Spring Nursery Carousel Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, Braintree CM7 3QZ
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9.9 104 Reviews
  • Spring Nursery Carousel Chapel Hill, Braintree
Spring Nursery: A springboard for healthy first steps. Where you can leave your child safe in the knowledge that they are going to have fun being equipped with the practical skills they will need as they grow up.

Staff build on what you do by encouraging each child to discover their individuality, try new things, make friends and to learn about the modern world through play.

Spring Nursery is located less than 1 mile from Braintree Freeport and offers a 49 place day nursery. Its is open from 7.30am until 6pm, 51 weeks of the year for children aged 0 months to eleven years.

They also have a holiday club through school holidays open from 7.30am until 6pm.

Care Provided by Spring Nursery Carousel Chapel Hill

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Jade Arnold (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 14
  • Total Places for Children
  • 65
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • 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 & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Spring Nursery Carousel Chapel Hill

  • Sessions range in price depending on session times and age range.


    Fees can be requested by emailing direct or booking a tour.


  • Parking
  • Car park on site


Spring Nursery Carousel Chapel Hill Reviews (104)

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9.9

Spring Nursery Carousel Chapel Hill has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.904) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Spring Nursery Carousel Chapel Hill has 104 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All three of my children have attended this nursery setting at some point and they all really enjoy coming here. My older ones always look forward to the holiday clubs in the half terms of school and my youngest enjoys coming twice a week.
They just really invest in her and keep me up to date with
everything that she does and anything that we need to speak about communication is so good. I never leave wondering what she has done during the day.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a lovely nursery they are very welcoming and helpful. My daughter has been going there for just over a year all the way through, they have been attentive and they send you updates all the time letting you know how they're getting on. They really connect with the children and create a good relationship
with them. My daughter loves going and doing new things every day. Also, the office staff are fantastic and always willing to help.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, my little boy loves coming here, staff are fantastic, always kept up to date with my son's progress.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is a fantastic nursery and all the staff are lovely and provide excellent care for the children, my little boy loves going, he's made so much progress over the past year ??


I love the way the nursery keeps you updated with what your child has been doing throughout the week.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Spring Nursery is a great place to take my child to learn and develop new skills, the staff are friendly and helpful they keep you informed of activities that are going to be held. The mobile app helps you keep up to date

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn’t be happier with both my children’s experiences at this nursery. The staff are amazing! And do loads of creative play where learning of key concepts is reinforced.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can’t fault this nursery at all. My child is always happy and safe. I would recommend this nursery to anyone.
All staff are brilliant and all children are always happy.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very pleased with the way the nursery is run and how my son is looked after during his time there.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Spring Nursery since he was nine months old (about to turn four now) and the staff have always been welcoming, friendly and understanding to my needs and wants. They have always put my mind at ease during times of anxiety and always give me a run down at the end of each day
as to how he has been. He loves going and I’m so glad I chose this nursery for him to go to.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Would definitely recommend this nursery. The staff are always friendly and welcoming. They are always on hand to answer any questions. Both of my children love this nursery and are excited about going and what they are going to do.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a lovely nursery. The staff are always friendly and they are always lovely to my son. They are reliable and they keep me up to date with what my son is doing and eating while he’s there.
They are always doing fun activities too!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going into nursery, they are always doing activities that my daughter loves to get involved in and she really enjoys going in to see the staff, as she has a lovely bond with them.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery!
Nursery staff and administrator always friendly and helpful. Never had any issues with anything. Have two children at the nursery and they are very happy with all members of staff on a daily basis. Nice garden/play area and more than enough activities inside.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very friendly staff who are always helpful and descriptive about my child's development.


