Windmill Hill Day Nursery (Swindon)

Windmill Hill Business Park, Whitehill Way, West Swindon, Swindon SN5 6NX
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  • Windmill Hill Day Nursery (Swindon), Swindon
A purpose built high-quality nursery, Windmill Hill Day Nursery is situated on an attractive business park, which has a windmill and duck ponds that are utilised by staff and children for educational visits throughout the year.

Children are taught to care about the world around them and are proud to have gained an Eco-Schools Green Flag Award.

The nursery has 5 main playrooms and the main garden includes a bike track and fenced off mud kitchen area.

Windmill Hill gives children the opportunity to play in cheerful and stimulating surroundings, supported by experienced and caring staff.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kayleigh Blaylock (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 52

Total Places for Children

  • 121

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 & 2 Inset Days

Parking

  • Free parking is available onsite.

Windmill Hill Day Nursery (Swindon) Reviews (243)

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Windmill Hill Day Nursery (Swindon) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.879) out of 10, based on 62 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Windmill Hill Day Nursery (Swindon) has 243 reviews.

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Review from Fiona A (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has just come to the end of his time at Windmill Hill Nursery. He has had a fabulous experience and is leaving really well prepared for the next stage in his learning journey.
The whole team at Windmill Hill are excellent; they all really care and it shows. He has had lots of great opportunities
and the use of terrific facilities which are refreshed regularly.
During his time at Windmill Hill he has been nurtured and encouraged, and he has developed into a confident boy who has a good awareness of his place in the community. He has loved every minute!
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Review from Elaine R (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at the nursery since she was 8 months old and is now about to leave as she is going to primary school. Windmill Hill Nursery has looked after her exceptionally well over the last 4 years. The staff in each room and in the office have been very caring and supportive, individually
and collectively. She has benefitted enormously through the learning activities and has developed into a well rounded, sociable little girl who is more than well equipped to deal with her new challenge ahead. Thank you Windmill Hill.
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Review from Tracy M (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery and the team at the nursery are so welcoming and helpful. They are professional yet friendly. I have used the nursery for around 6 years and wouldn't have taken my girls anywhere else. The preschool room has changed over the last 6 months for the better. The room has helped my youngest get
school ready, she has developed her phonic knowledge, letter knowledge and writing. She has loved finding out about new topics, enjoyed football and singing. It has been such an organised yet flexible room, taking the register and PE has given the room structure but the children still have fun. The food is great and has a great variety - I am sure my youngest has several helpings. I will be sad to say goodbye to the nursery when my daughter leaves this summer.
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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my daughters have attended this nursery/preschool for the past 7 years and I could not have been happier with the choice I made. The staff are attentive and helpful and always understood the needs of each individual child. The menu is amazing and I always know each day my daughter has had nutritious
meals. Both my daughters have been so happy here and I would always recommend this setting to anyone!
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Review from Veronique B (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two children have attended the Windmill Hill Day Nursery full time since the age of 4 month old and through to school age, with my youngest currently in preschool at the nursery until August 2018.
Both my children have consistently received exceptional care and attention, meaning that they were/are
always happy and looking forward to going to the nursery in the morning.
The nursery team has always been very efficient at resolving any issues we may have raised or at advising on any queries we may have had.
The management team is very professional and welcoming.
The team in preschool is extremely resourceful and is providing a great learning and entertaining environment for the children they care for. Upon leaving the nursery, the children have acquired a wide range of skills and are very well equipped socially to successfully transition to their future school environment.
I would have no hesitation in recommending this nursery.
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Review from Sara M (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff at Windmill Hill are very welcoming and friendly to both me and my daughter. My daughter's key worker is absolutely amazing, couldn’t fault her at all!
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Review from Giuseppe B (Father of Child) published on 13 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been extremely happy with the care and dedication of the whole team and feel very satisfied that we chose the nursery to help with the development of our daughter in her early years. The 3 years she has spent at Windmill have been vital in her education and helped her prepare for school.
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Review from Kasia C (Mother of Child) published on 8 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Windmill Hill nursery is the best there is. Every day is filled with so many interesting activities: painting, drawing, writing, dance, sport, experiments, building, baking and cooking!


They try to actively involve all the parents in the nursery life too -whether it’s by a little craft project,

charity event, raffles or spa.
My little one comes home so happy and stimulated it’s a joy to watch.
He has bonded with all of his teachers and begun beautiful friendships which I hope will last forever. You can also check your little one's progress via parent zone which is updated a few times a week with pictures and observations of your child.


The nursery menu changes frequently and always offers a fantastic range of seasonal, healthy homemade meals to suit even the fussiest eater.


Little ones are encouraged to be independent. They perfect their skills in getting changed by themselves (for PE) and in preparation for school, their use of knife and fork, and are rewarded for listening and tidying up.

