Sixpenny Day Nursery

Old Farrowing House, Roundway Hill Business Centre, Devizes SN10 2LT
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9.9 78 Reviews
Sixpenny Day Nursery is a purpose-built, fun and exhilarating nursery for children to learn through play.

Located in Devizes, the first Sixpenny Nursery was founded in 1989 in the village of Nursteed. Having now moved to a purpose-built setting at Roundway Hill Farm in 2012, the nursery specialises in outdoor learning, play and exercise, within its beautiful, countryside location. The nursery adopts a ‘Forest School’ learning approach, where children can develop their skills uniquely, whilst encouraging conversation about the environment and the importance of appreciating the planet.

The nursery offers exceptional care, enriched by unique learning opportunities for your child. One such experience is child-friendly cooking classes, helping to equip children with valuable skills and deeper knowledge of the cooking process.

Each room has free-flow access to the secure garden, which includes a variety of activities, such as an allotment, an outdoor mud kitchen, and sensory areas. The children are free to explore their surrounding nature, and with a special ‘undercover’ area, they can enjoy outdoor play in all weathers. There is also a farm area, where the children can feed and care for the animals, such as the nurseries very own pygmy goats.

Children are encouraged to take part in weekly music sessions, a variety of sports, cooking, and yoga, as well as participate in the nursery’s Forest School classes. These activities provide benefits for children such as increasing a child’s confidence and self-esteem through exploration, problem solving, and being encouraged to learn how to assess and take appropriate risks depending on their environment.

With the location of the countryside, the nursery is bright and airy, with plenty to keep all the children engaged, and active. There is also lots of opportunities to be outside in the fresh air, for the children to run, play, climb and cycle.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Person in charge

  • Tash Bishop (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 47

Total Places for Children

  • 138

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • All Day Session £77.60

  • A £100 non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place. Exact days of attendance should be confirmed no later than 6 weeks prior to the child’s start date. Any changes are subject to availability.

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

Parking

  • There is plenty of parking on site for parents and visitors.

Sixpenny Day Nursery Reviews (78)

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Sixpenny Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.904) out of 10, based on 41 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Sixpenny Day Nursery has 78 reviews.

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Review from Hannah T (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really impressed with Sixpenny. They do lots of different fun activities with the babies, offer a wide range of food, and the staff are wonderful. Super impressed with the management as well, the manager and her team are lovely people and have put all of my worries at ease when my little boy took a
while to settle in. They are super personable, and that really makes a difference.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

We're delighted to read that you are happy with your experience. Our team will be so pleased to know that the activities they provide have had such a positive impact on your little boy. We're especially grateful for your recognition of the manager, as making sure every parent feels supported is so important to us. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

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Review from Ricky F (Father of Child) published on 30 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has settled so well into Sixpenny, I can not recommend them enough. The staff have been fantastic and have already build strong relationships with our daughter, her days are filled with lots of stimulating activities and amazing food. At the end of the day I'm given an indept handover with
everything she's been up to throughout the day.
It's such a relief to be able to go to work and know she's being so well cared for!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your feedback! We're so pleased to hear how well your daughter has settled in and that you feel confident in the care she's receiving. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

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Review from Samuel H (Father of Child) published on 15 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sixpenny have gone out of their way to support both us and our twin boys in their transition to nursery. Nothing is too much trouble. Our boys are in Babies 1 and we know each day that the boys are happy and stimulated in a student-centred environment. I would highly recommend this impressive and compassionate
team to all new parents in the area. Thank you.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're thrilled that your boys are happy, engaged, and settling in well at Sixpenny. Knowing that you feel supported as a family during this important transition means a lot to us. Our team is passionate about creating a nurturing, child-centred environment where every child can thrive, and your feedback reassures us that we're achieving just that.

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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has loved her time at sixpenny nursery! The staff are all amazing and focus all their time ensuring the children have the best time while in their care! The facilities are incredible and their outdoors space is a big win for my little girl who loves the outdoors! I would highly recommended
Sixpenny nursery!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

We're delighted to hear that your daughter has loved her time with us. Our dedicated team strives to create a nurturing and engaging environment, and it's wonderful to know that our efforts have made a positive impact on your child's experience. We're especially glad that our expansive outdoor space has been a highlight for your little explorer! Thank you so much for recommending our nursery.

