Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy

28 North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 1HS
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Ashby Nursery School & Pre-school Academy was architecturally designed and purpose-built as a Children’s Day Nursery in 1996, having a simple philosophy of continually aiming to offer the highest levels of childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

One of the nursery’s more important features is its policy of only employing fully qualified nursery officers, who all hold a childcare qualification and also have a First Aid and Food Hygiene qualification alongside other professional qualifications.

The nursery also provides three balanced meals freshly prepared each day, including breakfast which is offered to all children arriving before 8.45am. They are members of the Pre-school Learning Alliance, the National Day Nurseries Association and other childcare related associations.

It is a great responsibility to care for children, and therefore their aim is to offer the highest levels of nursery care they possibly can. The owners hope their Prospectus goes some way to illustrate this; however should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kerry Nettel (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 31

Total Places for Children

  • 98

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full day (7:30 am to 6:00 pm) from £73.20

  • We want to make life simple, so our fees include snacks and meals, cooked on site. For young babies, parents are requested to bring in their own formula milk

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 & Christmas

Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy Reviews (75)

9.8

Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.803) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy has 75 reviews.

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Review from J D (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We recently moved to the area and our son started in the toddler room. Before we even arrived the nursery supported us with extra settling sessions due to a delay in moving and were flexible on when he'd actually start. They couldn't have done more to be welcoming and he flourished from the moment he
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He has transitioned into the preschool academy within a few months of moving and our experience has been nothing short of brilliant. All the staff are so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. It is clear from the nursery management that they take training of their staff seriously and include them in how the curriculum is developed.


Another point to make is how well prepared they are for any dietary requirements. There is always something similar that he has so he doesn't feel left out.


My son chats about his friends from nursery and the staff even at the weekends. It's clear he loves his time there. One of the best decisions we made was moving to Ashby, and Ashby Day Nursery.

