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Pennypot Day Nursery (Chobham)

Pennypot Lane, Chobham, Woking GU24 8DH
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All the staff are warm, welcoming, understanding and as helpful as they possibly can beJoanna A(Mother of Child)
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I am completely comfortable that she receives excellent care, attention and assistance in developinSarah F(Mother of Child)
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Pennypot have been outstanding from the word go, such a smooth transitionI R(Father of Child)
Pennypot Day Nursery (Chobham), Woking

Pennypot Day Nursery, located in Chobham and part of the Childbase Partnership group of nurseries, is registered to offer admission to 116 children whose parents can then enjoy the peace of mind of leaving their child with qualified professionals and in an environment excellent for creativity and learning. They have also obtained their Green Flag Eco-Schools Award at distinction level.

Pennypot hold the extracurricular activity of 'Melody Movements' every Friday...  

Funding & Fees

Our fees include all consumables such as formula milk, nappies, nappy cream, baby wipes, sun cream, freshly prepared well-balanced meals throughout the day and all activities. Our full fee information is available to download on our website.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Carol McDonough (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 50

Total Places for Children

  • 116

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 2 Inset Days

Parking

  • Free parking is available onsite.

Pennypot Day Nursery (Chobham) Reviews (186)

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Pennypot Day Nursery (Chobham) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.942) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Pennypot Day Nursery (Chobham) has 186 reviews.

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Review from L E (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son has been attending Pennypot on a full time basis from August 2025. We moved to the area just under a year ago and eagerly awaited a spot to become available for him. With this being his 3rd nursery, we were keen to place him somewhere he would remain until he begins school. It has been such a pleasant experience. My son settled so well and built strong bonds right off the bat. I love the easy going environment and the genuine care and love you can feel as you walk through the doors. The staff are all wonderful and we were at ease right away. Couldn't recommend highly enough.

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Review from Ellie F (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been attending PennyPot ever since I returned to work in May this year.
She had settling in sessions in March and then went 3 days a week in April and then up to 4 days from June onwards.
The team are so warm and friendly and the staff in the caterpillars (baby room) have been incredible with my daughter.

She had sever eczema at one stage and the team went above and beyond to make sure she had the right cream at the right time. Since then she has now progressed on to ladybirds and is once again loving the room and the team. They really do go out their way to reassure you and make your child a number one priority.

The updates and learning journals are great to understand how well your child is progressing.

Great team, would highly recommend

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Review from D W (Mother of Child) published on 29 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Pennypot has been such an incredible place for our son to start his educational journey in life. The staff are caring, attentive, engaged and kind to not only the children but the parents too. While waiting if we had a place was slightly anxiety inducing, the process from having the place offered and now has been second to none. We feel very lucky that our son has a place here!

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Review from Reshma F (Mother of Child) published on 26 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has flourished at Pennypot Day Nursery. She cannot wait to go to nursery each morning and she loves it so much that we have trouble taking her back home! From a developmental point of view, she has progressed immensely and has built great relationships with her key workers. We get lots of information, timely updates and great communication on her daycare routine from the Nursery. All the staff are friendly, professional and polite and take great care of our daughter. We're so happy our daughter is growing up at this nursery and we look forward to seeing her future progress.

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Review from Jo S (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has just graduated from Pennypot after being there for 4.5 years and from the age of 5 months. I cannot rate it highly enough. All the staff were amazing with her, got to know her so well, and I felt they genuinely loved her. Despite being in the pre-school room for almost 2 years, she didn't get bored until the last few weeks and she learnt so much. She's left nursery easily able to write her name, knows more about the solar system than I do and can even do simple maths, none of which was taught by me! I would absolutely recommend this nursery, the staff seem happy in their work and the children are definitely happy, confident snd sociable.

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Review from Claire R (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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We love Pennypot Day Nursery. My daughter started going in 2022 at 1 years old when I went back to work and has just left ready to go to school. The team are attentive and knowledgeable to her development, they care for her excellently and we did not need to worry about her while in their care. She was happy and healthy! We are genuinely sad to leave and would recommend this nursery to anyone needing childcare. 5*

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Review from Michelle P (Grandmother of Child) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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Pennypot Nursery is truly wonderful! From the moment my son started, we knew we had found the perfect place. The staff are so caring, nurturing, and attentive - they treat every child as an individual and go above and beyond to make them feel happy and settled. My son absolutely loves going in every day, which says it all. The activities are creative, engaging, and tailored to encourage his learning through play, and we've noticed such a positive difference in his confidence, independence, and development since being there.
The setting itself is bright, safe, and welcoming, with fantastic outdoor space that my son enjoys exploring. Communication with parents is also excellent - we always feel involved and updated with what my son has been up to.

