Smarties Nature Kindergarten

Gowy Bank Farm, Cotton Edmunds, Chester CH3 7PZ
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  • Smarties Nature Kindergarten, Chester
Smarties Nature Kindergarten is situated just outside Chester, was founded in 1989 with the ambition to provide the highest standards of care and education. Smarties Nature Kindergarten has been awarded Outstanding in all areas in their last FOUR Ofsted inspections (Jan 2020, Dec 2015, Nov 2009, Nov 2005) and has achieved its aim to be regarded as one of the top nurseries in Cheshire.        

The nursery is beautifully designed and finished to an exceptionally high standard creating a warm and homely atmosphere. The nursery has spacious, bright areas dedicated to each stage of development from 0 weeks to 5 years of age. They provide childcare from 7.30am - 6pm, and are open all year round except for Christmas and New Year.

Smarties Nature Kindergarten provides stimulating and inspiring childcare. The team are passionate about quality Early Years Care and Education and recognise the importance of each child’s self-development. They believe that children learn through play, example, interaction and teaching. These four concepts form the core of their ethos and they strive to expand your child’s development through these methods.

They offer 3-5 year old funding and a sibling discount. In addition, they have settling in sessions & Parents evenings, quality Early Years Care and Education, quality resources and equipment, E-Learning Journals, Tablets & Digi Table, freshly made healthy meals and snacks, dance classes, drama sessions, Yoga, Tennis, Gym Sessions, Ballet and Golf, Horse-Riding Lessons and Makaton. At Smarties, they celebrate festivals throughout the year, have regular outings in the local area and a Graduation ceremony when little ones are ready to move on to primary school.

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Care Provided by Smarties Nature Kindergarten

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Amy Devine (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 50
  • Total Places for Children
  • 94
  • 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 & Christmas
  • Parking

  • Small car park for parents and visitors at the front of the site.


Smarties Nature Kindergarten Reviews (3)

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Smarties Nature Kindergarten has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.053) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Smarties Nature Kindergarten has 3 reviews.

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Review from Keziah V (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We now have our second child at Smarties after a four year gap and it continues to be fantastic! He absolutely loves it and is thriving. The staff are all wonderful and he comes out so excited about everything he's done each day. Everything about Smarties is great, from the facilities and outdoor space,
to the care and attention from the staff and the wide variety of engaging activities.

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Review from Victoria R (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Smarties is a fantastic nursery. My son has attended since a baby; he is now pre-school age. The facilities are amazing, with forest school, countryside walks, and on-site farm animals. But the best and most important thing is that the staff are incredible. They are so kind, caring and empathetic, with
seemingly endless energy. All the way through the different age rooms, my son has built relationships and bonded with the ladies in the rooms - he absolutely loves them. He has developed great confidence and independence, but he is still nurtured. Smarties is a little slice of heaven.

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Review from Keziah V (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is absolutely outstanding! Our daughter has attended here since she was 5 months old and we can't think of a better place for her to be. The staff and facilities are superb and it is clear that she loves every minute of her time there. She has formed close bonds with all of the staff and
they, in turn, have done so much to promote her development. We could not be happier with Smarties.

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Current Review Score: 8.1 (8.053)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.1 (8.053) out of 10 for Smarties Nature Kindergarten is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.1 out of 5 from 1 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 5.000 for Smarties Nature Kindergarten is calculated as follows: ( (12 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 5

  • 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 3.053 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Smarties Nature Kindergarten is based on 1 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 = 3

    • 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 94 number of registered child places is 18.8. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 18.8 = 0.053

  • 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 (2)

Amy

Amy Devine

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2012

Amy has a wealth of experience in the early years sector having managed nurseries for decades, Amy is a passionate nature kindergarten manager and sees the value in outdoor learning for children.


Beth

Beth Birch

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2023

Beth supports Amy in the smooth running of the nursery.


Frequently Asked Questions about Smarties Nature Kindergarten

What is the Age Range of Children that Smarties Nature Kindergarten accepts?

Smarties Nature Kindergarten accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Smarties Nature Kindergarten Open?

Smarties Nature Kindergarten is open: 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.

How many Children does Smarties Nature Kindergarten have capacity for?

Smarties Nature Kindergarten has capacity for a total of 94 Children.

How far is Smarties Nature Kindergarten to the centre of Chester?

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

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