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Jesters' beautiful, purpose-built, cedar wood Nursery and dedicated Baby Cottage specialise in nurturing under 3s with babies and children spending their formative years focusing on care, wellbeing and learning through play. The semi-rural, intimate setting overlooks the Essex countryside; and with nature on the doorstep, offers a truly 'home away from home' feel.
Jesters Bicknacre Nursery is part of the fully integrated co-location Nursery and Nursery School set up. Once...
Funding & Fees
Fees are dependent on age of your child and the session times required. Please contact us for our pricing schedule.
Fees are dependent on age of your child and the session times required. Please contact us for our pricing schedule.
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Jesters
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Phoebe Daniels and Becky Tutte (Nursery Managers)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 10
Total Places for Children
- 30
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 4 years 11 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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
Jesters Day Nursery & Pre-School Bicknacre Reviews (71)
Jesters Day Nursery & Pre-School Bicknacre has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.612) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Jesters Day Nursery & Pre-School Bicknacre has 71 reviews.
Jesters are a wonderful passionate team. My little boy moved to Jesters in January and I was very anxious of him having to resettle into a new environment. Not only were the team amazing with my son they were fantastic with me, giving continues updated throughout the day to asure me he was having a wonderful time. He runs from the car with excitement when we arrive now. Would highly recommend.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased your little one has settled so well after moving to Jesters. We love having him as part of the Jesters Family.
Similarly they do Mother's Day, Father's Day events and my daughter loved movie night.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are so pleased you love the events we hold at our setting.
The enriched curriculum is fantastic, with activities that really encourage learning and confidence. The Moo Music sessions are a real highlight and have been wonderful for her engagement and enjoyment. We also really appreciate how the nursery supports her development in everyday ways, such as encouraging her to try new foods and build independence. Collaboration with parents is strong, and we truly feel like we are working together to support our daughter. We couldn't be happier with Jesters Nursery.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We love having your little one here at Jesters.
My son has been attending the nursery for around six months now, and we've been so pleased with how well he has settled and grown during his time there. He recently moved up groups, and the staff made the whole transition feel smooth, reassuring, and incredibly positive. He talks about his new room with so much enthusiasm, and it's clear that he feels comfortable, confident, and excited to learn each day.
One of the things that means the most to us is how much he genuinely loves his teachers. They are warm, patient, and clearly dedicated to supporting him as an individual. The bond he has built with them has helped him grow socially and emotionally, and it shows in the way he comes home chatting about his activities and the people who looked after him.
We're so grateful for the care, kindness, and encouragement he receives. We couldn't ask for a more supportive and nurturing nursery environment.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. It is so lovely having your son with us at Jesters.
My daughter loves being at Jesters, she does so much there in a day which all involves learning through play, wellbeing and moving her body to keep active. Since joining her confidence is excelling and she has progressed in her learning leaps and bounds. The staff are all very understanding and the setting has plenty of toys and books to play with that are all clean and age relevant. I love there's no stress for me needing to prepare her meals and they are all included along with snacks. The app they use is great as I can see what she has been up to there and get regular updates throughout the day which puts my mind at rest and they are always happy to take a phone call checking in. Also a great location for the fact she can be outside a lot too. Overall so glad we found Jesters!
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so glad you are so pleased with our beautiful Nursery and team.
Both our children have been to Jesters and it has been great. The staff are amazing and you can see put so much into the setting and supporting the children. It's good to know the children are safe, happy and learning every day. The new external companies coming in have also been great and the children seem to love them
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We love having your little ones as part of the Jesters family.
Great staff who are friendly, reliable and show true care for the children. Always attentive when making requests for their specific care, and happy to accommodate making the parents role in drop-off and pick-up easier
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so glad you are so pleased with the Nursery. We love looking after your little one.
My little girl has been at Jesters since April and absolutely loves it! She settled so quickly and everyone has made the transition to nursery so much easier for us both! The communication is great and we get sent regular updates and photos. She has come on leaps and bounds since starting and comes home beaming after her days at nursery. The staff are all friendly, welcoming and genuinely care. I couldn't recommend Jesters enough!
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so glad that your little one is so settled with us. We love having her here with us.
My child has been attending Jesters since Feb 25 and they have been amazing. I am kept up to date via the app & emails. My child is happy to go in & happy when coming out. They have dealt with my child's allergy so well. I am so pleased with all of the staff at Jesters and highly recommend. The location is lovely too.
