“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 on your doorstep if you live in Widmer End
Widmer End sits just over the hill from Hazlemere, and The House That Jack Built on Chestnut Lane is as close a nursery as you will find to the village. If you know the fields around Widmer End and the quiet roads that run down through Western Dene, you are probably already familiar with how short the journey feels once you have done it a few times. We would love to show you around, so do get in touch and come and see us.
Why families choose us
Our approach
What parents tend to notice first when they visit is how much the children here are getting on with things independently. We are a free-flow setting, which means children move between the indoor spaces and the garden throughout the day, following their own interests rather than waiting for an adult to organise them. That freedom builds something real: children who are confident making decisions, choosing what to explore and spending time with different ages of children in a setting that genuinely feels like a home rather than an institution. Margaret opened this nursery in 2000 with that exact intention, and more than 25 years on, the same family instinct runs through everything we do.
In practice
On the practical side, we take the settling-in period seriously rather than treating it as a formality. Every child has two settling-in sessions before they start, with parents present, and we build on that if a child needs more time. Your child will have a key carer who knows them well, and you can expect daily communication as well as termly updates. We accept both 15 and 30 hours funded childcare, and we can walk you through how to apply and what it covers when you visit. Ofsted rated us Good, and if you want to know what that means in practice, the straightforward answer is that inspectors found our children to be well-cared for, well-supported and making good progress.
For families in Widmer End
For families in Widmer End specifically, the practicalities of nursery drop-off tend to be shaped by the fact that this is a quiet, semi-rural village with no high street and limited public transport. Most people here are already in the habit of driving a short distance for everyday things, and the journey to Chestnut Lane fits neatly into a morning commute toward High Wycombe or Amersham. The village itself borders open green space, and children who grow up playing in places like Widmer Fields tend to take well to a nursery where outdoor time is part of every single day rather than an occasional outing.
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 Widmer End, the most direct route by car takes you down through Brimmers Hill and Western Dene, joining Holmer Green Road and then Eastern Dene before reaching Chestnut Lane in Hazlemere, which is roughly a 10-minute drive. There is on-site parking at the nursery, so the morning handover is straightforward. For those who prefer to walk, the route is around 1,326 metres and takes approximately 18 minutes on foot.
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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
Widmer End is immediately north of Hazlemere, and the nursery on Chestnut Lane is one of the closest settings you will find to the village. By car it takes around 10 minutes, following Brimmers Hill and Western Dene down through to Holmer Green Road and Eastern Dene. There is on-site parking, which makes the morning drop-off considerably less stressful.
Yes, we accept both the 15-hour universal entitlement and the 30-hour extended offer for eligible working families. If you are not sure which you qualify for or how to apply, we are happy to talk you through it when you come for a visit. The funding can make a significant difference to the cost of care, and we would rather you understood exactly what is available to you before you make any decisions.
We care for children from six weeks old through to five years, so we can be with your child from a very early stage right through to school. Places do fill up, particularly for babies and younger toddlers, so it is worth getting in touch sooner rather than later if you have a start date in mind. You are very welcome to come and look around before you commit to anything.
An Ofsted rating of Good means that inspectors judged the children to be safe, well-cared for and making good progress in their learning and development. In practical terms, it reflects the way we work: consistent key carers, a genuine free-flow environment, and a programme that follows the Early Years Foundation Stage. It gives you an independent view of the nursery that goes beyond what we say about ourselves.
You can get in touch through our website or by phone to arrange a visit, and we encourage you to come and see the nursery before making any decisions. If you decide to go ahead, every child has two dedicated settling-in sessions before their first full day, with you present throughout. We build on those sessions if a child needs more time, and we do a check-in shortly after they start to make sure things are going well for your family as well as for them.
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."