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Herongate Day Nursery

A Unique Farm & Forestry School Nursery

Age Group: From babies to 5 year olds

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01277 572 303

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St Andrew’s Church, Billericay Road, CM13 3PS

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7:30am - 6:30pm

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We’re open Monday- Friday

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Forest and Farm Nursery School Adventures

At The Treehouse Club Herongate, we embrace a unique blend of farm and forest school learning, giving children the chance to connect with nature every day.

Forest School Area – Where children develop confidence through hands-on outdoor learning
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Preparing for Outdoor Learning

We have a required kit-list for all children, to ensure they enjoy the Club’s numerous activities in comfort. We offer forest school, and we are an fun and welcoming outdoors club with an inclusive learning approach.

Extensive Range of Outdoor Facilities

Sensory Gardens – A calming and engaging space for little explorers
Onsite Farm – Home to chickens, rabbits, and more, teaching responsibility and care
Allotments – Encouraging a love for growing and sustainability
Tranquil Pond – Supporting curiosity about local wildlife.

About Herongate Day Nursery

Housed in a charming 19th-century church, our nursery is steeped in history and retains its stunning countryside appeal. With 0.6 acres of beautiful outdoor space, children have the freedom to explore, play, and learn in a truly enriching environment.

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What We Offer

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Emergency Services


If you're a family in the NHS, Police Force or Fire Brigade, we'll give you 10% off! *Ts&Cs apply — contact us for more information.

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Sibling Discount


If you have more than one child attending The Treehouse club you’re entitled to 10% discount on your monthly invoice!

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Childcare Funding


We offer childcare funding from 9 months to 5 years: 15 hours and 30 hours

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Babysitting Service


Joining our Treehouse Club family you’re welcome to use our exclusive Babysitting service.

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Online Journal


When joining, your child will be set up with an online journal so you can see exactly how their day goes, giving you peace of mind.

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Herongate Day Nursery

Meet Our Manager

“Here at The Treehouse Club, Herongate we are excited to promote sustainability within the setting and for your little ones to explore the world and the what it offers us.

Our large garden hosts a reading and well-being area, a tranquil pond where the children can develop their sensory exploration and our very own allotments where the children get a chance to pick and prepare their own snack. With pear and apple trees as well as fresh carrots and tomatoes growing in our garden, no other setting offers this. We later care for our nursery animals which fosters a deep love of nature within our children and supports their emotional development.

Indoors at Herongate, the children can find many hidden treasures and surprises! The children use their imagination in the kitchen using the real life objects such as tea cups, radios and China wear giving them the opportunity to interact with realistic objects and build their understanding of different materials. The children love to build and construct and with our wide range of different size and shaped planks of wood the children are learning maths, English, language and communication, but to them they are just building a tower!”

Hollie, Manager - Herongate Day Nursery

"We value our unique family by inspiring and celebrating ourselves and others, enabling everyone to have the freedom to grow and connect with nature."

What Our Parents Say

  • "We discovered Treehouse Club when a friend’s nephew casually dazzled us with his catkin knowledge, picked up from his forestry activities. We were so impressed we wanted our daughter to have plenty of outdoor experiences during her early years. We are thrilled with how her confidence and skills are thriving since enrolling."

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  • “Treehouse club has been fantastic for my son Oliver, over his 12 months at the pre-school he has really grown in confidence and character and he really has developed a love of the great outdoors, it has been a wonderful transformation. He is so happy to come to Treehouse every day and always having a great time whenever we collect him that we have great peace of mind that he is really enjoying himself. Thank you to all Treehouse for creating such a safe, fun and happy environment in a truly magical setting for 4 year olds!”

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  • “We have used other day care services in the past but we can sincerely say that Ashley and the Treehouse Club have exceeded our expectations. Our daughter attends both on a part time and full time basis, depending on how busy our schedule is, and they kindle accommodate us, even at short notice. We cannot explain in words just how happy we are with the service that the Treehouse Club provides for us and of course our daughter. She loves being there and has so much fun. Every evening when we pick her up she has a smile on her face from ear to ear. The only problem that I can see is when our daughter gets too old to go!”

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  • “I spent a long time trying to find an after school facility for my daughter. I found that a lot were either on school grounds, which I thought didn’t give her a break from school, and the others within a converted conservatory, which was not my idea of suitable care. I then found the Treehouse Club and I loved the activities they did and how kind the staff were. I am very glad I chose them and would recommend them to anyone.”

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  • “Our son aged 4½ loves the Treehouse Club so much that when we go and collect him earlier than usual, he gets a little bit upset that he hasn’t had enough time to play and asks for another 5 mins several times …. We’ve been very impressed with all the activities such as pond dipping and other outdoor events ( they are not stuck in front of a TV or Wii games like some after school clubs). Our son joins in with all the other children and although he doesn’t have any homework he sits down at the same time with them and enjoys some reading and practises writing. He is also trying new foods and receives encouragement from the other children when doing so. The club has a lovely atmosphere, the children are always happy when we arrive and we’re really happy to have such caring people as Ashley and her team.”

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STANDARD KIT BAG (to be used daily) Small back-pack with complete change of clothes, wellies (boots), plimsolls, sun cream (weather permitting). 

What Will My Child Need?

SEASONAL EXTRAS
SUMMER: Sun hat must be included in daily back-pack.
WINTER: Warm jumper, waterproof winter coat, gloves, scarf and winter hat.

FOOD: All meals are applicable to all year round nursery sessions (includes: breakfast, morning snack, hot cooked lunch, afternoon snack and evening dinner). Preschool morning & afternoon snacks are included to term-time sessions* (a healthy packed lunch is required).

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The Treehouse Club is unlike any other preschool and whenever possible we will be outdoors with the children enjoying our beautiful woodlands, on trips and having great adventures.

We have a required kit-list for all children, to ensure they enjoy the Club’s numerous activities in comfort. We have an online shop if parents and carers would like to purchase various items of clothing and accessories. Please ensure that any clothing items and wellies are named.