Thank you for you wonderful feedback. We love having your little girl here with us at Jesters and we are so glad she is loving it too.
Both my children have been at jesters Bicknacre since the age of 10months and the experience for both has been fantastic. It feels like a home from home and they are kind, incredibly caring and accommodating. The staff are easy to build relationships with and genuinely care. My son has just completed his jesters journey finishing up at another branch and he couldn't be any more prepared for school. Thank you Jesters, i can't recommend this setting more!
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so glad that both of your children have had such wonderful experiences with us. We love having them both as part of the Jesters Family.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review and for giving us feedback. We love looking after your son - he has settled in so well.
Beautiful setting, professional staff and amazing campfire led by a professional forest school educator.
So lovely to see the nursery fully set up with the lovely activities and staff around to speak with about anything, at drop off and pick up we collect from outside so it's perfect having the opportunity to 'go inside' on this event and similar, and see where they play and learn.
Really enjoyed the homely feel in the Baby Cottage and the role play hospital in the Squirrels room.
Delicious food on offer which is the same provided to the children!
Lovely autumnal evening followed by toasting a marshmallow!
Thank you so much for your kind words and taking the time to write this review. We really enjoyed this event and having the opportunity to spend time with your family. We can't wait to do it again soon!We love caring for your daughter and having you all in our Jesters family - thank you
Not only do Jesters do everything they can to ensure the children are thriving and meeting the criteria for their age, they get so many real-life experiences - going on the bus, and visits from a dentist, picnics at the parks and much more!
We could not have asked for anything more out of a nursery.
Thank you so much for your review. It has been a pleasure to care for your daughter and she will be very missed by all of the team here at Bicknacre and Danbury. We know she will thrive at school, and we are over the moon that we will still be a part of her life in our out of school provision at Bicknacre.
Our Child has attended Jesters for several years - it is a great setting with exceptional staff. They have been very happy there and made several friends. Bolt-on hours at either end of the day fit well around work. Very much recommended.
It's not easy to leave your baby with someone else but the staff at Jesters has made the transition so much easier and smoother, there's a real family feel there.
Wonderful nursery with exceptional staff! My baby girl is thriving at Jesters. She loves every single day there! She's come along in leaps and bounds since she started (in January). She's grown in independence and confidence. Her language skills are developing fast: she's using (and trying to say) more words, and her vocabulary is widening. Her days are both fun-filled and educational. This is thanks to the phenomenal team of highly skilled practitioners. I don't have the words to describe the dedication, warmth, positivity and thoughtfulness of this team. They've exceeded my expectations in every way! Communications with parents are excellent (in person, via the app, over the phone). The team has gone above and beyond to welcome and support us (e.g. with settling in). We feel like family. My baby girl clearly feels loved and well cared for. Her bonds with staff are strong. This is a special nursery in many ways. But for me, the staff make the setting, and here the staff are truly outstanding.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased your daughter is enjoying her nursery life and that you are pleased with the staff, setting and communication. We love having you all as part of the Jesters family.
My son loves his days at Jesters Day Nursery and I am really pleased with how he is cared for. There is a real family feel to the whole setting and everyone is incredibly helpful. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nursery place.
Thank you for your lovely review. We love having you all as part of the Jesters family.
She has never been upset or worried to go in - she even cheers when she realises we are in the car park!
I couldn't recommend Jesters enough - I feel incredibly lucky to have found such a lovely nursery for my daughter!
We are so pleased with how well your little one has settled in.
We love having you all as part of the Jesters family.
My son has been at Jesters now for nearly 9 months and I am very satisfied with the way he is cared for. We are all protective of our children and I feel he is really looked after here and most importantly safe. His development is logged via the app so we are updated constantly which in modern times is extremely helpful. I must say a particular thank you to my son's key person at Jesters as our son seems to have created a special bond with her and it seems she is genuinely interested in his development which is nice to see as a parent. All the staff are great and we are always greeted with a smile. Looking after children is a tough task and I am thankful that we have found a place like Jesters that do it so well.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are so glad you are so pleased with how your son is getting on here.
