Sixpenny Day Nursery

Old Farrowing House, Roundway Hill Business Centre, Devizes SN10 2LT
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  • Sixpenny Day Nursery, Devizes
Sixpenny Day Nursery is a purpose-built, fun and exhilarating nursery for children to learn through play.

Located in Devizes, the first Sixpenny Nursery was founded in 1989 in the village of Nursteed. Having now moved to a purpose-built setting at Roundway Hill Farm in 2012, the nursery specialises in outdoor learning, play and exercise, within its beautiful, countryside location. The nursery adopts a ‘Forest School’ learning approach, where children can develop their skills uniquely, whilst encouraging conversation about the environment and the importance of appreciating the planet.

The nursery offers exceptional care, enriched by unique learning opportunities for your child. One such experience is child-friendly cooking classes, helping to equip children with valuable skills and deeper knowledge of the cooking process.

Each room has free-flow access to the secure garden, which includes a variety of activities, such as an allotment, an outdoor mud kitchen, and sensory areas. The children are free to explore their surrounding nature, and with a special ‘undercover’ area, they can enjoy outdoor play in all weathers. There is also a farm area, where the children can feed and care for the animals, such as the nurseries very own pygmy goats.

Children are encouraged to take part in weekly music sessions, a variety of sports, cooking, and yoga, as well as participate in the nursery’s Forest School classes. These activities provide benefits for children such as increasing a child’s confidence and self-esteem through exploration, problem solving, and being encouraged to learn how to assess and take appropriate risks depending on their environment.

With the location of the countryside, the nursery is bright and airy, with plenty to keep all the children engaged, and active. There is also lots of opportunities to be outside in the fresh air, for the children to run, play, climb and cycle.

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Care Provided by Sixpenny Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Tash Bishop (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 47
  • Total Places for Children
  • 138
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Sixpenny Day Nursery

  • AM/PM Session £48.60
    All Day Session £77.60

  • A £100 non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place. Exact days of attendance should be confirmed no later than 6 weeks prior to the child’s start date. Any changes are subject to availability.
  • Parking

  • There is plenty of parking on site for parents and visitors.


Sixpenny Day Nursery Reviews (71)

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Sixpenny Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.707) out of 10, based on 52 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Sixpenny Day Nursery has 71 reviews.

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Review from Shelby F (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one loves this nursery! She's really started to come out of her shell and the days she spends here are helping to shape her. The staff are really friendly and helpful! The meals they provide are varied and they make sure to check for allergens. The outside areas are remarkable and make great
experiences for the children!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased to read that your daughter enjoys her time with us, particularly the outdoor areas, which we are really proud of. We look forward to continuing to support her in her first steps in education.


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Review from Lucy B (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

The staff are the best thing about this nursery. They provide an excellent level of care and my child is very happy here. However, since this setting has been taken over by the Old Station Nursery Group, the fees have increased significantly. This is far, far higher than other nurseries in the area
and way above inflation / other factors like NI increase etc. Sadly the funds have not been put back into the setting and the facilities are tired. Very disappointing to see what is an excellent nursery being squeezed for profits. This is unfair on the children, parents and staff.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to review us and for your lovely comments about our dedicated team. We understand your frustration with fees, and we do our best to protect them, but this last year, in particular, has been challenging across multiple fronts. We'll be sure to pass on your comments.


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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Pre-school since September last year, I'm an extremely anxious person especially leaving my child with anyone but right from the start my daughter was treated absolutely amazingly as well as myself and her dad! When I gave birth to my 2nd i felt at ease with my daughter
being at nursery during the day, then having all the staff support her in becoming a big sister getting her to talk all about it and listened to her! My daughter has a game in the morning where she doesn't want to go in unless she gets a hug and without a shadow of doubt one of the teachers will be ready to give her a hug! She comes home in the evenings happy and tells us about all the stuff she does. I'm extremely happy with sixpenny they've been amazing! I love fetching her in the evenings and hearing how she's been outside in the garden playing and having fun with her friends.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're so happy to read that your daughter has settled in well to pre-school and feels supported, especially with becoming a big sister. It's great to know that she enjoys her time with us and comes home happy, sharing stories about her day.


