Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham

Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford CM3 5WP
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9.9 99 Reviews
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Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham is located at Marsh Farm South Woodham Ferrers.

Staff at Twizzle Tops Marsh Farm know that children learn best through play and support them on a daily basis as they explore, develop and grow, encouraging children to choose their own activities and be independent. Their aim is provide each child with a safe, stimulating and fun learning environment, while offering a nursery care plan that is designed around each individual child's needs.

Twizzle Tops Marsh Farm offers five fully-resourced rooms in addition to providing children with access to the Animal Adventure Park, a fun and natural environment that is full of outdoor activities and provides children with the chance to interact with animals. Children can enjoy physical play in the soft play area and learn about the care of animals at Marsh Farm.

The nursery works with the local community authorities and other local agencies to ensure that children receive the best support to reach their full potential. Nursery staff work to ensure that resources and activities are carefully selected to meet the requirements of the the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and plan each child's day around their interests, abilities and requirements.

In addition, the Twizzle Tops team work with parents to ensure that they are kept up-to-date with their child's progress and as part of the nursery's caring service, each child and their parent is designated a Key Person who will inform parents how their child has been at the end of each session.

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Care Provided by Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Marsh Farm Day Nursery Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Rebecca Cosgrove (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 32
  • Total Places for Children
  • 109
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-19:00
    Tuesday 07:00-19:00
    Wednesday 07:00-19:00
    Thursday 07:00-19:00
    Friday 07:00-19:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham

  • 0-3 Years: Half Day = £59, Full Day = £84, Weekly = £400, Additional Hour = £10.
    3-5 Years: Half Day = £56, Full Day = £81, Weekly = £375, Additional Hour = £10.

Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham Reviews (99)

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Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.902) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham has 99 reviews.

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Review from Cher J (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started a few months ago and has gone in every day with a smile on his face and excited for the day ahead. He has come on so much, and have seen such a positive change in him. I know every day he has the best time learning and developing. The staff are lovely and in a brilliant environment.
Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nursery.

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Review from Duncan B (Father of Child) published on 29 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started at Twizzle Tops a couple of months ago, and we couldn't be happier. With the help and support of the amazing staff, our little girl feels right at home and gets excited about going to nursery. The kids are kept busy with loads of great activities, and we love the fact that they
get outside onto the farm as often as possible to get fresh air and interact with and learn about the animals. Fantastic place, and would definitely recommend it to anyone.

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Review from Asya C (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Twizzle Tops for a little while now, and he absolutely loves it. The staff are all lovely. He's really bonded with the team. Made lots of friends. The nursery is on a farm is amazing for little ones as they get to go out onto the farm and see the animals - learn about them.
The food and snacks are always great options, and the activities covered are wide and varied. He always comes home telling me about what he's learnt - played - created

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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Twizzle Tops has been a blessing, especially during the lockdown. The staff are adhering and kind and my son loves coming. I have seen his growth and development, which are obvious, and I find he learns something new every day he goes.

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Review from Karen D (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Twizzle Tops since he was ten months old, and I am so pleased we chose this nursery. The staff are all friendly and brilliant with the children and make a huge effort to do a variety of fun and educational activities. The children get to go out on the farm and play in the soft
play. My son is very happy there and I know I don’t have to worry about leaving him there each day, and he has progressed so much throughout his time there.

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Review from J S (Father of Child) published on 19 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are extremely pleased with our childrens progress both academically and socially at Twizzle Tops Day Nursery. The girls have both come on leaps and bounds since attending since the start of September. We find the staff helpful, understanding and always able to demonstrate a passion to ensure our
girls are happy during their time at Twizzle Tops. It's been a real joy there the last few months and we are very excited for the future during their time at Twizzle Tops.

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Review from F M (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery with lovely staff. My children enjoy coming here and always have a great time and come home dressed in the evidence. Both of them have learnt lots and are progressing well. The setting on the farm is such a bonus and the staff always make the most of every learning opportunity for the
children. Special mention to a certain lady in the baby room who is like a second (nursery) mum to our littlest.

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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter enjoys coming to nursery. All of the staff members are very friendly and my daughter has a great bond with them. They do a very wide range of activities and have lots of creative ideas. They encourage interaction with animals and always take the children out each day. I have no concerns
leaving my daughter, even if she is a bit unsettled that morning because I know she will have lots of fun and will be well looked after.

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Review from Jo B (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy comes home so excited about all the amazing activities he gets to do. He loves the farm, bouncy pillow, soft play and the staff!!
Attending Twizzle Tops has had a positive impact on his confidence, social skills and independence. We are really happy with our choice of nursery and would
happily recommend to other parents that want a nursery that offers variety, lovely inside space and outdoor learning!!

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Review from Jessica V (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic nursery. Always communicate well with each other and parents.
My son comes home completely satisfied with the day he's had, and always has lots to talk about. I will be sad to see him leave this year for big boy school.

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Review from Jola K (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves it there. She loves all her teachers, especially one. She loves to go outside and see animals or just play. They learn, they have fun, brillant place. Well done everyone!!

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Review from Debs A (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son loves Twizzle Tops (Marsh Farm). He has developed close attachments to the ladies who work there and is always happy to run into them for breakfast. He enjoys the farm setting and has today been out to see the newly born piglets. He absolutely loves animals and I think the farm has helped to
nurture that. Inside nursery, they do varied activities that keep the little ones busy. Messy play is always a hit with my son! Good wholesome nutritious meals also go down well. Overall I'm very happy to leave my little man to enjoy himself at Twizzle Tops. Great nursery with great people x

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Review from Katharine B (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been with Twizzle Tops South Woodham since she was 9 months and is now in the preschool room. The staff are so friendly and encourage my daughter's development and contributions every day. They have helped shape her into the independent, pleasure of a little girl, that I am so proud
of. Three of the staff members specifically are so helpful and informative in their support for parents and children alike. The facilities available to the children are second to none, the variety of daily activities and imaginative nature of the staff is inspirational. I love hearing what she has been up to when I pick her up.

