The Lighthouse Day Care Nursery

8 Warwick New Road, Leamington Spa CV32 5JF
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The Lighthouse Day Care Nursery in Leamington Spa offers early years education to children from the age of six months up to the age of five.

The nursery staff are experienced and passionate about ensuring the children feel secure and happy, giving them a good base, from which to learn and socialise and grow.

The nursery has a good range of resources both indoor and outdoor including books, bikes, role play toys and scooters as well as messy play and construction materials.

There are regular trips as well as Christmas parties and regular review sessions with the parents.
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Type of Service

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

Person in charge

  • Shannon Dunne (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 49

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

The Lighthouse Day Care Nursery Reviews (12)

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The Lighthouse Day Care Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.951) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Lighthouse Day Care Nursery has 12 reviews.

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Review from Jessica V (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Lighthouse is outstanding. My eldest started in Cubs room at eleven months in 2021 (at the height of covid) and my youngest (now aged 3) is currently in the Pre School room. I can't fault this nursery, and I am fussy! As a working parent, there can often be guilt associated with leaving children
in the care of others. However, I can honestly say that I have always felt that both children are being left in the best hands. The staff know each child well and genuinely care for them. The chef makes brilliant home cooked meals. Communication is impressive at all levels. I would recommend The Lighthouse without hesitation.

Reply from Shannon Dunne, Nursery Manager at The Lighthouse Day Care Nursery

Thank you so much, J! We are so happy to hear how your first little one adventured through the nursery and now your second is coming into the last stages of hers! From both staff and myself, it has been a pleasure to have you and your family as part of our community!

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Review from Roberta B (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The lighthouse is a home from home for our little girl. The smaller room sizes means that all the staff gets to know the children and nurture their emerging character. The staff are dedicated, kind, knowledgeable, competent, and friendly. Our little girl has developed so much during her time there -
the activities that the staff initiate are fun and educational. The outdoor space is excellent. Overall, the nursery feels like a family.

Reply from Shannon Dunne, Nursery Manager at The Lighthouse Day Care Nursery

Thank you! We really appreciate the time taken for you to review us! We are so glad to hear your little one enjoys the activities that our wonderful staff create. We strive to make each day fun and engaging! Again, thank you so much - it has been a pleasure having you with us this far!

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Review from Colin L (Father of Child) published on 19 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Lighthouse for nearly a year, and I can genuinely say that the love, care, learning, and safeguarding provided by the staff is exceptional. The highest compliment I can offer is that our son, eagerly skips into nursery every day, as it truly feels like an extension of his
family. The patience and affection shown to each child is incredibly reassuring the moment you step inside the building. We were recommended Lighthouse by several people, and we are so glad we secured our place early, as I firmly believe this is the best nursery in the area.

Reply from Shannon Dunne, Nursery Manager at The Lighthouse Day Care Nursery

These are such kind words! We really appreciate the time and effort put into this, it really means a lot! We are honoured to be considered an extension of your family - this is what we strive to achieve every day. I look forward to meeting your little one at the door, each morning, with the sweetest little smile on his face! It would make anyone's day brighter! Thanks again - I can't wait to share with the team!

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Review from Perjit A (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at the Lighthouse for 3+ years and he loves it. When you're leaving your child (the most precious thing in the world to you!) somewhere, you need to feel completely confident that they are safe, cared for, supported, listened to and their personality is nurtured. From day 1 I've felt
this way about the Lighthouse, it's a beautiful nursery with the most amazing staff and we're so grateful to everyone who makes it a warm and welcoming space.

Reply from Shannon Dunne, Nursery Manager at The Lighthouse Day Care Nursery

Wow! This is such a wonderful review! Thank you so much for your kind words! We really love having you and your family as part of the Lighthouse community and will treasure the next few months to come! It's been a pleasure for the team over the last 3+ years and for myself over the last few months! I'm excited to pass your review to the team, they will be so happy to hear it! Thanks again!

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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are delighted with the love and care provided at Lighthouse Nursery. The staff are friendly and communicate with us well. Our daughter enjoys her time there - full of activities and delicious food! Would highly recommend Lighthouse to other parents.

Reply from Shannon Dunne, Nursery Manager at The Lighthouse Day Care Nursery

Thanks so much! We are so happy to have your little one as part of our community! I'll be sure to pass your compliments to the team and our wonderful chef!

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

Both my 2 children have been/go to the Lighthouse. They have both loved it, and have always run straight in. The communication is good with daily handovers at the end of the day and slightly more in depth 3 monthly parent meeting. They also good at work collaboratively with you for any problems which
may arise. We used cloth nappies and they were happy to use them. I would recommend them to others as we've had such a good experience and it continues.

