Chestnut Nursery School @ Woodgrange

Woodgrange Infants School, Sebert Road, Forest Gate, London E7 0NJ
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  • Chestnut Nursery School @ Woodgrange, London
Chestnut Nursery School Woodgrange opened in August 2007 and it is located within Woodgrange Infant School. It is a purpose-built nursery offering places for 50 children aged between 2-5 years per session across two rooms. They have their own open outdoors large space meaning that the children have opportunities to explore and learn.

The nursery is a safe environment for 2-5 year-olds to explore using all their senses to learn with resources at a child friendly height, children learn by playing and exploring. There is a large garden space for children to benefit from free flow outdoor play in a secure and stimulating environment. The nursery, as with all Chestnut Nursery Schools, follows the Early Years Foundation Stage teaching structure as part of their core curriculum. Woodgrange encourages child development through outdoor, nature-driven activities. They also have space for messy fun including sensory materials and art activities.

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Care Provided by Chestnut Nursery School @ Woodgrange

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Shaista Khilji (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 7
  • Total Places for Children
  • 50
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:30
    Tuesday 08:00-18:30
    Wednesday 08:00-18:30
    Thursday 08:00-18:30
    Friday 08:00-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays, 1 week at Christmas & 2 training days per year

Chestnut Nursery School @ Woodgrange Reviews (22)

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Chestnut Nursery School @ Woodgrange has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.889) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Chestnut Nursery School @ Woodgrange has 22 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An excellent nursery and our daughter loves it there and has made a good group of friends. The staff are kind, compassionate and also good educators. Our daughter is also bouncing and smiling on her way in and out which is a good sign!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The whole staff at Chestnuts @ Woodgrange have been professional, efficient, friendly and very welcoming to my son from the minute we walked through the doors on our first viewing. My son seems settled, happy and very enthusiastic after having experienced Chestnut Nursery for a couple of weeks now.
The staff have been patient and kind making sure my son’s settling-in period has been as smooth a transition as possible. Although he was unsettled when he first arrived, the staff will do everything they can to understand how to pacify him and what toys and/or techniques work for each individual child to make their time at nursery as enjoyable as possible. Cannot recommend it highly enough. Thank you!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our children have attended Woodgrange Chestnut Nursery and we have been so happy with both experiences. They’ve always felt cared for and loved. The staff have always been welcoming and informative. Along with providing great feedback about their day.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Chestnut Woodgrange for 1.5 years now and loves it there. The staff clearly love what they do and always seem so positive, caring and nurturing when they talk about my daughter's care. We noticed quite quickly that her speech and social skills improved after starting at Chestnut,
and she has continued to grow into a very articulate, confident, creative and happy toddler. It is hard to leave your child with anyone, but to know she is excited to go in and play with her teachers (more so than her friends sometimes!) makes it easier. There is lots of room for role play and imaginative play, reading and painting, but also activities set up like brushing toy teeth/cutting vegetables/homemade modelling clay, as well as a great outdoor space for playing. We already plan to send our second child there once he turns 2, as we know he too will thrive there.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our younger daughter has been attending Chestnut @ Woodgrange Nursery since September 2023. She has been very happy there. She is very attached to the staff, often talks about them at home and refers to them as her 'best friends'. She has developed friendships with the other children there. Communication
from the nursery is very clear with regards to fees, relevant dates for the diary and also sending us home learning and local resources and activities that we might want to take advantage of. Our older daughter attends the school next door and so the location is very convenient for pick-ups. We would have no hesitation in recommending Chestnut @ Woodgrange to other parents.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have attended Chestnut at Woodgrange. The staff are so friendly and clearly take pride in taking care of the kids. The manager is really helpful and great at communication. My children have made lots of friends there and they clearly love it as they always come out smiling!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended Woodgrange Chestnut, both the nursery and the wraparound/out-of-school provision, for over four continuous years.
They have absolutely thrived there - they felt loved, secure and known as individuals.
The staff are excellent, caring and professional and the management
is efficient and organised.
I would have no hesitation in wholeheartedly recommending this nursery!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter had a wonderful time at Chestnut Woodgrange. She used to come home happy about her day and would tell me all about the stories and activities they were involved. The staff is lovely, kids don’t get pushed to do anything - they are respectful and really kind to kids and parents. I truly believe
this is one of the best nurseries in the area and I am so happy that my daughter got to spend a lovely year making friends and learning so much with them.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery - we’ve had a great experience for our 3-year-old. Caring and communicative staff. Engaging and fun play for the little ones. My son has a great time. When he started, he settled in quickly and he formed some strong bonds with the staff as well as friendships with the other kids. Every
day there are new activities to keep him engaged and he feels very proud when he’s given a sticker to recognise his help tidying up.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Chestnut Nursery since September 2023. I find the nursery space very spacious for all the children and they also have a large outside play area which is amazing for the children. I am confident in the team's knowledge and experience. My daughter comes home with new words
and shares her experience of the day which is amazing to me. The teachers are very approachable and are happy to speak with me about any concerns and positive feedback about my daughter. The staff are very friendly and always give me feedback every time I pick her up from her day with them, my daughter loves attending this nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Woodrange Chestnut Nursery is wonderful place for toddler to start nursery. Staff here is very kind, supportive and helpful. They provide safe and fun environment in which toddler feels confident. I will never forget their contribution towards new start of my toddler's life.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attended Chestnut Nursery when she was a toddler and now my son has been attending for the past year. The main thing that draws me to the nursery is the staff, as they are absolutely fantastic in every way. They are really supportive, kind, patient and caring and above all, professional.
My daughter made such a close bond with her main caregiver that she didn't want to leave and go to school once she turned 4. My son constantly talks about his caregivers and the activities he takes part in whilst at nursery. The supportive environment has really helped him develop in the past 12 months in relation to toilet training and engaging socially with others.

