Welcomes to Dovedale Nursery where our ethos is to provide a safe stimulating and nurturing environment where children can learn and develop through play.
An extremely passionate and dedicated staff team creates a calm, nurturing and stimulating environment where children thrive.
Important Dates for your Diary
- Friday 18/12/2026 - Last day before closed for Christmas
- Monday 04/01/2027 - Nursery reopens for New term
- Friday 19/03/2027 - CLOSED for staff training
- Wednesday 07/07/2027 - CLOSED for staff training
Keep an eye here for updates throughout the year. Nursery Calendar
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Date: 02/11/2026 to 06/11/2026
Monday:
Lunch Main: Panko breaded baked chicken filet with croquette potatoes & sweetcorn | Pudding: Sliced apple & grapes
Tuesday:
Lunch Main: Cauliflower & mixed vegetable mac 'n' cheese with garlic slice | Pudding: Sliced banana with low fat custard
Wednesday:
Lunch Main: Roast chicken breast with roast potatoes & mixed vegetables | Pudding: Greek yogurt with blueberries
Thursday:
Lunch Main: Chilli Con Carne with Kidney beans, mixed peppers, sweetcorn & mini baked potato | Pudding: Kiwi & satsuma wedges
Friday:
Lunch Main: Oven baked fishfingers with sweet potato wedges & garden peas | Pudding: Low sugar fruit jelly
PLEASE NOTE: In circumstances where availability and delivery issues occur it may be necessary to provide and alternative menu.
Date: 09/11/2026 to 13/11/2026
Monday:
Lunch Main: Chicken leek & mushroom fricasse with herby roasted new potatoes | Pudding: Tropical fruit salad with dairy free cream
Tuesday:
Lunch Main: Sizzling pork & rainbow vegetable chow mein with pak choi & beansprouts | Pudding: Apple crumble with low fat custard
Wednesday:
Lunch Main: Roast chicken breast with roast potatoes & mixed vegetables | Pudding: Fromage frais
Thursday:
Lunch Main: Moroccan meatball & chick pea tagine with vegetable cous cous | Pudding: Diced watermelon
Friday:
Lunch Main: Tuna & sweetcorn wholewheat pasta bake with garlic slice | Pudding: Natural yogurt with granola
PLEASE NOTE: In circumstances where availability and delivery issues occur it may be necessary to provide and alternative menu.
Dovedale Nursery
Chelmsford College
102 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford
CM2 0JQ
