Windmill Hill Day Nursery (Swindon)

Windmill Hill Business Park, Whitehill Way, West Swindon, Swindon SN5 6NX
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9.9 229 Reviews
  • Windmill Hill Day Nursery (Swindon), Swindon
A purpose built high-quality nursery, Windmill Hill Day Nursery is situated on an attractive business park, which has a windmill and duck ponds that are utilised by staff and children for educational visits throughout the year.

Children are taught to care about the world around them and are proud to have gained an Eco-Schools Green Flag Award.

The nursery has 5 main playrooms and the main garden includes a bike track and fenced off mud kitchen area.

Windmill Hill gives children the opportunity to play in cheerful and stimulating surroundings, supported by experienced and caring staff.

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Care Provided by Windmill Hill Day Nursery (Swindon)

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kayleigh Blaylock (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 52
  • Total Places for Children
  • 121
  • 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 & 2 Inset Days
  • Parking

  • Free parking is available onsite.


Windmill Hill Day Nursery (Swindon) Reviews (229)

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Windmill Hill Day Nursery (Swindon) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.906) out of 10, based on 73 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Windmill Hill Day Nursery (Swindon) has 229 reviews.

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Review from Mihaela S (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy was the happiest to go to this lovely nursery. All staff are professional and helpful, the nursery is very clean and tidy. Only have good words for all the staff and management. Thank you!

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Review from George H (Father of Child) published on 10 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Introduction days tailor-made to me and my child, the tour was genuine and the honesty and knowledge of the staff are outstanding.
Activities and equipment are up to date and relevant - excellent planning and my son who is two and a half is now excited to go to nursery as appose to never wanting to
go at his old one!
Best nursery there is and outstanding team - never have had someone not say hello with a warm genuine attitude.
I feel confident in my child's safety 100% of the time and know he is getting the right level of attention
One member of staff, in particular, is outstanding and a credit to the brand.

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Review from Gemma J (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't recommend Windmill Hill Nursery enough. I wish we had looked here so much sooner than when our child started.
I have nothing but amazing things to say about the staff, the routine the children are kept in and the facilities. So sad to have had to have left but will always have fond memories
of this nursery and would recommend it over and over again.

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Review from Tristan L (Father of Child) published on 11 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We visited a number of nurseries but ultimately it was our twin boys who chose Windmill hill Day Nursery, when we visited they seemed to be at ease straight away and ran straight into the garden to play! They have just left for primary school after over 2 years and it was a sad day as the boys have
really loved being there. The staff have all been amazing and they've grown and developed so much since being there. Both our boys have additional needs and the special educational needs provision has been brilliant. We cannot recommend Windmill Hill enough.

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Review from Lucy M (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have attended Windmill Hill since they were 1 year old and my second has just left pre school so Windmill Hill has been a big part of our lives. I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough. Both of my children loved going there and have made many friends. All of the staff are lovely,
they seem to genuinely care about the children and really try to get the best out of them. They are excellently prepared to start school, not just academically but with valuable life skills. There are so many opportunities given to the children, you really couldn’t ask for more out of a nursery.

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Review from Vicky G (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We would definitely recommend Windmill Hill Day Nursery. We have 4 children and 3 of them have been to Windmill Hill since babies with our 4th starting in September, they have been there all the way through from the babies room up to preschool. The nursery itself is lovely and all the staff are absolutely
fantastic, our children have developed a lovely bond with the staff and especially their key workers. The activities and equipment for the children is varied and fun but also educational, so not only do they have a great day but they learn so much too. There's not a single negative thing I could think of to say!

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Review from Stacie R (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Windmill Hill Nursery has been nothing but amazing for my little one, her journey has been an absolute pleasure and she has loved every second of it. The staff have been lovely and I have not had a single bad experience whilst my little one has been there. Also, the communication and weekly updates
are very helpful. Would 100% recommend Windmill Hill Nursery.

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Review from Kim P (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery has been amazing for my oldest who is sadly leaving for school this year, staff are all very friendly and helpful with any concerns. Have also started sending my youngest (11 months) who they’ve also been great with!

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Review from Hazel S (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my daughters have attended Windmill Hill nursery. My eldest now 10 years old started here when she was 3. She attended 2 days a week and my youngest who is due to leave to start school in September 2021 currently attends 3 days. Both daughters have found the staff really lovely, understanding
and very caring. They are always made to feel welcome in the morning and know they will have days filled with fun. My youngest goes in with a beaming smile every time. The whole nursery has a lovely feel to it and I have recommended Windmill Hill to a few of my friends and they also agree they made the right choice choosing this nursery to care for their children.

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Review from Katie N (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been going to Windmill Hill Nursery since he was about 18 months old and his experience has got better and better. The staff have all been helpful and kind and really helped him settle in. They have taken the time to get to know him and his interests, and now in pre-school, he is ready for
big school. Everyone has been lovely to deal with and always happy to give their time.

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Review from Claire M (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our children have gone to Windmill Hill nursery. I love the staff and the facilities. My 3 year old already knows all of his numbers, colours, letters and how to spell his name. My son loves the garden and has made many friends. Hopefully, lifelong friends, which is my daughter's experience.
She's now eight and still sees her best friend from Windmill Hill on a regular basis. I went to look at lots of nurseries and chose Windmill Hill because of the hours (longer than everyone else) the homely feel, the genuine staff and chef-like food. What more could you ask for!

