Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

5 Pathfields Road, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 3JH
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9.7 93 Reviews
Chestnut Grove Kindergarten is a very warm, welcoming child care setting with great indoor and outdoor space for children to enjoy.

There is a very strong ethic of 'learning through play'.

It has a well-established and popular baby to two-year-old's room and places are always in high demand, leading into the two and rising three's room.

The setting also has a very popular pre-school room which focuses on preparing each child to take their all important step into school.
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Care Provided by Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Denise Hawke
  • Person in charge
  • Denise Hawke (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 23
  • Total Places for Children
  • 100
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

  • Full Day 0-2 years £52, 3-4 years £50
    School Day 0-2 years £39.50 3-4 years £39
    Morning or Afternoon Session 0-2 years £29.50 3-4 years £28
    Extra Hours Hourly Rate £8.50ph
  • Parking

  • The car park is situated right next to the setting and has plenty of space for parents to park.


Chestnut Grove Kindergarten Reviews (93)

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Chestnut Grove Kindergarten has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.698) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Chestnut Grove Kindergarten has 93 reviews.

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Review from Robyn T (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Can not fault the nursery or staff members at all. My son has only been going about four months and he's made such great improvements already. He started at 18-months, so still quite young, and he's currently none verbal but they have been great with him. Even when he first started he was unsettled
but they made him feel welcomed, now he goes running in, they keep me updated with what he's doing, I'm honestly very glad I managed to get him into Chestnut Grove Kindergarten. Staff are so polite! It's worth every penny, also, each time I've entered the building I've noticed that it's always so clean and tidy, even all the separate rooms! Also, the safeguarding is absolutely fantastic, I definitely feel he is safe in this nursery. I was dreading picking a place for him to go as I didn't want him to grow up so quick but I'm honestly glad I picked Chestnut Grove Kindergarten, I viewed a few and this was by the far the most welcoming of the ones I viewed and the place I believe he felt most comfortable.

Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful review, Robyn.
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Review from Tracey B (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, the staff are always friendly and helpful. Staff do an amazing job looking after my child and I feel like she is in a safe place. They have a wide range of opportunities for the children to explore and develop.

Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Thank you, Tracey, for this fab review.
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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic nursery. Have helped support my son in every aspect possible. They have helped build his character, so he’s comfortable enough to play with other children, including interacting with staff members. They have also helped him feel comfortable enough to find his own voice, his likes
and dislikes.

Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Thank you for this great review.
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Review from Penny B (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Chestnut Grove has been amazing. They have been so understanding as I have been in and out of the hospital. They have taken care of my little boy so well, he has settled so well and is happy to go with the staff. They always keep me up to date with what he has been doing. He brings pictures home, they
also send us pictures so we see him playing. Every single staff member is amazing, and the manager has been brilliant in keeping the nursery open and safe threw the pandemic. My little boy is so happy, it makes me feel so relaxed leaving him there.

Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Thank you for this review, Penny, very much appreciated.
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Review from Nicole B (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to this nursery since September 2020. He absolutely loves it here! My daughter also started in September 2021, and the girls really went above and beyond to make her comfortable and settle her in. Have nothing but good things to say about Chestnut Grove; the staff are amazing.
Would highly recommend.

Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Really appreciate this review, Nicole.
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Review from M N (Father of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All three of my children have attended Chestnut Grove Kindergarten and my youngest still attending. All the staff are and have been fantastic over the years and have shaped and prepared my children for their school years. Couldn't fault them at all.

Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Thank you for this great review; we really appreciate your feedback.
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Review from D B (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such lovely women and makes my son's day so much brighter and he learns something new every day. Would 100% recommend to other Mums, Dads or carers. On my son's first day they made him feel so welcome that he even slept there.

Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Thank you for this great review.
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Review from M Y (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Chestnut Grove Kindergarten has accommodated both of my children, my eldest through her funded nursery years and my youngest from a baby. I have had an exceptional experience with this nursery, with every stage all the staff are helpful and so lovely, their key workers have also been so good at identifying
the needs of the children's learning progression and have supported the areas they needed help. I would not fault their abilities to care for my children and have recommended them to other parents. Both my children have enjoyed going to nursery and look forward to the days they can go.

Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

What a great review, thank you so much.
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Review from Cara H (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery. Incredible staff who are kind, helpful, caring and patient. Have listened to my concerns and discussed steps to help my child going forward. I always feel happy and listened to when discussing my child. My child is extremely happy going into nursery and loves being there. They have
helped him settle in and be happy when I drop him off in the mornings.

Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

We appreciate this great review, Cara.
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Review from Victoria P (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is absolutely amazing. My son went here, and my little girl currently goes here. This nursery has helped them both with confidence and learning, and I would recommend this nursery to all my friends and family.

Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Thank you for this amazing review, Victoria.
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Review from Sarah L (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten since he was 7-months-old, he is now in the pre-school room and loves every minute of being there. All the team are super friendly and helpful, if I ever have a question it’s always answered. I would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Thank you so much, Sarah, for this fab review.
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Review from Danielle N (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was worried about my son starting nursery as he does not like being with anyone other than me most of the time. I didn’t need to, he loves it and isn’t even bothered when I turn up to collect him! His needs are always met, and our routine is stuck to at nursery. Communication from the staff is brilliant.

Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Very much appreciate your kind words, Danielle.
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Review from Amy D (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two girls at the nursery who have the best time! They love the staff and have learnt so much. Especially my eldest who seems to struggle with making friends but she loves her key worker and is sad to be leaving in September.

Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Thank you, Amy, and we will be sad to see her go.
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Review from M R (Grandmother of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience with the nursery has been outstanding, all the staff are excellent, could not wish for better and my granddaughter has enjoyed every moment. I would 100% recommend this nursery. And would like to thank them all.

Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Thank you for this outstanding review.
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Review from Sophie W (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My firstborn came here, and the level of care and support for him was just amazing. So I decided to bring my twins here also. And they too are flourishing. The staff are so friendly and care so much; they are amazing at their jobs, and the nursery is beautiful.

Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Thank you for this review, Sophie.
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Review from Grace R (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest went up until 2019 and now my younger two sons go. The staff there are all wonderful and the boys have benefited so much from Chestnut Grove Kindergarten! They love going in and learn so much! I highly recommend to all.

Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Really appreciate this review Grace and we love having entire families coming to our setting. The Chestnut Team.


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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy currently attends this nursery and has come on leaps and bounds since being here. The staff are very kind and polite and always willing to help where they can, absolutely brilliant nursery, can't fault anything about it.

Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Thank you for your lovely review.
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Review from Carina M (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children excelled in their development when transferring over to this nursery. My daughter left last year but my son still currently attends. The staff are lovely and both my children adore each member there. They keep me up to date with all progress and always double check before certain activities
because of my son's allergies. Transferring my children to this nursery was the best decision I made and will definitely recommend to other parents.

Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Thank you for your great review.
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Review from Charity S (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was very anxious for my son to be starting nursery. I spent alot of time visiting lots of them in the Clacton area and also further afield. But I was struggling to find the ‘feeling’ that people said you get when you know it’s the right place. This was the last one I visited because as soon as I walked
in I knew this was the one for him. And I was right as he is doing amazing and has settled really well.
All the staff are friendly, happy, professional and are always so pleased to see us. The manager and deputy are fantastic too and what’s great is they are always happy to help with anything. Nothing is ever a bother. I would recommend to anyone looking for a setting for their child that this is it.
They are always doing fun things, making things etc. They definitely learn through play here which is something I was always interested in. I wish I had gone somewhere like here when I was a kid. I’m a happy mum knowing he is happy and being so well looked after.

Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Another great review we really appreciate your feedback.
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Review from Rose R (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is amazing. The staff are so caring and helpful and it is run so well. The communication with parents is great and they provide photos and updates online regularly! They’ve been extremely accommodating with my son's SEN needs and have supported us brilliantly.

Reply from Jason Hawke, Marketing at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Such a great review we really appreciate your feedback.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.698)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.698) out of 10 for Chestnut Grove Kindergarten 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 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 15 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 4.948 for Chestnut Grove Kindergarten is calculated as follows: ( (166 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 174 Ratings = 4.948

  • 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 4.75 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Chestnut Grove Kindergarten is based on 15 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 100 number of registered child places is 20. 15 Positive Reviews ÷ 20 = 0.75

  • 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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Awards / Recognitions (1)

2012 Colchester Business Award Winner

Recipient: Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Date: Friday 23 Nov 2012 More details

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Meet the Team (2)

Sabrina

Sabrina Havell

Job Title: Setting Deputy Manager

Joined: 2010

Sabrina has been with Chestnut Grove since opening in 2010 and has worked her way up to Deputy Manager in that time.

She has an NVQ level 3 qualification in child care and has 12 years experience working within early years.

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Denise

Denise Hawke

Job Title: Nursery Principal/Manager

Joined: 2010

Denise is a BA(Hons) level 7 practitioner in Early Years in Child Care, she recently attained this qualification with a 2.1

Her experience spans over a 30 year period starting out working within various settings becoming room leader, deputy manager, manager and eventually owner of Chestnut Grove.

Denise has a huge commitment to creating the best possible start for all the children in her care at Chestnut Grove and it always brings her great pleasure when children come back to visit her.

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