
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...
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 planting area and a sensory path for exploration.
The nursery also organises regular outings as a means of extending the children's vocabulary and understanding.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Minimum attendance
- 0.5 days per week
Full 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
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Also provided: Formula Milk
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Nappies, Wipes, Nappy Cream, Suncream
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-18:30
- Tuesday07:30-18:30
- Wednesday07:30-18:30
- Thursday07:30-18:30
- Friday07:30-18:30
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Inset Days
Parking
- Drop off bay directly outside of the nursery.
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£535/ month
Funded only sessions are:
Funded only sessions are:
Full day 08.30 – 18.30 (10hrs funding)
Half day 07.30 – 13.00 or 13.00 – 18.30 (5.5hrs funding
Funded hours can be used for up to 10 hours a day. For funded-only sessions, parents may provide their own consumables or pay for the nursery's: full day food £10.50, non-food consumables £1.60, extra-curricular activities £1.60
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
0.5 days per week
£30
3 days per week
£535
5 days per week
£1,238
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 7:30am to 6:30pm (11 hours)
- 21.9 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Formula milk, Snacks, Nappies, Wipes, Nappy Cream and Suncream
Price without government funding: £1,242 / month (£96 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £706/month more than the funded price.
- This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 52 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 52 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 21.9 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
Contact West Downs Day Nursery (Winchester) to get a personalised quote:
West Downs Day Nursery (Winchester) Reviews (128)
West Downs Day Nursery (Winchester) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.929) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time West Downs Day Nursery (Winchester) has 128 reviews.
I could not fault the West Downs team, the care and attention they give my daughter is outstanding! They always go out of their way to say hello and make me feel welcome. Since my daughter has started nursery she has made a huge improvement with her development and I am so grateful.
I could not fault the West Downs team, the care and attention they give my daughter is outstanding! They always go out of their way to say hello and make me feel welcome. Since my daughter has started nursery she has made a huge improvement with her development and I am so grateful.
My daughter attended West Downs for 4 years and has just started school. She is happy, confident and has really taken school in her stride. The team at West Downs played a huge part in her developing this confidence, especially the pre-school team over the last 8 months. The staff are friendly and...
My daughter attended West Downs for 4 years and has just started school. She is happy, confident and has really taken school in her stride. The team at West Downs played a huge part in her developing this confidence, especially the pre-school team over the last 8 months. The staff are friendly and approachable and my daughter talks fondly of them.
Our son is so happy at West Downs - even though he currently only attends one day a week at the moment we are treated just like we would if he was full time- all the staff at the nursery know him and his name and he is always treated as as individual what's lovely is that if there is a big event...
Our son is so happy at West Downs - even though he currently only attends one day a week at the moment we are treated just like we would if he was full time- all the staff at the nursery know him and his name and he is always treated as as individual what's lovely is that if there is a big event like a party or visit is that he is invited to join even if it's not on his day. He always has the best time- all the staff are so lovely and kind and the nursery environment is amazing, especially the outdoor space. As a parent I am always assured that my son is in the best possible care and you couldn't ask for more.
When my daughter started nursery I was so worried but the staff were incredible and so supportive I was able to stay and play with my daughter to help settle her in. The staff would also phone to let me know how she was getting on. My daughter loves going to nursery and has learnt so much. Every...
When my daughter started nursery I was so worried but the staff were incredible and so supportive I was able to stay and play with my daughter to help settle her in. The staff would also phone to let me know how she was getting on. My daughter loves going to nursery and has learnt so much. Every time I collect her she is always engaged in something new. West Downs is such a happy environment I'm always made to feel welcome. The care, love and attention the staff give my daughter is outstanding and I can't thank them enough.
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...
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...
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 communicated to all affected parents and we brought other colleagues in from sister nurseries, who covered for a number of months, to provide consistency.I agree that an error in applying funding did mean that your fees were incorrect initially and this was rectified once you brought it to our attention.
All children have regular observations completed by staff with a focus on the child's development and progression. Without being able to see the particular Learning Journey you were given I am unable to make comment.
Once again I can only apologise on behalf of myself, and the team, that your experience at West Downs was not at the high level we pride ourselves on.
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....
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.
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...
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.
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News (8) & Events (0)
- 06 Oct 2025
Devoted 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...
- 29 May 2025
There 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....
- 29 May 2025
There 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)
- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: Childbase Partnership
- 31 Mar 2025Recipient: Childbase Partnership
- 28 Mar 2024Recipient: Childbase Partnership
Accreditations
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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...
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.
What is your favourite feature of your nursery?My favourite feature of the nursery is our wooded area. It lends itself to endless amounts of imaginative play and creativity.
What are you most proud of about your team?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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