Whitwick Day Nursery

Market Place, Whitwick, Coalville LE67 5DT
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9.7 70 Reviews
  • Whitwick Day Nursery, Coalville
Since Whitwick Day Nursery first opened their doors over 10 years ago, they have built up an outstanding reputation for the quality of their childcare and education. The nursery operates from an attractive converted primary school building located in Whitwick town centre, just outside Coalville.

They are open from 7:30am to 6:30pm Monday to Friday all year round, closing only for bank holidays and for the period between Christmas and New Year.

What makes them so different?

·        All the food and drink is ORGANIC!
·        Fees are all-inclusive
·        French and music lessons are taught by qualified instructors for the over 3s
·        They have a huge outdoor play area

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Care Provided by Whitwick Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kerry Hardy (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 21
  • Total Places for Children
  • 71
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 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 to New Year

Whitwick Day Nursery Reviews (70)

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Whitwick Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.740) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Whitwick Day Nursery has 70 reviews.

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Review from C F (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery. With amazing staff and plenty of information shared on a day-to-day basis about our kid's activities, food and diaper changes!
Quick to make any changes required and also quick to inform parents if anything happens with the next steps followed! Absolutely love it and trust that my
child is safe!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team strives to maintain informative and reliable communication with our families. This gives them a fantastic insight into all the fun and excitement their little one is enjoying throughout the nursery day and helps to build strong partnerships between nursery and home.


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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My experience with the nursery has been great. The first thing that impressed me with the nursery was that I could pay for the hours my child attended, unlike other nurseries where you had to pay for half a day or a full day (I believe this might be changing for new attendees). Another thing I liked
was the outdoor area, although there is no grass, it is large, and my child really enjoys being outdoors, and the staff take them outside a lot. All the staff have been very accommodating, and my child loves interacting with everyone. One thing I think that could be improved is more information on the app about their daily activities, as before they moved to the app, there used to be a section for this on the paper daily information sheet you used to get. Thanks.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Providing plenty of opportunities for children to enjoy being out in the fresh air, exploring, investigating and learning about the natural world, is so important for their happiness and well-being. Our app is a great communication tool, and our team strives to provide regular updates so families can stay up-to-date on their little one's nursery day.


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Review from Jessica C (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Whitwick Day Nursery for over a year now.
He absolutely adores the practitioners and talks about them regularly at home. Unlike my other children, he really struggled to get into books and listen to stories as often as I’d like at home, but he now loves books! Quoting stories he’s
heard at nursery and wanting to read them at home. The nursery also has a library children can choose from to take a book home. The outside area is a brilliant size with plenty of resources.
My son has a food intolerance, and the nursery caters to his needs brilliantly. Always providing delicious meals.
The nursery is currently being newly decorated throughout giving the setting a new fresh look. It looks great!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our enthusiastic team devise fun, engaging activities for children to enjoy throughout the nursery day which provide great learning opportunities. Ensuring children have the chance to spend plenty of time outside in the fresh air, exploring, investigating and learning about the natural world, is so important for their health and wellbeing.


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Review from Emily T (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery! My little boy loves it. I’d recommend anyone to bring their children here. The nursery staff are fantastic, and my little boy loves the ladies who look after him. The nursery is also going through a massive refurb and looks so modern now whilst keeping character!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team are so passionate about helping children learn and thrive. They provide a supportive, nurturing environment where children feel happy, confident and secure.


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Review from M L (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery! Very accommodating, staff are always friendly, and nothing is ever too much trouble for them. My son formed a bond with the staff very quickly, and this has had a positive effect on my son's social skills and making new friends.
I find the accident reporting could be improved - I would
prefer to be notified straight away if my son has had an accident, but most of the time, I don't find out until pick up (and sometimes not at all, my son tells me later on in the evening).
I feel the meal portions/snacks could maybe be reviewed, as my son is always raiding the cupboards as soon as he gets home (although this could just be a toddler thing!). Other than that, I can't praise the nursery enough and wouldn't hesitate to recommend!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team works hard to form close bonds with the children in their care, really taking the time to understand their individual needs so they can provide the support they need to thrive. The health and safety of all children is our utmost priority and our team is expected to report all accidents on the same day or as soon as is reasonably practical.