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Review from Danielle N (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has enjoyed his time at Windmill and I cannot fault anything about the nursery. The staff are so lovely, very welcoming and approachable. The nursery is super organised and the communication with the parents is brilliant. Even during the lockdown, we received regular updates and general check-ins
from the staff asking how our son was doing. The return to nursery has been tough for everyone. Our son was very anxious after months of being off with Mummy and Daddy 24/7 but his room key workers have been brilliant and he now getting better at drop-offs. He definitely has a soft spot for his current key worker. She knows I like the see how our son has settled, so she puts daily observations on the parents' app which gives me massive reassurance that he is happy when inside the room. I know the support that our son is getting now in preschool will stand him in good stead for when he starts school in September. I have recommended Windmill Hill to many friends. Thanks, Windmill for taking such good care of my boys.

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Review from Simon L (Father of Child) published on 18 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been happily attending Windmill Hill Day Nursery since Caterpillars. He is now in Pre-school and I feel the support, teaching and development offered is outstanding. The nursery has adapted superbly to COVID restrictions, clearly informing parents when and where possible, all whilst helping
my son still feel normality and growth. I applaud the key workers, management and all the support staff for not just helping as a parent be reassured my son is in good hands but more importantly, helping my son have life-developing experiences and now grow towards a school time structure.

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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic all-round care. The staff have been amazing since my child joined. My child has had an amazing time and made good friends. They have been treated with respect and support from all staff, especially during the pandemic. I am grateful for the care and guidance the nursery has given to our family.

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Review from Anna S (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been at the Windmill Hill nursery since May 2018 and has been extremely happy in every room, with all the staff being brilliant. He's due to leave preschool in a few months and is thriving - his confidence at every level is gaining and I feel he is fully prepared for embarking on his
journey to school. He's made some brilliant friends and loves going in each day. Meals are healthy and diverse and he always has seconds. I would have no problem recommending the nursery to anyone.

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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Windmill Hill nursery since she was 8 months old. She is soon to be starting school and has thrived at this nursery. She has been well cared for in each room. Staff are attentive and caring. She has made lots of friends and is well prepared for starting school. Thank you to
the whole Windmill Hill team, we could not ask for more.

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Review from Katarzyna B (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very pleased with the nursery, who looked after both our boys, over the years. We knew they were in good hands and felt assured knowing they were safe and happy there. The staff are qualified and caring. The nursery contributed hugely to our sons’ development, including special education needs.
Lots of different activities and events too.

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Review from Amy H (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have sent both my sons to Windmill Hill and we absolutely love it. Both have been completely cared for and looked after to a high standard. My eldest took a while to settle and has had a few issues with food but each classroom has been completely cooperative, considerate and patient with him, which
has excelled his confidence and improved his eating pattern. All staff members are so lovely, can’t fault them and they are so approachable and knowledgeable that I don’t think twice about asking them for more information if I need it. We’re having to move my youngest for personal reasons, we’ll be gutted on the last day but at least it leaves a place open for another family to be cared for and enjoy watching their own child grow.

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Review from Selina K (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Well, we would just like to say a massive thank you. Our son has loved coming to you every Friday. He always tells us about his day and what fun he has and also talks about his food and how he has enjoyed that too. Even with the changes with covid and how he wasn't with you for the 1st lockdown, it
didn't take him long to get back into the swing of things. He is always excited about his day with you and I know he will miss you all very much. Thank you all again.

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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Windmill Hil is a fantastic warm welcoming place for our daughters to play and learn. The staff have taken care to get to know them and are approachable, friendly and kind. The activities are imaginative, creative and challenging to support them to learn and develop. We feel they are safe and cared
for were lucky to have found Windmill and moved here. It's a step above anywhere else and gives such personal and learning-centric care, with great food, outdoor time and lovely people from reception to key workers.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.906)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.906) out of 10 for Windmill Hill Day Nursery (Swindon) 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 73 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 72 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 4.906 for Windmill Hill Day Nursery (Swindon) is calculated as follows: ( (820 Excellents x 5) + (42 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (8 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 873 Ratings = 4.906

  • 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 Windmill Hill Day Nursery (Swindon) is based on 72 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 121 number of registered child places is 24.2, which has been reached with 72 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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Kayleigh

Kayleigh Blaylock

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2014

Kayleigh is the Manager of Windmill Hill Day Nursery in Swindon and has a wealth of experience, having worked in the early years sector for 20 years. Kayleigh joined Childbase in 2014 and has completed her BTEC National Diploma in Early Years.


What is your favourite feature of Windmill Hill?
The nursery is surrounded by beautiful outdoor environments which create amazing learning opportunities for the children, for example, the nature trail which the children love to explore. The nursery is also on one level which enables the children to have free-flow opportunities in our garden areas throughout the day.


What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?
Recently achieving outstanding in our Ofsted inspection, and the staff’s personal pride in their own professional development through completing degrees and online training. This is also shown through our internal progressions across the nursery.


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