Chestnuts Childcare
Chestnuts Childcare (also available for babysitting)
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Member since Sep 2009 Last Updated Jan 2025 Last Login 26 Jan 2025
Our Summary
Flexible Childcare 52 Weeks A Year To Support Parents Requirements.
About Us
My name is Christine, and I have been a Childcarer for over 21 years.
At present, I am working towards my BA in Early Years .
I have opened up a childcare facility in Shirebrook. It offers a nursery with flexible childcare as well as an out of school and holiday club. We are the only local setting open 5 days a week to support shift patterns.
This environment is great for children of all ages and abilities, having disabled access throughout the building.
This environment offers older children the opportunity to interact with a large amount of activities such as heuristic play that are age and stage appropriate. We have recently added a new baby room and rearranged the other rooms to offer a really unique setting. We will offer a range of food and drinks as well as outings in the holiday.All food is freshly made on site daily.
The younger children have opportunities to explore and develop in a highly stimulating environment with lots of age and stage appropriate activities.
The setting has 24-hour cctv on site in all rooms to allow parents/carers to have peace of mind as well as keep the environment safe.
Awarded and gained national highly commended 2008 Childminder of the year by Nursery world and runner up for the 4 Children s charity in 2008.I gained finalist for Childminder of the year 2010 for Nursery world.
I live with my husband Lee, who is NVQ 3 trained in childcare and two children, Stephen is 26 years, and Francesca is 22 years old.
The setting is run by a fantastic Manager Nicole. She has numerous amount of experience in childcare and managing a business.
We make regular outings and trips during holiday time, which are extra to the hourly price. Children have the opportunity to enjoy play in a loving and welcoming home environment.
We regularly plan to meet the needs of all children with the support of parents and carers. Due to us having our learning journals online, it gives parent/carers the opportunity to view information about their child such as daily diaries, observations, photos and in return parent/carers can interact online with their child's key worker and upload any relevant information they have on their child. It allows us to develop a whole picture of each child. Throughout the year, each of the rooms will have a coffee morning/parents evening so you can spend time with the key worker and explore your child's progress in learning and development.
We also welcome children with all additional/ special educational needs and those from different cultures and backgrounds.
We have a vast amount of experience with multiple births and children with Autism, Adhd, Aspherger's, PDA, behaviour issues, and Downs syndrome.
We also have extensive knowledge and experience with bilingual children.
All staff are paediatric first aid trained and regularly undertake additional training. All my childcarers are minimum NVQ level two trained in childcare.
FREE 9 month to 5 YEAR OLD FUNDED PLACES AVAILABLE IN A HOME FROM HOME ENVIRONMENT.
Have you got access to the extended entitlement so you can access 30 hours free for your child, BUT CAN NOT USE ALL OF IT AS YOUR CURRENT SETTING DOESN'T OFFER IT. Why not split your hours and do the other 15 hours with us. The only extra charge would be £5.00 per day if we have to pick up or drop off your child either at school or home.
Open 5 days a week,52 weeks a year, we are extremely flexible to meet all parents/ carers' needs.
We also do a variety of school pick ups and drop offs in Shirebrook -St Josephs;Model School; Park Road; Langwith Bassett and Brookfield; Sherwood School- Warsop, Calow Primary,Welbeck street C of E Bolsover, Horsehead lane junior school Bolsover, Scarcliffe Primary, Shuttlewood - Brockley Primary, Bramley Vale primary, Bolsover Academy school, New Bolsover school, Whaley Thorns Primary; Cuckney Primary, Palterton primary school, Birklands -Warsop, Hetts Lane- Warsop, Church Vale school -Church Warsop, Meden Vale- Warsop, Anthony Bek-Pleasley schools
If your school is not one of the above and if you are interested ,we will try to accommodate your needs for the school you require (subject to availability)
We do, where possible, pick up and drop offs from home. At the moment, we cover Bolsover, Palterton, Shirebrook, Whaley Thorns, Cuckney and Warsop areas.
All our vehicles are fully insured, and each child travelling in them is fully insured in case of accident or injury.
We accommodate early mornings from 5 am. for those parents working shifts.
We are being really flexible with parent/carers who need childcare, including unsociable hours, to meet their work commitments.
Since sept 2024, we offer in house care through Chestnuts school care at Bolsover Infants and juniors on Welbeck road. This is based within the school during term time.
IF YOU WANT THE VERY BEST IN CARE AND EDUCATION FOR YOUR CHILD,THEN LOOK NO FURTHER .
YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED AT WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER
Our Availability
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 02/01/2025 | |||||||
Our Fees
- Babysitting from £9.01 per hour
- Childcare from £20.00 per morning
£6.00 PER HOUR.(week days between 7.30 am to 6.30pm)
Prices after 6.30pm are £7 per hour
Inset days and Bank Holiday rate is £7 per child per hour
Early Mornings before 7.30am- £7 per hour
We charge £5.00 a day for all food and drinks. All food is freshly prepared by our chef
full day meal and snacks £5.00
main meal and snack only £2.5
A £5.00 per day pick up charge is added if you require us to pick up from home or be involved in school runs.
OPENING TIMES
Monday to Friday - 05.30am- 19:00pm
These prices include any outings, celebrations and trips as well as all food and drink.
We accept all types of childcare vouchers as well as the tax free childcare.
If you would like to have a look around with no obligations or to sign up then simply call us to arrange a visit.
Our Ofsted Inspections
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Our Documents
- DBS Check (added 05/07/2022)
- Training Certificate: level3 childcare (added 25/05/2022)
- Training Certificate (added 25/05/2022)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 25/05/2022)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
This childcare provider receives overwhelmingly positive reviews. Parents praise the staff's professionalism, friendliness, and ability to accommodate flexible schedules. The facility is described as welcoming and well-equipped, offering a wide range of activities for children of all ages, including those with special needs. Reviewers consistently mention the caring atmosphere and the children's enjoyment of attending, highlighting the provider's commitment to each child's development and well-being.
Summary generated by AI from the text of most recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Chestnuts Childcare. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
i love to send my child on this childcare because the staff is very good, he treat my kids with professionalism and he respond in all our problems. my sons like to eat, like to play with another kids and staff.
is a place for all kids
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bogdan m
on 01/02/2022
very good and informative staff , excellent response and quick to get me set up, with only a few days notice, prices are very reasonable and the staff are very friendly and welcoming. the building is lovely and also a wide range of ages also with special needs knowledge and understanding. very happy would 100%recommend x
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Jolene
on 30/07/2021
I have a 11 year old son with additional needs and epilepsy chestnuts have made him welcome he loves attending and due to extra work demands they have changed hours the best they can to help make it possible for me to continue working my son even asks to go when it’s the holidays he enjoys it that much would highly recommend this setting
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Emma
on 20/05/2021
Both of my children have gone to Chestnuts Childcare. The employees have been fantastic with both my children especially my daughter who at times requires extra support. They have an app so you can track what your child’s been doing which is great. They always inform you of what they have/haven’t ate while being in their care.
I sometimes require late notice hours due to the nature of my job and Chestnuts always try their best to accommodate. I’m thankful that they’re close to home and reliable, it makes being away from my children that little bit easier knowing they’re being taken care of by such lovely people.
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CharleyW
on 11/05/2021
I’ve been with chestnuts for the past 5 years and I can not fault them. They have been so supportive and nothing is ever too much trouble. It’s been lovely to see my little boy grow and the things he’s made will be something I will treasure. Overall an amazing nursery with a dedicated team to ensure your child reaches their full potential 😁😁
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Laura
on 12/04/2021
My son has been going to chestnuts for the last 4 years and he loves it. They are very accomodating to our needs. All the staff are really friendly and work great with my son. Fantastic setting, would highly recommend.
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Louise
on 09/04/2021
I am really pleased I found that good nursery for my daughter. She settled very well and fast, the Chestnut provide very good quality of care, lovely teachers and lots of activities for children. I am really happy with my choice.
Thank you Chestnut for being part of our live!
Happy Mum.
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Wiolka
on 07/04/2021
My daughter has been going to Chestnut for over a year and she is happy to go there every day. They have a lots of activities for childrens, my doughter learn a lot during this time in Chestnut. All ladies treats all childrens fair, and they are very nice. Communication with Chestnut is awsome, I always get answer for all my questions. I'm happy that I choose Chestnut as our nursery, that was very good choice!
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Ania
on 02/04/2021
Chestnut Childcare are absolutely fabulous! I placed my daughter in full time when she was 6 months old and she truly loves it :)
It is a nursery enviroment with a family ethic, this means that I truly feel like my daughter is getting the time, attention and (most importantly of all) the care that she needs. Chestnut's are so supportive and friendly, nothing is ever too much trouble!
They support their caring and sensitive enviroment with a learning programme so you can be sure that your child is developing and at the right speed.
I really wouldn't consider using anybody else!
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AmberLou
on 26/02/2015
We had tried other childcare places in the area, and none met our requirements. We in fact pulled our son out of one because of complaints about his behaviour and him apparently needing "anger management" quite ridiculous he is 3. He and his older brother (after school) have been with Chestnuts for nearly a month now and we have only good things to say about their cheery, good natured but firm approach to childcare. It is clear that this business, focussed at the owner's home in a child-loving atmosphere, provides a stimulating and interesting environment for both our boys.
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on 18/01/2013
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