Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park

Colney Lane, Norwich NR4 7UT
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9.9 87 Reviews
  • Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park, Norwich
Chestnut Nursery School Norwich Research Park (NRP) has a dedicated inspirational team of highly skilled and trained practitioners who deliver the highest quality childcare. Chestnut Nursery Schools believe that the first 5 years in a child's life are the most vital as they will learn and develop their own skills and attitudes that will remain with them for the rest of their lives.

A highly skilled team consists of 80% Level 4 and above Early Years Childcare Educators who deliver the highest quality childcare in a safe and secure environment.

Chestnut Nursery School NRP encourages children to engage in exciting activities that challenge, support and extend their learning and development through the Core Curriculum:

Little Scientists - Exploring a variety of science activities that encourages children to see science all around them.

Little Explorers - Enabling children to explore and experience the natural world through hands on activities outdoors.

'Cooking together' involves groups of children working together to create recipes and encourages them to explore other fun activities which are linked with their cooking themes. Mini Artists - Exploring beautiful, found objects and materials that children can move, manipulate, control and change while they play.

Chestnut Nursery School has a stimulating environment to encourage a range of play, exploration and talk. Children are able to create, investigate, and explore, encouraging their curiosity, imagination, resilience and creativity. There is an abundance of high quality toys and equipment to enable children to have fun and learn at the same time.

Care Provided by Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Yvonne Hamilton (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 22
  • Total Places for Children
  • 114
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas
  • Parking
  • There are designated drop off spaces at the front of the nursery and also some long stay spaces at the back of the nursery for parents and visitors.


Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park Reviews (87)

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Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.942) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park has 87 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff have been brilliant from day 1, attended a couple of settle sessions the previous week and the staff are welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. The facilities and grounds are second to none. We are so happy to have the joined the Chestnut family and can’t wait for what the future holds for our
little one.

Reply from Yvonne Hamilton, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park

Many thanks for your review. We have shared this with our team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started at Chestnut Nursery School at 15 months and is now leaving to go to school. Our son also attends the nursery. We have had a fantastic experience with the nursery. The children are happy, feel safe and are developing rapidly. The staff take great enjoyment in helping them succeed.
They eat healthy food which they enjoy. They have developed wonderful friendships and have access to a super outdoor space and meditation room. They engage with parents very well - stay and play, open days and parents evenings. We are looking forward to our eldest child's graduation! Thank you.

Reply from Yvonne Hamilton, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park

Many thanks for your positive feedback. This will be shared with our team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have nothing but praise for the nursery in all aspects. The girls in the Innes Term Time room are so lovely and my son loves going to nursery and always comes home happy having had so much fun. They accommodate needs such as naps or avoiding naps depending on plans outside of nursery. Handover is
thorough at pick up. We are kept up to date with my sons progress and were supported so well with his speech development. We are pleased to be sending our second son in September to the same room.

Reply from Yvonne Hamilton, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park

Many thanks for your positive review. This will be shared with the Innes team. We look forward to welcoming to your second child joining us soon.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park for a year and a half. He started in Toddlers and then moved up to Pre-School/Term Time! He has absolutely flourished here and he thoroughly enjoys going to nursery every day that he’s in! He has come on leaps and bounds since
being at Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park and a special thank you goes to the staff members in Toddlers, Pre-School and Term Time as they have been incredibly supportive and nurtured him. As well as all of the other incredible staff too! We can’t recommend Chestnut Nursery School enough! We have always felt comfortable leaving our son there, knowing he is safe and happy. So thank you for easing our minds and helping our son to flourish. You are all amazing!

Reply from Yvonne Hamilton, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park

Thank you for your positive review. We will share this with the whole team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child is happy in the nursery, the staff there are so kind and they are always helpful. The staff are truly outstanding. They are not only highly qualified professionals but also caring individuals who fostered a warm and nurturing environment for the children. Each teacher displayed a genuine passion
for early childhood education and went above and beyond to create a stimulating and inclusive setting. They took the time to understand individual needs and interests, ensuring my little one felt valued and encouraged in their learning journey.

Reply from Yvonne Hamilton, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park

Many thanks for you positive feedback. This will be shared with the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Chestnut Nursery School for the past three months and our experience has been nothing short of exceptional.
My daughter's learning progress has been outstanding, and she surprises us every day with new skills and knowledge she has picked up at school.
The teachers are
not only qualified and experienced but also display a genuine love and understanding for children. Their commitment to nurturing each child’s individual capabilities and interests is truly commendable. They have shown remarkable patience and dedication in helping my daughter grow both academically and socially.
In addition, the administrative staff is efficient and responsive, making communication between the school and parents seamless.
We feel extremely fortunate to have found Chestnut Nursery School. It offers a supportive, engaging, and nurturing environment that has given us peace of mind as parents, and more importantly, it's a place my daughter is excited to go every day.

