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 Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has attended this nursery since he was 1 and will continue to until he starts school, I am extremely happy with them the staff all make an effort to say hello, they are extremely approachable and welcoming even the ones I don't deal with every day when not working in my sons room. The
management are very good at responding to e-mails and have supported me numerous times with enquiries I've had relating to government support and funding etc. I am extremely happy with my sons development and the support the nursery give him to reach his milestones, updates are regularly posted to Tapestry with pictures so I can see what activities he's been taking part in sometimes these even include prepping their own lunch they've made sausage rolls and Pizza's then these are cooked for their meals.

Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Whitwick Day Nursery

Hi, thanks for taking the time to leave a review. Thank you for the very kind words about our team! They are incredibly passionate about helping children to learn and grow and build warm, supportive relationships. We understand how important receiving detailed feedback on your child’s development is, so we maintain a strong communication with families. Alongside a variety of engaging, stimulating activities, our education programmes aim to nurture, inspire, and empower children for the future. We are so pleased to hear that your little one is enjoying their time with us!


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Review from Joanna C (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son just finished pre-school in the nursery. He absolutely loved it and spent a great time there, made friends and bonded with teachers. The staff are amazing, very caring and helpful. He was very ready for school thanks to them. We miss it a lot. I can recommend it a lot!

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 hear that your little one had such a great time with us, making friends and bonding with our team. They work hard to help children prepare for school with our specially designed education programmes.


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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son had been at Whitwick since he was 2.5 years old, he had to start quickly as we quickly returned to work after Covid. They were absolutely brilliant at getting him settled and taking care of his needs when he was in the nursery room and as he transitioned to preschool - they helped him to develop
further in himself and his confidence. It is due to their hard work and diligence that he is happy in his primary school now.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for the kind words about our team. It's lovely to hear that they were able to help your little one develop his confidence. They work incredibly hard to provide a warm, supportive and friendly nursery enviroment for all children. We wish him the very best of luck at school!


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Review from Sandra M (Grandmother of Child) published on 29 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely girls, well run, clean and the food fantastic.
The nursery looks great and is great.
I cannot say enough good things about it.
They always have plenty to do for the children and the toys are always kept clean.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our warm, friendly and passionate team work incredibly hard to provide a fantastic nursery experience for each child, providing a great variety of activities and our specially designed education programmes.


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Review from Amy R (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been cared for at Whitwick Day nursery for the last 18 months and I would highly recommend it. The children are well looked after and cared for, the menus are healthy and varied and she always came home happy. The staff are all very friendly and approachable and the facilities there
are fantastic. I wish I had found it sooner!

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 are passionate, dedicated and works incredibly hard to provide exceptional care and education for every family. We take great pride in our facilities and serving tasty, wholesome food which enables children to experience new textures and flavours.


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Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy had the most fantastic time here and I thoroughly trust and appreciate all the staff who work so hard to look after my little ones.
They are welcoming, accommodating and helpful with the children and the parents.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for the kind words about our team. They are passionate, dedicated and work incredibly hard to ensure both children and parents have a fantastic nursery experience.


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Review from Sabine T (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son moved to this nursery when he was 2 years old. He settled in very quickly and enjoyed all the activities and met new friends. Staff members are friendly, amazing and very supportive. He developed a great connection with them. The management is very supportive and flexible which is very important
as a working parent. I can highly recommend this nursery.

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

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for the kind words about our staff. It's fantastic to hear that your son was able to settle in so quickly and has had such a great time playing, learning and making new friends.


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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been going to this nursery since he was 10-months-old right in the middle of Covid and with all the restrictions in place, it was so hard to drop him off at the door every time but with the reassurance from all the lovely ladies that work there, it made it a little easier for both
of us. There were lots of tears when he first started going but he's been there for over a year now and I can honestly say he loves going to nursery now and enjoys playing with all his friends. I find all the staff very friendly and helpful, I couldn't wish for a better nursery for my little boy to go to.
Thank you for everything you do ladies.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

Thank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed on to the nursery management team.


