Welcome to Chestnut Grove Kindergarten Clacton-on-Sea
Chestnut Grove Kindergarten opened 1st April 2010 and is located next to the Clacton Coastal Academy on Pathfields Road.
Director and Nursery Principal Denise Hawke has worked within child care for over 25 years, using that experience she has managed to put together a second to none team of highly skilled, focused and dedicated child care staff.
The Kindergarten has gone from strength to strength and currently demand for places is very high.
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Acorns
Acorns is our 0–18 month old room. Hanna and Courtney are both N.V.Q Level 3 joint room leaders and along with their room assistants offer a home from home experience where cuddles and care is the order of the day. A wide variety of activities such as heuristic play, treasure baskets and sensory toys is on offer to help stimulate and excite the children and enable them to flourish in a safe and inspiring environment.
Conkers
Conkers room is our 18 month – 2 and half year-old room. Sam along with her team of dedicated staff have worked extremely hard to create a safe and stimulating environment. Thought provoking activities such as messy play, art and craft and lots of singing, dancing and musical instruments allow the children to explore and question the world around them. Conkers also spend lots of time in our garden and enjoy a range of activities in all weathers.
Willows
Willows is our rising 3’s room and is run by Emma and Elaine who have level 3 qualifications and many years of experience. Willows offer activities such as role play, where the children can dress up and use their imaginations and senses and circle time where the children sit down and learn about the days of the week and have stories. Emma and Elaine and their team have worked hard to keep the room new and fresh creating a sense of excitement and awe in the children.
Hollies
Hollies is a 3-4 year old pre-school room and is run by Lisa who is a highly experienced practitioner. Lisa and her team offer activities such as reading, mark making, independence with dressing up, personal hygiene and developing listening and communication skills. Outdoor play is a big part of the day, taking our activities into the garden helps us develop in a multi-sensory environment. The teamwork in partnership with local schools to ensure the transition is as smooth as possible for the children.
Oaks
Mighty Oak’s is our 3-4 year old pre-school room and is run by Chloe who is N.V.Q level 3 qualified. Chloe and her highly motivated team are helping to prepare the children for school and offer many activities to support their transition. Role play, persona dolls and learning Makaton are a few of the activities on offer and the team work closely with parents/carers and local schools helping the children with their transition to school.
The Garden
This area has been recently updated and boasts a growing area with a mud kitchen, sand pit and messy play area, climbing frame and slide, undercover area as well as a wide range of activities for your children to engage in. The garden area also boasts artificial grass so that the children can spend time in the garden in all weathers.
Fees
Full day rate 7.30-6pm
0-2 £52
3-5 £50
School day rate 9-3pm
0-2 £39.50
3-5 £38
Morning session 9-1pm
0-2 £29.50
3-4 £28
Afternoon session 1-5pm
0-2 £29.50
3-4 £28
Hourly rate £8.50.
No extra fees for consumables are applied.
5 Pathfields Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 3JH
Telephone: 01255429029
Meet Our Team
Denise
Owner
Jason
Business Manager
Sabrina
Manager
Emma
Deputy Manager
Emma is a very experienced level 3 practitioners with 20+ years’ experience within childcare. Emma is also our Lead person for speech and language and has undertaken full EKLAN training and is a Designated Safeguarding Officer.
Kristin
Kidzone Leader and SENDco Lead
Kristin has been part of the Chestnut Team for over 20 years and has been instrumental in the current success of the Kidzone Before, After School Holiday Club based at Cann Hall School. She is also the nursery SENDco Lead and has 10+ years’ experience in this role including 1 to 1 care. She is also a Designated Safeguarding Officer.
Lisa
Hollies Room Leader
Hannah
Willows Room Leader
Hanna is room leader for the Willows. Hana is a highly experienced level 3 practitioner and working towards her childcare degree, she has been a part of the Chestnut Team for over 18 years.
Louise
Acorns Room Leader
Louise is room leader for the Acorns. She is a level 3 practitioner, and she has been a part of the Chestnut Team over 6 years.
Samantha
Oaks Room Leader
Samantha has been part of the Chestnut team for over 10 years starting as a Level 3 and becoming a level 6 practitioner, her skill set is vast and she is highly motivated and loves coming up with creative and fun activities for the children in her care.
Courtney
Conkers Room Leader
Courtney is room leader for the Conkers. Courtney is a level 3 practitioner, and she has been a part of the Chestnut Team for over 10 years.
Chestnut Grove has provided a friendly, secure and enjoyable environment for my 3 boys. They have flexible friendly staff, who are willing to help follow my children’s daily routines. Most importantly Chestnut Grove have provided me with the confidence that my children are safe, secure and well looked after. Certainly a home from home for the boys!!!
Carrie-Ann Noble
Chestnut Grove is a very friendly nursery and the staff are very helpful, the nursery is also very convenient as they are the only nursery in the area that open at 7.30am. My children seem to be learning many skills and they very much look forward to going.
David Boyle
Our little boy started in April & absolutely loves it there , the nursery staff are so welcoming 100% recommend.
Natalie Foster
Alfie's last year here he started at 9 months old. He has a massive circle of friends. It's clean, friendly & very secure. I'm so glad I chose to send him here but sad he will leave to go to school in September thank you to all the staff for caring for my son & being so kind & friendly all the time.
Lou Shaw
KidZone
Before, After School and Holiday Club's
KidZone are our Before, After School and Holiday Club’s
We offer a relaxed, friendly, stimulating, inspiring environment for children between the ages of 4-12 located at Cann Hall Primary School which is fully Ofsted Registered and has fully qualified and Experienced Staff on hand at all times to make sure your child is constantly gaining the best possible care. (Cann Hall Children Only)
Holiday Club
Our holiday club currently run at Cann Hall School and offers a relaxed, friendly and fun filled programme of activities that your child is sure to enjoy during all the school holidays. (Open to All Children)
Club Opening Times and Cost
Before School - 7.30am till 9am - £3.50
After School - 3pm till 6pm - £7.50
Holiday Club - 8am till 6pm - £40 a day £20 a half day
"Discounts for Siblings and Up Front payments"
Interested in Booking a Place for Kidzone please call Kristin on 07535495415
