West Downs is an excellent nurseryJ S(Mother of Child)
It feels warm and welcoming and there is a lovely wooded areaM T(Mother of Child)
everyone was so caring and provided professional adviceI D(Mother of Child)
West Downs is an excellent nurseryJ S(Mother of Child)
It feels warm and welcoming and there is a lovely wooded areaM T(Mother of Child)
everyone was so caring and provided professional adviceI D(Mother of Child)
A purpose built day nursery, specified by Childbase to the highest quality standard. Friendly and well-established, West Downs provides a happy, sociable environment where every child is treated as an individual.
The nursery has four main bright and colourful playrooms for individual age groups with additional sleeping areas. Outside is a secure, fully enclosed garden with a well-equipped soft tarmac playground and a lawned area which includes a digging and...
Funding & Fees
Our fees include all consumables such as formula milk, nappies, nappy cream, baby wipes, sun cream, freshly prepared well-balanced meals throughout the day and all activities. Our full fee information is available to download on our website.
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Childbase Partnership
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Ren Norman-Greer (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 26
Total Places for Children
- 68
Age Range
- from 0 years 2 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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
- Drop off bay directly outside of the nursery.
West Downs Day Nursery (Winchester) Reviews (124)
West Downs Day Nursery (Winchester) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.920) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time West Downs Day Nursery (Winchester) has 124 reviews.
In the 6-7 months she was there, she had 3 different key persons. There were always different staff in the room, staff leaving and new staff joining. I was never introduced to new staff who were caring for my child through the day.
In the first term, Sept-Dec, I was charged just under £2000 which was a massive mistake by them, as they had not included any deductions. This was brought up only because I had contacted the council to find out what I was entitled to, and they soon realised I had been overcharged. The money was not reimbursed, but carried over to the following term so I was charged a lot less.
On my daughter's last day, they presented me with a file of her progress, which had no more than 10 pieces of paper; 3 were observations scribbled down from that afternoon. I never had any work given to me that my daughter had made at all from the whole term.
Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery. We regret that your experience with us has not been as positive as we would expect. We strive to maintain consistency between key people and children however in situations of long term sick this becomes a challenge. This situation was...
I am so grateful that I go a spot for my two and a half year old. The management is so understanding and friendly, the staff are well aware of the child's needs and are very friendly. It took no time for my kid to adjust here, which gave me the peace of mind I so needed after moving countries. Perfect location, great activities for kids to be engaged at and reasonably priced.
We have always been very happy with West Downs. Our daughter has received excellent care since she started at 10 months old. The staff genuinely care about the children and form strong relationships.
My son has attended West Downs since he was 6 months old. He goes 2 mornings and one whole day each week. He settled in within a few sessions and the relationship between all staff and parents is excellent and always has been in my experience. The outdoor area is great for all ages along with the rooms, and played a big part in us choosing this nursery. My son loves it there and his learning, speech and social skills are great. The 'Golden Values' are a fab idea. He is happy, which makes me happy!! I would recommend it for anyone looking for a centrally located nursery in Winchester.
Child Vacancies
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News (10) & Events (0)
- Posted: Monday 06 Oct 2025Devoted early years professionals from West Downs Day Nursery in Winchester demonstrated pedal power as they embarked on a cycling challenge for charity. Cycling non-stop for a total of 11...
- Posted: Thursday 29 May 2025There was a buzz of excitement in the air at West Downs Day Nursery in Winchester as children and colleagues celebrated World Bee Day with a series of themed activities....
- Posted: Thursday 29 May 2025There was cause for celebration at West Downs Day Nursery in Winchester as proud practitioners and parents learnt that the setting had been upgraded from ‘Good’ to ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted,...
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Awards / Recognitions (19)
- Recipient: Childbase PartnershipDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
- Recipient: Childbase PartnershipDate: Monday 31 Mar 2025
- Recipient: Childbase PartnershipDate: Thursday 28 Mar 2024
Meet the Team (1)
Ren is the Manager of West Downs Day Nursery in Winchester and has a wealth of experience, having worked in Early Years since 2012, starting as an apprentice and progressing through to Nursery Manager. Ren holds a Level 3 qualification in Early Years, a Level 3 in SEND, and is also a Mental Health First Aider.
My favourite feature of the nursery is our wooded area. It lends itself to endless amounts of imaginative play and creativity.
I am most proud of my team because they are the kindest and most supportive people who always go above and beyond for anyone who needs it.
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