Reply from Shannon Dunne, Nursery Manager at The Lighthouse Day Care Nursery

Hey A! Thank you so much for your wonderful review - we really appreciate the time it took you to do so! It's always a pleasure meeting your little one at the front door each day. We thank you for your continued support here at The Lighthouse!

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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at the nursery for 3 years now. All the staff have been great since day one. They are professional, supportive and they genuinely care for all the children. There are always plenty of activities as well as a variety. They enjoy the outdoor space come rain or shine which is great. My
son's transition from room to room has been smooth with the support of all staff. I would recommend the Lighthouse nursery to any parent who wants to see their child thrive in a friendly and fun environment.

Reply from Shannon Dunne, Nursery Manager at The Lighthouse Day Care Nursery

Hey S! Thank you so much for your kind review. I will pass this onto our wonderful team! We agree that it is so great for the children to get outdoors, rain or shine. The children love it, especially the excitement of wellies and wetsuits, haha! Again, we really appreciate you taking the time to review us and for recommending us to others! Thank you so much again, for your continued support!

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Review from Katie M (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our eldest daughter spent 3 years at The Lighthouse and our son is now in the Cubs room. We are so grateful to the team at The Lighthouse for creating such a caring, creative and supportive environment. Both our children love their time at the nursery and the staff are so supportive with any questions
we have. The lady greets our youngest every morning with the biggest smile, the team in the Cubs room is so patient and playful with him and overall I just can't speak highly enough about the staff and the care throughout. The building itself is also lovely, with lots of natural light and a big garden for playtime.

Reply from Shannon Dunne, Nursery Manager at The Lighthouse Day Care Nursery

I did not have the pleasure of being here when your daughter attended, but having met her at drop off's and pick-ups since I started has been lovely. I do, however, have the pleasure of meeting you and your little one at the door each morning you attend, and it is one of my most favourite parts of my day. Nothing better than starting the day with a big smile, right? Thank you so much for your kind comments - I will share them with the team here. They will be delighted. Thanks again.

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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been using The Lighthouse Nursery for our childcare provision since 2019 for both of our children. The nursery provides a loving and safe environment for children and you can tell that all the staff at the nursery genuinely enjoy working with children and have a real interest in their development.
I know that when I drop my daughter off in the morning she is very happy to go in and I know she will have a fun full day of activities that she enjoys. The staff really get to know the children as individuals and it's really lovely to hear how they are getting at the end of the day. They are like a family to the children and most of the staff have seen my children grow and move up from the baby rooms all the way to pre-school. It's really the staff that make all the difference to their day and how comfortable the children feel. The folders of their pictures and development milestones are really helpful in seeing what they do day to day and lovely keepsake for us as parents.

Reply from Shannon Dunne, Nursery Manager at The Lighthouse Day Care Nursery

Hey M! This is really sweet of you, thank you so much! We strive to have that 'family' feel and really take pride in doing so! We are really glad you have shared your experience as it shows that our care and passion for childcare is seen. It has been a pleasure knowing your family for the short time I have been here so far, and the team mention they are so happy to have had your little ones, past and present, as part of our community! Thanks again!

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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has attended The Lighthouse Day Nursery since he turned 1. The team in cubs (youngest room) are fantastic. They were brilliant at helping the transition from home to nursery and were so caring and wonderful with my son. The food at The Lighthouse is great thanks to staff and I really value
that the food comes from Sainsbury's and is prepared on site. All the staff are friendly and professional and have been a pleasure to communicate with for the last 3 years. I hope the family atmosphere continues under the new management.

Reply from Shannon Dunne, Nursery Manager at The Lighthouse Day Care Nursery

Hey L! Thank you so much for the kind review! We are delighted to hear that your little one's transition from home to nursery went smoothly with the help of our wonderful team. Thank you for the last 3 years (from the team here) and for the past few months from me! We are so lucky to have you and your family as part of The Lighthouse community!

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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We feel so lucky to be part of The Lighthouse Day Care Nursery family. All the staff are professional, caring, fun and diligent. We like the lighthouse because it is small and everyone knows each other. The chef is wonderful and the menu is varied and healthy. When we collect our son each evening. The
staff take time to talk through his day, We feel like the lighthouse is a home from home. Our son is happy and well cared for which is all we could ask for.

Reply from Shannon Dunne, Nursery Manager at The Lighthouse Day Care Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. We are so lucky to have you and your little one as part of our family here at The Lighthouse. We really appreciate your comments on the staff and our wonderful chef. The fact you mentioned it feels like a home from home makes us so happy as this is what we aim for. Thanks again.

