The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school

The Old School, Nuthurst Lane, Astley, Nuneaton CV10 7QH
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  • The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school, Nuneaton
The Old School is a nursery set in the countryside between Coventry and Nuneaton.

Part of the Tommies Childcare family, the nursery's qualified and experienced team pride themselves in creating warm, vibrant and interactive environments which allow children to learn and have fun.

The Old School's baby room includes its own messy play area for babies up to the age of two-years-old.

Toddlers and pre-school children have their own spacious room which holds a range of resources and play-rich environments that develop learning.

The nursery also boasts a large garden with a climbing frame as well as an area for growing vegetables.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Stacey Scott (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Total Places for Children

  • 28

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • 0-3 Years
    Full Day (7.30am - 6.00pm): £68.00
    Full Week: £320.00


    3+ Years
    Morning (7.30am - 1.00pm): £39.50
    Afternoon (1.00pm - 6.00pm): £37.50
    Full Day (7.30am - 6.00pm): £64.00
    Full Week: £300.00

  • Nursery fees are annualised and billed monthly. Please contact us to find out what your monthly bill would be based on the sessions required.


    Minimum sessions for children aged 0-3 years:
    Children aged 0-3 years may only book full-day sessions. We do not offer half-day sessions to children aged 0-3 years. The minimum number of sessions for children aged 0-3 years is two full days per week. If you book less than three full days, one of those days must be either a Monday or Friday.


    Minimum sessions for children aged 3+ years:
    The minimum number of sessions for children aged 3+ years is three half-day sessions per week or one full-day session plus one half-day session per week. If you book less than three full days, one of those days must be either a Monday or Friday.

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 & 1 week at Christmas

The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (55)

9.9

The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.863) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school has 55 reviews.

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Review from Donna C (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has attended nursery here since Oct 2012 and he has thoroughly enjoyed himself. He has grown into an adorable, polite, caring, independent little man. Thank you to all staff who have cared for him over the years.
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Review from Hana D (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are friendly and helpful and I feel my son is safe. I don't like the parking, not convenient, people block each other. There are not many outings apart from the small yard outside. It would be good to have day trips. The food is not the best. The ingredients are of a low quality such as "value"
ham. The choice should be better with more fruit and vegetables.
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Review from Deborah W (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two boys thoroughly enjoy the nursery. The staff are so helpful and tuned into what my boys need. They constantly encourage to be "them" and enjoy their day. Really rate all of the staff, setting and other kids attending.
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Review from Mark W (Father of Child) published on 4 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a teacher I am impressed with how they cater for all ages. My children thrive and I look forward to hearing their stories.
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Review from Rob W (Father of Child) published on 4 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Tommies from a baby and he's now a confident toddler who is thriving at nursery. He loves the outside space and walks to Astley Castle as well as the sensory play and role play that nursery pit a lot of time and effort into.
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Review from James O (Father of Child) published on 4 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very happy with the development of my child and the learning she has had from the nursery. Also the care received and the bonds she has formed shows that the attention given from the staff is excellent.
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Review from Amy B (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Whilst this is a small nursery, I have always felt that this is a positive as it has a happy homely feel and the staff really care about and engage with the children. I love the extra special events the nursery organises, the Christmas nativity, charity fun days for the children at the weekend, Halloween
sensory party to name but a few. The staff are friendly and responsive, overall the care my daughter receives is excellent and she really seems to enjoy her time there. Thank you.
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Review from E K (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child settled straight away and really enjoys coming. He has built a good relationship with his key worker. Staff readily available to talk to parents and complaints/issues dealt with immediately. A range of activities available for the children and events often arranged when parents can get involved.
I would like more access to my child's learning journal to see what he has been learning/activities he has completed.
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Review from Kara B (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Small but perfectly formed - Tommies Astley is a well run, caring and fun packed nursery. The staff are all excellent at building relationships with the children and ensure the days are packed with educational activities. I was so worried about taking my little girl to nursery. I shouldn't have worried,
she loves it!
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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery.
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Review from Peter R (Father of Child) published on 18 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery.
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Review from Cassandra H (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son was not really to used to being left with people who he did not know and this really concerned me. His transition was successful, the staff made me feel so comfortable and allowed me to contact the nursery whenever I needed to. The staff member in the Baby Room was fantastic when finding out
about him and his routines and another member of staff in the Baby Room is equally as fabulous in getting to know my son and helping with his development. He has developed rapidly both emotionally and mentally and has formed excellent bonds. He partaken in different forms of play most weeks and the nursery use new bed creative ideas to help stimulate him constantly! He is definitely excited to be left at nursery leaving you feeling as though you have left him with family. He is well cared for, loved and I am informed of every detail, which makes me feel as though I'm not missing out! The manager is fantastic and quietly but efficiently leads her organised team! Thank you for making going back to work an enjoyable experience for both me and my son!
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Review from Julie P (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a lovely nursery, great staff team who care about the children who attend.
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Review from Melissa N (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It has been lovely to see my shy baby boy turn into a happy confident toddler.
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Review from Chloe T (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Astley from 9 months old and he is now 4 and due to go to school in September. It is a fab nursery which I would highly recommend, the staff are always friendly and helpful, the manager has made massive improvements since she has been there and all the children always have
smiles on there faces. I never have any worries about the care of my child and will definitely use the nursery again I'm the future.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.863)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.863) out of 10 for The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 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 4.963 for The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (104 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 107 Ratings = 4.963
  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 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Old School Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on 9 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 = 3.9
    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 28 number of registered child places is 5.6, which has been reached with 9 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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Stacey Scott

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2014

Hello,


My name is Stacey Scott and I proudly hold the Nursery Manager position here at The Old School.


I joined Tommies in 2014 and have progressed in my career, starting initially as a Lunchtime Assistant before joining one of our other nurseries as a full-time Nursery Practitioner. Since then, I have worked hard to develop my skillset and take on more and more management duties, taking up positions as a Room Leader, Third in Charge, Deputy Manager, and I am now embarking on my new role as Nursery Manager.


I have been inspired to work in childcare since I was a teenager. I love the joy that children bring and knew that working with them full-time was the right path for me. It’s not without challenges, but I enjoy them as much as spending a day with young children. No day is ever the same, and I’m continually amazed by how children develop and learn.


I look forward to meeting you (the parents) and your little ones at the start and throughout your early years journey with us. With that in mind, please arrange your visit today.

Sally

Sally Williams

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2020

Sally joined The Old School in 2020 as a Nursery Practitioner and has progressed into the role of Deputy Manager.

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