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Review from Giles S (Father of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Nice and friendly, lots of staff. Sometimes unsure who is the best to speak to about my daughter. Little frustrating that your charged for Bank Holidays when the nursery is closed but care is still needed so end up paying twice.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

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Review from Emily P (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Great nursery lovely staff very welcoming.
My son has come on tremendously whilst attending and loves the staff he’s been with throughout each learning stage.
Enjoys a variety of activities that teach him a lot of different skills and learnt social skills to help when starting school.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

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Review from David R (Father of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

They have gone above and beyond with our son in a short space of time, upcoming towards his diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Especially when it comes to arranging a care worker as well as getting him dedicated hours 1-2-1. We 100% notice a change with him.
He and his care worker have such a
bond it’s going to be sad when he moves on.
Our other son loves the baby room it’s amazing.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

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Review from Ryan F (Father of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child's only been going to the nursery since February 2022 but absolutely loves it. The staff are really friendly and helpful. Especially his key worker, who goes above and beyond with him and really helps him to progress.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

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Review from Tara C (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having used this nursery for my first child, I had no doubt but to use this nursery again for my second child. My daughter has really come on with her speech and confidence in the last few months and the nursery has helped so much with this. I find the staff are very professional and always give a detailed
handover at the end of each session.
I’ve been so happy with the service from this nursery and always speak highly of the managers and staff, would definitely recommend!

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

Thank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery; it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed on to the nursery management team.


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Review from E P (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is good. My eldest child came here when he was younger and had a good experience, now my youngest comes here and both loved it. I will recommend this nursery to other parents and people as I enjoy bringing my child here.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

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Review from Rebecca T (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team here are so friendly. My daughter loves it. She finds it fun and loves the activities that are planned by the nursery. Outside play is good as children of different ages get to mix together. The nursery is accommodating with drop off and collection times.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

Thank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery; it is very much appreciated. Your comments will be passed on to the nursery management team.


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Review from Andrea S (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both my children are very happy and settled at Whitwick, it makes leaving them to go to work easier. All staff are always very friendly and helpful. On collection, we are always provided with a full breakdown of the varied activities they have been doing that day. I no longer worry about them throughout
the day as I used to because I know the care and attention they receive at Whitwick is brilliant. The only thing that lets it down is the food portions, I often need to feed my children after a full day at nursery even if they have eaten everything given.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

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Review from Emily H (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

One reason for us choosing this nursery initially was the location. It’s practically on our doorstep and easy for grandma to collect when needed! However, since my son joined in May 2020 in the baby room the nursery has proved to be a first-class choice. The staff are all fantastic, friendly, caring
and trustworthy! My son is quite shy, especially in large numbers and I think prefers to play independently but the staff have always assured me that he is happy and is enjoying his time there, even when we used to have difficult tearful drop-offs, I was always put at ease that once he was through those doors and out of Mum's sight he was absolutely fine! My son is a very fussy eater and has recently got worse so he often comes home hungry (which is not the nursery’s fault) but I would like to see some alternative options for him if he point blank refuses to eat. He suffers badly from constipation so it would be really helpful if this was an option moving forwards.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

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Review from Harriet G (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending the nursery since he was ten and a half months old. The staff have been great in helping him to settle in, lots of tears but he is finally getting there. His skills have developed so much since starting. The nursery provides a wide range of activities, routines to meet needs
and a very good menu selection so I know my son is getting a variety of food. I enjoy seeing his updates on the app. All the staff have been very friendly and helpful since starting. Thank you very much!

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

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Review from Paul H (Grandfather of Child) published on 1 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I regularly collect my grandchild from preschool and am always impressed by the activities I witness, the care and guidance provided by the members of staff; particularly their understanding and knowledge of my grandchild.
They respond to his needs and character in so many ways that have helped him
settle, gain confidence and competencies.
He, in turn, enjoys his time in the setting, talking with delight and enthusiasm about what he has been doing in detail.
He previously attended the "nursery" and was helped to make the transition.
The communication we get when picking him up shows attention to detail and a deep understanding of his needs.
My compliments to all involved.

Reply from Hannah Barragry, Marketing Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery. It is very much appreciated.


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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended the nursery since he was 7-months-old and has loved it since starting. The staff have always been so kind and caring, and regardless of which room he has been in, the standard of care has always been high. The staff have really engaged with him and got to know him, even though he
only attends for one day a week. He always comes home excited to tell us about what he has been doing that day. He really enjoys the meals he has at the nursery and it is so reassuring knowing they are all homecooked and prepared and cooked fresh at the nursery every day. I recommend the nursery whenever I know anyone is looking for a nursery for their little ones and I will continue to recommend the nursery.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery

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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

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.


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