I couldn't recommend Pennypot Nursery more highly. It gives us complete peace of mind knowing my son is in such a supportive and inspiring environment where he's thriving.

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Review from Asha G (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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We have adored every moment of our son's time at Pennypot. From the very first day, he has grown into such a confident, kind, and intelligent little boy, and we know we can't take all the credit for that. The nurturing, caring, and fun environment Pennypot created has played such a huge part in his development, and we are incredibly grateful for the positive impact the nursery has had on him.

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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter attended Pennypot nursery for nearly 3.5 years. During her time there, she has thrived and grown in confidence. This is very much due to the safe, pleasant and caring environment that the nursery and its staff has provided. Staff at Pennypot are genuinely enthusiastic about their work and are very supportive of both the children and their parents. We are very grateful for our daughter's time at Pennypot and we would whole heartedly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Anna B (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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I simply cannot say enough good things about this nursery. My two sons have been right through the nursery. One from only 5.5 months old. They have always been amazing. Keeping them safe, simulated and learning. They love the food, the staff the grounds. I will miss them all so much as we now move on to school. They are utterly outstanding, I have not one negative.

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Review from James C (Father of Child) published on 12 May 2025 Submitted via Website
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Pennypot Nursery has been such a revelation for my son. The care he has received in the Caterpillars room has been second to none. The ladies all seem to LOVE the children, and they all seem to enjoy their jobs. Whenever I pick up my son, they update me on all his little quirks, and tell me funny stories of what he's been getting up to. These include key details, which highlight to me the care and attention they show him throughout the day, every day. His confidence has really improved since going to nursery, and whenever I pick him up, he seems completely relaxed and happy.

We are so thrilled we chose Pennypot. It is the best (in my opinion) nursery in the area!

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Review from roshni p (Mother of Child) published on 12 May 2025 Submitted via Website
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My Daughter has thrived at Pennypot , she loves going to see all her friends and key workers . All the staff put a lot of hard work , time , dedication and love into what they do for the children . They are always keeping them engaged and engrossed with new activities all the time both educational and creative. It's nice to have found somewhere where my daughter is so happy and settled!

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Review from Ting L (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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I can't recommend Pennypot Day Nursery enough! My son has been attending for some time now, and the level of care and attention he receives is truly exceptional. The staff at Pennypot are incredibly friendly, professional, and genuinely caring. They go above and beyond to make sure that each child feels safe, happy, and supported throughout the day.
The team is always warm and welcoming, and they create a nurturing environment where children can thrive. The communication with parents is excellent, and I always feel well-informed about my son's progress and daily activities.

It's clear that the staff are not only highly skilled but also passionate about their work, which gives me peace of mind knowing my child is in such capable hands. I can see my son's confidence growing, and he absolutely loves his time there. If you're looking for a reliable, caring, and professional nursery, Pennypot Day Nursery is definitely the place to go!

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Review from Lucy C (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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My son has now been at Pennypot (Caterpillars room) since September and he simply loves it. When I was pregnant, we did a tour of nurseries in the area, and I can say, hands down, Pennypot was the "McLaren" of nurseries. The facilities are beautifully complimented by kind, compassionate, knowledgeable staff, who understand each of the stages of development, but also the needs of each individual child. The care they have given my son, specifically in relation to his development, allergies and preferences has stretched far beyond what we could have hoped for. An example has taken place recently, where the staff, knowing my son loves everything "dog", have bought him various dog-related books and toys to help him with his development, but also just to make sure he is comfortable and happy.

We are so thrilled our son goes to Pennypot. Absolutely amazing in every way.

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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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We would recommend Pennypot Day Nursery to other parents wholeheartedly! Our son joined the Caterpillar room at 10 months old on a full-time basis and settled in from day one, and we couldn't be happier with our choice to send him there.
The absolute best thing about Pennypot is the staff. From his keyworkers and the rest of the Caterpillar team, to the kitchen staff and the front desk team, everyone is so friendly and welcoming. Within a matter of days of joining, everyone we passed at drop off said hello and knew his name. When he was at home poorly, they called to check in to see how he's doing and we just know they genuinely care. And when we starting talking about the transition to the next room, we were close to tears as know how much he loves the staff who look after him - although we have no doubt the Ladybird room will be just as good for him!