Jesters Day Nursery & Pre-School Bicknacre is a wonderful environment for our son. Since he started, the staff have been so nurturing and really went the extra mile to help him settle in. The nursery setting feels like a home from home, and we couldn't be happier. We would highly recommend Jesters.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. It's a pleasure to have your little one at the nursery, and we are so glad they have settled so well into the Jesters Family.
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Meet the Team (4)
Hello, my name is Becky. I have more than 10 years of experience in the childcare sector. I graduated from Colchester Institute with a BA (Hons) in Music in 2009 and then undertook my childcare qualification whilst working in my first Early Years setting.
I joined the Jesters team back in 2016 and have worked my way up through various positions to the Bicknacre Nursery Manager, sharing the role alongside Phoebe. I am also the Service-wide Compliance Manager and Nutrition Lead, overseeing all Jesters settings.
As well as my full-time job at Jesters, I am a qualified personal trainer and fitness instructor and work alongside my brother at The Mobile PT. I completed my qualification in 2018 following my own fitness journey at Bootcamp. In my free time, I enjoy socialising with friends, spending time with my family and watching Musicals.
As a child, I really enjoyed reading the Tracy Beaker collection. Now I have two nieces, I enjoy reading to them, and we enjoy sharing the Julia Donaldson books together, in particular The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child.
Hello, I am Phoebe, Bicknacre Nursery Manager, sharing a role with Becky and our co-located site, Danbury Deputy Operations Manager. I have been working in the childcare sector since 2016, gaining my Level 3 qualification in 2018. I have also completed my Level 4 in Nursery Management in 2020. I started my journey with Jesters as a Nursery Practitioner in 2018, helping to open our sister site in Beaulieu.
Working across both sites is such an incredible role. I love that the children’s personalities are really starting to show, especially the cheeky side! Most of my professional career has been at Jesters, and I love their values and ethos throughout the settings.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my partner and my little boy, Dougie. We love to go for walks to the park and explore the wonderful places around us.
Growing up, my favourite book was The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton. It reminds me of the time I would read it at my Grandma’s house and we talk about which ‘lands’ we wanted to go to. Mine would always be ‘The Land of Dreams!’
Hello, I’m Rachel, Head of Education & Wellbeing at Jesters. I have over 12 years of experience in childcare and education, and have taught in both nursery and school settings. I am passionate about child development and will always go above and beyond to ensure that all children are provided with exceptional learning and care opportunities.
I am part of the leadership teams at all Jesters settings. My role is to shape education and the curriculum across the service. I have Early Years Professional status.
In my spare time I enjoy watching a good documentary or my favourite football team. I love reading, gardening and being outdoors.
My favourite book is The Owl Who was Afraid of the Dark by Jill Tomlinson, as it reminds me of my childhood. My Grandparents used to read it to me to help me get over my fear. Happily, ‘Plop’ got over his fear, however I did not!
Hello, I am the Head of Curriculum & Inclusion, developing and nurturing our Jesters pre-schoolers. I have always had an immense passion for helping others and making a difference, and because of this, I always knew I wanted to work with children, positively impacting their lives and helping them thrive and learn.
Growing up, I always admired my teachers and couldn’t wait until I could inspire other young children, too. I completed my University Degree in Early Years and Primary Education and QTS Qualifications, and have been working in childcare and education since 2014. I have loved every minute and continue to do so here at Jesters.
In my spare time, I enjoy walking and cuddling my two dogs, Ralph and Willow; they are adorable and playful. I also enjoy spending time with my family, watching movies and cooking each other’s dinners.
My favourite children’s book is Superworm by Julia Donaldson. This book has been extremely lucky for me, as I based an activity and lesson around it, and thankfully, I was successful. It is also an excellent read for children and my go-to in the classroom. I know firsthand the children enjoy it as much as I enjoy reading it to them.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jesters Day Nursery & Pre-School Bicknacre
What is the Age Range of Children that Jesters Day Nursery & Pre-School Bicknacre accepts?
Jesters Day Nursery & Pre-School Bicknacre accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.
What Days & Hours is Jesters Day Nursery & Pre-School Bicknacre Open?
Jesters Day Nursery & Pre-School Bicknacre 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 Jesters Day Nursery & Pre-School Bicknacre have capacity for?
Jesters Day Nursery & Pre-School Bicknacre has capacity for a total of 30 Children.
How far is Jesters Day Nursery & Pre-School Bicknacre to the centre of Chelmsford?
5.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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