Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham

Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford CM3 5WP
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9.4 99 Reviews
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Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham is located at Marsh Farm South Woodham Ferrers.

Staff at Twizzle Tops Marsh Farm know that children learn best through play and support them on a daily basis as they explore, develop and grow, encouraging children to choose their own activities and be independent. Their aim is provide each child with a safe, stimulating and fun learning environment, while offering a nursery care plan that is designed around each individual child's needs.

Twizzle Tops Marsh Farm offers five fully-resourced rooms in addition to providing children with access to the Animal Adventure Park, a fun and natural environment that is full of outdoor activities and provides children with the chance to interact with animals. Children can enjoy physical play in the soft play area and learn about the care of animals at Marsh Farm.

The nursery works with the local community authorities and other local agencies to ensure that children receive the best support to reach their full potential. Nursery staff work to ensure that resources and activities are carefully selected to meet the requirements of the the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and plan each child's day around their interests, abilities and requirements.

In addition, the Twizzle Tops team work with parents to ensure that they are kept up-to-date with their child's progress and as part of the nursery's caring service, each child and their parent is designated a Key Person who will inform parents how their child has been at the end of each session.
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Funding & Fees

0-3 Years: Half Day = £59, Full Day = £84, Weekly = £400, Additional Hour = £10.
3-5 Years: Half Day = £56, Full Day = £81, Weekly = £375, Additional Hour = £10.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Rebecca Cosgrove (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 32

Total Places for Children

  • 109

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-19:00
    Tuesday 07:00-19:00
    Wednesday 07:00-19:00
    Thursday 07:00-19:00
    Friday 07:00-19:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham Reviews (99)

9.4

Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.427) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham has 99 reviews.