The facilities (garden etc.) are also great, he does tonnes of activities and eats so well (better than at home for sure!). Thank you Pennypot!

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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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I honestly could not recommend enough about this nursery. When I was 7 months pregnant we went round a number of nurseries in the area and both my husband and I felt immediately this was the one for us. Ultimately as parents we have to choose somewhere we feel is a warm, friendly environment but also a place you can trust. We felt this and haven't looked back - our daughter is thriving. From the sensory way she learns, the attention she gets from all staff members (from key workers, the other fab team members around her, the chefs! To the reception and management) - every single person is a delight and I know everyday we leave her she's in safe and happy hands.

Cannot thank the team enough.

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Review from Hannah E (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has been in the Caterpillars room for 3 months and loves it. We couldn't be happier with the care she receives and how we can see that she is developing. She has built great relationships with not just her key worker but with all of the team at the nursery. You can see how well cared for and how happy all of the children are. We are looking forward to seeing how our daughter continues to flourish when she moves up to Ladybirds next month. We would very much recommend Pennypot Day Nursery to anyone considering the nursery.

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Review from H K (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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The Pennypot staff in the Caterpillars room and reception have all been very welcoming and supportive during the settle-in sessions. The updates on the app have been very detailed and helped us understand our child's development. Our daughter has thoroughly enjoyed the varied menu on offer. As an anxious mother, I was nervous at the prospect of our daughter starting nursery, however, the Caterpillar staff were patient during the settle-in period and got to know our child. She has since grown in her skillset, social skills and personality. It is great to see her now confidently and enthusiastically walk into Pennypot.

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Review from Leah E (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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I cannot explain how happy we are that our little boy attends Pennypot Day Nursery. Having been a teacher myself, we looked at a LOT of nurseries but fell in love with Pennypot as soon as we visited. The staff are so friendly and welcoming from the start and it's so lovely and reassuring to see the genuinely affectionate bonds they build with the children who attend. Our little boy is so happy to go in and regularly makes us wait so he can give adults in his room a cuddle or say goodbye properly before we go home at the end of the day. He has developed so much since he first started and his confidence has grown a lot too. Transitions between rooms are very carefully thought out and it is clear that every effort is made to make these as smooth as possible for the children and their parents.

We are currently expecting baby number 2 and have already completed a registration form for 2027 - there is nowhere else we would want her to go to nursery!

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Review from Georgia J (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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We were very nervous sending our little girl to nursery as she had never been in a childcare setting before. The staff at Pennypot were amazing at helping her settle in and gave her the confidence and support she needed. Since being at Pennypot our daughter has learnt so much, she is so happy there and loves taking part in all the fun activities they plan for them.

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  • Posted: Tuesday 27 May 2025Childbase Partnership has been awarded a coveted ‘Top 10’ position in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025, ranking the company amongst the best employers in the...
  • Posted: Monday 28 Apr 2025There was delight for colleagues at Pennypot Day Nursery in Chobham as they made a £2,000 donation to a local charity, having been personally touched by their mission. Brightest Stars...
  • Posted: Monday 03 Mar 2025Childbase Partnership has topped the league tables for the second year running, maintaining the No.1 spot for the quality of Early Years care and education throughout its 44 day nurseries....
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Carol McDonough Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2001
Carol McDonough

Carol is Manager of the award-winning Pennypot Day Nursery in Chobham and has a wealth of experience, having worked in the Early Years sector for 23 years. Carol has numerous qualifications, including a BA(Hons) Degree in Childcare & Education and Early Years Professional Status. In May 2022, Carol celebrates her 21st anniversary at Childbase Partnership.

What is your favourite feature of Pennypot?

I have many especially the large outdoor environment and fantastic rural location, as well as my amazing team.

What are you most proud of about your team?

Their passion and determination to constantly strive to improve outcomes for our children. We also have many long-serving staff members which is amazing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pennypot Day Nursery (Chobham)

What is the Age Range of Children that Pennypot Day Nursery (Chobham) accepts?

Pennypot Day Nursery (Chobham) accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Pennypot Day Nursery (Chobham) Open?

Pennypot Day Nursery (Chobham) is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Pennypot Day Nursery (Chobham) have capacity for?

Pennypot Day Nursery (Chobham) has capacity for a total of 116 Children.

How far is Pennypot Day Nursery (Chobham) to the centre of Woking?

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

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