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)

9.6

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 Nikki H (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Emscote House is a fantastic nursery. They have taken care of both of our little boys and given them an amazing start to their education. The quality of the education, nutrition and care they’ve provided for the children is incredibly high. The key workers and management team are not only invested in
the children but in their families too. I can’t recommend Emscote House highly enough.
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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My eldest went here and this nursery was faultless. Even when we had a safeguarding problem it was dealt with excellently, so there was no hesitation when sending my second child there in Covid. The staff were great and very reassuring. However, there were lots of changes since my second joined. They
introduced inset days (which they introduced before joining but we pay for days our children can’t go in due to training - double the costs as it means us booking a holiday for us to cover the care). They stopped any sort of card making/celebrating any occasion. They do nothing for Mother’s Day/Father’s Day and if you request a birthday card/picture they say it’s not something the nursery can do, although practitioners say they are willing to, but management isn’t allowing them to due to this new policy they have to follow. Premium costs but not the same service we once had. Absolutely love the practitioners, and that’s why we haven’t left but are disappointed with management changes.
Reply from Claire Shale, Nursery Manager at Emscote House Day Nursery (Leamington Spa)
I am sincerely sorry that you are disappointed and that our discussions on these issues over time have not, as I thought, resolved your concerns satisfactorily. As explained, children in our baby room…read more
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Review from Anna M (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What an absolutely lovely nursery! My daughter loves coming here. She has been going to Emscote House Nursery since she was 1 year old and she’s had a bond with every single keyworker she has had. You can see how much these staff love the children and have a real passion for their work. During Covid,
they have not let the quality of their work slip at all. My daughter always has healthy meals here, time outside to play as well as educational playtime inside. The children are always put first. Thanks to all of the staff at Emscote! We couldn’t have asked for a better nursery.
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Review from Rachael P (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has now left the nursery as we have moved house. During our 12 months at Emscote nursery, we have been absolutely delighted with the level of care and support we have received. It has been a tasking year, and they have helped us to navigate it without a glitch. She has been in the baby
room for her time and created an excellent bond with her key worker and other staff. Their feedback and communication have been excellent, and they have also managed our daughter's allergies superbly. We were very sad to leave and are very grateful for the time that our daughter spent at the nursery.
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Review from Tamsyn B (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Emscote House for a year now. I chose this nursery because I like that it has a homely feel to it, as opposed to the more open-plan 'industrial warehouse' type vibes I found in some other nurseries. From day one, he has absolutely loved it and settled really well. He goes in smiling
and comes out smiling. My son's development during his time at nursery has been lightning fast, he learns new things every day, and the staff give him the freedom to explore and learn with lots of different activities. The staff are all really friendly, and I like the fact that they all recognise us and our son, even if they're not in his room, which just goes to show what a close-knit and family feeling this place has. The policies around Covid have been great and have ensured that they can maintain continuity and stay open, which we are really grateful for.
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Review from Helen J (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Emscote House Day Nursery (Leamington Spa) since September 2019 and he has recently transitioned into the butterfly room. I have been amazed at how quickly and effortlessly he has settled in and how excited he has been to go into the new room everyday. This has been down to the caring,
welcoming and enthusiastic butterfly staff team. They immediately took time to get to know my son and learned about his interests. They were warm, gentle and took time to stay with him in the initial few days. My son came home knowing most of the staff’s names from day one and had funny stories of each of them about how they had made his day so enjoyable. I couldn’t be happier that such a wonderful team are looking after him!
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Review from P R (Father of Child) published on 3 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ever since my duaghter has joined this nursery she has become a lot more interactive. She tried to make you understand what she wants or trying to say. Dances to her favourite rhymes. She has definitely become more exploring and tried to feel every little thing she comes across. She definitely enjoyed
her Christmas at Nursery. She tried making the same hat at home that she made at nursery - very keen on making it herself. One of the best decisions we made was sending our daughter to this nursery.
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Review from Duncan E (Stepfather of Child) published on 15 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Emscote House has proven to be a wonderful nurturing environment for my step-son, supported at every turn it has equipped him very well for the transition to primary school.
He has gained confidence and developed a real community spirit, he will often stop other children he knows from nursery in the
park or shops to say hello.
Having a key person move through the school with his year group has given him consistency that I know he will miss now that he has finished.
I cannot recommend Emscote House more highly, the levels of care have been excellent throughout.