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Review from Danielle R (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't fault Whitwick Day Nursery! My son has come on leaps and bounds with his language, social skills and general love for playing, singing and eating! He loves the food and the range they serve is great. They are always prompt to answer any questions and respond quickly if I message them for updates.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly team provide a great variety of fun, engaging activities for children to enjoy throughout the nursery day. The meals served at the nursery are freshly prepared by our qualified nursery chefs and packed with a variety of delicious flavours.


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Review from Patrycja G (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our toddler has been attending the nursery since he was eight months old; he has come on leaps and bounds since then, and I am 100% sure that is due to the amazing staff and their interaction with the children. He absolutely adores everyone there, has made loads of friends and looks forward to going
in every morning. All the staff and lovely and caring and open to provide advice if needed! The nursery keeps us updated on his day-to-day through an app, which is great, and the staff are very responsive through it if you wish to message them for anything rather than having to call. The meals provided are nutritious, and the whole nursery smells of homemade meals just after lunchtime - always makes me jealous of the things he eats throughout the day! The rooms are bright, have plenty of toys, and the children get involved in creative activities every day. I wouldn’t choose any other nursery to look after our child and will miss everyone when the time comes for him to leave to go to school!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly, knowledgeable team strive to provide expert support to our families, sharing their expertise to help with any problems and committed to working with them to come to a solution. Our app is a great communication tool and allows families to stay up-to-date on all the fun their little ones are having throughout the day. Children enjoy tasty and nutritious meals, freshly prepared by our qualified nursery chefs, which are packed with delicious flavours.


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Review from Charlotte P (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, my daughter gets on well with the staff and enjoys going every week. However, myself and dad have noticed things slipping recently eg when picked up recently by Dad, my daughter had been left in a pooey nappy that had already dried by the time they got home for him to change it. Her
nappies also get put on super tight which surely must be uncomfortable for her. We also don’t really get much of an informative handover from staff anymore when she’s picked up.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It’s so great to hear that your little one is enjoying her time here! We strive to uphold an exceptional standard of care at all times and provide informative, detailed handovers so our families cam stay up-to-date on their little one's nursery journey.


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Review from M S (Father of Child) published on 16 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is excellent. I don’t have a single bit of negative feedback to give. I would recommend it to anyone at all.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's lovely to read that you and your family have had such a positive experience with us!


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Review from Y T (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have always found the team to be brilliant with my little one, they are always friendly and helpful and my child really enjoys attending nursery and has came on leaps and bounds since they've been at the nursery. Couldn't be happier!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to read that your little one is enjoying their time here! Our kind, caring team are so passionate about providing exceptional childcare and education.


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Review from Cathy A (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is great with my son, the staff all treat him really well and he’s thriving there. He loves the creative activities and he loves playing outside. He first started young when he was small and had specific feeding needs which were all met by the nursery. They also supported him through weaning
and now he enjoys a wide variety of food. He was included in all nursery activities even when he was very small. His language and mobility are really coming along compared to his peers. He has fantastic social skills. He likes all the activities like meeting Santa and having photographs taken.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our team is incredibly attentive, respectful and supportive of all children's individual needs, working hard to provide the exceptional care they need to thrive.


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Review from Sharn P (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery! Lovely staff members! My little boy has came on massively over the last few months at Whitwick! Everyone has made us both feel so welcome and at ease! Definitely will recommend it to anyone that will be sending their children to nursery/preschool.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring and supportive team are so passionate about helping children to learn and grow.


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Review from B P (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to nursery and is comfortable going in each morning.
My daughter comes home happy and is learning so much along the way.
The app is great and gives updates throughout my daughter's day at nursery and we although I would love to see more photos/observations, I appreciate how
busy the staff are, caring for the children and being hands-on.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to read that your little one is loving her time here! The stimulating activities provided by our dedicated nursery team are informed by our specially-designed education programmes which aim to inspire and engage children in developing important skills for the future.