Reply from Yvonne Hamilton, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park

Many thanks for your review. We are very happy that your experience has been a positive one. We will share your review with our team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending the nursery since July 2022. She is currently in the baby's room. She is always happy when I drop her off and pick her up. Her development has excelled, and this is down to the fantastic staff at the nursery. She is really settled here, and we can't fault any of the staff.
They send us regular updates and photos via the app and also send us regular activity ideas, which we can do at home to support our daughter to develop further. I would recommend this nursery.

Reply from Yvonne Hamilton, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park

Many thanks for your feedback. This helps us to continue to grow, reflect and develop as a nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son joined the holiday club for the summer holidays. At first, he was a bit nervous and upset as it was a new environment but after some patience and time, the practitioners calmed him down and updated me later in the day with how he was feeling and doing. When I collected him at the end of the day
he was very happy with the whole experience and couldn't wait until his next session. He made loads of friends in his time there and did loads of unique and fun activities, bringing home some lovely pieces of art he created such as a dragonfly made from sticks and leaves. Myself and my partner have been so impressed with the practice that we book him in every half term and he is very excited to go.

Reply from Yvonne Hamilton, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park

Many thanks for the positive feedback.
We are pleased to hear that your son enjoyed the holiday club.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience with Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park has been excellent. The staff are professional, kind and enthusiastic. Our little boy started there a few months ago and settled in really quickly, he absolutely loves going to nursery and is thriving. The facilities and the activities
are organised thoughtfully and with care. We feel so lucky to have found such a brilliant nursery for our son!

Reply from Yvonne Hamilton, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park

Thank you for your positive feedback. We are really pleased your little boy settled so quickly. We look forward to seeing him grow and progress through the nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery, highly recommended.
My daughter really enjoyed her time at Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park.
The outdoor space is amazing! The environment is warm and comforting with child-friendly facilities.
The staff are approachable and caring, paying attention to the individual
child's needs. Almost daily updates are sent to the parents with photos which we loved to see.
The management team has always been supportive and understanding of us.
We really miss the Chestnut Nursery days.....so much fun......so wonderful teachers!
Thank you!

Reply from Yvonne Hamilton, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We will miss seeing you all.
Wishing you every happiness in your new venture.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park since her first birthday. I have found the nursery to be fantastic. They have been so supportive and nurturing. The correspondence and updates from the nursery are great, I love seeing photos and videos of what my daughter
has been up to on the app and the management team respond quickly to any enquiries. The outside space is amazing and spends so much time playing and learning outside in the different garden areas. I have always been impressed with the varied and healthy menu that’s offered to the children and that all food is prepared and cooked on site. My daughter has enjoyed her time at Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park so much and will miss it and the staff when she starts school. I would recommend Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park to everyone. Thank you!

Reply from Yvonne Hamilton, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We will miss seeing her face when she leaves for school. We are so grateful to have been part of her learning journey and wish her every happiness in her new school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you for being the most wonderful woman ever who took care, nurtured and played a huge part in growing her into the little girl she is today. I couldn't be more grateful to you. You are all amazing, with the patience of a saint. She will miss you dearly.

Reply from Yvonne Hamilton, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We will miss your little girl and look forward to seeing her when you collect her little sister in the new term.
We hope she loves her new school as much as she loved The Innes Room!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park since 8-months-old and the staff have been consistently caring, diligent and parent-led. My daughter loves going to nursery and adores her key worker which for me just demonstrates the caring and nurturing environment they provide.
Top class nursery!

Reply from Yvonne Hamilton, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park

Many thanks for your positive feedback. It's been a pleasure to see your little girl blossom through the nursery. It's hard to believe that she's going to school in September!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Chestnut Nursery School is an amazing nursery that I highly recommend. I currently have one child in pre-school and one in the nursery, and they are both learning so much and enjoying being there. The staff always do so much to help if we have any concerns. All of the staff know and care for each child
individually and are brilliant at caring for specific needs. The children spend lots of their time outside and do really fun activities. Thank you so much for all you do!

Reply from Yvonne Hamilton, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park

Thank you for your kind and thoughtful feedback.
Kind Regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Chestnut Nursery School is a fantastic nursery. The staff are so dedicated to the wellbeing, happiness and development of the children. My son has thrived during his year there, made many friends and always comes home happy. The facilities are fantastic and they do something different and fun every
day. They give the children activity packs to take home in the holidays and created an outdoor space to read with your child, their service is personal and caring. They kept us well informed and made us feel included and reassured throughout the pandemic. Very pleased and reassured he got the best start in life.

