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High House Farm, Takeley Road, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6PL
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20 November 2023
My son is very happy at High House. He is always happy to go in the morning and comes back home each day and tells us what he has learned. We are getting more frequent updates on the activities the kids are enjoying each day, what they’re eating and observations about our son’s progress. A huge effort is made by the manager and the team to make High House a welcoming, fun, safe and learning environment. The staff are all friendly and approachable and frequently ask for feedback so they can implement positive change at the nursery.
17 November 2023
Lovely nursery. Lots of different activities and lots of parent involvement. Great outdoor space with lots of learning opportunities. Pumpkin trail was great fun and so was the parent tea. Good selection of food and opportunities to get involved for the children.
17 November 2023
Our son has recently moved up to the barn, and we could not be happier with his progress. The ladies work very hard to provide entertaining and educational activities for the children. They spend lots of time outdoors, which is really important to us. Thank you very much, High House!
14 November 2023
My little one has had a difficult time adjusting to nursery, and even though mornings remain tricky, the staff throughout are absolutely wonderful. My little one always comes home with a smile on his face, telling me all about the ducks and his adventures outside, with remnants of fun arts and crafts on his hands. I love to see the updates of what they’ve got up to throughout the day. I’m always impressed that even management welcomes my little one by his name and knows him as an individual and how he is progressing personally. It’s positive to see investment going into the facilities, the room my little one is in is vibrant and stimulating, but I value most the time the staff take to get the children outside come rain or shine, and when picking up in an evening, there’s a vibe of tired but happy and content little ones. Happy son, happy mum!
13 November 2023
My daughter has been at High House for almost a year from 11 months and she has thrived! The staff are attentive, communicative and caring and the management are transparent and trying to offer the best nursery experience possible. She has developed very well. The outdoor area and Forest School is awesome too.
11 July 2023
The barn has come a long way with their room leader, she ensures the children are provided with fun and educational activities every day and has the greatest sense of imagination I've come across yet! Staff are a great assest to the nursery, they communicate tremendously, being able to listen, empathise, provide support and take action to any issues raised. I feel reassured when my daughter is in their care.
20 April 2023
My son attends this nursery and the staff have a naturally caring nature when it comes to settling children. It feels me with such confidence in the staff when I ask my son how his day at nursery has been he's able to recall some wonderful activities he's done and tells me how much he enjoys going to his nursery now. As a working parent, I feel very much involved in what's going on in my son's nursery with stay-and-play sessions for parents to attend and updates on social media.
31 March 2023
Our daughter really enjoys the days she’s at High House Nursery. The staff are incredibly friendly and the conditions are very clean (considering a lot of children are constantly playing with toys and enjoying themselves). Recently, all parents are kept in the loop with notice boards and regular updates on what the children will be learning on the day/week they attend the nursery, including what food is on the menu for the week! We have never had to force our daughter to attend as she really looks forward to seeing her friends, interacting with the staff and really enjoying herself at High House Nursery.
31 March 2023
The team at High House Nursery have worked so hard over the past year to improve the experience for my daughters and all the children. It’s been a challenging time for all preschool service providers, made even more difficult by the change of ownership. The manager has deftly steered the ship day by day to enable a stable learning environment for the children. I love hearing all about the day my children have had and see how energised they are when I pick them up.
22 March 2023
We have been very happy with the nursery for our little boy, he attended the setting for just over 5 months and we were sad when we had to leave. The staff have been great! They were very caring with him, they made him feel at ease and happy and the communication with us was amazing, they have always kept us up-to-date. I would recommend High House Nursey!
20 December 2022
Been downgraded to "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted despite what the manager's email signature says. The place is a shambles at the moment. Staff are leaving. I've been told their morale is very low. The communication from the management is dreadful. Decision-making is terrible. My son was sent out in the cold without his jacket but some random child's thin rain mac onesie. Some of the meals my vegetarian son has been given have either contained meat or "potato and vegetables". I'm pretty sure most parents are looking to move their kids away from this nursery. It's that bad.
27 August 2021
I have been very happy with High House Nursery for my two boys. I have felt very comfortable knowing they were safe and happy when I am at work. The staff are very friendly and built good relationships with my children and helped prepare them for school.
06 August 2021
My daughter has been attending this nursery since she was around four months old and we can honestly say she absolutely loves it. We are so impressed with all the staff and how they are helping our little one develop even further. All daily communications are extremely professional and the app they use is very helpful. Would recommend this nursery!
