Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Cottenham

Lambs Lane, Cambridge CB24 8TA
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8.9 11 Reviews
  • Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Cottenham, Cambridge
Opened in September 2021, Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Cottenham (Rated "Outstanding" by OFSTED in July 2023) is a vibrant, modern setting offering high-quality childcare for children aged 0 to 4 years. Located in the heart of Cambridge, They provide a unique, personal, and affordable service tailored to the needs of local families.

They are incredibly proud to have received an ‘Outstanding’ rating from OFSTED on their very first inspection—a testament to the passion, dedication, and high standards upheld by the team. The enthusiastic and caring staff are always on hand to guide and support each child through their early learning journey. Working closely with parents, they create a nurturing, collaborative environment that ensures the best possible experience for both children and their families.

Get in touch today to arrange a visit and experience their outstanding provision firsthand!
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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Georgia Froud (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 7

Total Places for Children

  • 51

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Standard Day 7.30am – 6.30pm - Full Day £101.00
    Half sessions 7.30am-1pm or 1pm -6.30pm = £63.00

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • Parking available on school site. The nursery is a short walk from the car park

Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Cottenham Reviews (11)

8.9

Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Cottenham has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.940) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Cottenham has 11 reviews.

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Review from David B (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child settled earlier this month and we are so thrilled with the nursery and the team. Communication from management has been clear and queries and questions are responded to quickly and informatively. Our daughter has enjoyed the interaction with other children and new adults, she has formed quick
bonds with the team in her room, which is lovely to see when dropping her off in the mornings. The information updated on the app is amazing, we love to see what she is doing each day and how she has slept and eaten. It is so reassuring when you get a notification and see she is happy, it's been a real game changer with Mum returning back to work after maternity leave with her.
We couldn't be happier with the nursery's facilities and staff team. We are looking forward to seeing all the amazing progress she will be sure to make during her time at Chestnut Nursery.
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Review from Alex I (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child is very happy at Chestnut Nursery. She is always happy to go to nursery and enjoys spending her day with friends. There is always a lot of thought put into their indoor and outdoor activities. This is an excellent nursery with great learning opportunities for the children and their food is
fantastic too. We are very happy with the care provided. The staff are very attentive and give great updates and feedback.
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Review from Lucie H (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fabulous nursery. My daughter has been attending two days a week since December 2021 and she absolutely loves it.
They provide engaging activities for the children and the facilities are great. Would highly recommend.
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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't praise Chestnuts Cottenham enough. Both of our daughters are excited to go there every day. The staff are wonderful, genuinely caring and build up really lovely relationships with the kids. Communication is great. They're really supportive of development and have given outstanding support to
our daughter who has SEN.
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Review from Elisabeth G (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy started at Chestnut Nursery a few months ago, it was our first experience of going to a formal child care setting. Myself and my husband could not be happier with our experience so far. There are so many things that make the nursery brilliant. The staff are amazing, everyone is so friendly,
caring and professional. The nursery itself is modern and spotless. The communication from the nursery is great. Our little boy is so happy there and we as parents have complete confidence and trust in the staff while he is there.
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little one absolutely loves Monday to Friday as she gets to play with the her friends, do fun and interactive activities and learn from the caring staff. We have 100% faith in the staff, and they have proven time and time again how genuine and kind they are to each other and the children. Five stars
out of five!
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Review from Sasha B (Mother of Child) published on 29 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son absolutely loves nursery - he attends full time and he can't wait to get in the door each morning!
The staff are wonderful with him and keep us updated through the app which is super helpful and lovely to see.
He has come such a long way in his development since starting nursery and I can't
thank them enough for taking great care of him!
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 29 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has settled in really well, the staff are patient and caring when he has a wobbly day. All the staff are so lovely and friendly. Love hearing and seeing on the app what they have been up to in the day. Would 100% recommend the nursery to others parents.
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Review from Faris H (Father of Child) published on 29 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff, its not an easy job and they do their best so the children are always happy and in a safe environment. My daughter is always happy and excited to go to the nursery. Thank you and keep the good job.
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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 29 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful staff and facilities. Excellent communication and very involving of parents/carers/guardians. The nursery app is great and well-utilised by staff. Overall, fabulous nursery and would thoroughly recommend it!
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Review from Laurie H (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son settled into Chestnut Nursery really well and has been very happy there. The nursery has great facilities, a garden packed with activities and the food menu is always varied and healthy. The staff seem very dedicated and the nursery is very well managed. Engagement with parents is really good
with regular updates and photos on the app and there have also been stay-and-play days giving parents/carers an opportunity to spend some time in the nursery. Overall, we're very happy we chose Chestnut and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.940)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.940) out of 10 for Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Cottenham is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 5 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 4.950 for Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Cottenham is calculated as follows: ( (57 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 60 Ratings = 4.95
  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 3.99 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Cottenham is based on 5 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 = 3.5
    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 51 number of registered child places is 10.2. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 10.2 = 0.49
  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)

Georgia

Georgia Froud

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2010

Throughout my work for Chestnut Nursery Schools since 2010, I have had the opportunity to progress from a childcare practitioner to managing my third setting. I have dedicated my education and career to working with children and giving them opportunities to learn and develop in a nurturing and stimulating environment in which they can thrive and develop.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Cottenham

What is the Age Range of Children that Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Cottenham accepts?

Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Cottenham accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Cottenham Open?

Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Cottenham is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Cottenham have capacity for?

Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Cottenham has capacity for a total of 51 Children.

How far is Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Cottenham to the centre of Cambridge?

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

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