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Review from Jake W (Father of Child) published on 13 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Lighthouse is a fantastic nursery that our daughter loves attending. The whole team take a great interest in every child and their personality even for the children they're not directly responsible for. The best thing about the nursery is the team. They work together really well and every individual
is energetic, passionate and shows such love and care towards our daughter. The nursery is proactive in encouraging our daughter's learning and development. They keep detailed logs and pictures of her growing skills and create an environment that encourages her to try new things. This is complemented by regular open mornings where it's clear the team know our daughter inside out. The food is high quality, nutritious and made on-site, the nursery communicate well and are responsive, they have a great building and good outdoor area to play. We feared some of the magic would be lost with the change of ownership but we couldn't be happier with The Lighthouse.

Reply from Shannon Dunne, Nursery Manager at The Lighthouse Day Care Nursery

Hey Jake! Thank you so much for taking the time to review our nursery. We really appreciate you sharing your experience with us! We are so glad to read your kind words of the team here at The Lighthouse - they are truly remarkable, taking such good care of the children that have and are attending past and present! It's wonderful to hear that their efforts have been well received and recognised. We always aim to provide the best experience possible! I can't wait to share this with them! Thanks again!

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.951)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.951) out of 10 for The Lighthouse Day Care Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 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 4.951 for The Lighthouse Day Care Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (137 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.951

  • 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 The Lighthouse Day Care Nursery is based on 12 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 49 number of registered child places is 9.8, which has been reached with 12 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 (6)

Nursery Operator of the Year

Recipient: Bright Stars Nursery Group Ltd

Date: Thursday 13 Jun 2024 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2022

Recipient: Bright Stars Nursery Group Ltd

Date: Friday 29 Apr 2022 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2021

Recipient: Bright Stars Nursery Group Ltd

Date: Friday 28 May 2021 More details

Meet the Team (2)

Shannon

Shannon Dunne

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2024

My name is Shannon Dunne. I am originally from Ireland but have recently moved from Canada to the UK after 2 years working abroad and experiencing childcare in another country. I have over 7 years' work experience in Childcare, that includes private and public early years settings, working with disadvantaged children in Haiti and running a baton twirling dance team.

I hold a BA with Distinction Honors in Early Childhood Studies. Alongside this, I am a licensed security guard - fun fact of the day!

I run The Lighthouse day to day by greeting our families at the front door with a smile, and guiding children to their designated rooms. I check in with my team and ensure everyone is ready for the day ahead. My main objective with The Lighthouse is to maintain the 'home from home' feeling that previous management nurtured. I strive to create an inclusive environment for staff, families and children that encourages holistic development. I have an open-door policy which means my ear is always yours in time of need.

"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing" - George Bernard Shaw."
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Charlotte and Sara

Charlotte and Sara

Job Title: Deputy Managers

Joined: 2015

We are the deputy managers here at The Lighthouse Nursery. Our names are Charlotte and Sara - however we say we are one!

When you first join our nursery, you will start with me Sara. I am a Level 3 qualified nursery nurse who has been at The Lighthouse for over 10 years. I have 19 years' experience in childcare. I manage the bottom floor of our nursery, working most days in our baby room (Cubs) whilst also supporting our younger toddler room (Tigers).

You will then progress to our upper floor and start your adventure with me, Charlotte! I am a Level 6 qualified nursery nurse and have 19 years of experience in childcare - 8 of which are here at The Lighthouse! I manage our two upper rooms, supporting our older toddler room (Playschool) and spending most of my days over in our Preschool room, prepping all of our older children for school!

You will see us around the nursery, at the start and end of your day and also at our frequent parent events! We are always around should you need a chat, so please always feel free to ask!

We both believe in parent partnership - when you first meet us, we make it very clear that we are here for you as well as your little ones. We both aim to make each day fun and a little bit messy! Whether that is sand or water play or using lots of colourful glitter to create a beautiful masterpiece. We both believe in encouraging each child's interests as you never know! - you might be caring for the next famous artist/inventor! We aim to create a home from home environment!

Our favourite quote:

"Kid, you'll move mountains!" - Dr. Seuss.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Lighthouse Day Care Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that The Lighthouse Day Care Nursery accepts?

The Lighthouse Day Care Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is The Lighthouse Day Care Nursery Open?

The Lighthouse Day Care Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does The Lighthouse Day Care Nursery have capacity for?

The Lighthouse Day Care Nursery has capacity for a total of 49 Children.

How far is The Lighthouse Day Care Nursery to the centre of Leamington Spa?

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

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