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Contact Information
  • Phone Number
    01279 870898
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Details
  • Group/Owner
    Bright Stars Nursery Group Ltd
  • Person in Charge
    Sarah Lord (Manager)
  • Number of Staff
    35
  • When Closed
    Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
  • Type of Service
    Day Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
  • Total Places for children
    103
  • Age range
    from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months
  • Parking
    Ample private nursery parking
  • Visiting
    Please contact to make an appointment to view the setting
  • Directions
    Follow directions to Stansted airport
  • Opening Days
    Mon-Fri
  • Opening Hours
    0800-1800
Funding & Fees

Location
  • High House Farm, Takeley Road, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford CM22 6PL

  • Susan D
    October 20, 2020 at 12:00 am

    My daughter absolutely loves it at High House! The staff team are very professional and warm and know exactly what they are doing. My daughter goes into nursery every day without any issues and has developed so well. I could not recommend more.

  • C S
    November 16, 2020 at 12:00 am

    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.

  • C G
    January 21, 2021 at 12:00 am

    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.

  • Georgie F
    January 25, 2021 at 12:00 am

    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.

  • Tracy H
    February 1, 2021 at 12:00 am

    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.

  • Hannah H
    February 9, 2021 at 12:00 am

    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.

  • Laura M
    February 9, 2021 at 12:00 am

    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.

  • M T
    July 30, 2021 at 12:00 am

    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.

  • Sophie M
    August 6, 2021 at 12:00 am

    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!

  • A G
    August 27, 2021 at 12:00 am

    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.

  • S H
    December 20, 2022 at 12:00 am

    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.

  • G Z
    March 22, 2023 at 12:00 am

    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!

  • David K
    March 31, 2023 at 12:00 am

    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.

  • Charles C
    March 31, 2023 at 12:00 am

    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.

  • Tim S
    April 20, 2023 at 12:00 am

    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.

  • D W
    June 1, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Our son is very well cared for at High House Nursery. He has come on leaps and bounds with his communication and skills since he has been attending the setting. He is pleased to arrive in the morning, and we receive regular updates during the day. The nursery staff are kind and caring, and ensure that activities are changed on a daily basis.

  • Sam M
    July 11, 2023 at 12:00 am

    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.

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