Reply from Yvonne Hamilton, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We will miss seeing his happy little face coming into nursery.
We wish your little man every happiness in his new learning venture.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been coming to NRP for a year now and he has completely flourished in their care. Their focus on learning through play including using the wonderful outside space they have all year round has really benefitted him. The team are all excellent and he has built some wonderful relationships with
them, running in every day without even looking back. It makes me feel comfortable that he is well cared for whilst I’m at work and talks vividly about all the fun things he’s done each day on the journey home. Couldn’t recommend them enough!

Reply from Yvonne Hamilton, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park

Thank you very much for your lovely feedback. We wish your little man every happiness in his new venture and hope he continues to be the confident happy little person he is.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Chestnut Nursery for the past three years since he was a toddler and I cannot thank all of the team enough for the fantastic care, support and pre-school education that has provided for him. It has been a first-class experience throughout, where they have completely cared for his
holistic well being and personal development, with great care and attention to detail. When my son broke his wrist, the manager even hand-delivered a card that had been made by the other children to our house, and they gave him fantastic care and support as he recovered. Outstanding communication, great leadership and absolutely wonderful 'key persons' in each of the rooms he's been in as he grew up. Excellent transitions throughout the rooms, making sure that he settles in well and is always supported. They were exceptional during covid - staying open to support all key workers. This is, in my opinion, by far the best nursery in Norwich. Their holiday camps are fantastic too.

Reply from Yvonne Hamilton, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park

Thank you so much for your lovely review; I will share this with our team.
We will miss your little person and hope that he will come back to our holiday club so we can continue to see him grow and flourish.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Chestnut Nursery School at Norwich Research Park. My daughter has enjoyed every day since she joined in February 2020. It is an amazing place! The staff are brilliant and always create an environment that is calm and encourages exploration and creativity. My daughter particularly likes meal
times and I love that they have an onsite chef who delivers fresh, varied meals for the children to eat.

Reply from Yvonne Hamilton, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park

Many thanks for your positive feedback. It has been lovely seeing your little girl move from our baby room to the toddler room and settle so quickly.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is an excellent nursery.
It is managed exceptionally well and all staff have very high standards of conduct.
It is a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment that is very well resourced.
The buildings and grounds are fabulous with plenty of outdoor space and lots of planned activities.
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respect and kindness shown to me and my little girl who has special educational needs was excellent and I know that she was a very happy and confident little girl in their care. Her needs were met in a thoughtful and proactive way and the team went over and above to support us as a family. Monitoring and reporting was very good and daily feedback helped me to feel respected, listened to and cared about. My little girl made significant progress with her development in the care of her key workers and the nursery's SENCO.
All staff were friendly and polite at all times but I was especially impressed by her key worker, SENCO and the management team.

Reply from Yvonne Hamilton, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park

Thank you for your positive feedback. It was a privilege to see how much progress she made when she was with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two year old attends two days a week and loves it. The activities on offer are brilliant and he always gets to experience a variety of different activities each week. The menu offers a wide variety of foods, some which we don’t do at home so it’s lovely for him to eat different foods. We receive
weekly observations and the staff are lovely. The care he receives is great and it’s so lovely how he now comes home and tells us about his day. I know he has a great bond with the staff in the room as he always talks about them, particularly two members of staff. I think Chestnut Nursery School & Norwich Research Park is the perfect place for my child to be, I wouldn’t want him at any other nursery. Thank you for doing such a fabulous job especially throughout this past year.

Reply from Yvonne Hamilton, Manager at Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are happy that your little person is trying and enjoying new foods.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.942)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.942) out of 10 for Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park 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 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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 4.942 for Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park is calculated as follows: ( (293 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 311 Ratings = 4.942

  • 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 Chestnut Nursery School @ Norwich Research Park is based on 26 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 114 number of registered child places is 22.8, which has been reached with 26 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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Yvonne

Yvonne Hamilton

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2017

I have been working in childcare since 1989. I left college and started my career as a nanny. Having children of my own made me rethink my childcare career and I decided to become a childminder. When my children began their early learning I went on to further my education and started working in Pre-schools, which is where I worked my way from being a practitioner to becoming a Leader. I now have a BA Degree in Early Years and am an Early Years Professional. I have always had a deep connection with children and feel a great sense of accomplishment in helping children achieve and enjoy their learning journey throughout their early years.


Working with children always gives me so much joy, inspiration and happiness. My vision for our nursery is to enable every child to reach their full potential and to do this I have a strong, highly qualified team with a range of experiences and qualities that create a warm and welcoming nursery environment.