teaching everything from scissor use to phonics. The team has supported him through toilet training and other developmental leaps.
Like all nurseries there has been times of staff turnover or small hiccups but I have always felt like the manager and team have listened and put steps in place to make the nursery even better.

It's a really lovely space for children to develop, and for parents to go to work feeling reassured that their children are in safe hands

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Review from Lucinda A (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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We have been sending our son to High House since he was 1 (now 4) and we've been so impressed by the environment they offer. Charlotte, Julie, Sue, Rita, Lucy and all the team are so nurturing and caring. And he loves Maria's food! I leave drop off every morning knowing that my son is left in a safe and secure place. Massive thank you to all.

Reply from Kelly Greenwood, Manager at High House Nursery

Thank you for your review, we appreciate every review we receive.

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Review from Lauren D (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has attended this nursery for around 8 months now and I couldn't be happier. She is so much more confident in herself, she eats so well after battling with her for so long due to the wide variety in menu for the children's lunches, they helped me with potty training and the list could go on and on.
My daughter goes up to pre school at the end of may and we both are going to miss 'the barn' teachers more than they'll ever know. The kindness they show my daughter and myself i honestly can't put into words. The development of my daughter's speech is fantastic and she learns something new every day. She wakes up every morning so excited to go to school! My daughter is so happy and settled at this nursery it's truly more than I could have ever asked for in a nursery.

I recommend all of my friends and family in the area that this nursery truly is the best.

Reply from Kelly Greenwood, Manager at High House Nursery

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Review from Annika R (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Absolutely love this nursery for our daughter. She is so happy to go in the mornings and has formed a wonderful bond with her key worker and all the lovely staff looking after her. They do a lot of messy play, spend time outside and learn so much. The staff are very caring and sincere, they come up with so much fun stuff to do!

It's been a difficult transition for our daughter and us to send her to nursery but High House looked after us so well, I'm so very glad we chose this nursery for our little one.

Reply from Kelly Greenwood, Manager at High House Nursery

Thank you for your review, we appreciate all the reviews we recieve.

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Review from Lauren S (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has been attending 3 days a week since she was 9 months old and she is soon to be leaving for school. The nursery have played such a key and pivotal role in her development over the years and to be honest, not sure I can take much credit myself!!. I believe she is quite advanced to peers her age outside of nursery and it's down to the learning there and the independence they are encouraged to have! When hearing about what the schools will cover in reception, it is something nursery are already doing. Phonics, basic sums, writing their name, Spanish, cooking etc. It's incredible how they do it all and how Charlotte, Lucy, Sue and the rest of the team in preschool are so creative with their learning, making it so much fun for the kids.

I highly recommend High House and my son will now be going in September when he is 11 months, once the eldest is moved up to school.

Thank you team High House for everything you have done with Harper! Always grateful! One very happy mum

Reply from Kelly Greenwood, Manager at High House Nursery

Thank you for your review, we appreciate all your feedback.

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Review from Nishi K (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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High House Nursery is truly an outstanding nursery. My daughter has thrived since being in the baby room, and that is entirely thanks to the amazing staff. Every single member of the team is so friendly and caring.

A special thank you to Charlotte, Sue, and Lucy in the preschool room, who consistently go above and beyond. Their dedication and effort do not go unnoticed, and my daughter's development is a reflection of that. We especially appreciate the weekly newsletters, which keep us informed about what's coming up, including activities and the phonics focus for the week.

The nursery also hosts wonderful events throughout the year, such as Christmas carols, Mother's Day afternoon tea, Easter egg trails, and pumpkin picking. These experiences give children the opportunity to explore, celebrate different occasions, and spend plenty of time outdoors, including forest school activities.

I couldn't recommend this nursery more highly. We are so grateful to the entire team!

Reply from Kelly Greenwood, Manager at High House Nursery

Thank you so much for your review, we appreciate all feedback.

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Review from D G (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has thrived over the last 3 years at High House. The staff in each room have been attentive, supportive and encouraging as she has moved through the nursery. In particular, during the last two years in the pre school room, she has come on leaps and bounds under Charlotte's supervision and guidance. The introduction of phonics and early maths has really helped prepare her for school. Along with the day to day tasks, our daughter also loves the extra curricular activities put on - forest school, football, Spanish, yoga and tappy toes! She has made great friends whilst at the nursery and we are very grateful to all at High House for giving our daughter the best start.

Reply from Kelly Greenwood, Manager at High House Nursery

Thank you for your review, we are so pleased, you have had a great experience at High House.

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Review from Sophie C (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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Such lovely caring staff, sensible policies and their passion for SEN has really overwhelmed me, these guys are really good. I love seeing pictures of my son having a great time here. On site chef also really nice.

Reply from Kelly Greenwood, Manager at High House Nursery

Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate you taking time to complete a review.

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Review from Amy B (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter loves going to nursery at High House. The staff are amazing and she has learnt so much whilst being there, especially getting ready for school. I would highly recommend this nursery to everyone

Reply from Kelly Greenwood, Manager at High House Nursery

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Review from Brad B (Father of Child) published on 10 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our daughters experience at this nursery's has been absolutely amazing. She had moved from a previous nursery and was made so welcome. All the staff are so polite and welcoming would highly recommend this nursery

Reply from Kelly Greenwood, Manager at High House Nursery

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Review from Rebecca B (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son is extremely happy at High House, he is learning something new every day and loves playing with his friends and nursery staff! The staff are all amazing and my son loves them, which really puts my mind at rest. Thank you. :)

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Review from Luminita C (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter has been in High House since she was 19 months old. She absolutely loves it, made new friends and developed all her social skills. All the staff are friendly, well-experienced, and nothing is too much.
The lady from management has been extremely helpful with me and my requests.