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Review from Katie M (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Whitwick Day Nursery! The staff are always so super friendly and helpful. They have gone out of their way to make our kiddo feel confident and included. Her speech and confidence have come on so much since starting at the nursery and she loves her nursery days. The app is great to keep up to
date and is so easy to use.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, nurturing team really take the time to build close relationships with the children in their care, so they can provide the support they need to learn and grow. The app is a great communication tool and allows families to stay up-to-date on their little one's nursery journey.


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Review from Rebecca B (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has been attending Whitwick Day Nursery since the beginning of October on a full-time basis. I am a returning family after my other children have also attended Whitwick Day Nursery. The girls at the nursery and the management team are brilliant and always willing to help and support.
The biggest thing for me was how well my daughter had settled into the nursery. As soon as we pull up she knows she is at nursery and will scream and clap her hands in excitement. She has not long turned one.


At her previous nursery she was never like this she would always cry and not want to go to staff members. At Whitwick Day Nursery she is always happy to be passed over to any of the girls within the setting and will always want a cuddle or to blow kisses to them at the end of the day never leaving without a high five! Could not recommend a nursery more than Whitwick Day Nursery! Keep up the hard work girls.


Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to read that your little one has settled in so well! Our friendly, nurturing team really take the time to identify the individual needs of our families, so they can share the knowledge and provide the support needed to help little ones thrive.


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Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Staff are polite, and daily updates from staff are good. Nursery times have been flexible when required. Weekly update reports will be helpful to work on areas of development. My daughter is happy at the nursery.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to hear that your little one is so happy here! Effective communication is important in maintaining strong parent partnerships.


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Review from Jordan C (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so happy that my daughter goes to Whitwick day nursery. She has taken a while to settle as she only goes 2 half days a week, but is now happy at drop off and even points her way in wanting to go. The nursery workers in the baby room have really helped her settle and have a great relationship with
her. Always happy to hear she had a great day, exploring and learning new ways to play.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

Thank you for leaving such a great review. We are absolutely delighted to hear that your little one is enjoying their time at our nursery. We will pass your comments on to the nursery team.


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Review from Rebecca-Jane W (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Myself and my husband are extremely satisfied with the care and attention the staff give at Whitwick Nursery. We feel like our children are safe, well cared for and valued. We would highly recommend the nursery.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our team is so passionate about providing exceptional childcare and education. They work hard to create a supportive, nurturing environment where all children can learn and grow.


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Review from A I (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very pleased with the nursery. The staff are amazing with my child, always fun activities for the children to do accompanied by learning times. Always have a variety of meals, sometimes they also involve the kids with activities like making your own pizza or baking cupcakes. Management is always
friendly and helpful. Value for money is fair compared to the care they provide.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

Thank you for leaving such a great review. We are absolutely delighted to hear that your little one is enjoying their time at our nursery. We will pass your comments on to the nursery team.


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Review from Kayleigh L (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always friendly and helpful. Easy to communicate with. Treat my daughter with respect. Have encouraged her to try new things she has made friends and her knowledge and preschool learning have come on leaps and bounds. Is a little on the expensive side but most are.

Reply from Laura Wiltshire, Marketing Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are pleased that you and your family are happy with our services at Whitwick Day Nursery. As an experienced provider of childcare, we recognise the clear link between well-qualified, enthusiastic staff and high-quality childcare and education. That’s why we aim to work with passionate, knowledgeable, and reflective individuals within all our nursery settings.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.740)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.740) out of 10 for Whitwick 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 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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 4.740 for Whitwick Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (201 Excellents x 5) + (33 Goods x 4) + (16 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 250 Ratings = 4.74

  • 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 Whitwick Day Nursery is based on 20 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 71 number of registered child places is 14.2, which has been reached with 20 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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Kerry Hardy

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Kerry has been in childcare since 2001 with the past 10 years spent within Whitwick Day Nursery, where she utilises her BA honours degree in Early Childhood Studies.


Frequently Asked Questions about Whitwick Day Nursery

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

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

What Days & Hours is Whitwick Day Nursery Open?

Whitwick 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 Whitwick Day Nursery have capacity for?

Whitwick Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 71 Children.

How far is Whitwick Day Nursery to the centre of Coalville?

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

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