Emscote House Day Nursery (Leamington Spa)

46 Warwick Place, Leamington Spa CV32 5DE
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Emscote Day Nursery is a warm and friendly day nursery located in Leamington Spa.

Highly trained practitioners support learning through structured and free play activities designed in line with EYFS principles.

Emscote Day Nursery also offer the extracurricular activity of ‘The Guitar Man’ who comes to sing alternative nursery rhymes with the Butterflies and Preschool rooms every Wednesday morning from 10-11am.

Emscote offers a fully inclusive package, open from 7.30-6.30 aiming to provide a convenient service to parents.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Claire Shale (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 48

Total Places for Children

  • 117

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 & Inset Days

Parking

  • Free parking is available onsite.

Emscote House Day Nursery (Leamington Spa) Reviews (150)

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Emscote House Day Nursery (Leamington Spa) has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.590) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Emscote House Day Nursery (Leamington Spa) has 150 reviews.

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Review from B T (Father of Child) published on 6 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child started at the beginning of this month and the team have gone above and beyond to help settle him. They have been so attentive, kind and caring. Myself and my child are always greeted with big smiles from both the reception desk and the girls in the room.
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Review from V G (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two children have been at this nursery since they were both 10 months old, one now in preschool and one in caterpillars; the care the teams show throughout the nursery is truly amazing and I am very grateful. The feedback and support from all staff here is great and they really want the best for
my children as much as I do.
The preschool team have been very supportive and have been providing so many great learning opportunities and challenging my Childs abilities with teaching.
The caterpillar team have been amazing at settling my youngest into nursery, he is the happiest boy and is shown so much care.
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Review from Samantha C (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really lovely feel about the nursery. My niece had attended four years earlier and with the best start is growing up to be a kind, intelligent and confident little girl. My daughter was nine months when she started in September. The staff are an excellent support and go above and beyond with requests
to ensure a home from home experience and to ensure I have very little to do in the evenings in terms of meeting all my daughter's needs before bed. This means the 90 minutes or so we get together at the end of the day is quality time, with me still feeding her her beloved bottle before bed which is an excellent bonding time for us. (The nursery offered to do this every day for me if I'd preferred). The communication from the staff when there has been an issue (ie my daughter starting to feel poorly) was also excellent and the updates on the app of her various activities throughout the day brighten my day at work. Of all the nurseries I visited I believe Emscote was the perfect choice.
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Review from Zoe C (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Two of my children attended this nursery and have loved it! They have both enjoyed going and grown so much during their time at Emscote. The staff are lovely and really care about the kids. I'll be sad not to have any kids at the nursery as it feels like a lovely community.
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Review from Maria J (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been going to this nursery for 18 months now and we couldn't be happier. The staff are wonderful, all the carers who have been his key workers have been fantastic and have shared genuine care for our son. He is bilingual and they have made an effort to learn a few words, or just encourage
him and help him to catch up with the language through activities and one-to-one time. He is incredibly happy when we drop him off and pick him up and has even made lovely little friends here.
The facilities are great, with massive gardens for the children to play in and the food menu is good too!
Would send my next child here without a doubt!
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Review from Johann W (Father of Child) published on 24 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with this Nursery, our son has been here for 18months now, and has had a great time across the 3 rooms he has been in, the staff have always been very caring and super friendly, the nursery has a really good friendly atmosphere, food is well balanced with nutritional thought gone into it,
he has great fun in the garden, and forms close bonds with his care workers
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Review from Madison C (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child loves going to nursery here, the staff are lovely and the kids are always doing something interesting. Fantastic outside area too. Very pleased with the level of service we receive, thank you very much!
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Review from N S (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery with amazing staff. I feel safe in the knowledge that my son is being well cared for, well fed, stimulated and engaged with by kind and enthusiastic staff. Recent changes to the menu have made the balance of food more nutritious and promote healthy eating habits.
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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to this day nursery since she was six months old and the pace in which she has developed and all the skills she has learnt along the way has been incredible. Her key worker and the staff are nothing short of amazing and have always made me feel like I have a voice and listen
to my child needs and monitor and nurture her progression.
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Review from R L (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Best nursery staff ever! They have a really low staff turnover which means your children actually develop lasting relationships with people who know them. My daughter, now 7, still enjoys popping in to collect her brother and saying hi to staff. My son loves his teachers and has developed cementing
relationships in each class. The staff are caring, thoughtful, fun, and genuinely want the best for your children- it's like sending them in for a day with family. To top it off my children have a broad palate after eating a variety of food with lots of fish and lentils involved - thank you.
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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one has truly grown out of his shell since starting nursery. The staff in caterpillars are awesome and worked patiently with him to learn his routine and adapt to nursery environment at his pace. His key person worked over and beyond to truly understand him and he absolutely loved her.


