Edwalton Day Nursery (Nottingham)

227 Melton Road, Edwalton, Nottingham NG12 4DB
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9.7 85 Reviews
  • Edwalton Day Nursery (Nottingham), Nottingham
Edwalton provides a warm and welcoming environment where children are encouraged to learn through play.

Every day is packed full of activities, implemented by highly trained practitioners, following EYFS principles.

The large, fully equipped outdoor space offers daily learning experiences through the seasons. Fruit and vegetables are carefully tended to by children in their growing patches.

Edwalton also offer the extracurricular activity of Mini Athletics once a week for the Preschool children. 

Open from 7.30am-6.30pm with a fully inclusive care package, Edwalton offers a convenient service to parents.

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Care Provided by Edwalton Day Nursery (Nottingham)

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sarah Johnson (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 28
  • Total Places for Children
  • 88
  • 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 & Inset Days
  • Parking

  • Free parking is available onsite.


Edwalton Day Nursery (Nottingham) Reviews (85)

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Edwalton Day Nursery (Nottingham) has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.706) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Edwalton Day Nursery (Nottingham) has 85 reviews.

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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two love Edwarlton. The facilities and outside space is fantastic and the staff are so friendly. The progression that I have seen in them both is great and my eldest always talk about the staff as her friends.

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Review from C J (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Edwalton Day Nursery is excellent, cannot recommend it highly enough. It feels like we are part of their extended family. Warmth, care, and professionalism are shown in every interaction with the staff. My son is supported to thrive with lots of care and attention. He is learning a lot while he is at
nursery and there is a lot of care put into the activities, and toys on offer, with new toys and equipment being bought regularly. Mostly I appreciate the warmth and love shown to my son by all the staff so that he has settled well (even the transitions to new rooms) and thrives. Thank you!

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Review from S P (Father of Child) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has truly thrived at Edwalton Day Nursery. The staff are fantastic, they have a genuine bond and expertly managed both his behaviour quirks and food allergies. He loves the outdoors, rain or shine, and his social skills have blossomed. We are so impressed with his progress and the warm, supportive
environment. We appreciate the updates we receive and would love even more regular communication about his days.

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

A fantastic nursery and one that I have recommended to many parents. Both my children have been happy there. All the staff are lovely and helpful. They provide thorough feedback each time. They know the child's strengths and weakness well and work with what is best for the child. My youngest currently
attends and I have seen how much he has developed with his skills since being at this nursery. He is always very happy at pick up. Once I have dropped him off I know he is in safe hands. Excellent facilities and an amazing forest school and outdoor space. Pre-school do a an exceptional job in preparing children for school. Meals are nutritious and dietary needs catered for. I cannot fault this nursery. A huge thank you to all the staff as it is due to their hard work and diligence that makes the nursery an excellent place.

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Review from T M (Father of Child) published on 17 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very friendly, giving constant feedback and updates with all that our child does day to day. Had a smooth introduction to the nursery where we got to meet the team and who would be his key worker. Overall very happy with how things have been done

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Review from I T (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been going to Edwalton Day Nursery for almost 2 years now and is about to leave preschool to start reception in September. We couldn't be happier with our choice. Under the thorough and consistent guidance of the nursery team, he has thrived and developed into a socially confident little
boy ready for the next phase of his life. Everything from safeguarding to nutrition and the educational aspects of this setting has been exceptional, but the staff and the management are what obviously have made a huge difference. We are very grateful to Edwalton Day Nursery for taking such good care of our son.

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Review from L F (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child has settled in really well. Noticeably more confident and his social skills are really developing. All staff are very friendly engaging and knowledgeable it doesn't matter who we speak to at pick-up time all the staff seem to be able to give insight into our little monkey's mood and activities
that day even before they have read us the handover report. Very pleased.

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Review from L S (Father of Child) published on 21 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

First I would like to articulate my biggest appreciation and thankfulness to the nursery. We couldn’t have asked for anything better than the outstanding nursery for the care of our son. It is clear, that here he has found a place where he feels home, safe and trusts the key persons. We are very thankful
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support over the last 2 years and the nursery will be the one thing we miss about the UK. Always will highly recommend it to anyone asking.

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Review from Allyson K (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started Edwalton at 5 months during lockdown and now she is getting ready to leave preschool for primary school. I can't thank the staff at Edwalton Nursery enough. She has really blossomed into a confident little girl and the staff at Edwalton played a significant role in her development.
Her time at Edwalton thus far, has had many highlights. To mention a few, the staff noticed her creative side from early on and supported its development. She's learnt how to build relationships and manage her emotions. Finally, in preparing her for school, the preschool team continues to do an exceptional job. The general knowledge and life skills taught in the room are second to none. It is also important to remember the fantastic administrative team and all that they do in the background on a daily basis to keep the nursery functioning. My daughter loves going in every day and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Edwalton to another parent/carer.

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Review from R S (Father of Child) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A well-equipped and maintained nursery with engaged and friendly staff. The focus on a child’s development needs is very good and gives tangible results. The outside play space is great and helps set this nursery apart from other local offerings.