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Review from Sophie O (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended Six Pennys at 8 months and has thrived and loved every second. Seeing him run down the corridor every morning and watching him embrace the staff shows how happy and comfortable he is there. He has experienced so many lovely things and is able to interact with lots of different people.
His speech has come on so much and he clearly loves being in this setting. The staff are all lovely and so helpful in any situation. Highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

It is a joy to see children arrive at nursery so eager and happy to be here! We are so pleased that you are happy with our care and experiences. Thank you for recommending us.


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Review from Hannah L (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started Sixpenny's in January, and she has settled in really quickly. I am impressed by the level of care she has received and the effort staff put in to have a variety of activities each day. Since starting nursery my daughter sleeps better and is growing in confidence. Would definitely
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Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

We are so pleased that your daughter has settled well into nursery life. We take so much pride in our quality of care and education. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Review from Mike K (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sending my son to this nursery was the best thing I've done. The staff are fantastic, and genuinely care about him and his progression. He is learning so much, and is given the freedom to grow with the support of the team. They update me all the time, and make is easier to drop him off.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

We are so pleased that you are happy with your decision to choose our nursery and that you feel reassured that your son is happy and cared for. We take great pride in providing new and exciting activities and learning opportunities, and the team will be glad to read that their dedication is making a difference to your son.


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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team in Babies two have been fantastic. They have gone above and beyond to support my child and us a family settling into nursery life. They always take the time to give detailed feedback. There is an excellent understanding of how working closely with us as a family allows consistency for my child.
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are keen to try new things that we try at home but equally give us recommendations to. The team have made such an effort to get to know my child and her interests. Leaving your baby is made so much easier knowing they are well looked after and cared for. Thank you!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

We are so happy to read such lovely feedback about the team in our baby room and how they have supported your family in providing personalised care. It's great to know that communication and collaboration are making a difference.


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Review from D W (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter enjoys nursery with all of her friends. The staff are friendly and attentive. The food is excellent and she loves to play in the garden. She will regularly talk about the resident goats and now she likes to feed them

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

We are delighted to read that your daughter is enjoying her time at nursery and forming friendships. Our resident goats are a unique addition to our nursery family, and the children love tending not to them!


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Review from V D (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are always so nice, helpful, caring and I think they all enjoy their jobs.
I have nothing but good things to say about everyone that works here. I couldn't think of a better place for my son to be while I'm at work.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

Thank you for leaving us a review; the Sixpenny team will be delighted to read how happy you are and how reassured you feel whilst you are at work.


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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I love seeing the relationships that my child has made and it makes me feel a lot more comfortable leaving him.
I really enjoy reading the learning stories and being able to work on the same things to improve his learning.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

We're so happy to read that you're seeing positive relationships and growth in your son. It's wonderful to know that the learning stories are helpful, and we look forward to continuing to support your child's learning journey together. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.


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Review from R T (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sixpenny are fantastic! They are person-centred and do everything they can to support my daughter. She loves all the staff! Food is great and varied. Best Nursery, couldn't go anywhere else!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

It means a lot to us that you feel supported, and we're delighted to be part of your child's journey. We're so glad to hear that your daughter loves the staff and enjoys the food too! Thank you for your recommendation.


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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been really impressed with the level of care provided to our son by Sixpenny Day Nursery. The staff are professional, committed and friendly and we have enjoyed being involved in our son's educational activities which are imaginative, creative and tailored to his needs. It is always a difficult
decision to leave your child in somebody else's care, but with the staff and facilities at Sixpenny, we have never had to worry.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

We're delighted to hear that you've been impressed with the care and support your son has received so far. It's great to know you're enjoying the involvement in his learning; the home/nursery collaboration and communication are so important.


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Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sixpenny is such a wonderful nursery. We have been Sixpenny parents since 2018 and the experience has been great for both our children. Right from the start in babies through to starting school the staff have always shown the highest level of care and attention to the children. Each day we have a full
handover of what they have been doing during the day, including what they have eaten and napped. This makes us feel fully involved. We also receive photos and videos of activities during the day. Both my children have been very happy during there time here and have made great relationships with all the staff.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

Thank you so much for sharing your experience - it was a joy to read! Communication is so important when you're apart from your little one, so it's wonderful to hear how well it's going.


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Review from Vanessa P (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would thoroughly recommend Sixpenny nursery to anyone looking at nurseries. My daughter has extra sensory and food needs and they cater to her beautifully. She always has such a happy time there she doesn't really want to leave when I pick her up. They have brilliant outside space and go outside every
day if they can. They also have a wonderful sensory room. There are always planned activities the children can take part in, but often my daughter isn't interested in these and they happily leave her to play if she prefers this.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

Thank you for recommending Sixpenny! We support each child's sensory and food needs individually, and we're thrilled that she enjoys her time with us so much. The team strives to provide a flexible and nurturing environment where each child can explore at their own pace, whether joining in planned activities or enjoying independent play.


