High House Nursery

High House Farm, Takeley Road, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford CM22 6PL
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9.0 29 Reviews
  • 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 children to explore.

The staff team plans for each child's unique needs and abilities, providing a broad curriculum that encourages children to explore and learn.
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Type of Service

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

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

Funding & Fees

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

Opening Times

  • 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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Ample private nursery parking

High House Nursery Reviews (29)

9.0

High House Nursery has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.001) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time High House Nursery has 29 reviews.

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Review from Sophie M (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending this nursery since she was around four months old and we can honestly say she absolutely loves it. We are so impressed with all the staff and how they are helping our little one develop even further. All daily communications are extremely professional and the app they
use is very helpful. Would recommend this nursery!
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at High House Nursery
Thank you for your wonderful review, we are delighted to read your positive feedback on our nursery.
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Review from M T (Father of Child) published on 30 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child only recently started and the staff at High House have really helped them to settle. They always have lots of activities and are always sharing pictures with us. They keep us up to date throughout the day via the app. My child is always happy to go in and comes out very happy.
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at High House Nursery
Thank you for your great review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback.
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Review from Hannah H (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my sons have been attending the nursery since Jan 2021. We have been so impressed at the dedication and level of care the staff provide. The environment is enriching and stimulating and promotes the Montessori approach throughout play.
The Famly app is updated regularly with information about
their day and pictures of their activities. The staff are warm and approachable and willing to support in any way they can. The best nursery any of my children have attended.
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at High House Nursery
Thank you for your fantastic review, we are thrilled with your positive feedback.
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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
High House is an exceptional environment for children and babies. Both my boys attend and absolutely love it. Since starting (aged 2 and 3) they have thrived. It is such a wonderful feeling to feel so assured that they are loved and cherished in this environment, and leave them with total peace of mind.
The care is personalised and my boys skip in each day. They have made lovely friends and highly recommend to anyone looking for an early years setting.
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at High House Nursery
Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear about your positive experience with us.
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Review from Tracy H (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending High House for 1 year now, the nursery is amazing and our daughter loves going to nursery. She loves the variety of food she is offered during the day, and we know exactly what she has eaten.
The nursery has the most adventurous outdoor space and our daughter enjoys
spending time in the forest garden, with the team.
The nursery was recently taken over and although at the beginning this was a difficult time for all, we have definitely seen some benefits, the manager and the team continue to do an amazing job every day to keep our little one safe is such a difficult time.
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at High House Nursery
Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear what a positive journey you and your daughter are having with us.
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Review from Georgie F (Grandmother of Child) published on 25 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My granddaughter started the nursery a few weeks ago, the nursery have been extremely helpful, with her settling in sessions and getting to know her. She has already gained so much confidence in going into nursery and gets excited in the car. The manager is always helpful, and had so much time in our
show round, to answer any questions. The team are always smiling and polite, we have had a lovely experience so far, which has made this difficult decision easier.
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at High House Nursery
Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear how much your granddaughter has developed with us.
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Review from C G (Father of Child) published on 21 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at High House for 2 years and the changes have been positive and they are all working hard through this difficult time. We like the new parents' app as it makes us more aware of what our daughter has been doing.
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at High House Nursery
Thank you for kind words and review, we are delighted to hear your positive journey with us.
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Review from C S (Father of Child) published on 16 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am extremely happy with the service provided by High House Nursery. The staff are lovely and really caring towards my son and daughter. They are always so happy and smiley when I pick them up. The outside space is incredible and difficult to find other nurseries. I have great confidence in the staffs'
ability to keep my children safe and the Montessori activities have helped them learn so much.
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Review from Susan D (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves it at High House! The staff team are very professional and warm and know exactly what they are doing. My daughter goes into nursery every day without any issues and has developed so well. I could not recommend more.
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at High House Nursery
Thank you for your wonderful review, it is fantastic to hear how much your daughter enjoys her time with us.
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Current Review Score: 9.0 (9.001)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (9.001) out of 10 for High House Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 8 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 4.813 for High House Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (80 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.813
  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 4.188 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for High House Nursery is based on 8 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 = 3.8
    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 103 number of registered child places is 20.6. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.6 = 0.388
  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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Awards / Recognitions (7)

Meet the Team (5)

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Sarah L

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 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.

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Amber P

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 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.

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Charlotte C

Job Title: Senior Practitioner Joined: 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.

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Jade B

Job 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.

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Jackie F

Job Title: Room Leader - Pre-school room Joined: 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.

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