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Review from Danielle M (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

In the past month especially, we have felt very supported by the staff at Twizzle Tops and we are very happy we decided to keep our son there.

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Review from ERS (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I just want to say a massive thank you to all the girls in the baby room. Thank you for all you do for my little one. She is becoming very confident and loves coming to nursery. She has a great bond with two staff members in particular and has lots of friends she loves talking about.
Really means
a lot leaving her with you guys and I’m very happy to recommend such a great nursery.


100% for everything!!


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Review from C S (Father of Child) published on 10 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Would highly recommend this nursery. Friendly staff and great activities. Our little girl always comes home full of chat and loves staying up to tell me all the fun she has had.

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Review from Joanne (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Twizzle Tops since he was 14 months old. We are so happy we chose TT. He has learnt so much in the time he has been there and has so much confidence. There are so many activities the children can get involved in, and they have such a wonderful setting enabling the children to spend
lots of time outdoors on the farm, or going for walks to the river. My little boy loves going to nursery every day. My daughter will soon be following.

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Review from Gem (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An excellent setting on the farm where the children have access to the animals and lots of outdoor space. The staff have been wonderful from settling in, to moving up a class. The staff are so warm and friendly and really care about each personality they look after. As a new and single parent, they
have helped and advised and the support both my daughter and I have received has been great. Would 100% recommend to anyone.

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Review from Shannon H (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started at Twizzle Tops at just 4 months! He has settled very quickly into the nursery and has a great bond with all the staff including his key worker!


The observations we receive on learning books are excellent, and they show what he has loved doing!


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Review from Anneka C (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended the nursery since it opened and loves it. Twizzle Tops Day Nursery at Marsh Farm is just wonderful, it is in the ideal location and has so much to offer.


Having the nursery on the farm allows the children to not only have all the open space and fresh air they can take advantage

of having all the animals on hand. Exploring all the nature which surrounds them, the children have so much to do. All the staff are full of energy for a fun packed day 7-7.


The children are learning all the time with the many different activities they get to take part in. It’s clean and the food on offer is great.


It’s a fabulous place to spend the day I’m so pleased that she has had the opportunity to attend.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.902)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.902) out of 10 for Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham 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 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.902 for Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham is calculated as follows: ( (242 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 264 Ratings = 4.902

  • 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 Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham is based on 22 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 109 number of registered child places is 21.8, which has been reached with 22 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 (9)

Rebecca

Rebecca Cosgrove

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2015

Hi, my name is Rebecca and I am the Nursery Manager here at Twizzle Tops Marsh Farm. I enjoy working with the children and seeing them grow and develop before they leave us for school. I love working with my amazing team who create beautiful activities for the children to enjoy both in the nursery building and outside on the farm.


Level 3 in Children’s and young people’s work force
Foundation Degree in the Early Years
First Aid
SENCO


Kerri

Kerri Harvey

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2015

Hi my name is Kerri and I am the Deputy Manager for Twizzle Tops Marsh Farm. I have children of my own and have a caring nature toward each individual child. I enjoy giving the children magical experiences and constantly think of new fun and exciting activities for the children to join in with.


Sydney

Sydney Tucker

Job Title: Early Years Team Leader

Joined: 2017

Hi, my name is Sydney and I am the Team Leader for the 3-5 year olds at Twizzle Tops. I have just finished my Early Years Degree so I understand the importance of child development. I enjoy working with the toddlers and seeing them grow and learn.


Elizabeth

Elizabeth Herterich

Job Title: Early Years Team Leader

Joined: 2018

Hi, my name is Liz and I am the Team Leader for the 2-3 year olds at Twizzle Tops. Working with children has always been my passion and I am excited that I have now been able to follow this. I enjoy working with the older children and having different conversations with them about their home life.


Amy

Amy Cooper

Job Title: Third in Charge

Joined: 2018

Hi, my name is Amy and I am the Third in Charge at Twizzle Tops. I work with the 3-5 year olds at Twizzle Tops. I love watching the children grow before they leave for school and I enjoy doing fun activities such as dancing and cooking, I think it is really important that the children learn about the outside world so being here on the farm is great fun!


Laura

Laura Ellis

Job Title: Early Years Team Leader

Joined: 2017

Hi my name is Laura and I am a Team Leader of our 0-2 room. I have 2 children of my own and understand how important it is to give them a great start. I enjoy reading books with the children and giving them lots of cuddles to help them to settle in.


Lauren

Lauren Fullerton

Job Title: Assistant Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2018

Hi, my name is Lauren and I work in the Pre-School room at Twizzle Tops. I really enjoy working with the younger preschoolers and teaching them lots of new things. I love it when they reach an important milestone such as potty training or are able to put on their own coat and enjoy being part of that process.


Becky

Becky Windsor

Job Title: Assistant Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2018

Hi I am Becky and I mainly work in the 3-5 year old room. I enjoy being fun with the children and making them laugh forming good relationships with the children and their families.


Samantha

Samantha Lammas

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2020

Hi, my name is Sam and I am the Team Leader of the 0-2 room. I am really passionate about making every child have a great start to their journey at Twizzle Tops and love working with them and their families to make this happen.


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