“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 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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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
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
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."