Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery

Bilton Road, Rugby CV22 7DS
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9.8 30 Reviews
  • Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery, Rugby
Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery has a whole host of child-friendly facilities and even has its own wood within the grounds of the nursery!

Acorn Wood, based in Rugby, enables children to explore, discover and experience the natural environment.

Bilton Road staff believe giving children the chance to explore nature and the outdoors helps children build confidence and self-esteem, extend their language and develop creative imagination which results in them using all their senses.

Fun activities in Acorn Wood include; mud painting, mini-beast hunts, building a shelter, using camouflage, binoculars and compasses.

Care Provided by Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Georgina Graveson-Maplethorpe (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 10
  • Total Places for Children
  • 47
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:45-18:00
    Tuesday 07:45-18:00
    Wednesday 07:45-18:00
    Thursday 07:45-18:00
    Friday 07:45-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery

  • Example fees - 15hrs funded, attending 2 days per week costs £72 per week. Discounts available for full time children, and for siblings.


  • A complete breakdown of our fees is available on request, and we frequently benchmark against local nurseries to continuously remain competitive. We also accept various payment and childcare support options, including 15 and 30-hours government funding.


Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery Reviews (30)

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Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.799) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery has 30 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My child loves it here! They usually have difficulty transferring and settling in but he has taken to the nursery, the staff and the other children really well! They have developed and come on really well there in such a short space of time and they particularly like the outside setting. My only slightly
negative feedback would be that it feels as though another nursery in the group gets showcased more on social media channels and the front lobby and outside space could do with a sprucing up and maybe a fence/gate out the front to prevent kids running towards the road. However, overall I feel that my child is happy and supported which is the main thing for me.

Reply from Kate C, Director at Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery

Thank you very much for your kind words about our Bilton Road nursery! It's lovely to hear that your child has settled in so well, enjoying the outdoor space and building strong connections with our team and the other children.We do aim for a good balance across our nurseries on social media, but sometimes we just have too many lovely photos! Hopefully you've seen the brilliant Forest School shots for Bilton Road, and remember the app also provides photos and updates about your child's day. Following our recent interior upgrade with a fantastic new partition, the outside area is next on the list so thank you for your suggestions. We take great care to keep our nursery safe, and we're dedicated to maintaining a secure environment for everyone's peace of mind. Children remain in their parent or guardian's care until they're signed in, and although we have never had any accidents this is certainly something that we are aware of too.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Wellingtons Bilton Road since she was 8 months old. The manager and her team do an incredible job of caring for her while I work full-time. My daughter loves going, every morning she will skip down the path full of smiles and excitement for her fun day. The bond my daughter
has with all the team but especially her key worker is amazing to see. This is the best nursey in Rugby in my eyes and I am so grateful.

Reply from Georgina, Nursery Manager at Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write a review, and for your lovely words! We're thrilled your daughter feels so at home with us at Wellingtons Bilton Road. Seeing her arrive each day with a smile and excitement is the best feedback we could ask for, and wonderful peace of mind for you too.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have already had one child go to Wellingtons. She was sad to leave and still says she misses it. My son now attends there and he loves it. He comes back home happy, and full of stories and speaks fondly of the staff. The staff at Wellingtons have really helped my little boy to settle in and feel secure
enough to leave me. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

Reply from Georgina, Nursery Manager at Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery

Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review, and I will certainly pass your lovely comments over to the team!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you very much for looking after my kid very well, things like this are an amazing nursery thank you very much again and the way you guys treat kids is amazing. Very good nursery, would recommend it for all the kids under 5 years old thank you.

Reply from Kate Cooper-Holmes, Director at Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery

Thank you very much for your kind words, and thank you for recommending us to others. Our whole team work very hard to make sure the children receive the best possible care, and it lovely to have this recognised.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child started nursery at Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery earlier in the year and has since been an even happier girl than before. My child, like any other, struggled to settle in to begin with however she has quickly overcome her worries and now even enjoys walking out the door knowing that she
is going to nursery! The team are brilliant at what they do and it is very clear the children have a good bond with everybody and are full of smiles when walking out the door.

Reply from Kate Cooper-Holmes, Director at Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery

We are so pleased that your daughter is happy and settled at nursery, thank you very much for your kind words!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loves going to nursery. Always comes home and tells me all the things and activities she has done. She has made lots of friends and talks all the time about them and the fun they have together. The staff is so lovely, kind and patient with the children. Getting updates on progression and pictures
of what she does throughout the day is lovely to see.

