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 Vicky (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Love the nursery birthday. My daughters go here, the staff are easy to get along with really at ease love the nursery setting. Would definitely recommend other people to come. My 4yr old has been going for a while now and glad I put her in.

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Review from Abi J (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has attended the nursery for almost two years now and we couldn't choose a better place for him. From the one to one activities, crafts, adventure, imaginative play, farm visits and soft play, he is never bored and always has a brilliant day. Being a full-time attendee, I trust the staff completely
to provide him with fun activities whilst also teaching him new and exciting things on a day to day basis. The food is fab and my son always comes home happy after a full day of fun!

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Review from Lisa T (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to this nursery since it opened and it has been the making of him, he was so painfully shy before he started that I was dreading it but everyone was so supportive and lovely. I never once worried about him, they guided him without pushing him too far out of his comfort zone and
really understood him, I can't thank them enough. The activities they do are amazing! I quite often wish I could go with him, he has so much fun.
Nothing is too much trouble and they are very approachable but most importantly they really care. I highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Charlotte W (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My older children attended another nursery for the last 5 years, but when it came to my youngest baby he absolutely hated going. I was very apprehensive about sending him to Twizzle Tops, but from that first visit, we were made to feel at ease. The staff were all friendly and welcoming, they made him
feel included and part of the preschool and this was only a visit! He absolutely loves attending, and he gets so excited about it being his Twizzle Tops day. The range of activities they provide engage and stimulate the children constantly and it’s a really good learning experience for them. They’ve recently started Spanish lessons, and he’s started coming home with little bits he has learnt! He is a real little character anyways, but, the staff have helped build his confidence even further. My only negative is that it’s so popular there isn’t any more availability - but, I guess that shows how brilliant this nursery really is! Thank you so much for doing what you do :)

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Review from Leighann C (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Love this place!


The staff right from the first day made me feel welcome, knew the children's names and greeted them like long lost friends - and still do each and every morning. My daughter left last year to go to start primary school but still asks if she can go back in the holidays!! My son

absolutely loves it here - he runs off so fast to get in!


We, of course, have the added bonus of it being at Marsh Farm so there's always plenty to do outside, the bouncy pillows, feeding the animals, walks, soft play, tractor rides - the list is endless.


The staff are always very helpful and accommodating with any questions or needs, they encourage the children with any milestones they are working on - from weaning the very young to potty training - it really is home from home. I'd recommend this nursery to anyone - my children couldn't have been happier - and that's what counts :-)


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Review from Jessica G (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

There is nothing better than when you leave your son with his teachers feeling 100% confident he is in good hands. I was so nervous about my little one starting nursery but the staff at twizzle tops made it a breeze.
The staff, surroundings, food,cleanliness and day to day activities at twizzle tops
are all 10/10 in my eyes.
They always go over and above what they need to do involving parents and make you have such a bond with the nursery.

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Review from Lyle (Father of Child) published on 10 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My partner and I feel very lucky to have our child at this nursery. She has opportunities here amongst a working farm that she would not have elsewhere. Often we're told of her trips to feed the animals, ride the tractor or teacups, visit the soft play area next door, and many other visits out into
the local countryside.
The facilities are clean and well kept, the children are well fed and our girl is very excited each morning to get there.
The staff are brilliant, they make a huge effort to make each seasonal event different and interesting, as well as keep us updated throughout the day with pictures and videos on social media.
As a testament to the care and attention of the staff, popular roleplay games when at home often include the animals she visits or emulating the nursery staff themselves.
Since joining this nursery we have seen our little one's confidence grow a lot, with daily feedback of small achievements specific to her.
We are very thankful to all the people at the TT farm.

Reply from Katie Davies, Manager at Twizzle Tops Day Nursery South Woodham

Thank you, we love having lots of adventures at Twizzle Tops with your little one.


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Review from Joanne L (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Twizzle Tops at Marsh Farm since she was 6 months old - it was, in fact, the week the Nursery opened. We have always been delighted with the care and experiences she gains during her time there and now, at nearly 3 years old, she is a confident, kind and polite girl.

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Review from Victoria O (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Twizzle Tops for over a year and has made fantastic progress. The nursery provides an excellent range of activities for the children and very informative information for parents.

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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loves his Nursery! He loves the assistants, the activities, the outdoor adventures & you can guarantee he’ll eat all the nutritious food they provide. It has a great family feel & the staff feel like old friends.

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Review from Gemma L (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic, bubbly and caring staff. My son loves going to nursery and can't ever wait to go back. He also loves that they get to go out on the farm, on the tractor and get to see all the different animals. If your child loves animals this is definitely an amazing choice of nursery for them.
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parent, the nursery always makes sure you know exactly what the child has done, eaten and been on that day. Also you get nice updates during the day on the facebook group that's only accessible by the parents and staff, along with the learning journal they update with all the different assessments they do all the time, not only written but with photos and videos too, that you can get a copy of once your child finishes there so you can keep a record of it for life .... love this nursery.

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Review from Miranda L (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both my daughters attend this nursery and have done for over a year and I am very impressed with the feedback I get and activities that are carried out during the day and out of nursery for the parents to be included in.

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Review from Claire R (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been at this nursery since he was 11 months old. The staff are all brilliant and so caring. My little boy loves going to nursery and can't get out of the car quickly enough when we arrive. The staff do so much with the children and they are always out on the farm. I can't recommend
this nursery enough.

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Review from Stephanie L (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am a big fan of Twizzle Tops Nursery. I have two children that attend and they both run into Nursery most days and are so excited to go in. They have their friends and they also love all the girls working there. They do lots of creative play and make lots of different things to bring home. They are
also always out on the farm getting fresh air and seeing the animals.

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Review from Aline C (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

It is a very good nursery, staff are friendly and they do a lot of nice activities with the children.

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Review from Natalie C (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team at this nursery are fantastic - nothing is ever too much trouble, and my 10-month-old son was settled in superbly. I was anxious about leaving him at first, as most parents are - but they were wholly unnecessary. I absolutely love getting his little report card detailing what he's done that
day - and most days he's out and about meeting animals on the farm or having messy - play - just fantastic, he does more at nursery than I do with him on most of my day's off. It's a secure, clean environment and they put great emphasis on child development no matter what the child's age. Already recommended to all my mummy friends. My son has been going here since late last year (2017).

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Review from Annmarie H (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two children who are 18 months and 3.5 years old both attend the nursery. They enjoy the outside and seeing the animals interacting with nature. The elder child loves the staff and has grown in confidence.

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Review from Anna F (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic staff who are brilliant with our son.
Always friendly and willing to help.
We feel that they really care about our child's welfare and development.
Great facilities and loving how outdoors the children are able to be!
Thank you ladies xx

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Review from Midori A (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Twizzle Tops full time since August 2016 and we have nothing but positive things to say about the nursery.
The staff are wonderful, they are friendly, polite, helpful and they go out of their way to make the children feel safe and ensure that they have fun at all times. There
has been many an early morning drop off where I have arrived at the nursery frazzled and stressed and left with a smile on my face because you can't help but be cheered up by their positive attitudes.
My daughter has flourished there and has gone from being fairly shy and reserved to being full of beans. I have an older son and as a result, have a lot of experience with childcare providers and I just wish Twizzle Tops had been around when he was younger because it is such an amazing facility.
My daughter regularly asks to go at the weekends and is disappointed when she finds out she can't, which is definitely a good sign.
It's an amazing place, I feel lucky to have found it.

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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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