Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Taverham

11 Beech Avenue, Taverham, Norwich NR8 6HW
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  • Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Taverham, Norwich
Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Taverham in Norwich gives children an excellent start to their early years education.

A team of skilled, caring staff give children the best start in life by helping them develop their intellectual, emotional and personal skills through learning and play.

The nursery recognises every child is unique and a team builds a trusting relationship with each child, to help them get the most out of their nursery day.

Care Provided by Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Taverham

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Samantha Joyce (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 10
  • Total Places for Children
  • 47
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 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

Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Taverham Reviews (65)

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Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Taverham has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.897) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Taverham has 65 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child attended from 18 months until starting primary school. We would highly recommend Chestnuts Taverham. The play areas are lovely, the food is varied and healthy and the staff are amazing. Our child loved going there and was sad to leave, lots of moist eyes at the thoughtful graduation ceremony
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When my daughter started at the nursery she was sometimes a little hesitant in going in but as time went on these feelings soon vanished. The staff were always very calm and friendly, either in the mornings or in the afternoons on pickups.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is absolutely amazing, the staff are kind, considerate, and passionate and my son has come on leaps and bounds since starting here. I can't thank them enough for all the support and kindness they've shown my son and my family.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son had an absolutely fantastic experience whilst attending Chestnut Nursery @Taverham. He was always so happy and settled, which was very reassuring for us, and spoke so highly of all the staff members, both in his room, and the rest of the team. The nursery always strives to create a fun and inviting
place to go, especially with the recent additions of a role play and Pizzeria mud kitchen!
A big thank you to the Management team, room staff, and kitchen staff for such a fab experience and we will miss coming.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started attending this nursery in September 2023 and the whole process has been great. From the initial introduction sessions to now where she is fully settled and loving every moment!
My daughters speaks so highly of the staff and has made lots of friends. She leaves nursery so calm and
content which is lovely.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter (my first child) started at the baby unit at seven and a half months old and was the youngest one there at the time. Being a new mum I was super anxious about the whole process, but the staff are absolutely incredible, they made me feel so comfortable and are all genuine, caring people who
have your child's best interests at heart. My daughter has been going there for 8 months now and I don't have one negative thing to say. They do really creative, interactive activities that help your child develop their skills and I love that they upload snapshots so you can see whilst at work. They consistently follow procedures (e.g. paperwork for acute medicines) which makes me feel safe as the parent. It is very clear my daughter loves this nursery and all the staff there and it has been a pleasure watching her grow and develop in such a positive environment.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely lovely nursery. All staff are friendly, regular communications are received. If you do have any issues or need to contact, a quick response is always received. I feel our child has developed amazingly in their care. Great support during potty training.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Chestnut staff are kind, caring and take the time to really get to know the children. Our child is so happy there, she comes home bubbling with stories about the fun things she's been doing and has got a strong, positive relationship with her key worker. We are kept fully informed about her well-being
and have complete confidence in leaving her in their care.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic nursery. My daughter is very happy there. All the staff are so friendly and caring and go above and beyond for all the children. They really know each child so well and it's lovely to see how happy my daughter is to go in with each member of staff. They have really helped with her
toilet training too, being very patient and encouraging towards her. Couldn't ask for a better nursery for my daughter.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Chestnut Nursery are incredible. The staff are all incredibly welcoming and nurturing. They supported us with the transition wonderfully and we couldn’t have been happier. My child absolutely loved going to nursery and we will be eternally grateful for their kindness and support. My child has learnt
so many incredible skills from his time at chestnut and their food is nutritious and wholesome. My child has created some wonderful memories and friends that will last him a life time. I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough, they will support you with compassion and understanding every step of the way. Thank you for everything Chestnut Team!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are always friendly, my child loves going to nursery and always comes home happy. We get great feedback on mealtimes, activities, sleep and nappy changes. We really enjoy that the nursery provides details about the books they are reading and activities so we can continue on at home too.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves nursery. When he started in September aged 2 years old he was shy and never really interacted with other children. He hardly said much. Now I love getting handovers to tell me how he was playing with others and the other fun activities he has been doing. He has a great key worker and he
