Maples Day Nursery (Winchester)

39 Hatherley Road, Winchester SO22 6RT
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9.8 142 Reviews
  • Maples Day Nursery (Winchester), Winchester
Maples Day Nursery provides high-quality childcare for the Winchester area. They have also obtained their Green Flag eco-schools award.

Their highly trained and knowledgeable practitioners implement a wide variety of structured indoor and outdoor activities designed in line with EYFS principles.   

Open from 7.30-6.30, Maples offer a fully inclusive package, perfect for busy parents.

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Care Provided by Maples Day Nursery (Winchester)

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Alex Algieri (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 42
  • Total Places for Children
  • 132
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Inset Days
  • Parking

  • Free parking is available onsite.


Maples Day Nursery (Winchester) Reviews (142)

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Maples Day Nursery (Winchester) has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.809) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Maples Day Nursery (Winchester) has 142 reviews.

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Review from Rosie H (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our boys love going to Maples and run in every morning! The staff are extremely caring, nurturing and take the time to understand each child. Their communication is very good, particularly during recent COVID-19 restrictions, during which they have gone ‘above and beyond’ to ensure the wellbeing of
the children and the smooth running of the nursery. We have always been impressed by the amount of space in each room and in the garden. We would highly recommend it.

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Review from Blake S (Father of Child) published on 8 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The nursery is based in a great location with a great deal of outdoor space which was a big part in our decision making when choosing the nursery. This topped with staff who go above and beyond for the children and a management team who provide good clear communication at all times; I really can’t fault
the nursery at all.
In the recent climate and brining my daughter back after lockdown, they have made the experience so much easier. From conversations with other parents with kids in nursery settings, it is clear that Maples is leading the way on childcare and the provision they offer.
I would not hesitate to recommend this nursery and thank all the staff for their continued hard work during such a challenging time.

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Review from Tara W (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Choosing a nursery was difficult as first-time parents who didn't know what we were looking for. We had a great feeling from our tour of Maples, seeing the children and staff interact with each other. There were a lot of happy faces all around the nursery.
Our son started at Maples the week before
lockdown and has only just started his time with them again this June. The communication from Maples during lockdown was brilliant and so much more than we could have expected. We felt very reassured sending him back when they reopened. The communication since being back has continued to be amazing - the Parent Zone app is a huge bonus which I understand from other local friends is not something many nurseries offer.
There are updates throughout the day on meals, naps, nappies and updates throughout the week/month on their development as well as photos!
The menus and outdoor space is also a huge attraction of Maples too.
Most importantly the staff are just wonderful - we're so thrilled!

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Review from Anna B (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Maples highly enough. It seemed so tough leaving our daughter for the first time, but with the incredible team at Maples she settled in immediately and has been so happy for the last 6 months.
She is learning so much in such a safe, wonderful, supportive environment and there isn’t
a meal she hasn’t finished, so the food must be great too!

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Review from Natasha D (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Maples Nursery has been one of the best parenting choices I have made. I am a first-time mum and new to the area and this nursery stood out from all of the rest. Communication was fantastic and my son who was only five months at the time he started settled in so well. As I am breastfeeding, the staff
let me go in and visit to drop off milk and feed him and to call in whenever I wanted. They update the app with photos of him during the day so I could look whilst at work. We have just started weaning and the food is fantastic, I love that it is prepared on-site as I know my baby is getting the best nutrition from a fresh source. My son loves the caterpillar staff and is happy to go to them every single day, which really puts me at ease. The manager has been so fantastic with adapting what we need specifically to our family which is amazing, they have treated us like friends and not just as a business transaction. The facilities on-site are brilliant - I wouldn’t want my baby anywhere else.

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Review from Charlotte W (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves his days at nursery in the Ladybird room. There is always a variety of activities on offer - baking, painting, crafts. The outdoor space for a city nursery is very good. My son loves the bikes and scooters. He also loves looking after the chickens. The staff are very knowledgeable and caring.
I would definitely recommend this nursery to friends and family.

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Review from Nic A (Father of Child) published on 13 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

In the time our son has been at Maples we have found the staff to be very friendly and welcoming. He settled in very quickly helped by the nursery following his home routine. Our baby particularly likes looking at the chickens in the garden. We are happy that the nursery meals are cooked on-site as
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Review from V R (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son settled well at Maples and has been really well supported in terms of his development. The activities the children get involved in are varied and interesting. I have always felt the nursery staff have time to share his progress and next steps with me. He loves the staff that look after him and
generally comes home tired and happy.

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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with this nursery. The ladies have really built a good connection with the children who not only play but are stimulated and learn every day. Five stars from me.

