Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Taverham

11 Beech Avenue, Taverham, Norwich NR8 6HW
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9.9 72 Reviews
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Chestnut Nursery Schools Taverham (Rated "Good" by OFSTED February 2022) offers high-quality early years education for children aged 0 to 4 years. Since opening in 2019, the nursery has built a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to explore the world around them.

The purpose-built setting features spacious indoor rooms and carefully designed outdoor areas, including a large gardens and a unique sensory shepherd’s hut. These spaces allow children to engage in imaginative, nature-based play and a hands-on learning approach. They follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, with a curriculum tailored to meet the individual needs of every child. From creative arts and storytelling to early science and sensory exploration, each day is full of opportunities for growth, discovery, and joy.

The dedicated team of qualified educators work closely with families to ensure a smooth settling-in process and ongoing communication through daily updates. they pride themselves on being more than a nursery—they are a nurturing community that celebrates each child’s journey.

Book a visit today to discover how Chestnut Nursery Schools Taverham can be the perfect place for your child to grow, learn, and thrive.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Samantha Joyce (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Total Places for Children

  • 47

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Standard Day 7.30am – 6.00pm - Full Day £92.00
    Half sessions 8am-1pm or 1pm -6.00pm = £52.00

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

Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Taverham Reviews (72)

9.9

Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Taverham has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.925) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Taverham has 72 reviews.

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Review from Hayley A (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has attended this nursery for a long time and thoroughly enjoys it. He always looks forward to going and is happy on collection. The staff are friendly and are happy to answer questions or queries. The premises are quite small but I preferred that option. They have a lovely refurbished outside
area. I like that they have routines and boundaries, and as far as I am aware the staff interact with the children a lot through play or storytime. They eat a variety of food which has helped my child try new things. I would recommend this nursery.
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Review from Shannon G (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are really friendly, amazing at their job and helping my little one feel safe and comfortable.
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Review from Simon B (Father of Child) published on 22 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been very impressed with the nursery since it's been taken over. Chestnut has invested a lot of money on all aspects of the nursery. The outside space is great for little ones, and inside is well equipped. Kids seem very happy, and the staff are very friendly.
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Review from Sarah D (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Chestnut Nursery was outstanding with the care of our daughter.
Our daughter was happy and excited to go in.
Staff are excellent very accommodating and friendly.
Met the needs of the family and the child.
Very helpful with signposting and information giving.
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Review from Judy H (Grandmother of Child) published on 18 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My granddaughter has been attending Chestnut Taverham for the past few months and has flourished since starting there. You can tell she really enjoys her days at the nursery, and also enjoys being around all of the ladies that work there too. It’s a lovely little nursery with a fabulous outside area.
A real gem!
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Review from Tom K (Father of Child) published on 3 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been really pleased with this nursery so far. Our little girl has been attending since lockdown restrictions eased, and settled in instantly. All of the staff are so friendly and welcoming and can tell our daughter really enjoys being there. The outdoor area is great, as are the rooms inside,
with lots of different toys and activities for the children to fill their days. The updates on the app are really good, and the variety of food offered is brilliant. Thank you Chestnut Taverham!
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Review from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't recommend this nursery enough, including the great staff from there. My little girl made a huge improvement in her development after she started going to the Chestnut Nursery, Taverham. Even in her free days, she is bringing her shoes to me to get her ready for the Nursery and she is crying
most of the times when I'm going to pick her up. We are lucky, is all I can say.
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Review from Rachel S (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a wonderful nursery. We have just completed our first week of settling in and we are excited and happy about our what lies ahead. Such friendly and caring staff who offer such a personalised experience for your children. Our little girl has had attention and love from the minute we arrived to when
we pick her up at the door. Even with the restrictions due to COVID, we have been able to have a settling in experience which has been phased and at the right level for our little one. The environment is calming and the children are clearly happy. The rooms are bright and clean and the toys and resources are plentiful and growing all the time. It’s been a pleasure to meet the welcoming staff who take the time to say hello and introduce themselves. Our little girl has had her normal routine each time but most importantly, she has had new experiences and opportunities. Long may this continue. I highly recommend this lovely nursery.
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Review from Beth C (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Chestnut Taverham is such a warm and welcoming place. My daughter joined 18 months ago and she absolutely loves it there. She literally skips in and skips out every time. The staff are really experienced and friendly and management are kind fair and efficient. I would and have recommended this nursery
to anyone.
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Review from Lauren W (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started here in January and was very reluctant to leave me, to begin with. The staff were so patient and kind with him that he soon settled and even when he was a little bit wobbly, they would comfort him so well he soon gained the confidence to say goodbye without any distress. Since re-opening
after lockdown, the staff have again made us both feel very comfortable and now he wanders in without hardly a look back. He comes home in such a good mood and loves telling us about all the things he's done that day and all the friends he's played with. I fully trust all the staff and if ever there is an issue (he's very clumsy and often falls over), they will contact us immediately just to let us know. He's tried food he wouldn't even consider at home and has grown into the most confident little boy thanks to all the socialising and activities he does. I would have no hesitation recommending this nursery to anyone and if I have any more children they will definitely be attending here.
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Review from Hannah B (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Chestnut Taverham for almost a year and in that time we have grown extremely fond of the nursery and its staff. Time was taken to ensure my son was settled and they took the time to understand his likes, dislikes etc. They have a web portal where they post daily updates about food
intake, activities etc. They take time to tailor activities to the child's abilities and interests. My son has thoroughly enjoyed his time at this Nursery and I know the staff have given him the best care where I could not. They are all friendly and approachable and I would highly recommend this nursery for anyone considering it.
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Review from Gemma B (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A really positive experience at Chestnut nursery in Taverham. The environment created, both inside and out is fantastic and clean. The staff are all wonderful, very friendly and approachable. Any queries are quickly and helpfully resolved and communication is really reliable too. We receive regular
updates on everything the children are doing, I would highly recommend this nursery.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.925)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.925) out of 10 for Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Taverham 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 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.925 for Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Taverham is calculated as follows: ( (211 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 228 Ratings = 4.925
  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 Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Taverham is based on 19 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 47 number of registered child places is 9.4, which has been reached with 19 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)

Samantha

Samantha

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2019

I began my childcare career in 2012 after having my own family. I qualified with a Diploma Level 3 Early Years Educator. I first became a manager in 2015 in a small village pre-school where my own children attended. I have had a wealth of experience managing different nurseries, being able to help children develop and be fortunate enough to really make a difference to their families too. It is the small achievements the children make that reinstates every day why I chose this career. Seeing a child’s eyes light up when they realise they have built the tallest tower or remembered a nursery rhyme is very special. I have just begun my journey with Chestnut Nursery School and already feel part of a very unique family that always puts the child’s needs first.

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