Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Child Care & Early Education in Chester
Jigsaw Curzon House Day Nursery has provided exceptional childcare and education for over two decades, catering to children aged 3 months to 11 years. Our purpose-built facility, located within the Holiday Inn Chester South grounds, offers a secure, stimulating environment designed to nurture individual growth through structured play and learning. With highly qualified staff maintaining low child-to-staff ratios, we prioritise personalised care while fostering intellectual, social, and emotional development. Our innovative plant-based menu, developed in partnership with Cambridge University's Foodsteps programme, demonstrates our commitment to sustainability without compromising nutritional excellence.As an Ofsted-registered provider, we combine rigorous safeguarding protocols with flexible scheduling options, including full-day, morning, and afternoon sessions. Our Forest School programme and specialised rooms create diverse learning opportunities, while our transparent communication policies ensure parental confidence in their child's care and progress.
Services
Day Nursery
Out of School Club
Forest School
Plant-Based Menu
Special Needs Support
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in early years education
- Our staff maintain Ofsted-approved child-to-staff ratios
- We implement a Cambridge University-verified plant-based menu
- Our Forest School programme enhances outdoor learning experiences
- We provide individualised care plans for each child's development
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
Services
Day Nursery
Our day nursery provides full-time and part-time care for children aged 3 months to 11 years. With dedicated rooms for different developmental stages, we offer structured learning through play while maintaining strict child-to-staff ratios. Our qualified team creates individualised care plans to support each child's unique growth and educational journey.
Out of School Club
This service offers supervised care during school holidays for children aged 4-11 years. We provide educational activities, arts and crafts, sports, and weekly outings in a safe environment. The programme maintains a 1:8 staff-to-child ratio with experienced childcare professionals ensuring continuous engagement and development.
Forest School
Our Forest School programme delivers outdoor education in natural settings. Children develop practical skills through hands-on activities while learning about environmental stewardship. This approach fosters confidence, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities through structured exploration of our outdoor spaces and natural resources.
Plant-Based Menu
We provide nutritionally balanced plant-based meals developed with Cambridge University's Foodsteps programme. Our menus meet daily dietary requirements while reducing environmental impact by 56% compared to traditional childcare menus. This approach supports healthy eating habits from an early age through fresh, home-cooked meals.
Special Needs Support
Our inclusive childcare service supports children with special educational needs through tailored observation and development plans. Staff work closely with parents and external professionals to create supportive environments that address individual requirements while ensuring equal opportunities for all children in our care.
People
Claire Taylor
Manager
Mrs Claire Taylor oversees daily operations at Jigsaw Curzon House Day Nursery, ensuring compliance with Ofsted standards while maintaining the nursery's nurturing environment and educational excellence.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide care for children aged 3 months to 11 years through our nursery and out-of-school programmes.
What are your opening hours?
Our nursery operates from 7:15am to 6:15pm daily, with flexible session options available.
Do you offer a plant-based menu?
Yes, we provide a Cambridge University-verified plant-based menu that meets all nutritional requirements for growing children.
How do you support children with special needs?
We create individualised care plans through close parent collaboration and work with external professionals to meet specific developmental requirements.
What is your staff-to-child ratio?
We maintain Ofsted-approved ratios: 3:1 for babies, 4:1 for toddlers, and 8:1 for pre-school children.
