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Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UT
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16 September 2025
My daughter has recently started at this nursery, and I'm really happy with service and care. The keyworkers are all really friendly and professional and my daughter is always happy to see them. The staff in the office are also very helpful and responsive and they get back to me quickly whenever I have queries. My daughter seems to do loads of great activities throughout the day. She always enjoys food and she's sleeping better at home. I've switched her from part-time to full-time within the first few weeks because she loves it so much.
30 July 2025
Absolutely brilliant in every aspect. Our son has attended Chestnut @NRP for the last 3.5 years and has had the best time and thrived. The staff are so dedicated and caring. They have built such a lovely relationship with our son. We are truly impressed with them and all the thoughtful activities organised throughout the year. The garden is incredible, such a fantastic place for kids to play and explore. And the facilities are lovely and thoughtfully organised. The food is freshly cooked and the menu always looks great. And the management team are super organised, kind and professional. Thank you Chestnut@NRP team to you all, you've been fantastic and we will miss you when our son goes to school in September!
30 July 2025
We have moved around the region due to work and therefore our children have attended multiple nurseries with Chestnut NRP comfortably being the best. My son enjoys every day he spends at Chestnuts and has formed close relationships with his "adults". He has developed brilliantly and a lot of his good manners are directly learnt from his time at nursery. We always get feedback about his day has gone and the staff clearly care about how the children are doing and always seem interested and invested in them. The communication from the office has been great and timely in answering any queries which is also a massive plus. I would (and have) highly recommend NRP Chestnuts to any friends and family.
25 July 2025
My son started attending Chestnut NRP recently and settled in instantly. He has built a lovely bond with his key person and staff in his room and he welcomes them with open arms every morning. He always comes home with a smile on his face and we receive a handover each day of the particular activities he has enjoyed throughout the day which reassures us that he is happy and safe during his time here. My son is already growing in confidence and this is all down to the support of the friendly staff that work with him and the amazing variety of resources and spaces that are available to the children. Thank you to all of the staff and management team for providing a safe and fun space for my child to grow.
23 July 2025
My son has been at this nursery for approx 2 years and we've had no end of issues with the poor management of the nursery and fabricated incidents. They have withdrawn my sons place TWICE with no notice and have kept government funding too. DO NOT USE THIS NURSERY UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. Not value for money. Staff training is poor. Do not feed my son. Do not provide alternatives. Make up things. Change their stories too. Do not use!!!
19 June 2025
My child joined the NRP family in October 2024, she has flourished so much since being at the nursery and that is down to the staff and their continued support to help her grow and build independence. The staff have supported me and my partner throughout my daughters nursery experience to reassure us she is safe and happy while we are at work. My daughter loves exploring the multiple gardens at the nursery and the exciting resources in the room. we can't thank the management staff and practitioners at NRP enough for their continued support and providing an outstanding nursery for our child.
10 February 2025
A spacious, welcoming and supportive environment, offering childcare expertise and focusing on development. The team work collectively with family to offer a personalised experience to meet the needs of our children.
03 February 2025
Our daughter has been attending Chestnut Nursery School NRP since September 2024 in one of the baby rooms. We were quite apprehensive before she started as she hadn't spent much time apart from us. The settle sessions were good, it took quite a few more weeks before she was happy being handed over but I believe is fairly normal. She very quickly formed the most lovely bond with her key worker which as parents is so reassuring and she clearly enjoys her time there. Her key worker is such a kind, caring and professional person (as are the other practitioners in her room). Since being at this nursery she has developed greatly both in her physical ability and verbally. We enjoy getting updates on the app, especially the photos of her playing and doing crafts. I would highly recommend this nursery to other parents, we really have no criticisms at all.
23 September 2024
My son has been attending Chestnut Nursery North Research Park since May 2024. From the settle sessions up until the present, all he talks about is going to the nursery and all the staff and children in his room. He is happy on handover and collection and has thrived since attending both physically and verbally. The snapshots and focus observations are lovely to receive from his key person who puts in lots of lovely effort. We are grateful to the nursery for taking such care of our son and encouraging, prioritising, and supporting his development. Thank you!
16 February 2024
Our daughter always has a great time at nursery! They have such varied activities for her to do and it's nice that she has been assigned particular staff that she can bond with. We get regular updates on the app, which we love receiving - especially the pictures! She comes home happy and exhausted every day.
15 February 2024
My son has been attending Chestnut Nursery for the last six months and has loved every minute of it. He always comes home happy and has never cried when I have passed him over in the morning. The staff are lovely, especially his key worker. My only area of improvement is using the app to communicate throughout the day.
13 February 2024
The overall quality of childcare here is excellent! There are plenty of resources and activities for children. Staff are well trained and give very detailed assessments using early years frameworks. This is one of the best childcare settings we have used - thank you.
13 February 2024
Excellent nursery with amazing staff. Our daughter started in the baby room and I can tell she loves it there. My highlights of the day are her big smile at drop off and pick up and the regular updates and photos. The management staff are also very approachable. I would definitely recommend to everyone.
