Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

5 Pathfields Road, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 3JH
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  • Chestnut Grove Kindergarten, Clacton-on-Sea
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 Samantha B (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both my children have been going here since 9 months old. The oldest is now in reception and now my youngest is still attending so I know the nursery for roughly 5 to 6 years. In that time I found the staff to be so helpful and friendly. They let you know how your child has been when picking up and
through Tapestry, you can see pictures of them and how they are progressing. Prices are reasonable and they try to be flexible if you need to change days or pick them up earlier/later. It really is a great nursery.

Reply from Jason Hawke at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Thank you ever so much for your lovely review


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Review from Stephen W (Father of Child) published on 2 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery. All of the staff there are amazing. My son and daughter have both attended Chestnut Grove and loved it. My daughter is coming along in leaps and bounds.

Reply from Jason Hawke at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Thank you Stephen for this great review, we really appreciate your comments..


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Review from Claire B (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful nursery! Ever since my daughter started there over a year ago she has come on leaps and bounds. The team are lovely and always make the children feel welcome every morning. Everyone is always willing to help you with your queries especially the Deputy Managers.

Reply from Jason Hawke at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Thank you for your lovely review.


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Review from Tara R (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We joined Chestnut Grove in early September. I had viewed quite a number of nurseries to mostly get a positive vibe from the atmosphere. As soon as we were met at the gate and taken around the space, I instantly felt a peaceful and productive vibe. Children seemed happy and cared for. One of the ladies
was rocking a baby in a wooden rocking chair whilst calming down a crying toddler.
When I decided on this nursery for my daughter, I was nervous about being apart from her for the first time. My daughter cried, a lot. This was only because it was a new environment. As soon as she became comfortable with the staff, surroundings and other children she didn't want to leave. I like the ratio of children to staff, especially that some staff have their own children at the nursery too. The staff are very attentive, nurturing and kind.

Reply from Jason Hawke at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Thank you so much for this lovely review Tara, it means a great deal to all of us to hear such lovely words.


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Review from Braedon F (Father of Child) published on 30 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I absolutely love this nursery and my daughter loves it too. I love seeing the updates each week, really makes my day and would definitely like to see more. All the staff are really friendly and the facilities are fantastic! Thanks again for looking after my daughter during the day.

Reply from Jason Hawke at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Thank you so much for this review Braedon.


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Review from Tamsin H (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery with amazing staff. My daughter started in September and putting her in Chestnut Grove was the best decision I’ve made! She loves it and so do I, all the staff are so lovely, polite and really care about the children. My daughters always learning new things and it really shows at home.

Reply from Jason Hawke at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Thank you so much for this great review Tamsin.


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Review from Xantia Y (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are always helpful and polite, very friendly, always clean facilities, love the fact we can see the progress from the book and online, great communication, always go the extra mile, food is always healthy for my child, safe setting always puts my mind at ease knowing there is a gate with buzzer
and having a password in place for extra protection for my child, very good value for money.

Reply from Jason Hawke at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Thank you for your fab review Xantia


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Review from Nastassia H (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

During an unsettled time of change in my little boy's life, Chesnut Grove was extremely welcoming and comforting for him.
All of the staff are friendly, they seem to genuinely enjoy their job and are always on hand when the children need a cuddle. They're also very good at keeping parents up to date
with any information they need to know.
The rooms are clean, bright and interesting for the kids with many activities to choose from, they also have a lovely, well-kept garden with lots to do.

Reply from Jason Hawke at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Thank you for your lovely review.


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Review from Charlie B (Father of Child) published on 29 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic. I cannot fault anything at all. I wish for them to keep up the good work, my son loves every second of it when he is there.

Reply from Jason Hawke at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Thank you so much for your lovely review Charlie.


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Review from Amanda B (Stepmother of Child) published on 26 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is an amazing nursery, the staff are so friendly and caring with the children.
They a very experienced team and devote their time in providing the best environment for the children.

Reply from Jason Hawke at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

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Review from Sallyann S (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff within the nursery are all equally professional and worked really hard to help my son settle.