My child has developed extremely well since they started attending and always has a fun-filled day.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children first started coming to this nursery in 2013 and now my youngest is here. We love the nursery and have never had any complaints. All the staff feel like family and are so welcoming! We will miss coming here once my child starts school.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had 2 children attend this nursery and I cannot fault it in the slightest. The staff are amazing and go above and beyond to ensure the happiness and well-being of every child and parent that attends. 100% the best nursery you will ever find.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff very friendly and welcoming. My little one has developed so much attending here. I’m always left assured that he is well looked after whilst I am at work.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery my twins love going here they have helped them so much grow up and become little lovely people thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was recommended this nursery from a friend. My child loves attending Monday to Friday.
The staff are very welcoming and friendly. My son has learnt so much from being there, from singing songs to numbers to painting.
Would highly recommend, love getting his book bag from school seeing all the amazing
things he has done that day and seeing what he gets up to week to week when he is there.
Communication has also been very good.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has started nursery at the start of January and has really enjoyed it. The staff and his key worker are super lovely. I was so nervous for him to start but the staff and everyone there has been so good and take such good care of him. They update me every time I collect him and he has started
to come a long way since starting and it's only been a few weeks. Super happy.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.904)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.904) out of 10 for Spring Nursery Carousel Chapel Hill 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 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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 4.904 for Spring Nursery Carousel Chapel Hill is calculated as follows: ( (229 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 249 Ratings = 4.904

  • 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 Spring Nursery Carousel Chapel Hill is based on 20 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 65 number of registered child places is 13, which has been reached with 20 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 (12)

Jade

Jade Arnold

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2011

Jade has worked for the company since 2011 and holds a level 3 childcare qualification. Jade strives to ensure that the children are at the heart of all decisions and ensures they are learning and developing through many areas of play. Jade loves to see the children thrive.


Jade also has a daughter and loves to be creative and messy.


Jade is also the SENCO alongside the deputy and also has a mental health first aid certificate


Carly

Carly Ellis

Job Title: Deputy Manager and Senior Practitioner

Joined: 2013

Carly is Spring Carousels, deputy manager. She is Level 3 qualified and is based all over the nursery setting supporting the rooms with quality and the office with managerial tasks.


Amy

Amy Smee

Job Title: Senior Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2013

Amy is our Senior Practitioner and works within our Explorers room.


She holds a level 3 childcare qualification.


Amy is also our student coordinator and ensures students feel supported when learning in our setting.


Laura

Laura Baker

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2013

Laura holds a level 3 Qualification.
Laura started with the company as a casual worker and has now progressed to working full time at Spring Carousel and is based in our Navigators room


Diane

Diane Austen

Job Title: Lunchtime Assistant

Diane is our lunchtime assistant currently based in our Inventors room supporting the team in caring for the 36+
Diane has worked here for a number of years and has great experience with this age group.


Shannon

Shannon Pritchett

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2018

Shannon began working with us in September 2018 and is currently based in our navigators room.
Shannon holds a level 3 qualification
Shannon is another fundraising coordinator and plans lovely activities to help support us and other charities


Rebecca

Rebecca Collar

Job Title: Senior Practitioner

Joined: 2018

Becca is our senior practitioner in Navigators room and holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.
Becca enjoys working with this particular age group and has had lots of experience.


Becca is our qualified PANCO alongside the manager and has achieved Start life well status for Spring Carousel.
Becca is also our health and safety coordinator


Georgina

Georgina Law

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2019

Georgina has a level 3 qualification. She is currently based in our Explorers room. She enjoys being creative and getting messy with the children.
Georgina is also our outside coordinator and supports in making the garden fun and exciting.


Joanne

Joanne Howland

Job Title: Apprentice

Joined: 2019

Joanne is our apprentice. She is working towards a level 3 qualification in childcare. Joanne joined our Spring Carousel team in 2019. Joanne is currently working within all base rooms to widen her experience.


Chloe

Chloe Clark

Job Title: Early years practitioner level 2

Joined: 2019

Chloe is currently on maternity leave


Chloe has a level 2 qualification and is currently studying her level 3. She is currently based in Navigators Room. Chloe enjoys lots of arts and crafts which the children love!


Becca

Becca Lord

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2012

Becca is based in our Inventors room and holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.


She is also our fundraising coordinator alongside her team member and enjoys planning fun activities for us all to take part in.


Bradley

Bradley Gray

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2021

Brad has a level 3 qualification and is based in our inventors room. Brad has also taken on the role of garden coordinator and has lots of fresh ideas to spruce up or large play area.
Brad really enjoys working in the childcare sector and brings a really fun vibe to Spring Carousel for the children.