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Review from Natasha M (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An amazing nursery/Preschool. Both my daughters have such a good time here and they learn so much from the lovely staff and the other children around them. Even when my eldest comes with me to pick up her sister from the Baby room, lots of the ladies there remember her and take a minute to make her
feel special: the fact she still knows and adores them all too speaks volumes. Can't fault them at all!
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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since our son started at the start of November he has been doing well, he has come along well and seems to be settling in slowly.
I think the only thing is that on the app there is no way to contact his key worker, we have to contact the nursery and sometimes this isn't possible with our busy schedule.
The staff all seem really friendly and welcoming. The nursery has always been clean and welcoming with lots of activities for the children to do when we have visited.
We can't wait to see how he gets on when he does more days.
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Review from Toni A (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son joined Twizzle Tops a few months ago and at the start, struggled to settle due to illness and not really being left before. All the ladies in Baby Room 2 have been amazing with him, especially his key worker.
They have all found things that he enjoys and made him feel so welcome. He has turned
a corner and is joining in activities and settles quicker than when he first started. I can't thank you ladies enough for everything you do and I look forward to seeing my son develop even further in 2025.
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Review from Lyndsey G (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son loves Twizzle Tops Nursery and so do we. The children are either playing outside on the farm in their wellies or doing arts and crafts inside or dancing with the entertainment. Every day the staff make it so fun and enjoyable for our son. The best decision I ever made moving my son to this nursery.
The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable. I am always asking for tips on how to help our son sleep better or asking questions on development and they always make time to help.
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Review from Henrietta D (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nursery staff are amazing. My son loves going to Twizzle Tops Marsh Farm.
His transition from the babies to the toddler room went so smoothly and the team was/is very supportive.
We are lucky to have such an amazing team looking after our little one.
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Review from Celine C (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl loves going here and never looks back at the door. The staff are a delight and make me feel so at ease leaving her. She seems to eat really well here too and we love the events the nursery put on for families too.
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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Exemplary nursery, every single member of staff are joy to be around. My child enjoys every minute of Twizzle Tops South Woodham. My child has allergies and they are incredible with making sure they have the correct procedures in place and a variety of foods they can enjoy rather than being second fiddle
to everyone else.
My daughter's key worker is a kind, caring individual who puts the needs of the children above all else as well as being so fun and making sure nursery is a wonderful place to be.
I am beyond happy with the care my child receives - safeguarding is excellent, extra activities, updates and involving the families are fabulous, varied food, time on the farm, friendly and incredible staff. I could talk all day about how much I recommend this nursery.
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Review from Natalia C (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended Twizzle Tops. My daughter started in August 2019 and my son in January 2022. We've had nothing but positive experiences with the staff and the nursery as a whole.
The staff are extremely helpful and both my children absolutely love and adore them. My son has recently
been diagnosed as autistic and the nursery and staff are so supportive of not just him but me as well.
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Review from D J (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hands down the best experience I could have wished for. There is so much at Twizzle Tops from the amazing staff to the farm trips and their fantastic family fun days. The staff make it for me- when we first joined and I was unsure they were so happy for me to call and check in even sometimes calling
me to just give me updates on the progress of the day! They made my little girl so welcome and supported me through all the difficult steps like potty training to weaning off the dummy.
Reply from Rebecca Cosgrove, Nursery Manager at Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South WoodhamWow thank you so much for your 5* review. We have absolutely loved looking after your little one and we look forward to creating lots more fun.
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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended Twizzle Tops this September 2024, as being a first-time mum I was apprehensive and anxious of leaving my child for the first time in the hands of someone else's care. The staff assured me that if there were any concerns regarding my son I will receive a phone call straight away, and
sure enough they called immediately if he had a little accident, or if he was too poorly and to be collected. They also reassured me that I could call at any point in the day to see how he was, which put my mind at ease. There was a phase of the app not being updated, however this now seems to be resolved as I love to see what he's been up to throughout the day. I love how they always take the little ones out for some fresh air for the day, activity/playtime. Our son now loves going to nursery, he's developed so much in such a short period of time. The staff have been incredible with putting my mind at ease, and the support, the care they have for the children I will always be thankful.
Reply from Rebecca Cosgrove, Nursery Manager at Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South WoodhamThank you so much for you 5* review. Your little one is doing fantastic and we look forward to seeing them flourish with us.
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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't ask for a better nursery for my daughter. She settled in in no time at all and loves going in every morning. To see her asking to go back each day is lovely. She loves the staff there and has made lots of friends over the year she's been there.
Cannot fault the team there and the facilities
the kids have available to them.
Reply from Rebecca Cosgrove, Nursery Manager at Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South WoodhamWow thank you so much for your 5* review. We are so lucky to be able to look after your little one.
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Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves it there as did my older daughter before she went to school. The staff are always so friendly and cheerful and take great care of the kids. There are always pics and details of all the activities they do and the farm location is so great for them to get to play at.
Reply from Rebecca Cosgrove, Nursery Manager at Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South WoodhamThank you so much for your lovely review. We have loved looking after both of your little ones.
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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child loves attending this setting, they do so much with the children and being able to get out for daily walks on the farm and down by the river is an added bonus.
They do so many different activities and arts and crafts and have many family days, which are great.
Reply from Rebecca Cosgrove, Nursery Manager at Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South WoodhamThank you so much for your lovely review. We plan on continuing all of the fun here at Twizzle Tops.
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Review from Samantha T (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In my opinion the best nursery there is. After an awful experience where I had to remove my child from a setting with immediate effect due to a safeguarding issue, I had to find a new nursery. I visited Marsh Farm and noticed the nursery. I made contact to enquire for a placement and explained the situation
we had just been through. The manager gave me a call and we arranged some settling-in sessions and a start date. We had the sessions and we have never looked back. I cannot thank them enough, they are absolutely amazing people who made my child feel safe, loved, welcome and have taught him so much. The children spend days on the farm being able to use all of the activities there, which is absolutely amazing. I am not local to the nursery but have happily travelled and will do the same in September for my other little boy. Amazing Staff, Amazing Nursery. 5 Star From Me.
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Review from Lucy L (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery with wonderful staff. Our son absolutely loves going to nursery every day and it’s because of the amazing team at Twizzle Tops. The communication is great and they always keep us up to date with activities through the app and we can see what he is doing through photos. He always
looks like he is having a great time which is wonderful to see. His development has also come on leaps and bounds. The facilities are great with it being on the farm and we love that the children can go out and enjoy the activities and see all the animals which they do regularly. We wouldn’t want him to be anywhere else.


N.B. I only put value for money as satisfactory not because we don’t rate the nursery or think it’s worth the money because I think nursery fees in general are overly expensive and the government need to do more sooner. The fact we get a membership included in the cost is a great bonus however in comparison to other nurseries.

