What is the Age Range of Children that Deerlands Day Nursery accepts?

Deerlands Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Deerlands Day Nursery Open?

Deerlands Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Deerlands Day Nursery have capacity for?

Deerlands Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 50 Children.

How far is Deerlands Day Nursery to the centre of Chelmsford?

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

Deerlands Day Nursery, Ferry Road, North Fambridge, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 6LS

Review from Jessica S (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2024
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We came across Deerlands back in 2019 when looking for a nursery for our daughter (now 5 and half years old). We viewed several nurseries and instantly felt at home at Deerlands. The outside space is superb, different equipment and garden space for the different rooms. We are a very outdoorsy family

and love the fact that the children go outside in all weathers. Our daughter stayed with Deerlands right up until she started school in 2022 and was more than prepared for her school journey, our son started at Deerlands in 2021 and is absolutely thriving just as our daughter did. The home-cooked meals smell delicious with a varied menu and they are always happy to support with any allergy needs. The staff are friendly, kind, caring and above all lots of fun! We would always highly recommend Deerlands.

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Review from Danielle C (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2023
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Highly recommend. Both of my boys (past and present) have attended Deerlands and I couldn’t fault them. The staff are very friendly and I’ve always felt my children have been well looked after. They have also done a great job in preparing my eldest for school. Very happy.

Reply from Heidi Cook, Owner at Deerlands Day Nursery

It's been a pleasure having the boys and watching them grow in confidence over their time with us.

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Review from Lauren N (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2023
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Deerlands Day Nursery has been amazing for both my girls! My eldest has been attending for over 18 months and has come on leaps and bounds. She has built such lovely relationships with not just her caregivers but all staff members. She is always so excited to go in and comes out with the biggest smile.

My youngest has been attending for two months, and she has settled in so well and has already developed amazing bonds with the girls in her room, which is lovely as she never makes a fuss going in and is always so happy after spending the day there. They have such a brilliant outdoor space! I get regular updates, which is so nice, being able to see what they have been getting up to throughout the day. It makes my days at work so much nicer and easier, knowing that they are not only safe but somewhere they are happy to be. I have had such a lovely experience with Deerlands, and it will be a sad day when my girls have to leave to start school.

Reply from Heidi Cook, Owner at Deerlands Day Nursery

Thank you; we are so pleased both your girls are so happy with us. They both enjoy getting involved in nursery activities and brighten up any room with their lovely smiles.

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Review from A E (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2023
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Excellent members of staff, who do everything to make our daughter's stay there fun and educational. The staff members take into consideration her interests and give her great care and attention. She brings home great vocabulary and skills.

Reply from Heidi Cook, Owner at Deerlands Day Nursery

Thank you. Your daughter is a pleasure to have and she doing so well with all her new words and she is going to flourish even more in her new room.

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Review from N C (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2023
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Brilliant nursery with wonderful staff. Our son has really enjoyed his time there, from the fun had with his key workers, to the food he asks for seconds of each day. We were drawn to Deerlands mainly because of the outside space, but the whole set up of the nursery seems to work really well. We will

be sad to leave, but appreciate all of the care provided.

Reply from Heidi Cook, Owner at Deerlands Day Nursery

Thank you, we are going to miss that big smile that your son greets us with every day. Wishing you all the very best with your move and I'm sure he will settle into his new nursery as he does enjoy nursery life and he will be fine as long as they have plenty of food on offer!

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Review from N K (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2023
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Deerlands Day Nursery is wonderful. Our daughter adores the staff and has thrived in this environment.
They have a lovely setting and our daughter has created wonderful relationships with both the staff and other children.
I would highly recommend.

Reply from Heidi Cook, Owner at Deerlands Day Nursery

Thank you for your comments. Your daughter is a ray of sunshine every day and growing up fast. Regards, The Deerlands Team.

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Review from Charlotte G (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2023
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My daughter currently attends Deerlands and has done for the past 6 months. She absolutely loves it there and even went through a stage of not wanting to come home. Her speech has improved noticeably and the feedback from the staff is really helpful to see how she’s progressing in a different environment.
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staff all take a genuine interest in the children they care for and the nursery is well run. There’s always something going on, charities being supported and things for families to attend. I love the fact that the area is rural and older children get to go on nature walks in the surrounding grounds.