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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Maples and Ladybirds. Our daughter loves coming in every day and always has a blast. She learns so much during the day and comes back covered in mud and paint which we love. She is obviously very loved and cared for.

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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my three-year-old and two-year-old are very happy at Maples. They have been at the pre-school/nursery for a year and we are very happy with the care they receive. It is an excellent nursery with lovely, caring staff who go out of their way to accommodate the childrens' and parents' needs.

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Review from M L (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

No doubts, the staff (kindness with kids) is the highlight of Maples Nursery. My daughter is really happy to go to this place, so for me, this is the most important point. However, there are opportunities for improvement such as a better safety assessment in the garden and outdoor areas (eg rocks in
the path) and the overall quality of the food offered (e.g more variety of fruit and vegetables, fewer cookies and cakes).

Reply from Sian Elliott at Maples Day Nursery (Winchester)

Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery and your positive feedback in relation to our colleagues at the nursery. I am delighted to confirm that we are currently having a full garden investment to include new surfaces and resources.


I will share your feedback on the menus with our onsite chef, as we are currently reviewing our menus for Autumn/Winter. Our menus are continually monitored to ensure nutritionally balanced meals throughout the day which meet the Public Health England guidelines for Early Years settings. We hope you see an improvement in our Autumn/Winter menus and if you would like to discuss this further you are more than welcome to discuss this with myself or the nursery chef.


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Review from G B (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son transitioned brilliantly into pre-school and loves being here with his friends and enjoys the learning and development. His key worker has been fab.

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Review from P G (Father of Child) published on 18 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very pleased with all the staff in the pre-school room. We are always greeted with a smile and the staff are very helpful and receptive to any issues that crop up. Our daughter always appears happy when we collect her and when she tells us about her day.

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Review from Charlotte L (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been really pleasantly surprised by our experience at Maples having never had a child in nursery before. The staff are extremely friendly (and patient), the food and toys are much better than we have at home and the activities are extremely imaginative and varied. I feel Maples have made a real
effort to get to know my child and the events that include parents have helped us feel involved too. I would and have recommended Maples to other parents in the local area.

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Review from Gemma B (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Maples rather unexpectedly, having received a poor start at the nursery his older brother attended for 3 years. Thankfully, the staff were incredibly welcoming, kind and helpful and he settled in immediately. They also managed his additional health needs calmly and with care. Now he's
moved from the baby to toddler room and he's embracing every opportunity and there are lots!
The staff are professional, attentive and remember every child and their quirks.

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Review from B S (Father of Child) published on 29 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mostly very good. Few issues. Parking not great. Fees quite high and "free" government hours not easy to structure without overlaps into paid-for sessions.

Reply from Sian Elliott, Nursery Manager at Maples Day Nursery (Winchester)

Thank you for taking the time to review Maples, we are always grateful for feedback.


I understand that parking can be a challenge at times given the location. This is something we are currently exploring to see if improvements can be made.


We believe our fees to be reflective of the high-quality care and education provided and fully inclusive service which includes all extra-curricular activities.


Please feel free to discuss anything further with me at the nursery.


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Review from David C (Father of Child) published on 16 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Maples continues to excel at everything it does. Despite moving home with another nursery on our doorstep, there is no way that we will consider moving our daughter.

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Review from D D (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is thriving at Maples. Her language, motor and social skills are developing much faster than if she were only at home. I could not ask for a better environment for my daughter.

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Review from Suzy E (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son always has a great day. Staff are caring and get to know the individual personalities of each child.
My son always eats loads, way more than at home.
No complaints whatsoever.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.809)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.809) out of 10 for Maples Day Nursery (Winchester) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 25 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.862 for Maples Day Nursery (Winchester) is calculated as follows: ( (259 Excellents x 5) + (35 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 297 Ratings = 4.862

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.947 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Maples Day Nursery (Winchester) is based on 25 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 132 number of registered child places is 26.4. 25 Positive Reviews ÷ 26.4 = 0.947

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Alex

Alex Algieri

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2024

Alex is Manager at Maples Day Nursery in Winchester and has a wealth of experience, having worked in the early years sector for over 20 years and with an MA in advanced Practice Early Years. Alex joined Childbase Partnership in 2024 after being in a regional role for another large chain nursery company.


What is your favourite feature of Maples?
We are so lucky as a inner city nursery to have such a large and varied outdoor space with lots of exciting opportunities to explore lifecycles and growth in the natural world.


What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?
I'm most proud about the enthusiasm and professionalism shown by the staff team. Everyone has a drive towards providing the best possible experience for our families and goes above and beyond to extol the Childbase values.


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