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Chesnut has been wonderful for both our son, who spent a few months here, and our daughter, who is currently enrolled. The caring and passionate staff create a lovely environment and they both love going in. They engage in activities every day and I am always impressed with the artwork they bring home
each day! They have lots of fun and feels like they have made great bonds with all the teachers there.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I really like the way they take care of the children and try their best to teach them letters, numbers and emotions. I personally really appreciate the work that they do for the kids and I hope more people come to see how well they teach kids right and wrong so they can progressively learn.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to the nursery since just after her second birthday. It took her quite a while to settle in, however, due to the consistency of staff and level of care she is doing so well. I haven’t found it easy to let someone else take care of her, but my mind has been at peace, I know
that she is safe and well taken care of. The staff have made sure that her special dietary requirements are taken care of and my daughter comes home singing songs I haven’t taught her, her vocabulary has grown extensively and she asks for nursery on her non-nursery days. She comes home happy and I am so happy I made the choice to send her here.

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It is a pleasure to take my child to Chestnut Nursery. Staff are nice, polite,friendly and professional. I have no concern whatsoever. I will recommend to other parents. My child feels safe there and happy, she is always looking forward to going and playing with her friends. Thank you to all members
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Chestnut Nursery is a lovely place! My daughter has been attending nursery since 2020. I have always felt very happy, confident and satisfied leaving her there. The staff are so helpful and supportive of all the children. My daughter has a very strong bond with the nursery and the staff. Since going
to Chestnut Nursery I can see a massive difference in my child's learning, social behaviour and improvements in other things. She never wants to miss a day out of nursery. The staff are very polite, friendly and informative with the parents. You can tell that they genuinely care and want the best from the children! The management is outstanding!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attended Chestnut Nursery for an academic year, and we were happy throughout. The setting itself is neither too small nor too big; it is shady and green, reassuring for children. The staff deserve special praise; they are caring, get to know the children very well and give regular updates
to parents. My daughter became very attached to all of them. Lunches seem a bit repetitive, but this is the only downside. I would highly recommend this setting all the same.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very friendly and kind towards parents and children. The children are all well engaged at the nursery. The staff listen and act on any queries we as parents have. Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very friendly, supportive atmosphere. Quick responses to queries. Flexible.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.889)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.889) out of 10 for Chestnut Nursery School @ Woodgrange is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.889 for Chestnut Nursery School @ Woodgrange is calculated as follows: ( (169 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 189 Ratings = 4.889

  • b) 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 School @ Woodgrange is based on 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 50 number of registered child places is 10, which has been reached with 16 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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)

Shaista

Shaista Chapri

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2015

I am very passionate about childcare and giving children the best possible start in life, the best part of working with children is that no two days are the same. I have several years of experience within the childcare sector and I am keen to help all children reach their full potential, smoothing the path to their transition into school. The Chestnut Nursery team provides a safe, caring, nurturing and stimulating environment for your child to achieve their full potential. It makes me happy to know that my team and I can and will make a real difference.


Frequently Asked Questions about Chestnut Nursery School @ Woodgrange

What is the Age Range of Children that Chestnut Nursery School @ Woodgrange accepts?

Chestnut Nursery School @ Woodgrange accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Chestnut Nursery School @ Woodgrange Open?

Chestnut Nursery School @ Woodgrange is open: Monday 08:00-18:30, Tuesday 08:00-18:30, Wednesday 08:00-18:30, Thursday 08:00-18:30, Friday 08:00-18:30.

How many Children does Chestnut Nursery School @ Woodgrange have capacity for?

Chestnut Nursery School @ Woodgrange has capacity for a total of 50 Children.

How far is Chestnut Nursery School @ Woodgrange to the centre of London?

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