Pennypot Day Nursery (Chobham)

Pennypot Lane, Chobham, Woking GU24 8DH
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  • 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 morning.

Staff look to respect the opinions and concerns of parents at all times, with a friendly service that does not compromise on the high standards of security, health and hygiene that the Childbase Partnership has always prided itself on.
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Type of Service

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

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

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 (185)

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Pennypot Day Nursery (Chobham) has a Review Score of 10 (9.958) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Pennypot Day Nursery (Chobham) has 185 reviews.

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Review from James A (Father of Child) published on 16 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending Pennypot for 18 months now and in our experience all staff have been terrific over this time. They form a lovely bond with all carers and it is clear to us that our daughter especially loves her current key worker. The facilities are great, it always looks fun to learn
in and our daughter always seems happy to be there which is obviously extremely reassuring.
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Review from D S (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children have attended Pennypot since earlier this year and have had an excellent experience overall. The outdoor area is outstanding and all the members of staff have the children's best interests at heart. The variety of experiences is immense and the children learn very well through play and planned
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The nursery management team is excellent.

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Review from Elizabeth J (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has settled so quickly thanks to the warm and friendly staff, especially his key person. He is always happy and excited when we arrive in the morning and having fun when I arrive to pick him up.
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Review from Abbie (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is never easy to leave your new baby with someone else, but since my son started at Pennypot aged 6 months he has been so well looked after.
His keyworker has been wonderful with him and I love all the updates and photos of the activities they get up to on Parentzone.
I would highly recommend
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Review from Michela T (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Pennypot around 3 months ago and has settled in extremely quickly, thanks to the great staff their. She is always talking about her favorite members of staff and we have already seen such improvement in her speech and numbers. She has learned to interact with others which is something
she used to struggle with. I cant speak highly enough of the staff.
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Review from Tom Y (Father of Child) published on 27 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Staff are all friendly and knowledgeable on my daughters progression. She smiles when knowing we are on our way to Nursery and always comes out smiling. The staff are always welcoming and happy when we arrive. I have always been impressed from day 1 that every member of staff knew her name.
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Review from C F (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son's new key worker won The Professional Development Award from 100's of people whilst studying for an Early Years Degree. I have been very impressed by her passion, commitment and her willingness to experiment new methodologies with her pre-school level kids which in turn showed great responses
and results before kids started school. My son has attended Pennypot Day Nursery for almost three years and the staff has been very caring throughout.
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Review from Kate D (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Pennypot Day Nursery two days a week for the last three years and we have been delighted with it from day one.
The management and all the staff at the nursery are fantastic and the standard of care that our daughter has received has been first class from the baby room
right through to pre-school.
We have been extremely pleased with how she has developed throughout her time there and it has been so lovely to review the learning journals & have regular contact with her key worker to see how she is getting on, which has been made even easier now with the introduction of the online portal.
As she prepares to start big school in September we really feel that the nursery as a whole has been fantastic and most recently the pre-school room have been really preparing her for the start of reception.
We couldn't be happier with Pennypot and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a lovely, caring nursery for their child. Many thanks to all the staff
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Review from Adrian W (Father of Child) published on 19 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery, friendly staff.
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Review from Davinder W (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Pennypot Chobham has been an important part of both our girl's lives, our family and their development. From the time our daughter started in the 'Caterpillars' room the team there was amazing, so warm and welcoming.
Then when both girls were in 'Ladybirds' the 2 practitioners in there were people
we could not have done without.
The practitioners take their roles very seriously but at the same time maintain the warmth and fun elements needed for this job.
It's not easy and the team here do an amazing job.
Thank you.
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Pennypot Day Nursery has been absolutely great in providing care to my child, ensuring we work together in achieving all her milestones, helping her develop social skills and providing support when the family was going through a major change.
Staff and management are committed to providing the best
care, learning and service for children.
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Review from Lauren P (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son started in the baby room at 8months and has journeyed through this nursery all the way to preschool.
He has been supported and nurtured to an enormous degree and provided with the stretch, challenges and experiences that have allowed him to grow and progress.
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Review from Rachel M (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my 2 girls attended the nursery, both very well looked after. Constant stimulating activities, both girls completely loved coming. All the staff very friendly.
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Review from Alexander C (Father of Child) published on 25 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff and facilities at Pennypot are simply superb. Our daughter can be seen developing steadily into a confident, well-mannered, creative and intelligent little girl.
Staff have nurtured her interests and guided her interaction with other children so well, that she is friends with all her peers.
They certainly go the extra mile compared to other nurseries we have seen/been to.
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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't fault the care that my son has received whilst at nursery.
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Review from B M (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending the nursery since he was 1yr old. He is very happy there and lately has really come out of his shell, his confidence has grown and that's all thanks to the staff and his key person.
They have helped him communicate and develop and work with me.
A very good, friendly nursery,
definitely bring your children here.
I am going to bring my other children here too.
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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have had two children here in the last five years. Reassuringly many of the staff have been her for the whole time. Key workers know the children really well and adapt tasks to abilities.
I don't always get a lot of feedback when our key worker isn't there about what my child has done that day.
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Review from C L (Father of Child) published on 25 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Pennypot has been and is an excellent nursery, I could fault anything about it.
The facilities and the staff are excellent. Our daughter has really enjoyed her time here.
We feel that our daughter is ready to go to infant school and Pennypot has played a big part of it.
Thanks to all the Pennypot
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son loves coming here, so much so that he even asks to come at the weekend.
The outside space is fantastic, especially as he loves the outdoors.
The preparation for school has been very supportive and the communication on where your's child's development is and has always been given in an open
and supportive way.
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Review from Josepha C (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has always loved attending Pennypot. It is such a beautiful outdoor space and the way the indoor space is constantly changed and imaginatively conceived is so impressive.
Staff always look happy to be with the children and this is particularly important.
At Pennypot they really care about
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.958)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.958) out of 10 for Pennypot Day Nursery (Chobham) 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 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 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 4.958 for Pennypot Day Nursery (Chobham) is calculated as follows: ( (322 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 336 Ratings = 4.958
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Pennypot Day Nursery (Chobham) is based on 28 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 116 number of registered child places is 23.2, which has been reached with 28 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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 (1)

Carol

Carol McDonough

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2001

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.

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