Reply from Jason Hawke at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Thank you for your review Sallyann


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Review from Cassie P (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a first-time parent and going back to work it was hard to leave my daughter. The staff at Chestnut Grove made this so much easier for me. The environment was warm and welcoming, the staff greeted my daughter and me with a smile and a hello. They eased my daughter into the room, showing her what was
available to play with and assured me I could call at any time! When I picked my daughter up she didn’t want to come home she had had such a wonderful day! My daughter looks forward to going every week now and I couldn’t thank the nursery enough for the time, care and smiles they put on her face! Would 100% recommend Chestnut Grove to anyone!

Reply from Jason Hawke at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

What a lovely Review Cassie thank you.


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Review from Rachel B (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to nursery. The staff are so caring and the children get treated very very well. There is always a fun activity going on. My daughter's learning has come along leaps and bounds since going to Chestnut Grove Kindergarten.

Reply from Jason Hawke at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Thank you for your time to review us here at Chestnut Grove, much appreciated


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Review from Suzy L (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All 3 of my children attended Chestnut Grove Kindergarten over an 8 year period with my youngest leaving for school a few months back. Chestnut Grove is an excellent nursery, providing the utmost care for the children in a professional yet relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Allowing the children that
attend to grow, learn and thrive through play.
Would highly recommend.

Reply from Jason Hawke at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Such a lovely review Suzy thank you


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Review from Lauren V (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started the nursery in February 2018, he just turned 10months old at the time, now he’s is 1 1/2 and thriving. Thanks to all of the lovely staff, he is happy to run into nursery every morning and I know he is having the most fun and always trying new things. He has come on leaps and bounds and
is so advanced for his age. He is constantly learning new things. All of the staff are so helpful and friendly and I can go to work knowing my son is happy, safe and having the most fun.

Reply from Jason Hawke at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Thank you so much Lauren for this lovely review...


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Review from Jenni N (Mother of Child) published on 2 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest daughter came to this nursery from the age of 2 and a half and she always loved it! My youngest started at the nursery when she was 1, I was so worried my little girl wasn't going to enjoy it but she has come such a long way in just a few months. She is now so confident.


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that look after her, I know they care so much about her and that's what I love about the nursery! Having the tapestry is brilliant. They log certain things that the children do like painting and playing outside. I love seeing the pictures and videos of my little girl having the best time. Bar far the best nursery for my children. Love all the staff!!

Reply from Jason Hawke, Business Manager at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Thank you so much for this lovely Review Jenni :)


Many thanks


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Review from Natalie D (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My twin boys have been at Chestnut Grove coming up to 6 months and they love it. They have learnt so much, they are great with other children because of attending and they have really shown their individuality.


The staff at Chestnut Grove can never do enough for us. The manager is very professional

and seems to have a great rapport with the staff and the children. With Multiple S everything seems slightly more difficult to do. Just getting out of the car can be a challenge and on many occasions, if one of the team members are there they offer to help bring the boys in. It may seem very small but is a huge help for me.
My boy's key workers are very good at reporting back to me about their day, adding to their daily diaries and using the online portal.


I would highly recommend this service.
- I have seen progress in my children
- The staff are professional but fun
- Good value for money
- Convenient times for drop off and collection
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- Inviting


Reply from Jason Hawke, Business Manager at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Thank you so much for your review, it means a lot that you have taken the time to do this


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Review from Kelly V (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves this nursery. Always happy to go straight in and play and the staff are so welcoming and helpful. Knowing my son is happy and is being well looked after puts my mind at so much ease. Even when I take my daughter in with me who will be attending when she’s a little older she is smiling and
giggling away the whole time we are there. Also being able to contact with any concern what’s so ever, no matter how silly it might be is so reassuring. I'm so happy this was our picked nursery and will be gutted when he leaves.

Reply from Jason Hawke, Business Manager at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

So nice to receive such a lovely review Kelly. much appreciated.


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Review from Tina W (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our children have attended Chestnut Grove and we are delighted with the progress they’ve made as well as the fun they’ve had and the positive relationships they’ve formed with staff. A lovely place for children to learn through play!

Reply from Jason Hawke, Business Manager at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Many thanks for your review Tina, we appreciate your kind words..


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Review from Nikki R (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Chesnut Grove since September 2015 and I am extremely pleased with his progress.
I feel that he is in safe hands when I leave him there and the staff are everything I could ask for.

Reply from Jason Hawke, Business Manager at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Thank you so much for your lovely review Nikki. The Chestnut team really appreciate it


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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.


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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