“Our 4 year old has just finished at The House That Jack Built to start school, having been at the nursery since he was 16 months old. He absolutely loved his time there. It’s a lovely spacious site with great facilities, and the staff are so caring, smiley and creative. He has such a special bond with them. All of the staff have helped him grow into such a confident little boy, and he walked happily into reception last week without a backward glance, despite being one of the youngest starters. We also have a 2 year old who is just leaving the baby unit and moving up to toddlers. The baby unit is an amazing space and run by the loveliest team. A huge thank you for all of your smiles and care over the last three years.”
12 Chestnut Lane, Hazlemere, HP15 7BZ
A nursery six minutes from Great Kingshill
Great Kingshill sits quietly in the southern Chilterns, and most families here know that any regular commitment tends to pull you either down toward High Wycombe or out onto the A413. The House That Jack Built is close enough to keep your mornings straightforward, sitting just a short drive south through Holmer Green. If you would like to come and have a look around, we would be glad to show you what we do.
Why families choose us
Our approach
What parents tend to notice first when they visit is that children here are genuinely in charge of their own day. From the moment they arrive, children can move freely between indoor spaces and the garden, following their interests rather than waiting to be told what comes next. That freedom is not accidental. It is how we believe children build real confidence and learn to think for themselves, which matters a great deal more in the long run than being able to sit still on a mat.
In practice
On the practical side, we take settling in seriously. Every child starts with two dedicated settling sessions, with you present, and we build on those at whatever pace your child needs. From day one your child has a key person who knows them well, and you can talk to us at drop-off, through daily diary sheets, or at termly one-to-ones. We accept both 15-hour and 30-hour funded places for eligible families, and we are Ofsted rated Good, which means an independent inspector found our care and teaching to be effective and well-managed.
For families in Great Kingshill
For families in Great Kingshill, the geography here works in a quietly useful way. You are north of Holmer Green and Hazlemere, which puts you far enough out to want childcare that does not add unnecessary distance to your day, but close enough that the nursery sits neatly on the way rather than out of it. Mornings in this part of the Chilterns have their own character, and we are used to welcoming families who value a run that stays local and predictable, whatever the season.
Address
12 Chestnut Lane, Hazlemere, HP15 7BZ
Phone
01494 713425Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:30pm
Ages
6 weeks to 5 years
Ofsted
Good
Funding
15 & 30 hours accepted
Getting here
From Great Kingshill, the most direct route runs south along Cockpit Road and Copes Road, picking up Spurlands End Road and Watchet Lane before coming through Holmer Green Road and arriving via Chestnut Lane. The drive covers around 2.3 miles and takes approximately six minutes in normal conditions. There is on-site parking at the nursery, so you do not need to factor in time finding a space.
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Parent reviews
What Buckinghamshire families say about us
The families already with us can tell you more than we ever could. Parents who started with us as babies are now sending their second and third children through our doors. That kind of trust is not given lightly, and we do not take it for granted.
“Both of my children have attended THTJB over the past 4 years and we have had the best experience. My son was so well prepared to start school last September, despite being one of the youngest in his year, and my daughter can't wait to run into her friends and key workers every morning that she attends. All the staff are so friendly and helpful and the children have a great balance of lots of fun combined with structure.”
“Cannot recommend more: my two daughters came here before leaving for school, my eldest who has special needs was well looked after, and they helped us with the EHCP, and any additional support that would be needed, was such a life saver, as for my youngest who just left for school recently is more than prepared! Both of my children loved this nursery, and made many friends, the staff are warm and friendly, and really take the time to listen to you and your children, they also have little events like pirate day and a Christmas sing!”
See us in action
Come and see a normal day
A tour is the best way to know whether we are the right fit. Meet our team, explore the spaces, and ask us anything.
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Things parents ask us
Common questions
The nursery is about 2.3 miles from Great Kingshill, and the drive typically takes around six minutes. The route runs south through Holmer Green before arriving via Chestnut Lane in Hazlemere. There is parking on site, so the journey from door to door is as simple as it looks on a map.
Yes, we accept both the 15-hour universal entitlement and the 30-hour funded place for eligible families. If you are not sure whether you qualify for 30 hours, the government's Childcare Choices website is the clearest place to check. We are happy to talk through how funding works in practice when you come to visit, so you know exactly what to expect before your child starts.
We welcome children from six weeks old through to five years, so we can support families from the earliest return-to-work point right through to school. Places do fill up, particularly for babies and for the September intake, so it is worth getting in touch sooner rather than later if you have a date in mind. There is no harm in registering your interest well in advance, even if your start date is some way off.
An Ofsted Good rating means that when an independent inspector visited, they found the quality of care and teaching to be effective across the board. In practice, it means things like how children are supported to learn, how staff respond to individual needs, and how well the nursery communicates with parents were all judged to be working well. It is not a marketing badge; it is a formal, external check, and we think it is reasonable for parents to ask about it.
Every child starts with two settling sessions before their first proper day, and you stay with them so they are never left somewhere unfamiliar without you. If a child needs more time, we build on that at their pace rather than sticking to a fixed schedule. Shortly after a child starts we check in properly to see how things are going for them and for you. To arrange a visit, just get in touch and we will find a time that works so you can see the nursery properly and ask whatever you need to.
Ofsted registered, inspected, and rated Good
Independently inspected so you do not have to take our word for it.
"Children arrive excited for their day at this welcoming setting. They happily chatter to staff as they confidently separate from their parents."