The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school

The Old School, Nuthurst Lane, Astley, Nuneaton CV10 7QH
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  • The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school, Nuneaton
The Old School is a nursery set in the countryside between Coventry and Nuneaton.

Part of the Tommies Childcare family, the nursery's qualified and experienced team pride themselves in creating warm, vibrant and interactive environments which allow children to learn and have fun.

The Old School's baby room includes its own messy play area for babies up to the age of two-years-old.

Toddlers and pre-school children have their own spacious room which holds a range of resources and play-rich environments that develop learning.

The nursery also boasts a large garden with a climbing frame as well as an area for growing vegetables.

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Care Provided by The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Stacey Scott (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 10
  • Total Places for Children
  • 28
  • 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 & 1 week at Christmas

The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (50)

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9.6

The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.586) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school has 50 reviews.

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Review from Amie S (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attend this nursery from 8 months old until he went to school this September. The nursery was the obvious choice for my daughter as we had a brilliant experience with my son. My daughter, however, struggles with separation anxiety. I can not praise the nursery and staff enough for their continued
support and understanding. They have been amazing from the beginning, extra settling in sessions and working with me 1:1 to ensure my daughter has the best experience possible with the least amount of anxiety. They have personalised a plan for her and we have regular meetings to highlight things that are working and to come up with new ideas. I would 100% recommend this nursery to everyone.

Reply from Stacey Scott, Nursery Manager at The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that both your son and daughter have had positive experiences with us. Supporting children through every stage of their development, including moments like separation anxiety, is something we care deeply about. We're glad the extra settling-in sessions and personalised plan have made a difference for your daughter, and we truly appreciate your kind words about our team's ongoing support. It's been a pleasure working with your family, and we're grateful for your recommendation.


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Review from Cole D (Father of Child) published on 14 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter moved to this nursery from another at the start of this year. She is three years old. In this time she has really improved in her speech. She now has more confidence in having a conversation and using bigger words. Her confidence has also improved, she was never shy but now she will get
involved in every activity with all the chlidren. Finally, my daughter is a picky eater but since joining this nursery she has started to try new foods. This may be down to the fact they allow them to access food and drink alone and teach them independence.

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Review from Lauren S (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children have been at the nursery for the last 3 years. The nursery and staff are outstanding! I put my complete trust in them and wouldn't want a different nursery. Both my children have thrived here and absolutely love going. In my opinion, it is the best nursery by far! the relationship my children
and myself have with all the staff is just amazing.

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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I absolutely love my son going to The Old School Day Nursery. I always feel assured that he is looked after and in safe hands. All of the staff go above and beyond and I genuinely feel that they all love their jobs. Every day a new activity is planned making my son's time at the nursery exciting. He
has developed so much since starting and he's formed close bonds with key workers which says it all. The nursery is clean and inviting and has a friendly home-from-home feel. Thank you for all you do and for making me not as worried when leaving my son in such capable hands.

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Review from Jade V (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been coming here since she was 7 months old - she is 2 now and is really thriving.
I did start off putting her in this one for the convenience of location - as it is only a 2-minute drive from where I work - but I am so happy with my choice.
The staff are all excellent, she is always
greeted with a smile and never looks back to say bye now, just runs straight in.
She is always talking about certain staff members when we ask her who she is going to see and play with at nursery today.
Overall, brilliant staff and I cannot wait for her next journey to the preschool room later this year.

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Review from M D (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with the nursery as a whole, as is my child. Never had any issues and the staff are always lovely. Would absolutely recommend it.

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Review from James T (Father of Child) published on 15 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl started at The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school when she was 9 months old and she has flourished and this is thanks to the great staff and the activities that they provide. She is 3 now and she loves going to nursery. She enjoys Forest School and the fantastic range of activities that
the staff prepare for the children. The parent zone app enables me to see lovely photos of what she has been doing each day and my daughter loves to look back at these each evening. The staff are amazing and go over and beyond each day. There are lots of stay and play sessions available to us as parents which I have participated in and it’s great to see my daughter interacting with the other children. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Maria M (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, location and staff. My son loves it here, he is always smiling and enjoying himself in all the activities that the nursery is doing. The nursery has gone above and beyond to support with his speech and language development.

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Review from Kirsty H (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter only started a few weeks ago but she's already growing in confidence and exploring new things. The staff are all super friendly and interactive. We're looking forward to seeing our girl grow and develop.

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Review from C T (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are brilliant and I love that my child has a special bond with one member of staff in particular. The nursery is fantastic and always welcoming. Thank you so much, from a nervous mum!

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Review from Tanya S (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Old School Day is nothing but exceptional, my child loves coming. The staff and families are perfect.

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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery. No complaints. Thanks for looking after my child so well.

Reply from Danielle Tuohy-Hewitt, Nursery Manager at The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for taking the time to write your wonderful review. We really appreciated it and thank you for choosing The Old School!


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Review from D P (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Old School Day Nursery have been brilliant with my son. They know him really well and the staff always take their time to tell me about this day. I love being able to see what he is doing through pictures and communication on the app and it really puts you at ease as a parent. I can't fault the
nursery, the staff, the facilities or the care they provide.

Reply from Danielle Tuohy-Hewitt, Nursery Manager at The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are so pleased to hear that you're happy with the care and education we provide here at The Old School. It's been a pleasure to have your son with us, and we are excited to see what he will achieve during the rest of his time with us. Thank you again for taking the time to write your review, it really is appreciated.