30 July 2021
My child only recently started and the staff at High House have really helped them to settle. They always have lots of activities and are always sharing pictures with us. They keep us up to date throughout the day via the app. My child is always happy to go in and comes out very happy.
09 February 2021
Both my sons have been attending the nursery since Jan 2021. We have been so impressed at the dedication and level of care the staff provide. The environment is enriching and stimulating and promotes the Montessori approach throughout play. The Famly app is updated regularly with information about their day and pictures of their activities. The staff are warm and approachable and willing to support in any way they can. The best nursery any of my children have attended.
09 February 2021
High House is an exceptional environment for children and babies. Both my boys attend and absolutely love it. Since starting (aged 2 and 3) they have thrived. It is such a wonderful feeling to feel so assured that they are loved and cherished in this environment, and leave them with total peace of mind. The care is personalised and my boys skip in each day. They have made lovely friends and highly recommend to anyone looking for an early years setting.
01 February 2021
Our daughter has been attending High House for 1 year now, the nursery is amazing and our daughter loves going to nursery. She loves the variety of food she is offered during the day, and we know exactly what she has eaten. The nursery has the most adventurous outdoor space and our daughter enjoys spending time in the forest garden, with the team. The nursery was recently taken over and although at the beginning this was a difficult time for all, we have definitely seen some benefits, the manager and the team continue to do an amazing job every day to keep our little one safe is such a difficult time.
25 January 2021
My granddaughter started the nursery a few weeks ago, the nursery have been extremely helpful, with her settling in sessions and getting to know her. She has already gained so much confidence in going into nursery and gets excited in the car. The manager is always helpful, and had so much time in our show round, to answer any questions. The team are always smiling and polite, we have had a lovely experience so far, which has made this difficult decision easier.
21 January 2021
My daughter has been at High House for 2 years and the changes have been positive and they are all working hard through this difficult time. We like the new parents' app as it makes us more aware of what our daughter has been doing.
16 November 2020
I am extremely happy with the service provided by High House Nursery. The staff are lovely and really caring towards my son and daughter. They are always so happy and smiley when I pick them up. The outside space is incredible and difficult to find other nurseries. I have great confidence in the staffs' ability to keep my children safe and the Montessori activities have helped them learn so much.
Latest Reviews for High House Nursery
20 November 2023
My son is very happy at High House. He is always happy to go in the morning and comes back home each day and tells us what he has learned. We are getting more frequent updates on the activities the kids are enjoying each day, what they’re eating and observations about our son’s progress. A huge effort is made by the manager and the team to make High House a welcoming, fun, safe and learning environment. The staff are all friendly and approachable and frequently ask for feedback so they can implement positive change at the nursery.
17 November 2023
Lovely nursery. Lots of different activities and lots of parent involvement. Great outdoor space with lots of learning opportunities. Pumpkin trail was great fun and so was the parent tea. Good selection of food and opportunities to get involved for the children.
17 November 2023
Our son has recently moved up to the barn, and we could not be happier with his progress. The ladies work very hard to provide entertaining and educational activities for the children. They spend lots of time outdoors, which is really important to us. Thank you very much, High House!
14 November 2023
My little one has had a difficult time adjusting to nursery, and even though mornings remain tricky, the staff throughout are absolutely wonderful. My little one always comes home with a smile on his face, telling me all about the ducks and his adventures outside, with remnants of fun arts and crafts on his hands. I love to see the updates of what they’ve got up to throughout the day. I’m always impressed that even management welcomes my little one by his name and knows him as an individual and how he is progressing personally. It’s positive to see investment going into the facilities, the room my little one is in is vibrant and stimulating, but I value most the time the staff take to get the children outside come rain or shine, and when picking up in an evening, there’s a vibe of tired but happy and content little ones. Happy son, happy mum!
13 November 2023
My daughter has been at High House for almost a year from 11 months and she has thrived! The staff are attentive, communicative and caring and the management are transparent and trying to offer the best nursery experience possible. She has developed very well. The outdoor area and Forest School is awesome too.
11 July 2023
The barn has come a long way with their room leader, she ensures the children are provided with fun and educational activities every day and has the greatest sense of imagination I've come across yet! Staff are a great assest to the nursery, they communicate tremendously, being able to listen, empathise, provide support and take action to any issues raised. I feel reassured when my daughter is in their care.