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Review from E A (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has loved coming to Sixpenny since day one. All the staff are fabulous, the food is fantastic and he comes home everyday exhausted but happy after a full day of play. The staff have really encouraged his development and learning and he has clearly formed a real bond with all of them.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're thrilled to hear that your son has enjoyed his time with us from the very beginning - it's wonderful to know that he returns home happy and fulfilled after a day of play and learning. Our team is dedicated to fostering strong bonds with each child, and it's great to see that reflected in your experience. We're also glad to hear that our meals have been a hit!

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Review from R T (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sixpenny are great! They know all the children and the activities/resources they provide are excellent. My daughter loves everyone.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery. We are pleased to hear that you are happy with the activities and experiences we provide for the children in our care.

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Review from J T (Aunt of Child) published on 30 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I regularly collect my niece from nursery and always love coming in to find out all about her day. The activities are varied and engaging, and my niece is always so excited to tell me all about her day! The outdoor areas are outstanding and this provides the children with incredible opportunities to
learn through the world around them. The team are always helpful and friendly, giving detailed handovers about her day! I know my niece is incredibly happy at Sixpenny and we will miss it lots when she goes to school in September!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear how much your niece enjoys her time at Sixpenny and that you've had such positive experiences during pick-up. It's wonderful to know the activities and outdoor spaces are making such a meaningful impact on her learning and enjoyment. It is always sad to see children move on, but we are so proud to have been part of her early years journey.

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff in the toddler room are amazing, they go above and beyond every day to make sure the children are looked after. My daughter loves coming to nursery at Sixpenny!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that your daughter loves her time with us and that the dedication of our team is positively impacting your family.

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Review from Johanna H (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our twins absolutely love going to Sixpenny and we love sending them there: the staff are brilliant, compassionate, and fun, and it's so brilliant for us to know that they are getting thoughtful, fun, structured activities during the day. The staff are always so good-humoured and the management team
have always been really supportive - communication is fantastic.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're thrilled to read how much your twins enjoy their time at Sixpenny. It means a lot to know that you feel supported and confident in the care and activities we provide.

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Review from Shelby F (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one loves this nursery! She's really started to come out of her shell and the days she spends here are helping to shape her. The staff are really friendly and helpful! The meals they provide are varied and they make sure to check for allergens. The outside areas are remarkable and make great
experiences for the children!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased to read that your daughter enjoys her time with us, particularly the outdoor areas, which we are really proud of. We look forward to continuing to support her in her first steps in education.

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Review from Lucy B (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

The staff are the best thing about this nursery. They provide an excellent level of care and my child is very happy here. However, since this setting has been taken over by the Old Station Nursery Group, the fees have increased significantly. This is far, far higher than other nurseries in the area
and way above inflation / other factors like NI increase etc. Sadly the funds have not been put back into the setting and the facilities are tired. Very disappointing to see what is an excellent nursery being squeezed for profits. This is unfair on the children, parents and staff.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to review us and for your lovely comments about our dedicated team. We understand your frustration with fees, and we do our best to protect them, but this last year, in particular, has been challenging across multiple fronts. We'll be sure to pass on your comments.

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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Pre-school since September last year, I'm an extremely anxious person especially leaving my child with anyone but right from the start my daughter was treated absolutely amazingly as well as myself and her dad! When I gave birth to my 2nd i felt at ease with my daughter
being at nursery during the day, then having all the staff support her in becoming a big sister getting her to talk all about it and listened to her! My daughter has a game in the morning where she doesn't want to go in unless she gets a hug and without a shadow of doubt one of the teachers will be ready to give her a hug! She comes home in the evenings happy and tells us about all the stuff she does. I'm extremely happy with sixpenny they've been amazing! I love fetching her in the evenings and hearing how she's been outside in the garden playing and having fun with her friends.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're so happy to read that your daughter has settled in well to pre-school and feels supported, especially with becoming a big sister. It's great to know that she enjoys her time with us and comes home happy, sharing stories about her day.

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Review from Sophie O (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended Six Pennys at 8 months and has thrived and loved every second. Seeing him run down the corridor every morning and watching him embrace the staff shows how happy and comfortable he is there. He has experienced so many lovely things and is able to interact with lots of different people.
His speech has come on so much and he clearly loves being in this setting. The staff are all lovely and so helpful in any situation. Highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

It is a joy to see children arrive at nursery so eager and happy to be here! We are so pleased that you are happy with our care and experiences. Thank you for recommending us.