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of the best things about Leamington Spa Day nursery is you are always and promptly informed about any incidents involving your child. The level of communication is truly outstanding. The admin staff are excellent at responding to emails and communicating with prospective parents. The level of engagement I received from admin prior to joining was one of the reasons that drew me to the nursery
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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Honestly don't have a bad thing to say about this nursery, it's the best and I would recommend it to anyone! Both my kids have had the best care possible from every room that they have been in! They're always keeping me updated and always organising different events - they always ensure no one is left
out - thank you Emscote house!
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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We could not recommend this nursery highly enough. The level of care Emscote have provided both my daughter (3) and son (9 months) is nothing short of exceptional. The attention to detail, consistent communication and thought that goes into every aspect of this nursery is outstanding - we could not
be happier!
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Review from J S (Grandmother of Child) published on 20 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was invited to a Mother’s Day afternoon tea and party. A good time was enjoyed by children and adults alike. It was a chance to catch up with other mums and staff. Also, a chance to see your child at play and interacting with their peers. My grandson loved showing me the collection of cars and making
a makeshift ramp to send them colliding and crashing to the bottom. There was playdough flower pressing tables, soil and seed planting, biscuit decorating and much more. Everyone enjoyed tea - sandwiches and cake, and Devonshire scones for the grown-ups! Before we left we had a quiet time in the reading corner.
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Review from Harriett T (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have gone here from very young age and I love it! Couldn't think of anywhere I would rather my children to be. They are so well looked after and cared for. All the staff remember my older daughter. My son loves it there, they have so much time to spend with all the children and knows
each and every one of them. It's so lovely. They have so much fun and learn so much. All the staff are lovely and really care about my son. Amazing 10/10!
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Review from S V (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has just started Emscote House and is really enjoying his time. The Caterpillar team have been very helpful with helping him settle. Ensuring they are following his home routine. He really enjoys going out in the garden.
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Review from L C (Father of Child) published on 22 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son doesn't have the best attitude when he wakes up to come to nursery but once he is here he is the happiest he can be. On collection, he is so happy to tell me about his day.
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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Emscote House could not have been more accommodating with my child in Caterpillars, he has so enjoyed his time there and has turned into such a happy, cheeky, communicative little boy. The team have invested so much time in him and have given him the opportunity to be so creative. Thank you!
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Review from Claire Y (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has really thrived at Emscote. The team have been amazing, shown so much care, and have really supported his development. He has been exposed to loads of different activities and eats nutritious and varied meals. We leave him knowing he is safe and so well looked after, we are so proud of the
independent, happy, and confident little boy and we know a lot of that is down to the nursery and the team. The team have listened to us and worked with us on any queries, reacting quickly and professionally.
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Emscote is amazing! My daughter is so happy here. She's learnt so much, made some great friends and has been helped to understand her emotions in a kind and positive way. I've never had any issues and my requests have been met with consideration and support. It's such a nice feeling to know that my
daughter is receiving amazing care and is having a fantastic start in life. All the staff seem engaged and committed.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.590)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.590) out of 10 for Emscote House Day Nursery (Leamington Spa) 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 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 15 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 4.949 for Emscote House Day Nursery (Leamington Spa) is calculated as follows: ( (169 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 178 Ratings = 4.949
  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 4.641 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Emscote House Day Nursery (Leamington Spa) is based on 15 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 117 number of registered child places is 23.4. 15 Positive Reviews ÷ 23.4 = 0.641
  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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Meet the Team (1)

Claire

Claire Shale

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2012

Claire is the Manager of Emscote House Day Nursery and has a wealth of experience, having worked in the Early Years sector since 2005 - starting as an Apprentice straight out of college. Claire has numerous qualifications, including Level 2 & 3 NVQ in Childcare, Learning and Education and an NVQ in Team Leading. Claire has worked for Childbase Partnership since 2012.


What is your favourite feature of the nursery?
My favourite feature of the nursery is the character and original features of the building, as well as the warm and engaging environment we create for the children.


What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?
I am most proud of the home-from-home feel we as a team deliver each day, even though we are a big nursery, as well as how we have grown and developed over the years.

Frequently Asked Questions about Emscote House Day Nursery (Leamington Spa)

What is the Age Range of Children that Emscote House Day Nursery (Leamington Spa) accepts?

Emscote House Day Nursery (Leamington Spa) accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Emscote House Day Nursery (Leamington Spa) Open?

Emscote House Day Nursery (Leamington Spa) is open: 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.

How many Children does Emscote House Day Nursery (Leamington Spa) have capacity for?

Emscote House Day Nursery (Leamington Spa) has capacity for a total of 117 Children.

How far is Emscote House Day Nursery (Leamington Spa) to the centre of Leamington Spa?

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

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