20 April 2023
My son attends this nursery and the staff have a naturally caring nature when it comes to settling children. It feels me with such confidence in the staff when I ask my son how his day at nursery has been he's able to recall some wonderful activities he's done and tells me how much he enjoys going to his nursery now. As a working parent, I feel very much involved in what's going on in my son's nursery with stay-and-play sessions for parents to attend and updates on social media.
31 March 2023
Our daughter really enjoys the days she’s at High House Nursery. The staff are incredibly friendly and the conditions are very clean (considering a lot of children are constantly playing with toys and enjoying themselves). Recently, all parents are kept in the loop with notice boards and regular updates on what the children will be learning on the day/week they attend the nursery, including what food is on the menu for the week! We have never had to force our daughter to attend as she really looks forward to seeing her friends, interacting with the staff and really enjoying herself at High House Nursery.
31 March 2023
The team at High House Nursery have worked so hard over the past year to improve the experience for my daughters and all the children. It’s been a challenging time for all preschool service providers, made even more difficult by the change of ownership. The manager has deftly steered the ship day by day to enable a stable learning environment for the children. I love hearing all about the day my children have had and see how energised they are when I pick them up.
22 March 2023
We have been very happy with the nursery for our little boy, he attended the setting for just over 5 months and we were sad when we had to leave. The staff have been great! They were very caring with him, they made him feel at ease and happy and the communication with us was amazing, they have always kept us up-to-date. I would recommend High House Nursey!
20 December 2022
Been downgraded to "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted despite what the manager's email signature says. The place is a shambles at the moment. Staff are leaving. I've been told their morale is very low. The communication from the management is dreadful. Decision-making is terrible. My son was sent out in the cold without his jacket but some random child's thin rain mac onesie. Some of the meals my vegetarian son has been given have either contained meat or "potato and vegetables". I'm pretty sure most parents are looking to move their kids away from this nursery. It's that bad.
27 August 2021
I have been very happy with High House Nursery for my two boys. I have felt very comfortable knowing they were safe and happy when I am at work. The staff are very friendly and built good relationships with my children and helped prepare them for school.
06 August 2021
My daughter has been attending this nursery since she was around four months old and we can honestly say she absolutely loves it. We are so impressed with all the staff and how they are helping our little one develop even further. All daily communications are extremely professional and the app they use is very helpful. Would recommend this nursery!
30 July 2021
My child only recently started and the staff at High House have really helped them to settle. They always have lots of activities and are always sharing pictures with us. They keep us up to date throughout the day via the app. My child is always happy to go in and comes out very happy.
09 February 2021
Both my sons have been attending the nursery since Jan 2021. We have been so impressed at the dedication and level of care the staff provide. The environment is enriching and stimulating and promotes the Montessori approach throughout play. The Famly app is updated regularly with information about their day and pictures of their activities. The staff are warm and approachable and willing to support in any way they can. The best nursery any of my children have attended.
09 February 2021
High House is an exceptional environment for children and babies. Both my boys attend and absolutely love it. Since starting (aged 2 and 3) they have thrived. It is such a wonderful feeling to feel so assured that they are loved and cherished in this environment, and leave them with total peace of mind. The care is personalised and my boys skip in each day. They have made lovely friends and highly recommend to anyone looking for an early years setting.
01 February 2021
Our daughter has been attending High House for 1 year now, the nursery is amazing and our daughter loves going to nursery. She loves the variety of food she is offered during the day, and we know exactly what she has eaten. The nursery has the most adventurous outdoor space and our daughter enjoys spending time in the forest garden, with the team. The nursery was recently taken over and although at the beginning this was a difficult time for all, we have definitely seen some benefits, the manager and the team continue to do an amazing job every day to keep our little one safe is such a difficult time.
25 January 2021
My granddaughter started the nursery a few weeks ago, the nursery have been extremely helpful, with her settling in sessions and getting to know her. She has already gained so much confidence in going into nursery and gets excited in the car. The manager is always helpful, and had so much time in our show round, to answer any questions. The team are always smiling and polite, we have had a lovely experience so far, which has made this difficult decision easier.
21 January 2021
My daughter has been at High House for 2 years and the changes have been positive and they are all working hard through this difficult time. We like the new parents' app as it makes us more aware of what our daughter has been doing.
16 November 2020
I am extremely happy with the service provided by High House Nursery. The staff are lovely and really caring towards my son and daughter. They are always so happy and smiley when I pick them up. The outside space is incredible and difficult to find other nurseries. I have great confidence in the staffs' ability to keep my children safe and the Montessori activities have helped them learn so much.