“We moved our daughter here after just not having a great feeling at her previous one, and my goodness the difference it’s made. The staff are all so friendly and welcoming, it is a home from home and our daughter is so happy and settled here. The girls in the baby room are the most amazing ladies and I’m so thankful, my daughter adores them! Kayleigh the manager made me feel comfortable from the get go and I don’t want my daughter to ever move on from Lucy the baby room lead, she is incredible.”
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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Ofsted Rated Good
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.
“My daughter joined The House That Jack Built in September, having moved to Marlow Bottom from Marlow. The new manager Michelle and her team have been fantastic. The nursery is always clean, my daughter hardly gets ill as opposed to the other setting where she was always sick. All events and learning objectives are always carefully planned and carried out. My daughter is happy to go in and has not cried once. Thank you to all the lovely staff for being great.”
“A lovely bustling day nursery which prides itself on exceptional childcare. The staff I worked with were wonderful during my university placement years and the children were a joy to be around. The pastoral support is equally a key asset among all of the House That Jack Built nurseries and I would highly recommend them for any parents looking to see their child flourish in preparation for school.”
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
All nurseries are Ofsted rated Good. Reports are available for every location so you do not have to take our word for it.
"Children develop strong social skills and gain high levels of confidence."