“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 for families in Totteridge, High Wycombe
Totteridge sits on that useful in-between stretch of High Wycombe where you are close enough to town to have everything you need, but also genuinely close to the quieter villages to the north. Families here often weigh up town-centre provision against something a little more settled and village-adjacent, and that is exactly where The House That Jack Built tends to fit naturally into the picture. 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 how much the children are directing their own day. We work on the principle that children who are trusted to follow their own curiosity become more confident and more capable, not just at nursery but at home too. Free flow between the indoor spaces and the garden runs all day, every day, in all weathers, so children are genuinely in charge of where their interests take them rather than waiting to be told what comes next.
In practice
On the practical side, we take settling in seriously. Every child has two introductory sessions before they start properly, and we build on those if a particular child needs a little more time. Your child has a named key carer who tracks their development and is your main point of contact, backed by daily diary sheets and termly updates. We accept both 15-hour and 30-hour funded places, and we are open 51 weeks of the year, closing only on bank and public holidays. Ofsted rated us Good, which we think reflects the consistency of what we offer rather than a snapshot on a good day.
For families in Totteridge
For families in the Totteridge area of High Wycombe, the journey to us is a short and straightforward one. You are positioned between the town and the villages, which means reaching Hazlemere adds very little to a working morning, and the nursery's hours of 7:30am to 6:30am are built around the kind of day most working parents actually have. We have on-site parking, so there is no scramble at drop-off, and the bungalow setting means arrival feels calm rather than rushed.
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 the Totteridge area of High Wycombe, the most direct route to us is via Totteridge Road, picking up Amersham Hill and then Amersham Road through to Holmer Green Road, Eastern Dene and into Chestnut Lane. The drive is around 3 miles and typically takes about 9 minutes. We have on-site parking at the nursery, so you can pull straight in.
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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
We are about 3 miles from the Totteridge area of High Wycombe, which works out to roughly 9 minutes by car via Totteridge Road and Amersham Road. The route is straightforward and mostly residential, so it does not add much to a working morning. We have on-site parking, which makes drop-off and pick-up a good deal easier.
Yes, we accept both 15-hour and 30-hour government-funded places. The 15-hour entitlement is available for all three and four year olds, and 30 hours is available to eligible working families. If you are not sure what you qualify for or how to apply, have a chat with us when you visit and we can point you in the right direction.
We take children from six weeks old through to five years. Places do go, particularly for babies, so it is worth getting in touch sooner rather than later if you have a start date in mind. We would rather have an honest conversation about availability early on than have you waiting longer than you need to.
Ofsted rated us Good, which covers the quality of teaching, how well children are kept safe, how well they progress, and how the nursery is led and managed. We think it reflects the consistency of what we do day to day rather than a one-off performance. Margaret, who founded the nursery in 2000, has also been recognised by Buckinghamshire County Council for her contribution to high-quality childcare, which we are proud of.
The best starting point is simply getting in touch to arrange a time to come and have a look around. Before your child starts with us properly, we build in two settling-in sessions so they can get to know the space and the people at their own pace, and we extend those if a child needs a bit more time. We also check in with you shortly after your child has started to see how things are going from your side.
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."