Chestnut Nursery School @ Chesterton

Chesterton Primary School, Green End Road, Chesterton, Cambridge CB4 1RW
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  • 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!
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Funding & Fees

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

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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

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 (21)

9.6

Chestnut Nursery School @ Chesterton has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.616) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Chestnut Nursery School @ Chesterton has 21 reviews.

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Reviewer Connection to Chestnut Nursery School @ Chesterton
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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.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.616)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.616) 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 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 15 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 4.803 for Chestnut Nursery School @ Chesterton is calculated as follows: ( (153 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 178 Ratings = 4.803
  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 4.813 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Chestnut Nursery School @ Chesterton is based on 15 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 = 3.875
    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. 15 Positive Reviews ÷ 16 = 0.938
  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

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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.

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