I am so lucky that my daughter is thriving in such a safe and friendly environment.

Reply from Kelly Greenwood, Manager at High House Nursery

Thank you for your feedback, we are thrilled that you have had such a lovely experience.

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Review from James H (Father of Child) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter is always very happy to go to nursery & is always happy at pick up. Her key worker has been excellent and has made a very good effort at forming a bond.

Reply from Kelly Greenwood, Manager at High House Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to review our setting, we value your feedback.

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Review from Natalie H (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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An amazing nursery, my son has SEN problems, and they have been brilliant with getting him to drink and eat. He has learned so much, and his speech has come on so much with their help. The manager has been amazing, she has gone above and beyond to help me with his problems and always finds a solution to help him. Best nursery he has been to, and currently helping him get ready for school.

Reply from Kelly Greenwood, Manager at High House Nursery

Thank you for your feedback! i'm glad to hear that you've had a good experience overall and felt supported by management. A kind and positive environment is what we strive to maintain.

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Review from Adele W (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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High House is a really lovely nursery where they help the children settle. All the staff are kind and friendly.

Reply from Kelly Greenwood, Manager at High House Nursery

Thankyou, so much for your review.were delighted to hear that you find our nursery lovely. Helping children settle in happily and confidently is a top priority for us, so its wonderful to know that this has been your experience.

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Review from Steph R (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son is very happy at High House. He is always happy to go in the morning and comes back home each day and tells us what he has learned. We are getting more frequent updates on the activities the kids are enjoying each day, what they’re eating and observations about our son’s progress.

A huge effort is made by the manager and the team to make High House a welcoming, fun, safe and learning environment. The staff are all friendly and approachable and frequently ask for feedback so they can implement positive change at the nursery.

Reply from Sarah Lord, Manager at High House Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review, the comments are lovely, thank you.

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Review from Jane P (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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Lovely nursery. Lots of different activities and lots of parent involvement. Great outdoor space with lots of learning opportunities. Pumpkin trail was great fun and so was the parent tea.

Good selection of food and opportunities to get involved for the children.

Reply from Sarah Lord, Manager at High House Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review, we are glad you like the events we hold at the nursery.

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Review from D W (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our son has recently moved up to the barn, and we could not be happier with his progress. The ladies work very hard to provide entertaining and educational activities for the children. They spend lots of time outdoors, which is really important to us. Thank you very much, High House!

Reply from Sarah Lord, Manager at High House Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review, we are so glad you are so happy with the nursery.

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Review from Meg H (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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My little one has had a difficult time adjusting to nursery, and even though mornings remain tricky, the staff throughout are absolutely wonderful. My little one always comes home with a smile on his face, telling me all about the ducks and his adventures outside, with remnants of fun arts and crafts on his hands. I love to see the updates of what they’ve got up to throughout the day. I’m always impressed that even management welcomes my little one by his name and knows him as an individual and how he is progressing personally. It’s positive to see investment going into the facilities, the room my little one is in is vibrant and stimulating, but I value most the time the staff take to get the children outside come rain or shine, and when picking up in an evening, there’s a vibe of tired but happy and content little ones. Happy son, happy mum!

Reply from Sarah Lord, Manager at High House Nursery

This review was such a pleasure to read, thank you so much; we are so very happy with how you feel about attending our nursery.

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Review from Nicola G (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been at High House for almost a year from 11 months and she has thrived! The staff are attentive, communicative and caring and the management are transparent and trying to offer the best nursery experience possible. She has developed very well. The outdoor area and Forest School is awesome too.

Reply from Sarah Lord, Manager at High House Nursery

Thank you so much for such a lovely review of our nursery setting, we are so happy that your daughter is thriving with us here.,

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  • 12 Jun 2026

    We recognise the incredible value grandparents bring to children’s lives and learning. Our nursery is proud to offer opportunities for grandparents to join our team. If you are passionate about...

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Meet the Team (5)

Sarah L
Sarah LJob Title:Nursery ManagerJoined: 2022

I have worked in childcare for 20+ years, and have managed Early years settings for over 12 years.

I hold an NNEB and NVQ 4 Qualification, paediatric first aid, and Safeguarding level 3.

I am passionate about providing the best outcomes for children.

Amber P
Amber PJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2021

I have worked in childcare for over 16 years, and hold a level 3 Early Years qualification, paediatric first aid, and level 3 safeguarding, I am the SENCO for our setting.

I enjoy providing children with new experiences and activities and have a passion for providing the best outcomes for children's early years journey.

Charlotte C
Charlotte CJob Title:Senior PractitionerJoined: 2023

I recently joined High House Nursery and am the room leader/senior practitioner for our two to three year old room. I am level 3 qualified and have safeguarding and paediatric first aid, and have a passion for supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. I am currently embarking on my level 5 leadership and management qualification.

Jade B
Jade BJob Title:Room Leader Baby Room

My name is Jade, I have worked in childcare for many years and hold levels 3 and 4 in Early Years qualification and pediatric first aid, safeguarding level 2.

I love working at High House and teaching the children new things each day.

I enjoy providing lots of sensory activities for the children to explore.

Jackie F
Jackie FJob Title:Room Leader - Pre-school roomJoined: 2023
I recently joined High House as the room leader for the pre-school.

I have a level 3 qualification in safeguarding and paediatric first aid. I have a passion for the curiosity approach and natural resource play and experimentation.

Frequently Asked Questions about High House Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that High House Nursery accepts?

High House Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is High House Nursery Open?

High House Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does High House Nursery have capacity for?

High House Nursery has capacity for a total of 103 Children.

How far is High House Nursery to the centre of Bishop's Stortford?

4.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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