often wants to take things to show her. He has always been a fussy eater who only ate bland foods but the staff encourage him to try new things and although he is still very fussy he does at least eat the rice. With the online portal I can see how he is doing and they do regular reviews of his development which helps me see what I can do at home to help with his development. My son has developed so much in the short time he has been going to Chestnut Nursery Schools at Taverham and I am so glad he went to Chestnuts. We are going to miss the staff at Chestnut Nursery School at Taverham.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Taverham since December. He settled so quickly and I can see he loves his time there. All the staff at the nursery are absolutely fantastic, they are really focused on my son's development and have a great relationship with him. I love the artwork that he
brings home, and seeing all the activities they do on the app is really lovely.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son really enjoys his time at Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Taverham. His confidence and independence have grown so much since attending. The staff are thorough and I feel happy leaving him in their care. If I require any additional information, staff are forthcoming and are able to reassure me.
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my little boy started here he’s absolutely flourished! He’s only been there just over a month and I couldn’t be happier with choosing this nursery. The outdoors really made this nursery a top priority and all the staff are so lovely, welcoming and understanding. The bond my son has with his key
worker is so lovely to see, he even says her name at home! I feel really safe and happy leaving my son here and this was my biggest concern for when he started anywhere. A massive thank you to you all, you do amazing!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at this nursery for six weeks and she really enjoys it every time. She has very good connect with her key person and all the friendly staff which has made her feel settled and safe. She always looks forward to the next day of nursery to play with her friends some more. Only area
to improve is meal options as not enough rotation of meals and choice should our little girl not like the menu.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Taverham have been absolutely fantastic for both me and my son. I was quite anxious as I'm sure most parents are when taking their children to childcare. All staff were very welcoming and ever so friendly. My son always comes out smiling. They handled the initial 'mummy leaving'
tears very well and my son settled quickly. They always take the time to update you on collection about the type of day your little one has had. I was pleasantly surprised by this as with other providers I've found it's often rushed and difficult to get much information. I feel very informed and almost part of another family!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is so happy at Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Taverham. The staff are welcoming and friendly and my daughter talks of them so fondly. The settling process was so easy and the staff took the time to get to know my daughter and encouraged her confidence to grow so quickly. Chestnut Nursery is
a lovely setting with great resources and an exciting garden, staff also take the children on trips which my daughter really enjoys. My daughter talks of nursery all the time, singing new songs every day and telling us all the things she has learnt. We have also been impressed with the healthy food choices the children receive. I would thoroughly recommend Chestnut Nursery to anyone!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with the nursery, I feel that my son is well cared for and happy whilst at the nursery. He has built strong bonds with multiple staff members and when collecting him staff always take the time to discuss his day. There also appears to be a great variety of activities to keep him entertained
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good nursery, my son is very happy here. Good food was served, good educational setting. They have a lovely outdoor space which they use often and my son loves the outdoors. Always friendly and helpful and can see they really care about the children.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.897)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.897) out of 10 for Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Taverham 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 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 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 4.897 for Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Taverham is calculated as follows: ( (140 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 155 Ratings = 4.897

  • 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 Schools @ Taverham is based on 13 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 47 number of registered child places is 9.4, which has been reached with 13 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 (1)

Samantha

Samantha

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2019

I began my childcare career in 2012 after having my own family. I qualified with a Diploma Level 3 Early Years Educator. I first became a manager in 2015 in a small village pre-school where my own children attended. I have had a wealth of experience managing different nurseries, being able to help children develop and be fortunate enough to really make a difference to their families too. It is the small achievements the children make that reinstates every day why I chose this career. Seeing a child’s eyes light up when they realise they have built the tallest tower or remembered a nursery rhyme is very special. I have just begun my journey with Chestnut Nursery School and already feel part of a very unique family that always puts the child’s needs first.


Frequently Asked Questions about Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Taverham

What is the Age Range of Children that Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Taverham accepts?

Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Taverham accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Taverham Open?

Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Taverham 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 Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Taverham have capacity for?

Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Taverham has capacity for a total of 47 Children.

How far is Chestnut Nursery Schools @ Taverham to the centre of Norwich?

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