Reply from Heidi Cook, Owner at Deerlands Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind words. Your daughter is a little treasure and a joy to have. Kind regards, The Deerlands Nursery Team.

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Review from F B (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2023
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I honestly couldn’t fault this nursery. They are tremendous and so attentive to the family life and the children they tend to. They understand them and involve themselves into the development of the children. My little boy has developed so much over the 7 months he has been there and I have not had

to worry once. Thank you again Deerlands.

Reply from Heidi Cook, Owner at Deerlands Day Nursery

We are so pleased with how well your son has taken to nursery life and he is such a character and a pleasure to look after. Thank you on behalf of the Deerlands Team.

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Review from K J (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2021
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All three of our children loved attending Deerlands Day Nursery and we felt very happy to leave them there.
The staff are excellent with several being there for many years. The nursery has a very homely feel and is very well designed and laid out to ensure different aged children have their own space,

as well as a lovely communal ‘loft’ area. The outside space is amazing and our children benefitted from forest schools too - regardless of the weather!
The food was always excellent too and we were sad when our youngest left to go to pre-school for her next milestone. I would definitely recommend Deerlands to prospective parents - both our children and us felt it was the best nursery in the area.

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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2020
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A well set up and equipped nursery where staff go above and beyond in the care for the children. Always friendly and happy to help. Provide a range of engaging activities in terms of craft and learning. Excellent outdoor space.

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Review from Karen M (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2020
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My experience at Deerlands Day Nursery is all positive. My first son started and was very anxious about leaving me but the staff were all so patient and caring to his needs - he soon settled in and loved going there. My second son has just started and smiles going in. I never worry about him whilst

at nursery as I know he will be safe and cared for. The facilities are great and my boys especially love the outside area. Would recommend without a doubt. Great job Deerlands.

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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020
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A wonderful nursery, very good at helping my son settle in, open to try different things to help him feel comfortable and within 2 weeks he happily walks in on his own, no tears. He always comes out with a smile on his face. The food is excellent he eats so well. I have been impressed with the variety

of home-cooked meals provided. The staff are lovely, caring and fun. They make you feel like part of the family. Great work.

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Review from Chris F (Father of Child) published on 7 December 2020
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Excellent nursery with quality facilities inside and out. Our daughter wasn’t the most confident when first joining nursery but the staff were excellent in helping build confidence. She now very much looks forward to nursery days and always talks happily about her days. They also have some nice time

at the local park which was excellent - so I am told! Variety in food and always homemade on-site. Highly recommend

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Review from K R (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2018
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All of our children have loved going to Deerlands. The staff are caring, fun and very knowledgeable. The activities are always varied and the children always come home with a painting or craft project they have completed on the day.
The food is nutritious and varied and the children enjoy the meals

cooked on site. The children make the most of the substantial outdoor areas and the staff ensure the children play outside even when the weather isn't perfect. I have always recommended Deerlands to other people, a real home from home environment.

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Review from Danielle D (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2018
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My overall experience of Deerlands Day Nursery is extremely positive. I am very happy with the level of care and learning skills provided and the number of different activities for our little boy to do. He always talks about his friends he has made there and the two key workers who look after him.

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Review from Melanie C (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2018
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Our son has been at this nursery for over a year and we couldn't be happier. The nursery has a lovely calm feel about it, not noisy and chaotic like some other nurseries we visited, many of the staff have been there for many years now and are all dedicated, caring, fun and passionate about what they

do.
The food that is provided is homemade on the premises, following baby led weaning where requested. The garden area is large and they go out twice a day for outdoor play, in almost all weathers too. The daytime indoor play is both fun and educational, soon after starting at nursery our son actually starting talking and I'm sure this is aided in a huge way by the carers at this nursery, his verbal communication is now excellent and very advanced for his age.
There are many extras too such as sports day, parents evening, a photographer who comes in, the hard copy learning journal you get to keep, birthday parties and much much more. We would definitely recommend this nursery.

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Review from V T (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2018
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Lovely nursery, great indoor and outdoor facilities. My son loves his time here at Deerlands.
A good range of activities for all ages that he wouldn't necessarily do at home (I.e messy play, arts and crafts etc).
Like most nurseries, it is expensive and it's not getting any easier for parents affordability

wise, it would be nice to receive some funding or subsidised rates for young children in addition to the standard 15 hours at age 3.

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