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Review from Patricia F (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would have been lost without the help and encouragement from the staff at Windmill Hill Day Nursery. They made the transition from part-time to full-time so easy. Which meant my daughter settled quite quickly and I could return to work knowing she was well looked after. Thank you.
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Review from Helen R (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have 2 children and have used the nursery for the last 3 years.
The staff are wonderful in all rooms, making my children feel confident and thoroughly enjoy their time spent there. They are always thinking up new activities and focus areas and target them to the child in terms of enjoyment and areas
of progression.
My oldest is very well prepared and ready to start preschool on September which I would credit in a large part to the preschool team.
I would highly recommend them to friends, families and colleagues.
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Review from R R (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had 2 of my children attend this nursery, and both times I have been very pleased with the outcomes for them. They are confident and articulate for their age and development, this is down to the staff at Windmill Hill who have supported their needs to learn, they have stretched their brains!!
I am pleased with how the staff welcome the children every morning, they are warm and pleased that they are there.


I have been really pleased with the external resources that they have used to get the preschoolers used to physical education in a statutory school setting, my daughter loves the football coach and really looks forward to wearing her football top to play. I would recommend this nursery and cannot say enough if you want your children to be well rounded young children, who socialise, learn and are able to go to school with the confidence to use these skills to push themselves, you will not be disappointed.

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Review from Josephine B (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would not hesitate to recommend Windmill to any prospective parents. Every single member of staff is welcoming, knowledgeable, friendly and takes a genuine interest in you and your child. My daughter has attended the nursery since she was 4 months old and Windmill Hill has given her the best possible
start in life. Her room is well staffed, nicely decorated, she has fresh Organic meals each day prepared from a menu that I can see in advance. She is cared for attentively and takes part in a variety of activities - details of which are shared with partners on your daily worksheet and also via the ParentZone app.
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Review from Nicola S (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves Windmill Hill Nursery and has adjusted to going there really well. The staff are all friendly and welcoming. I would definitely recommend the nursery to others.
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Review from Annie H (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very pleased with the nursery, my daughter struggled settling into her new room and the nursery was very accommodating to help her settle in, offering her extra settling in days, and I am happy to say these were brilliant, and she is now very happy in her new room.
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Review from Ceri R (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
I cannot fault the care of my child's key worker, who is great. Care overall is good and staff are usually friendly. However, the morning drop-offs are often chaotic with staff in the room not always acknowledging my child and seeming overwhelmed. I have also had issues being able to leave my child
due to staff not being ready to receive her (the session starts at 7.30 am but staff are not always in the room by this time). Perhaps staff need to be employed 15 minutes before the session start time to allow them time to prepare?
Reply from Lora Worthington at Windmill Hill Day Nursery (Swindon)
Thank you for taking the time to write a review, I am very happy that you feel you have the care and support from your Key Person. We are committed to providing the highest quality of care, learning…read more
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Review from Liva D (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are very friendly and have really helped my daughter settle in well. We like hearing how she has got on each day and the staff are helping her develop. It is a lovely nursery and my daughter is excited about coming to the nursery.
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Review from S H (Father of Child) published on 9 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has continued to develop well and enjoys nursery. Her speech has noticeably come on since starting in the new room at age 20 months. The environment is safe and well looked after. Most pleasing overall is to staff and management who are excellent at their jobs.
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Review from Luke F (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our son is enjoying his time in the Butterflies room. He has made friends since he transferred from another nursery and has been made welcome by the staff. Potty training has not been a problem, as our son has been practising at home but has been able to make the big jump into spending the majority
of his days nappy free thanks to the support and patience of the room's staff.
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Review from Nicola (Father of Child) published on 20 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with how well our daughter has settled in Windmill Hill. She has been attending the nursery for just over a year now and she fully enjoyed every room she has been in. We are very impressed with the way the nursery days are structured, with lots of activities, teaching and play, confirmed
by how keen our daughter is to go to nursery in the mornings and by how happy and stimulated she comes home. We would warmly recommend Windmill Hill and are very happy to have chosen this nursery for our daughter.
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Review from David R (Father of Child) published on 7 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
After finding it a little difficult to be left, our daughter has really settled into life at Windmill Hill. The staff have been excellent and helped with her development and natural desire to explore. The day meets provide give an excellent overview of the day and the online log demonstrate the range
of activities they do with the children.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.879)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.879) out of 10 for Windmill Hill Day Nursery (Swindon) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 62 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 61 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.879 for Windmill Hill Day Nursery (Swindon) is calculated as follows: ( (681 Excellents x 5) + (48 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (8 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 741 Ratings = 4.879
  2. 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 Windmill Hill Day Nursery (Swindon) is based on 61 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 121 number of registered child places is 24.2, which has been reached with 61 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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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Kayleigh

Kayleigh Blaylock

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2014

Kayleigh is the Manager of Windmill Hill Day Nursery in Swindon and has a wealth of experience, having worked in the early years sector for 20 years. Kayleigh joined Childbase in 2014 and has completed her BTEC National Diploma in Early Years.


What is your favourite feature of Windmill Hill?
The nursery is surrounded by beautiful outdoor environments which create amazing learning opportunities for the children, for example, the nature trail which the children love to explore. The nursery is also on one level which enables the children to have free-flow opportunities in our garden areas throughout the day.


What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?
Recently achieving outstanding in our Ofsted inspection, and the staff’s personal pride in their own professional development through completing degrees and online training. This is also shown through our internal progressions across the nursery.

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