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Review from Hannah L (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started Sixpenny's in January, and she has settled in really quickly. I am impressed by the level of care she has received and the effort staff put in to have a variety of activities each day. Since starting nursery my daughter sleeps better and is growing in confidence. Would definitely
recommend

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

We are so pleased that your daughter has settled well into nursery life. We take so much pride in our quality of care and education. Thank you for your recommendation.

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Review from Mike K (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sending my son to this nursery was the best thing I've done. The staff are fantastic, and genuinely care about him and his progression. He is learning so much, and is given the freedom to grow with the support of the team. They update me all the time, and make is easier to drop him off.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

We are so pleased that you are happy with your decision to choose our nursery and that you feel reassured that your son is happy and cared for. We take great pride in providing new and exciting activities and learning opportunities, and the team will be glad to read that their dedication is making a difference to your son.

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team in Babies two have been fantastic. They have gone above and beyond to support my child and us a family settling into nursery life. They always take the time to give detailed feedback. There is an excellent understanding of how working closely with us as a family allows consistency for my child.
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are keen to try new things that we try at home but equally give us recommendations to. The team have made such an effort to get to know my child and her interests. Leaving your baby is made so much easier knowing they are well looked after and cared for. Thank you!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

We are so happy to read such lovely feedback about the team in our baby room and how they have supported your family in providing personalised care. It's great to know that communication and collaboration are making a difference.

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Review from D W (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter enjoys nursery with all of her friends. The staff are friendly and attentive. The food is excellent and she loves to play in the garden. She will regularly talk about the resident goats and now she likes to feed them

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

We are delighted to read that your daughter is enjoying her time at nursery and forming friendships. Our resident goats are a unique addition to our nursery family, and the children love tending not to them!

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Review from V D (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are always so nice, helpful, caring and I think they all enjoy their jobs.
I have nothing but good things to say about everyone that works here. I couldn't think of a better place for my son to be while I'm at work.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

Thank you for leaving us a review; the Sixpenny team will be delighted to read how happy you are and how reassured you feel whilst you are at work.

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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I love seeing the relationships that my child has made and it makes me feel a lot more comfortable leaving him.
I really enjoy reading the learning stories and being able to work on the same things to improve his learning.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

We're so happy to read that you're seeing positive relationships and growth in your son. It's wonderful to know that the learning stories are helpful, and we look forward to continuing to support your child's learning journey together. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been really impressed with the level of care provided to our son by Sixpenny Day Nursery. The staff are professional, committed and friendly and we have enjoyed being involved in our son's educational activities which are imaginative, creative and tailored to his needs. It is always a difficult
decision to leave your child in somebody else's care, but with the staff and facilities at Sixpenny, we have never had to worry.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sixpenny Day Nursery

We're delighted to hear that you've been impressed with the care and support your son has received so far. It's great to know you're enjoying the involvement in his learning; the home/nursery collaboration and communication are so important.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.904)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.904) out of 10 for Sixpenny Day Nursery 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 41 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 40 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 4.904 for Sixpenny Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (457 Excellents x 5) + (27 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (3 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 490 Ratings = 4.904

  • 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 Sixpenny Day Nursery is based on 40 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 138 number of registered child places is 27.6, which has been reached with 40 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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Awards / Recognitions (5)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2025

Recipient: The Old Station Nursery Ltd

Date: Monday 31 Mar 2025 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

Recipient: The Old Station Nursery Ltd

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

Nursery Management Today Awards 2023

Recipient: The Old Station Nursery Ltd

Date: Saturday 25 Nov 2023 More details

Meet the Team (1)

Tash

Tash Bishop

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

Hello, I'm Tash and I'm the Nursery Manager here at Sixpenny Day Nursery.

At Sixpenny, we pride ourselves on the activities and experiences that we offer the children. We are always thinking outside the box and challenging the children, helping them to develop their unique and individual personalities and strengths.

We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sixpenny Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Sixpenny Day Nursery accepts?

Sixpenny Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Sixpenny Day Nursery Open?

Sixpenny Day Nursery is open: 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.

How many Children does Sixpenny Day Nursery have capacity for?

Sixpenny Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 138 Children.

How far is Sixpenny Day Nursery to the centre of Devizes?

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

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