13 February 2024
Our daughter has been so incredibly well looked after by the staff at Chestnut. They have supported her with her integration into the nursery, helped her form friendships and to help her develop her self-confidence. The staff are excellent in looking after my daughter’s mental well-being and help support her through all of her emotional needs. It’s a consistent, supportive and warm environment and I have been extremely happy with their care.
13 February 2024
We are so happy with Chestnut Nursery at Norwich Research Park. All the staff are such kind caring people and very knowledgeable. All of the staff always have the child's health, needs and development at the forefront of their minds. The communication throughout the day is great and we receive lots of updates and pictures. They are very flexible and always make sure the kids are happy and looked after. Both of my children have been here and we would recommend it to everyone.
13 February 2024
Chestnut Nursery is a fantastic place. My son has flourished whilst being there and is always coming home having learned new things and always runs in happily! The workers are lovely and genuinely care about each child. I have already signed up our newborn daughter to attend when she is older!
09 February 2024
My son is two and a half and very fussy as this is his first nursery exposure, but the staff in NRP Chestnut were all lovely and patient with him. After 1-2 months being with them he has become well adjusted, learned new things and developed massively during this time frame. I feel confident that my little one is well taken care of and he is happy and jolly when it’s time to go home. Staff are always smiling and happy to discuss my son’s day with positive feedback.
09 February 2024
Our daughters joined Chestnut Nursery (NRP) last year and the team have made the transition seamless. They're a wonderful team who all genuinely enjoy what they do. The space available to the children is second to none, with our daughters' favourite places being the forest garden and the bike garden.
09 February 2024
We send our two children to Chestnut Nursery NRP and we couldn’t be happier. Our daughter is in the pre-school room and she absolutely loves it there. The staff are so kind and understanding of the children's differences in personalities. When we said she was experiencing some fluctuating emotions at home they worked closely with her one on one to try and talk about her feelings and how she can express them in different ways. They’ve also been so helpful at navigating her slightly fussy eating. Our son is in the baby room and he is so happy to go in each morning. They have endless patience and are always coming up with new activities to entertain the babies. It’s made being a working parent so much easier knowing they’re having a brilliant, enriching time at nursery.
07 February 2024
We recently moved to Norwich and were worried about our little one starting afresh, thinking it was going to be a problem, but he’s settled in so quickly and absolutely loves going to Chestnut. Every day he comes home he always says he’s 'had a wonderful day' and that says it all for us!
Latest Reviews for Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park
16 September 2025
My daughter has recently started at this nursery, and I'm really happy with service and care. The keyworkers are all really friendly and professional and my daughter is always happy to see them. The staff in the office are also very helpful and responsive and they get back to me quickly whenever I have queries. My daughter seems to do loads of great activities throughout the day. She always enjoys food and she's sleeping better at home. I've switched her from part-time to full-time within the first few weeks because she loves it so much.
30 July 2025
Absolutely brilliant in every aspect. Our son has attended Chestnut @NRP for the last 3.5 years and has had the best time and thrived. The staff are so dedicated and caring. They have built such a lovely relationship with our son. We are truly impressed with them and all the thoughtful activities organised throughout the year. The garden is incredible, such a fantastic place for kids to play and explore. And the facilities are lovely and thoughtfully organised. The food is freshly cooked and the menu always looks great. And the management team are super organised, kind and professional. Thank you Chestnut@NRP team to you all, you've been fantastic and we will miss you when our son goes to school in September!
30 July 2025
We have moved around the region due to work and therefore our children have attended multiple nurseries with Chestnut NRP comfortably being the best. My son enjoys every day he spends at Chestnuts and has formed close relationships with his "adults". He has developed brilliantly and a lot of his good manners are directly learnt from his time at nursery. We always get feedback about his day has gone and the staff clearly care about how the children are doing and always seem interested and invested in them. The communication from the office has been great and timely in answering any queries which is also a massive plus. I would (and have) highly recommend NRP Chestnuts to any friends and family.
25 July 2025
My son started attending Chestnut NRP recently and settled in instantly. He has built a lovely bond with his key person and staff in his room and he welcomes them with open arms every morning. He always comes home with a smile on his face and we receive a handover each day of the particular activities he has enjoyed throughout the day which reassures us that he is happy and safe during his time here. My son is already growing in confidence and this is all down to the support of the friendly staff that work with him and the amazing variety of resources and spaces that are available to the children. Thank you to all of the staff and management team for providing a safe and fun space for my child to grow.
23 July 2025
My son has been at this nursery for approx 2 years and we've had no end of issues with the poor management of the nursery and fabricated incidents. They have withdrawn my sons place TWICE with no notice and have kept government funding too. DO NOT USE THIS NURSERY UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. Not value for money. Staff training is poor. Do not feed my son. Do not provide alternatives. Make up things. Change their stories too. Do not use!!!