Reply from Kate Cooper-Holmes, Director at Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery

We are really pleased to hear that you are happy with the nursery, and enjoy the updates about your daughter's day - ParentZone is an excellent way for us to show you what she has been up to! Thank you for your kind comments about the staff, we will pass them on to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Just wanted to say a massive thank you to you and your team for looking after my little boy. You guys have created such a lovely environment for him and I can see how happy he is in your care. The staff are brilliant and really seem to care about the children. The facilities are top-notch and the curriculum
is spot-on for his age group. I've noticed a big improvement in his social and cognitive skills since starting with you. I also really appreciate how helpful and friendly the staff are, they're always there to chat and give me updates on his progress. It feels like a real community at your nursery and I'm glad we found you. Overall, I'm super happy with the service you're providing and I would definitely recommend you to any other parents looking for a nursery. Keep up the good work!

Reply from Kate Cooper-Holmes, Director at Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery

Wow, thank you so much for your comments, they are much appreciated and will be fed back to all the staff. Everyone at Wellingtons works so hard and it is wonderful that you notice the commitment and passion within our team. Thank you


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started nursery back in September 2022 after moving back to the UK from abroad and since starting at Bilton Road she has settled in seamlessly. She comes home with lots of stories about her day, and the activities they've been up to and she has bonded well with the staff and other children.
I have zero complaints or concerns and I'm very happy with the level of care my daughter is getting.

Reply from Kate Cooper-Holmes, Director at Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery

Thank you very much for your kind words, and it is lovely to hear that your daughter comes home from nursery wanting to share with you all the wonderful activities she's enjoyed!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl loves spending time at Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery. She is excited to go and often talks about her little friends and staff and all the amazing activities they get to do each day. We've had fantastic support from the manager and the rest of the team and we enjoy hearing about
her progress and development - including lovely photo updates via the Parentzone app. The team treat the children with care and respect, and come up with different activities each week to suit their interests and learning needs. We love the nursery's commitment to celebrating diversity, belonging and multiculturalism - from reading books, to trying out recipes and sharing family photographs, the team creates a welcoming and happy environment for all the children. Thank you so much!

Reply from Kate Cooper-Holmes, Director at Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery

What wonderful comments, thank you so much for your kind words - we will be sure to pass them on to the team! Thank you for recognising the hard work and passion that everyone puts in to make Bilton Road such a lovely nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loves going to nursery. She enjoys being with all the staff and always comes home happy. Staff are always friendly and really show that they care for all the children. So impressed and so glad we chose this nursery for our baby to go to knowing our child is in the best care with the staff that
work there.

Reply from Kate Cooper-Holmes, Director at Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, we are so pleased that you are happy with the nursery and our wonderful team!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent communication and fantastic resources. My daughter loves it there and she has come on leaps and bounds. They offer a wide variety of activities and she has plenty of time outdoors thanks to the sheltered garden. Very happy with her time with Wellingtons Nursery.

Reply from Kate Cooper-Holmes, Director at Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery

What a wonderful review, thank you! We're so pleased that your daughter is happy and settled, and we love the outdoor space too!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn’t be happier with our Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery Pavilion experience. All the staff are kind, caring and friendly. My daughter loves attending all her nursery sessions and can’t wait to see her friends (the staff). She loves all activities they take part in too- especially drawing,
singing and in the garden

Reply from Kate Cooper-Holmes, Director at Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind words, and it is so lovely to hear how happy your daughter is to come to nursery! The staff all work hard to make each child feel valued and listened to and to offer plenty of varied activities and experiences to make each day lots of fun.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to the nursery since September, unfortunately my son had a bit of a rocky start with his behaviour but the staff have been incredibly patient and helpful not only with my son but myself as well. He has now settled in very well and now thoroughly enjoys his time at nursery. I am
very happy with all the staff and the enriching environment they provide.

Reply from Kate Cooper-Holmes, Director at Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery

Thank you very much for your review - all children settle differently and we really appreciate your honesty, which will hopefully reassure others too. We are so pleased that your son is now happy and settled, and enjoys a busy day of learning and fun at nursery!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy my daughter enjoyed going to the nursery every day, always happy. She made lots of friends and every day she had a story to tell. At the nursery, they have lots to do, lots of toys and a nice garden - my daughter loves to play outside.
The teachers are so lovely and kind.