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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn’t be happier with the standard of care my child receives here! Both my children have attended the Old School, one being 7 now and one being in toddler room. The staff at the Old School are very welcoming, friendly and always help as much as they can. Every member of staff knows and greets my
child, even though they are in separate rooms. My daughter runs into nursery to see the staff members and children. I always feel safe leaving my child at nursery and she enjoys every day. The daily updates and parents' app is amazing, it’s lovely to see all her feedback and photos daily. The nursery has a lovely atmosphere, is warm and is such a calming, neutral setting. My child’s key worker is amazing, she knows all her strengths and weaknesses and plans activities to enhance her development in all areas. The manger is very friendly, helpful, and relatable as a parent. My daughter calls the staff members by their names and looks forward to coming into nursery, I would highly recommend it.

Reply from Danielle Tuohy-Hewitt, Nursery Manager at The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review of The Old School! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you are so happy with the level of care and early years experiences we offer here. We'll be sure to pass your comments on to the team for you. Thank you so much again for writing your review.


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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both of my children have really enjoyed spending time at nursery from when they were very little and through to pre-school age. The nursery is small and has a homely feel, with good outside facilities.

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Review from N R (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has only been attending The Old School Nursery for a short time but we have noticed an amazing transformation in her socialisation skills. She is so much more confident and will approach other children with enthusiasm it is very refreshing to see. Our daughter was a previously looked
after child and we had worked very hard on positive attachment, to say I was anxious about her attending nursery would be an understatement. However, the nursery were very understanding and offered lots of support to her and myself with extended settle sessions and in-depth updates on how she is adjusting to nursery life. I am very grateful to two staff members. Keep up the great work!

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Review from Jo G (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely little nursery, very friendly and welcoming. They are great at working with you to help settle your child if needed, potty training and getting them ready to go to school. The meals the children receive are excellent. It was sad to see my child leave, but she ran into school on her 1st day. They
helped with getting her to this point. Thank you. If you're looking for a little nursery that will encourage your child to develop and be ready for school, what are you waiting for? Go for it they are fab.

Reply from Danielle Tuohy-Hewitt, Nursery Manager at The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review of The Old School Day Nursery.
It has been a privilege and a pleasure to have provided care for your daughter during the time she has been with us. I know that she will be missed by all of the team here, and we wish her and your family all the very best for the future.


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Review from Kayleigh C (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery and amazing staff! So understanding and lovely throughout the settling in period, offering additional sessions too and letting my little boy take it at his own pace. We were really worried about how he and the staff would cope with his speech difficulties, but we’ve had no issues at
all. He’s never been to a nursery before and just over a month in he’s constantly asking to go and doesn’t want to leave when he’s there. Couldn’t have asked for better!

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Review from Rebecca P (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery! They have been brilliant with my little boy from the day he started. Due to its small nature, you get a real sense of personalisation for your child. Their communication is faultless and are always on the phone if there is a problem with your child, and the staff are always upbeat
and bubbly. I definitely made the right choice for my little one in choosing this nursery.

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Review from Faith B (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves coming to nursery, he knows when we pull up outside and gets all excited. Staff are lovely and very welcoming, always addresses my little boy as soon as we walk in the door.
Detailed daily feedback and the children are always engaging in fun activities. It’s so lovely to log in online
and see daily pictures of what they’ve been getting up too.
My little boy has been going since he was 5 months old and as a new mum working full time it puts my mind at ease knowing he’s in such good care and loves his days exploring at The Old School Day Nursery.
Staff always keep parents updated and very accommodating.
The only point I would make is how the days they attend are non-negotiable to swap on odd occasions they have to be set days, you can’t change days as a one off but this isn’t a complaint.
I’m happy with my little boy's progress and I feel he will continue to learn, grow and enjoy his time at The Old School Day Nursery.

Reply from Danielle Tuohy-Hewitt, Nursery Manager at The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school

Dear Faith,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of your experience at The Old School Day Nursery.
It is a pleasure to have your son with us, and it's wonderful to know that he gets excited as soon as he sees the nursery. It's also very reassuring to the team here to know that you feel safe and secure in leaving him with us each day.
I completely understand your point regarding not always being able to swap your sessions on occasion. This is often due to a combination of the small size and nature of the nursery, and that availability of places is limited, which means that we can't always accommodate session swaps.


Thank you again for taking the time to write a review.


All the best,


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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.586)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.586) out of 10 for The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 6 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 4.986 for The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (71 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.986

  • 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 4.6 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on 6 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 = 3.6

    • 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 28 number of registered child places is 5.6, which has been reached with 6 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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Stacey Scott

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2014

Hello,


My name is Stacey Scott and I proudly hold the Nursery Manager position here at The Old School.


I joined Tommies in 2014 and have progressed in my career, starting initially as a Lunchtime Assistant before joining one of our other nurseries as a full-time Nursery Practitioner. Since then, I have worked hard to develop my skillset and take on more and more management duties, taking up positions as a Room Leader, Third in Charge, Deputy Manager, and I am now embarking on my new role as Nursery Manager.


I have been inspired to work in childcare since I was a teenager. I love the joy that children bring and knew that working with them full-time was the right path for me. It’s not without challenges, but I enjoy them as much as spending a day with young children. No day is ever the same, and I’m continually amazed by how children develop and learn.


I look forward to meeting you (the parents) and your little ones at the start and throughout your early years journey with us. With that in mind, please arrange your visit today.


Sally

Sally Williams

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2020

Sally joined The Old School in 2020 as a Nursery Practitioner and has progressed into the role of Deputy Manager.


Frequently Asked Questions about The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school

What is the Age Range of Children that The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts?

The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school Open?

The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school 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 The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school have capacity for?

The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school has capacity for a total of 28 Children.

How far is The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school to the centre of Nuneaton?

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

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