Chestnut Nursery School @ Chesterton

Chesterton Primary School, Green End Road, Chesterton, Cambridge CB4 1RW
Review Us
9.7 20 Reviews
  • Chestnut Nursery School @ Chesterton, Cambridge
Chestnut Nursery School Chesterton (Rated "Good" May 2025) is conveniently located alongside Chesterton Primary School in Cambridge, with excellent links to the City Centre and nearby Science Parks.

Their welcoming nursery features four spacious rooms, each with access to large outdoor areas designed for free-flow learning and exploration. These dedicated spaces allow every age group to experience the benefits of outdoor play in a safe, stimulating environment.

Inside, they offer a generous amount of space for children aged 0 to 4 years, supporting their development through a wide range of engaging, play-based learning opportunities. they follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) alongside their unique core curriculum, providing a rich foundation for every child’s learning journey.

They warmly invite parents and carers to visit the nursery and see what makes Chesterton such a special place for early years education.

Please call or email them to arrange an appointment — they look forward to welcoming you!
Show Chestnut Nursery School @ Chesterton on the Map

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Lauren Fowler (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 80

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Standard Day 7.30am – 6.00pm - Full Day £98.00
    Half sessions 8am-1pm or 1pm -6.00pm = £63.00

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 & 1 week at Christmas plus 2 training days per year

Parking

  • No parking on site- the carpark belongs to the school

Chestnut Nursery School @ Chesterton Reviews (20)

9.7

Chestnut Nursery School @ Chesterton has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.664) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Chestnut Nursery School @ Chesterton has 20 reviews.

Overall Experience
  • 17
  • 3
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Date Published
  • 20
  • 0
  • 1
  • 14
  • 6
Reviewer Connection to Chestnut Nursery School @ Chesterton
  • 15
  • 5
Total of 20, showing 1-20
Review from Caroline N (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little one loves this nursery. She is very happy to be there and the staff seem to have built really good relationships with all the children.
We enjoy the daily updates on the app. They seem to do a nice range of themed activities and I love seeing my daughter bring home new songs and words that
she has learnt. We particularly like the amount of outdoor space and time spent outdoors given we're in a city and they eat good healthy food, which is reassuring at this age.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a lovely nursery, my son loves going to school. He has learned so much and loves his friends. Everyone is so friendly kind and supportive.
A very clean and well managed, also school food is very good, my son tries lots of different foods.
Communication is very good, letting you know when there
are activities also if there are any illnesses going around. Very good nursery, I feel very safe leaving my son.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from G R (Father of Child) published on 12 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
For our 18 month old son, who has been at this nursery for 6 months, and for us, Chestnut Nursery School @ Chesterton is wonderful. The management, education and care staff teams have been fantastic, attentive, devoted, creative and purposeful. Settling in was really well done and our boy has developed
so well through all the activities, guidance and motivation the team provide and he enjoys his time there so very much. In particular, we really value the way much is themed around a new book every two weeks - this allows the staff to be creative in designing activities for early learning development goals, and gives those activities another layer and connection for the children. There is also a clear focus on the child's individual needs and interests and responsiveness to his emerging character and energy levels (which are high!). With daily care updates and reports on his engagement with activities (with photos) via the app, we feel close to our son and genuinely touched by how much the staff team do for our boy, and how well they have got to know him. The nursery is a happy place and every day we collect him, we find a happy boy.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Jonathan H (Father of Child) published on 6 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child is welcomed with a jolly smile every morning. It's always great to hear the other children giving him a cheery goodbye at pick up time. The key thing for us is that staff appear to focus on looking after the child and developing a relationship with the child, as opposed to solely being focused
on pleasing the parents. Kids first approach. We think it's great.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from E N (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent staff at Chestnut Nursery School! You can feel that they actually like looking after children and care about them.
Facilities look clean and tidy.
They are always doing great activities and crafts.
My son made lots of friends thanks to the nursery
Special thanks to 3 staff members
in particular.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Chris A (Father of Child) published on 4 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Chestnut Nursery is great. The staff are kind and attentive and they develop an evident bond with each of the children.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our son has always been happy at the nursery.
There's been a few examples where the nursery could have done better, from our point of view. But given the turn around with staff and the challenges with recruitment, at least it's been kept open!
Communication could be better sometimes, however some
improvements have been made over the last few months.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child started the nursery a couple of months ago and has settled very quickly. All the staff, even from different rooms, have quickly built an excellent and warm relationship and we are very pleased with the progress our child is showing. Very useful to get regular overviews of their progress against
key early years target. Thank you for all you continue to do!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Robert M (Father of Child) published on 16 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has been going to the nursery since he was 8 months old. We have been very happy with their development there and how they are looked after there. When picking up my child they are also very happy and seem to have enjoyed themselves greatly.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have sons in preschool and baby room. Our eldest has enjoyed all three rooms, particularly the large amount of time spent in the separate gardens. He has been helped with some key skills around eating, using gentle hands and (thank you!) potty training which we were struggling with at home.
Preschool
have a great variety of activities including cooking and (optional) trips out on nature walks/to the shops. We feel confident about the safety measures on these trips out.
Sometimes classes join together when it's quieter which allows the boys to play together and gives a bit more excitement for the older babies.
Feedback via the app and verbally is good and has improved a lot in recent months. We are told the activities for the next week in advance which is helpful so we can talk about the plan at home.
Staff genuinely care for the children and enjoy being with them. Staff turnover was high but the room leaders are all well established and passionate.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from C T (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child started at nursery when he was one and he is now nearly 2. I am a teacher and have been very impressed with the provision, friendliness of staff and, most importantly, the happiness of my child going in and coming home from nursery. Staff have taken their time to get to know our child well
and it is clear they care about him and his developing needs. I am currently pregnant and have already asked to put our name down for a place as we are so happy at Chestnut.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have used Chestnut nursery Chesterton for all 5 of my children since 2017 my eldest 4 children absolutely loved nursery and preschool! My daughter started in September last year and she is very happy at the nursery. She's in the toddler room. It is now becoming much more consistent with daily updates
recorded on the app. She has formed a lovely bond with her key worker and most other staff in her room and clearly enjoys her time in nursery. I feel really confident that she is safe and cared for at Chestnut. You can clearly see all the staff are dedicated to their jobs and absolutely adore the children! My daughter also loves their very spacious garden and their messy play activities and she has come on leaps and bounds since starting nursery. She absolutely loves the meals and snacks that are provided.
Overall, I am happy with the nursery and would recommend it without a doubt.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is very happy at the nursery. She was in the baby room and now in the toddler room. There has been a high turnover of staff over the last few months, but everyone seems to keep to more or less the same good quality standard. It is now becoming much more consistent with daily updates recorded
on the app and many activities added to the daily and monthly routine. Overall, I am happy with the nursery and would recommend it without a doubt.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Ali M (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started nursery at the end of August. The staff in the baby room worked really hard to help her settle in (and go to sleep!). She has formed a lovely bond with her key worker and clearly enjoys her time in nursery. I feel really confident that she is safe and cared for at Chestnut.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from H W (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is in Class 2 at Chestnut Nursery and is extremely happy there. He has formed a strong bond with his key worker and is always excited to go to nursery in the morning. He started when he was 18-months-old and has developed lots of new skills in the time that he’s been there. He particularly loves
the outdoor space which is very spacious.
We only have good things to say about Chestnut Nursery and the dedicated staff that work there.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from C T (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Chestnut does a great job, we have sent both our daughters there. They have great facilities and a good core team of staff that care about the children. My daughter enjoys her time there and has formed good relationships with the staff. They provide a great range of play opportunities, especially around
messy play and outdoors.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from M R (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery, staff are very friendly, welcoming and show great care. My daughter has been attending Chestnut Nursery since March 2017 and it took her only a couple of days to settle in. I feel confident leaving her at the nursery knowing she is in good hands. My daughter is so happy to go to nursery
and enjoys every day at nursery. They have a range of activities planned for each week which keeps her engaged and entertained. I recommend this nursery to everyone.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from H A (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Class 3 (preschool) has been challenging for the past few months but with the recent staff change, it feels like a happy place again. I'd like to see more results of what they do during the day but overall I am much happier.
Management has been poor since January 2018 but the manager and trainee manager
are doing a great job. I hope they won't see another change of management any time soon.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from T G (Father of Child) published on 10 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My partner and I have a very good feeling about leaving our 3 boys at Chestnut Nursery.
Our most important wish is that our little ones are happy while staying there.
They have settled in very quickly and like their key workers very much.
The latter always take time to report about the children's
day.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from H K (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter receives excellent care at Chestnut Nursery.
She is well developed and very obviously loved.
The staff know my daughter very well.
It is a testament to the nursery that I will also be sending my son there, and that I have recommended the nursery to five of my friends.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.664)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.664) out of 10 for Chestnut Nursery School @ Chesterton 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 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 14 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 4.789 for Chestnut Nursery School @ Chesterton is calculated as follows: ( (141 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 166 Ratings = 4.789
  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 4.875 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Chestnut Nursery School @ Chesterton is based on 14 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 80 number of registered child places is 16. 14 Positive Reviews ÷ 16 = 0.875
  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.