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Review from Dale H (Father of Child) published on 7 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

5 out 5 stars for this nursery, my little girl started when she was 5 months and she has settled in straight away and she loves coming to nursery. The staff are incredible and go above and beyond for her.

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Review from H S (Father of Child) published on 11 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would just like to say thank you to Edwalton Day Nursery/Ladybirds room, as my little girl has settled in well into nursery life. We’ve only been at the nursery for 4 weeks and my little one has settled really well into Ladybirds and has made some lovely relationships with the staff team already.
So happy to see my little girl settle, it feels so reassuring when am dropping her off. It’s a great start to my day, thank you to Edwalton Day Nursery.

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Review from Natalie B (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been here since he was over 1.5 years old and is now at the Preschool. He was a shy, lockdown baby and without Edwalton he wouldn’t be the confident person he is today. Kind, nurturing and helpful, all the staff have been fab from the start. Thank you.

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Review from J P (Father of Child) published on 17 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our little girl is being well supported on her transition from the ladybird room into her next room which will be the bumblebee room. Have been well kept up to date regarding her visits. And advised on what we can do to help with toilet training.

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Review from Gill N (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Edwalton Day Nursery during lockdown, and from the start, I was reassured that she would be well looked after; two years on, and she absolutely loves going. She does three full days a week and has formed some great relationships with staff and the children. Her social skills are
fantastic, and I think that has a lot to do with attending nursery and learning to be around different people from a young age.
They are very good at planning tasks and fun things for the children to do, whether it be painting, making things, stories or playing outside. It’s a lovely nursery.

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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The thing that makes this nursery so amazing is the staff. They are full of energy, and very encouraging and loving towards my daughter. She has blossomed through each of the rooms and my child loves going to the nursery. The rooms have lots to do and you get updates on progression via the app which
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It's not just the staff in the rooms that show an interest in our experience, the kitchen staff offered advice on diet restrictions which really helped and the admin and management team do their best to assist when I've asked. Everyone has been fantastic.
I would definitely recommend Edwalton Day Nursery to anyone looking for a nursery. It's been a great place for my daughter to start her learning experience. Thanks.

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Edwalton Day Nursery has been an integral part of my family. My eldest attended and now my youngest, and both boys have always been happy going and talk about all the exciting activities and events that happen. The team are bright, cheery and very qualified to care for and bring joyful learning to them.
I've always been confident that they have a great day. Thank you to the incredible outside space and learning facilities.

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Review from F R (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great facilities and the staff are amazing and so friendly. There's always a fun activity planned for the children each day - my son absolutely loves it here and I can tell his development is benefitting because of it!

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Review from Jonathan E (Father of Child) published on 2 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our children have gone to Edwalton Day Nursery and the staff, facilities and development culture have been outstanding. Our children have always looked forward to going to nursery which makes the morning routine so much easier. Thank you to a member of staff in particular who has formed a very
special relationship with our youngest daughter.

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Review from Sally W (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Edwalton Day Nursery is a lovely place for all age children, my son is now a butterfly after bumblebees and ladybird, he has really enjoyed all the classes and all his key workers have been amazing. Thanks, Edwalton.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.706)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.706) out of 10 for Edwalton Day Nursery (Nottingham) 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 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 14 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 4.911 for Edwalton Day Nursery (Nottingham) is calculated as follows: ( (155 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.911

  • 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 4.795 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Edwalton Day Nursery (Nottingham) is based on 14 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 88 number of registered child places is 17.6. 14 Positive Reviews ÷ 17.6 = 0.795

  • 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 (19)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

Recipient: Childbase Partnership

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

Recipient: Childbase Partnership

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

Eco Schools 2023 - 2024

Recipient: Childbase Partnership

Date: Sunday 01 Jan 2023 More details

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Meet the Team (1)

Sarah

Sarah Johnson

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2015

Sarah is the Manager of Edwalton Day Nursery in Nottingham and has a wealth of experience, having worked in the early years sector since 1996. Sarah has been with Childbase Partnership since 2016.


What is your favourite feature of Edwalton?
My favourite feature of the nursery is the outdoor learning environment and the woodland area.


What are you most proud of about your team/nursery?
When I walk around the nursery and hear all the high-pitched squeals and excitement from the children in the rooms who are engaged in all areas of learning. My staff make me proud for making this more than a dream but a reality.


Frequently Asked Questions about Edwalton Day Nursery (Nottingham)

What is the Age Range of Children that Edwalton Day Nursery (Nottingham) accepts?

Edwalton Day Nursery (Nottingham) accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Edwalton Day Nursery (Nottingham) Open?

Edwalton Day Nursery (Nottingham) is open: 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.

How many Children does Edwalton Day Nursery (Nottingham) have capacity for?

Edwalton Day Nursery (Nottingham) has capacity for a total of 88 Children.

How far is Edwalton Day Nursery (Nottingham) to the centre of Nottingham?

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

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