Reply from Rebecca Cosgrove, Nursery Manager at Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South WoodhamThank you so much for your amazing review. We absolutely love looking after your little one
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Review from Charlotte M (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't be happier with how well the girls in the baby room have helped my little boy settle in since September! He holds out his arms to be taken in and comes out beaming. I love the updates on the app too, so nice to know what he's up to and what amazing food he's eating!
Reply from Rebecca Cosgrove, Nursery Manager at Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South WoodhamThank you so much for your 5* review. Your little one has settled brilliantly and we are super excited for their Twizzle Tops journey with us.
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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children adore attending Twizzle Tops Marsh Farm. They have varied days, full of fun and are always excited to go and to tell me what they’ve been up to when we pick them up. They are learning so much! Having moved from a London nursery setting, the opportunity to have lots of time in the fresh air
and visiting the farm animals is priceless. The staff are all incredible. Patient, caring and always have time to let us know how the children are doing. You can see they love what they do, and love the children they care for, which is so important. Twizzle tops is a real gem!
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Review from Tessa D (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Twizzle Tops Nursery for over a year and a half now, and she absolutely loves it. The facilities are incredible and all of the staff are so patient, kind and friendly. They go above and beyond every day. My daughter has wonderful nursery staff to look after her, they have all
been brilliant. I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough.
Reply from Rebecca Cosgrove, Nursery Manager at Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South WoodhamThank you so much for your 5* review. We will be sure to pass all of your lovely comments onto our amazing team!
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Review from Anca P (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have registered my son and I couldn’t be happier with my decision. He is well looked after and the app makes it easier because of the updates you have every moment of the day and put your mind at ease. They do a lot of activities with babies/kids and help them to develop.


My son loves to go to

nursery and he always has a big smile every time he goes in. He has the fun and the learning a boy of his age should have.
Reply from Rebecca Cosgrove, Nursery Manager at Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South WoodhamThank you so much for your 5* review. It has been a pleasure seeing your little one settle and we look forward to seeing them grow throughout the nursery.
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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has loved Twizzle Tops at Marsh Farm since her first settling-in session. She is happy, eager and confident to go, we've never had a moment's hesitation. She asks every day "Is it my nursery day?" and gets so excited when it's a "yes". It was really helpful to her to see the same face every
day going in, particularly in the earlier days and the ladies I have met seem very lovely and kind. I love the diary updates on the app and love photos being posted of what my daughter is up to - it makes my day to see her, how happy she is, and the fun she is having. She has learnt so much and comes home every day telling me different new things. She is so much more confident in herself and socially as well. I love that she gets to bring home things she has done, and how proud she is of them, for example, paintings, baking, colouring etc.
Reply from Rebecca Cosgrove, Nursery Manager at Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South WoodhamThank you so much for your lovely review. We are so pleased that you are happy with the service that we provide and look forward to supporting your little ones through their time with us.
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.427)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.427) out of 10 for Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 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 4.935 for Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham is calculated as follows: ( (157 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.935
  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 4.492 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham 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 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 = 3.85
    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 109 number of registered child places is 21.8. 14 Positive Reviews ÷ 21.8 = 0.642
  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 (3)

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Sydney Tucker

Job Title: Early Years Team Leader Joined: 2017

Hi, my name is Sydney and I am the Team Leader for the 3-5 year olds at Twizzle Tops. I have just finished my Early Years Degree so I understand the importance of child development. I enjoy working with the toddlers and seeing them grow and learn.

Lauren

Lauren Fullerton

Job Title: Assistant Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2018

Hi, my name is Lauren and I work in the Pre-School room at Twizzle Tops. I really enjoy working with the younger preschoolers and teaching them lots of new things. I love it when they reach an important milestone such as potty training or are able to put on their own coat and enjoy being part of that process.

Becky

Becky Windsor

Job Title: Assistant Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2018

Hi I am Becky and I mainly work in the 3-5 year old room. I enjoy being fun with the children and making them laugh forming good relationships with the children and their families.

Frequently Asked Questions about Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham

What is the Age Range of Children that Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham accepts?

Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham Open?

Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham is open: Monday 07:00-19:00, Tuesday 07:00-19:00, Wednesday 07:00-19:00, Thursday 07:00-19:00, Friday 07:00-19:00.

How many Children does Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham have capacity for?

Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham has capacity for a total of 109 Children.

How far is Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham to the centre of Chelmsford?

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

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