Reply from Lesley Reedie, Operations Director at Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind words. The children at Bilton Road love playing outside - there is so much to do out there and we are working on areas to clear more space and offer more activities.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery. She learnt English very quick there. Everybody is nice and friendly. She met plenty of friends there. She had plenty of activities there and she loved it. Thank you Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery. Highly recommend.

Reply from Lesley Reedie, Operations Director at Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. Good to hear that nursery helped her so quickly with her English and that she has made plenty of friends.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child attends three days a week at Wellingtons. She was initially very shy and did not like to be dropped off. The staff were really good at encouraging her to come in. Even if she was grumpy or tired they dealt with her professionally. She now is really enjoying her time and does not cry at drop-off.

Reply from Lesley Reedie, Operations Director at Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery

Thank you for your review. Good to hear she doesn't cry now - the staff are great at reassuring children and making sure they enjoy themselves.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wellingtons is a fabulous nursery. Friendly, professional, excellent communication and top-rate care. I highly recommend this facility. My little one is always happy to attend and would go 7 days a week if permitted! Thank you Wellingtons and all the staff.

Reply from Lesley Reedie, Operations Director at Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely comments. I will let you know when we open seven days a week!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wellingtons are a great day nursery all three of my kids have been there and they have worked with them so well.
They are good with toilet training, learning, playing and they help with children with needs.

Reply from Lesley Reedie, Operations Director at Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery

Thank you for your review - how lovely that all three of your children have been with us - and they've all had a good time.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to the nursery, everybody is friendly. They look after her and she's learning a lot. They have great activities for the children. It's really great to help in her development.

Reply from Lesley Reedie, Operations Director at Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery

Thank you for letting us know how much your daughter loves coming to nursery - there is so much for them to do there so every day is exciting.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Thanks to Wellingtons Day Nursery (Pavillion) my son has become more open to people (especially after the pandemic) and little by little he has become independent. The staff are nice and friendly and my son enjoys his sessions.

Reply from Lesley Reedie, Operations Director at Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery

Glad to hear he now relates to other people better - it has been so difficult for children during the pandemic as they couldn't socialise. Nursery is a wonderful place for him to become independent and play with other children.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.799)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.799) out of 10 for Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 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 4.799 for Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (127 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 154 Ratings = 4.799

  • 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 Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery is based on 13 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 47 number of registered child places is 9.4, which has been reached with 13 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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Meet the Team (2)

Georgina

Georgina Graveson-Maplethorpe

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2018

Georgina has managed our WDN Bilton Road nursery since 2019, having previously worked as deputy manager at WDN Regent Place. Georgina has a wealth of qualifications and experience, along with a seemingly endless amount of enthusiasm to enable children to become the best versions of themselves. She has the professionalism, kindness and passion that such a demanding role requires, and has been a driving force in moulding our Bilton Road site into such a welcoming and happy place.
Our Bilton Road nursery has a fabulous outside space, and this is where Georgina is in her element. The whole team love exploring the wildlife with the children, digging for worms, making bird feeders, and Georgina is full of ideas - and often out there in her wellies - to enable children to safely and happily enjoy this wonderful area.


Lesley

Lesley Reedie

Job Title: Operations Director

Joined: 2014

Lesley is a founding Director of the Wellington Day Nurseries Group, having worked with us since 2014. She brings with her over 30 years of childcare experience, a vocation sparked from volunteering at her son’s nursery and school, that led to working as a preschool practitioner and progression to nursery manager in that first nursery. Lesley then moved across to a college role as childcare teacher, moving up to Head of the Childcare department. This unique career gives us breadth and depth of experience in childcare and the Early Years curriculum, along with the very important requirements of staff training and development.
Lesley and her husband John have 2 children and 3 grandchildren, one of which may well follow in her (Wellington) footsteps. When not at work, Lesley loves spending time at the seaside, relaxing with a glass of something bubbly while watching the sea.


Frequently Asked Questions about Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery accepts?

Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery Open?

Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:45-18:00, Tuesday 07:45-18:00, Wednesday 07:45-18:00, Thursday 07:45-18:00, Friday 07:45-18:00.

How many Children does Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery have capacity for?

Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 47 Children.

How far is Wellingtons Bilton Road Day Nursery to the centre of Rugby?

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