Child Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

Loading

Loading Loading

Loading

Loading

Awards / Recognitions (0)

Meet the Team (3)

Lauren

Lauren Fowler

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2023

I have worked in early years settings for 6 years and have worked my way up from Practitioner to Manager here at Chestnut Nursery School Chesterton. I completed my Level 2 childcare qualification at college and then completed my Level 3 qualification here at Chestnut. I enjoy working here as part of a passionate and enthusiastic team, providing care and learning opportunities to the children who attend. I also believe in promoting positive bonds with parents and carers to further support the children in our care and give them the best starts in life. Working together, we aim to promote the health, safety and happiness of all the children who walk through the door.

Amy

Amy Smith

Job Title: Deputy Manager/ Pre-school room leader Joined: 2024

Hi, my name is Amy and I have been working in the early years settings since 2016. I began my childcare career as an apprentice working here at Chestnut Chesterton where I gained my level 3 qualification and became baby room team leader. Since then I have worked in another setting to professionally progress within my career and gained new skills, becoming the Third in charge manager and leading a preschool. I returned to Chestnut Chesterton in 2025 after having my daughter and have since worked my way up to my current position as Deputy manager. I have a passion for creating nurturing spaces and helping each child achieve their best!

emily

emily Seville-Kelsey

Job Title: 3rd in charge/Baby room leader Joined: 2024

Hi my name is Emily and I am the Baby room leader and the 3rd in charge.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chestnut Nursery School @ Chesterton

What is the Age Range of Children that Chestnut Nursery School @ Chesterton accepts?

Chestnut Nursery School @ Chesterton accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Chestnut Nursery School @ Chesterton Open?

Chestnut Nursery School @ Chesterton is open: 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.

How many Children does Chestnut Nursery School @ Chesterton have capacity for?

Chestnut Nursery School @ Chesterton has capacity for a total of 80 Children.

How far is Chestnut Nursery School @ Chesterton to the centre of Cambridge?

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

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Chestnut Nursery School @ Chesterton to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Chestnut Nursery School @ Chesterton has an Enhanced Service - more info.