“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.”
59-61 Marlow Bottom Road, SL7 3NA
A nursery for Little Marlow families, five minutes away
If you live in Little Marlow, you already know that finding local childcare means looking further afield. The village sits quietly between the Thames and the Chiltern slopes, and there is not much in the way of nursery provision on your doorstep. The House That Jack Built is a short drive through the valley at Marlow Bottom, and if you would like to come and have a look around, we would be glad to show you the place properly.
Why families choose us
Our approach
What parents tend to notice first when they visit is that the children are busy, but in their own way. Free flow between the indoor rooms and the garden runs all day, every day, in all weathers, which means a child follows their own curiosity rather than waiting to be told what comes next. There is a woodland glade, a construction area, and an allotment where children grow fruit, vegetables and flowers. That kind of environment builds independence gradually and quietly, and you see it in the children after a while.
In practice
On the practical side, we take settling-in seriously. Every new child has two dedicated settling sessions before they start, with parents present, and we build on those if a child needs more time. Each child has a key carer who is the main point of contact for their family, and you will get daily communication alongside termly updates and a proper conversation with management whenever you need one. We accept both 15 and 30 hours funded childcare, and we are rated Good by Ofsted, which gives you an independent measure of what we are doing here.
For families in Little Marlow
For families coming from Little Marlow, this nursery tends to work well because the journey does not pull you into town. The route through the valley keeps things local in character, and for families used to the quieter pace of a small village, Marlow Bottom has a similar feel. The nursery is open from 7:30am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday, with on-site parking, which makes the morning and evening run straightforward rather than something to plan around.
Address
59-61 Marlow Bottom Road, SL7 3NA
Phone
01628 481601Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:30pm
Ages
3 months to 5 years
Ofsted
Good
Funding
15 & 30 hours accepted
Getting here
From Little Marlow, the drive to The House That Jack Built at 59-61 Marlow Bottom Road takes around five minutes, covering just over two miles via Pound Lane, Church Road and Little Marlow Road before following the valley up through Wycombe Road to Marlow Bottom. There is on-site parking at the nursery, so drop-off and collection are easy to manage.
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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
It is roughly a five-minute drive, covering just over two miles through the valley to Marlow Bottom. The route runs via Pound Lane and Church Road before joining Little Marlow Road and heading up to Wycombe Road. It is not walkable, but as a morning drive it is short and straightforward, and there is on-site parking when you arrive.
Yes, we accept both the 15-hour universal entitlement and the 30-hour extended entitlement for eligible families. If you are not sure what you qualify for or how the funded hours work in practice, it is worth checking your eligibility through the government's Childcare Choices website, and then we can talk through how the hours fit with our sessions when you visit.
We take children from three months up to five years, so we can accommodate babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Places do fill up, particularly for younger age groups, so it is worth getting in touch sooner rather than later. We are happy to have a conversation about timing before you are ready to commit to anything.
An Ofsted Good rating means an independent inspector has assessed the quality of care, the learning environment and the progress children are making, and found it to be consistently strong. It is a useful external check, but what it reflects here is the way the nursery has been run since it opened in 2000, with attention to each child's development and a genuine key person system in place. Margaret has also been recognised by Buckinghamshire County Council for her contribution to high-quality childcare.
You can get in touch by phone or through the website to arrange a time to come and see the nursery. Before your child starts, we build in two settling sessions where you stay with your child so they can get used to the space and the people at their own pace. We extend those sessions if a child needs more time, and we check in with you shortly after they have started to see how things are going.
Ofsted registered, inspected, and rated Good
Independently inspected so you do not have to take our word for it.
"Children develop strong social skills and gain high levels of confidence."