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Review from Sanjeev K (Father of Child) published on 7 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Emscote House in Warwick has been nothing but exemplar in their commitment, service and duty in remaining open during the pandemic, allowing me and my wife, who are both health care professionals, to care for patients on the front line. Without the staff's adaptability and practical approach to bringing
children back in, our 16-month daughter, we would have let down thousands of patients. The staff are so attentive, caring and treat the children unconditionally and I'm so pleased we moved our daughter. She eats so well, is developing wonderfully and nothing is too much trouble. We particularly resonate well with the ethical ideas Emscote House employ growing their vegetables, sourcing organic produce and have bright ideas like planning for a staycation holiday during the lockdown. An opportunity never wasted. Thoroughly satisfied with every aspect - no complaints.
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Review from Ellen M (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fantastic nursery. My son is so happy at Emscote because the staff are so caring and kind. They do lovely activities with the children and they seem to get to know each child so well. I never have any doubts that he is being well cared for and that he is happy in this setting. I would definitely
recommend this nursery.
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Review from Talpita C (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter was in a different nursery earlier in Peterborough and she went there for a month. She had cried every single day, the entire day, until I would pick her up. She never used to eat anything the entire day and there were no efforts made from the staff. My daughter joined Emscote nursery at
the end of July. After her settling in there is not even a single day she has cried, rather she would wake up so happily in the morning just to go to the nursery. This is magic for me as I have seen her cry one whole month in Peterborough. I deeply want to say thanks to the team for their efforts.
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Review from Miriam M (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two of my daughters in Emscote who absolutely love attending. All of the staff members are friendly and approachable and go the extra mile to ensure you and your child’s needs are met. My daughters have both made such progress in all areas of their learning, I am constantly amazed. I highly recommend
this nursery.
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Review from Kate T (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery- staff professional, friendly and take a real interest in the children. They take the time to understand them and build strong relationships. Brilliant outdoor space. Can’t fault Emscote in any way - I would strongly recommend.
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Review from Poppy B (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Emscote have been exceptional in dealing with the coronavirus lockdown. As a key worker, my children attended throughout. The staff were professional, calm and very welcoming. Communication was excellent. Safety standards were high and I felt confident my children were happy and safe, which meant a
great deal to me at a very stressful time. Thank you Emscote.
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Review from Chetanya S (Father of Child) published on 21 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Emscote and their staff helped our son a lot (he is now 22 months) during his early years while settling into a nursery routine. The staff are really receptive, informative and understanding. We did loads of research for a nursery, and thank god we chose Emscote, the staff in Caterpillars and Lady-Birds
rooms are just amazing, great, great people, very caring and committed.
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Review from Paul G (Father of Child) published on 21 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As most parents are with choosing a nursery, we were apprehensive and slightly worried about where to pick for our daughter to go. Various parents we had spoken to locally highly recommended Emscote nursery. From the moment we went in the staff were lovely, the place had a lovely feel. Our daughter
has thoroughly enjoyed her time to date and is about to join pre-school there. She has always looked forward to attending each class even when moved up with new teachers. During COVID the nursery has kept in contact and kept us updated.
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Review from Emma P (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Emscote House for over a year and progressed through a couple of rooms in this time. I can’t speak highly enough of the staff that we have met during his time there - they all know the children inside out, taking time to get to know each of their little personalities. The variety
of activities is great and we get thorough updates at the end of each day. They do their fair share of messy play and Outdoor fun and it always amazes me, (particularly knowing my son!), how clean they arrive back at the end of the day! The food looks amazing and healthily balanced. Overall, I know my son absolutely loves it there and the place is outstanding!
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Review from Ranjit M (Father of Child) published on 21 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going here since he was 9 months and this nursery is excellent, he really has developed well and Emscote House deserves a lot of credit for this. Their procedures after the COVID crisis have been excellent with the welfare of the children at the heart of it.
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Review from Declan M (Father of Child) published on 21 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very professional and very polite.
The management team are excellent. My daughter has been going for a year. She loves the interaction with other children. The staff have made my child's time at the nursery very enjoyable.
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Review from Mark L (Father of Child) published on 21 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An absolutely fantastic nursery with superb staff who are polite, helpful and dedicated to the children they look after. Very family orientated and adopted a very mature approach to lockdown which put families first. Highly recommend.
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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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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.

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