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Review from N S (Father of Child) published on 11 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has been fantastic for our little boy. The staff are always very happy and helpful and there's always plenty of activities for the kids along with the amazing amount of outside space and facilities. The nursery always looks clean and well maintained and very well managed overall.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

We're so pleased to hear that your little boy has had such a positive experience with us. We are dedicated to creating a happy and supportive environment, and it's wonderful to know that the activities, outdoor space, and overall atmosphere have made a difference for your family.


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Review from L F (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was so nervous and worried about sending my little boy to nursery but the ladies at Sixpenny made all of my worries go away - they reassured me that his comfort would be a priority and all of his needs would be met and they have absolutely done this! My little boy had the best time at nursery now
and always has a smile on his face. They have built an amazing and trusting relationship with not only my son but with myself and my partner as parents too.
The activities they get up to on a daily basis and the photos and updates we receive daily about what our son gets up to keeps my nerves at bay and gives me reassurance that he is having a great day and enjoying himself just as much as we knew he would.
Every single staff member at Sixpenny is so warm, welcoming and kind. I'm really glad we chose this nursery and we would 100% choose it again for future children.

Reply from Jo Bamforth, Marketing Manager at Sixpenny Day Nursery

We understand how big a step it is to send your little one to nursery, so we're delighted to hear that our team helped put your mind at ease. It's fantastic to know your son is happy, thriving, and enjoying his time with us.


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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely nursery and staff, my little boy was so happy there and got to experience lots of unique activities. The few months before school he was there they supported me with the process and continuously supported him in his learning.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

Thank you for leaving us a review. We are happy to read how our care positively impacted your son's development whilst he was with us.


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Review from R D (Mother of Child) published on 31 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely setting - I was anxious about sending my twins to a nursery especially as one has additional needs but I couldn't have asked for anywhere better. Incredibly inclusive, well managed and very organised SEN support. They also helped with transition to school. Highly recommend.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

We aim to treat every child individually in our setting, supporting them to develop at their own pace. Thank you for recommending our nursery.


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Review from Chessy R (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has attended Sixpenny for the last 2 years and I can honestly say we can't fault our experience in any way! The staff are all amazing, kind and caring people and always so helpful. We will be very sad to see him leave next year. Thank you so much for everything you do for him! I would recommend
Sixpenny to anyone wanting a safe, happy, fun experience for their child.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

Although we are always sad to see children move on to school, we are privileged to have been part of their first steps in education. Thank you for recommending our setting.


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Review from J D (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The one of the best nurseries in Devizes! Well run - always good communication in person and through the apps, clean, safe, varied activities every day, hot homecooked meals made on site and lots of outdoor spaces including a large meadow and woods (used for forest school as well) and can drop as early
at 7.30am which is very useful when you have a meeting at 8am! Worth the money.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

Thank you for recommending our setting! We are delighted to read how happy you are with our provision, care and activities.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.707)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.707) out of 10 for Sixpenny Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 52 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 46 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 4.707 for Sixpenny Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (517 Excellents x 5) + (63 Goods x 4) + (17 Satisfactorys x 3) + (11 Poors x 2) + (13 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 621 Ratings = 4.707

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Sixpenny Day Nursery is based on 46 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 138 number of registered child places is 27.6, which has been reached with 46 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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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Awards / Recognitions (1)

Nursery Management Today Awards 2023

Recipient: The Old Station Nursery Ltd

Date: Saturday 25 Nov 2023 More details

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Meet the Team (1)

Tash

Tash Bishop

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

Hello, I'm Tash and I'm the Nursery Manager here at Sixpenny Day Nursery.


At Sixpenny, we pride ourselves on the activities and experiences that we offer the children. We are always thinking outside the box and challenging the children, helping them to develop their unique and individual personalities and strengths.


We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!


Frequently Asked Questions about Sixpenny Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Sixpenny Day Nursery accepts?

Sixpenny Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Sixpenny Day Nursery Open?

Sixpenny Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Sixpenny Day Nursery have capacity for?

Sixpenny Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 138 Children.

How far is Sixpenny Day Nursery to the centre of Devizes?

1.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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