19 June 2025
My child joined the NRP family in October 2024, she has flourished so much since being at the nursery and that is down to the staff and their continued support to help her grow and build independence. The staff have supported me and my partner throughout my daughters nursery experience to reassure us she is safe and happy while we are at work. My daughter loves exploring the multiple gardens at the nursery and the exciting resources in the room. we can't thank the management staff and practitioners at NRP enough for their continued support and providing an outstanding nursery for our child.
10 February 2025
A spacious, welcoming and supportive environment, offering childcare expertise and focusing on development. The team work collectively with family to offer a personalised experience to meet the needs of our children.
03 February 2025
Our daughter has been attending Chestnut Nursery School NRP since September 2024 in one of the baby rooms. We were quite apprehensive before she started as she hadn't spent much time apart from us. The settle sessions were good, it took quite a few more weeks before she was happy being handed over but I believe is fairly normal. She very quickly formed the most lovely bond with her key worker which as parents is so reassuring and she clearly enjoys her time there. Her key worker is such a kind, caring and professional person (as are the other practitioners in her room). Since being at this nursery she has developed greatly both in her physical ability and verbally. We enjoy getting updates on the app, especially the photos of her playing and doing crafts. I would highly recommend this nursery to other parents, we really have no criticisms at all.
23 September 2024
My son has been attending Chestnut Nursery North Research Park since May 2024. From the settle sessions up until the present, all he talks about is going to the nursery and all the staff and children in his room. He is happy on handover and collection and has thrived since attending both physically and verbally. The snapshots and focus observations are lovely to receive from his key person who puts in lots of lovely effort. We are grateful to the nursery for taking such care of our son and encouraging, prioritising, and supporting his development. Thank you!
16 February 2024
Our daughter always has a great time at nursery! They have such varied activities for her to do and it's nice that she has been assigned particular staff that she can bond with. We get regular updates on the app, which we love receiving - especially the pictures! She comes home happy and exhausted every day.
15 February 2024
My son has been attending Chestnut Nursery for the last six months and has loved every minute of it. He always comes home happy and has never cried when I have passed him over in the morning. The staff are lovely, especially his key worker. My only area of improvement is using the app to communicate throughout the day.
13 February 2024
The overall quality of childcare here is excellent! There are plenty of resources and activities for children. Staff are well trained and give very detailed assessments using early years frameworks. This is one of the best childcare settings we have used - thank you.
13 February 2024
Excellent nursery with amazing staff. Our daughter started in the baby room and I can tell she loves it there. My highlights of the day are her big smile at drop off and pick up and the regular updates and photos. The management staff are also very approachable. I would definitely recommend to everyone.
13 February 2024
Our daughter has been so incredibly well looked after by the staff at Chestnut. They have supported her with her integration into the nursery, helped her form friendships and to help her develop her self-confidence. The staff are excellent in looking after my daughter’s mental well-being and help support her through all of her emotional needs. It’s a consistent, supportive and warm environment and I have been extremely happy with their care.
13 February 2024
We are so happy with Chestnut Nursery at Norwich Research Park. All the staff are such kind caring people and very knowledgeable. All of the staff always have the child's health, needs and development at the forefront of their minds. The communication throughout the day is great and we receive lots of updates and pictures. They are very flexible and always make sure the kids are happy and looked after. Both of my children have been here and we would recommend it to everyone.
13 February 2024
Chestnut Nursery is a fantastic place. My son has flourished whilst being there and is always coming home having learned new things and always runs in happily! The workers are lovely and genuinely care about each child. I have already signed up our newborn daughter to attend when she is older!
09 February 2024
My son is two and a half and very fussy as this is his first nursery exposure, but the staff in NRP Chestnut were all lovely and patient with him. After 1-2 months being with them he has become well adjusted, learned new things and developed massively during this time frame. I feel confident that my little one is well taken care of and he is happy and jolly when it’s time to go home. Staff are always smiling and happy to discuss my son’s day with positive feedback.
09 February 2024
Our daughters joined Chestnut Nursery (NRP) last year and the team have made the transition seamless. They're a wonderful team who all genuinely enjoy what they do. The space available to the children is second to none, with our daughters' favourite places being the forest garden and the bike garden.
09 February 2024
We send our two children to Chestnut Nursery NRP and we couldn’t be happier. Our daughter is in the pre-school room and she absolutely loves it there. The staff are so kind and understanding of the children's differences in personalities. When we said she was experiencing some fluctuating emotions at home they worked closely with her one on one to try and talk about her feelings and how she can express them in different ways. They’ve also been so helpful at navigating her slightly fussy eating. Our son is in the baby room and he is so happy to go in each morning. They have endless patience and are always coming up with new activities to entertain the babies. It’s made being a working parent so much easier knowing they’re having a brilliant, enriching time at nursery.
07 February 2024
We recently moved to Norwich and were worried about our little one starting afresh, thinking it was going to be a problem, but he’s settled in so quickly and absolutely loves going to Chestnut. Every day he comes home he always says he’s 'had a wonderful day' and that says it all for us!