Reply from Kerry Nettel, Manager at Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy
Thank you for these lovely words, we try to be as flexible as possible to support transitions to the setting when you are moving. We are so glad you are happy with your decision and have such high…read more
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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with the care and support our daughter has received at Ashby Day Nursery. From the very beginning, we were impressed by the number of settling-in sessions offered before she officially started. These sessions really helped her feel confident and comfortable.
The nursery itself
is always clean and tidy and the staff of the staff are welcoming, friendly and approachable and will go out of their way to help. They know our daughter so well and are genuinely invested in each child's wellbeing and development.
Communication is also outstanding - we receive regular updates and information that keep us well-informed of what's happening. We also recently attended an open evening for the preschool. It gave us all the information we needed and further reassured us that we have chosen an excellent place for our daughter. She is so happy here.
We're so grateful to have found such a supportive and high-quality setting for our daughter. Thank you to all staff.
Reply from Kerry Nettel, Manager at Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy
We are so happy to have you join our Nursery Family and that you feel so comfortable with us. We pride ourselves on our curriculum that focuses on our children's development and wellbeing using their…read more
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Review from A L (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Love this preschool! We moved our daughter to Ashby Day in May 2025, following a series of issues at the nursery we initially sent her to. The manager and the team couldn't have been more welcoming, and supported our daughter (and us) with her transition to preschool and have helped undo some of the
damage from nursery. It's a work in progress, and given the great communication we have with the manager and the whole team, as well as their focus on my daughter, I'm comfortable that my daughter's development and happiness is going in the right direction.
Reply from Kerry Nettel, Manager at Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy
Thank you so much for this lovely review, we are so happy that you feel happy, supported and welcome. We pride ourselves in the relationships we build with our Families and look forward to this…read more
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Review from Steve C (Father of Child) published on 18 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child thoroughly loves his time at Ashby Preschool. He is able to explore, play and have fun with his friends in a great environment. He's developed so much and the staff engage with him in great ways.
Reply from Jessica Griffin, Marketing Executive at Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased your child is enjoying their time at nursery and thriving in our environment. It's great to hear how much he's developed and how well he connects…read more
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Review from Luci J (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing setting, our 3rd child to of left and we couldn't be happier. The staff are lovely and very understanding and will let you know of any problems and will answer any questions you have.
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Review from F R (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic nursery cannot praise the staff enough. We moved to the area and my child began at the nursery the staff were so inclusive friendly and welcoming to not just my child but me and his sibling too, the provisions activities and care are second to none and there is nowhere else I'd
send any future children I might have. Thankyou all so much
Reply from Kerry Nettel, Manager at Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy
Thank you so much for this lovely review, it's great to share the feed back with our teams. We pride ourselves in being an inclusive practice to all and like to ensure the whole family feel part of…read more
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Review from Leila M (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our toddler has recently started at Ashby Day Nursery and my husband and I are over the moon with the amazing care from the staff! He has been so well looked after right from his first settling in session. He now says 'bye bye Mummy' so happily when I drop him off and his speech and communication has
come on massively since starting. There's a great variety of toys and activities available inside and outside. Communication from Nursery is incredible too with any reminders on the app and we really like having the opportunity to chat with staff before and after dropping him off. Staff are so friendly and approachable. We love seeing photographs too on the app, they really make us smile. Thank you to the managers and staff at this fantastic Nursery, we're so pleased our son has joined :-)
Reply from Kerry Nettel, Manager at Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy
Thank you for your lovely words, we pride ourselves in having great relationships with our families and we will always make time to chat at handovers. We are glad you are enjoying the app and your…read more
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Review from Beth I (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending for the last few months now and has settled in fantastically. She always gets excited to go in and always has a smile on her face when we receive updates/pictures via the app. Great activities, fantastic food options. Our daughter has come on leaps and bounds since joining
and this is a credit to her key workers! Could not recommend this nursery enough! Thank you!
Reply from Kerry Nettel, Manager at Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy
We're thrilled that your Daughter loves her time with us and has settled so well. It's wonderful to hear that you've found the app useful. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, supportive…read more
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Review from Eleanor J (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to the nursery since January. Ever since his inductions all the staff have been very welcoming. I feel safe leaving him there knowing he'll be looked after and learning lots of new things. I really enjoy being sent photos throughout the day, also being kept upto date on what he
has eaten and various other activities. If he has been poorly they have notified me immediately.
Reply from Kerry Nettel, Manager at Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy
We are so glad to read that your son has settled well! We pride ourselves in being a home from home setting and it is fantastic that you feel so welcome! We are thrilled that you are enjoying the…read more
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Review from Kathryn S (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 9-month-old loves it here! After her first taster session at 8 months old, she came home babbling happily and crawled for the first time. Since then her movement has come on amazingly, she can pull herself up to standing now. She has so much fun and is building great relationships. She's also allergic
to fish and the nursery has been great making sure that's monitored. The staff put you at ease and the security (facial recognition on the door) is great. The app is a bonus and the management is great at responding to messages. The only thing that would improve it is the outdoor space at the front, but that's such a minor thing that doesn't bother me.
Reply from Ashby Nursery School, Central support at Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy
Thank you for your wonderful review! It's amazing to hear how much your little one has grown and developed since joining us. We're so glad she's having fun, building great relationships and that you…read more
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Review from B T (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My boy loves this place so much. We chose it based on reviews here. The nursery is gorgeous and there are so many activities inside and outside. The staff are all amazing and go above and beyond to support children and make their experience a happy one. I was concerned how they'd get our tricky sleeper
to nap but they do it well. If he needs 2 naps or 1 they do it. They're more than happy to take your lead, the staff provide updates via the app and lets us know how he's been. The app is great as you see throughout the day what's been eaten, the nap times are live and you get a picture of an activity your child's enjoyed. You can also send a message to the staff. The food is healthy and varied and the timings for meals are convenient. Even staff in other rooms bond and get to know them. The office staff and management are organised and professional, speedy responses, including invoices being accurate. You don't get this experience in all settings. We have zero regrets about sending him here!
Reply from Storal, Central support at Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy
We're thrilled that your son loves his time here and that our staff have been able to support him. It's wonderful to hear that you've found the app updates helpful. We pride ourselves on creating a…read more
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Review from K K (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great early years educators. So friendly and brilliant with my daughter. They have really helped my daughter settle in and she enjoys it immensely. She also talks about a lot of the staff members at home in such a positive way and I truly that is a good sign that your child is in the right place to
learn.
Reply from Storal, Central support at Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that our educators have helped your daughter settle in and that she enjoys her time with us. It's wonderful to know she speaks positively about…read more
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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can’t praise Ashby Day Nursery & Preschool enough.
They go above and beyond for my son who has additional needs. The team are so friendly, welcoming and supportive. The knowledge the team have about supporting my son and ensuring he is happy is far beyond what they are required to know. The staff
are trained to a high level and ensure they follow best practice guidelines.
My eldest attended the nursery when he was younger - now 14 years old, and I am pleased to say they have retained many of the staff that cared for him. For a nursery to retain staff well, it demonstrates to me that it is a positive environment to work and learn in. The nursery has also added to its team with some wonderful individuals, ensuring that practice benefits from fresh ideas and experiences of new staff members. My youngest child is already signed up to start in the summer, as I want him to have the same happy experience as my other two. Honestly can’t praise the staff and management enough.
A real credit to Storal.
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Review from Brenn S (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience with Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy stems across two of my children; a current child attending the preschool weekly and my eldest who went through the nursery from her early years.
Ashby Nursery is an incredible experience, not just for the children but for the parents too.
As a fairly busy father, Ashby gives me all the information needed to keep tabs on how my children have been during their sessions. Staff are friendly, professional, knowledgeable and best of all, develop strong, friendly relationships with all the kids. I've had the pleasure of dealing with the admin team and the wider Storal team on a number of occasions and each time they're quick to respond and answer any queries - special thanks to a member of staff, in particular, for all of her help with explaining and submitting funding for childcare.
Overall, as a parent with two children who have been through this nursery, you will not be disappointed. Thank you to all the team.
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Review from C H (Father of Child) published on 22 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery. My daughter has been attending nursery since she was ten months old (now 17 months) and has built wonderful relationships with all staff and children in her rooms. She has come on leaps and bounds since starting nursery, and we recommend this setting to all our friends.
The office
manager and the management team always go above and beyond, and nothing is ever too much hassle.
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Review from K K (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ashby Nursery is a lovely environment. All the staff are so friendly and efficient. Always find great communication and any concerns, they will always phone you. The rooms all have great facilities.
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ashby Nursery has been absolutely wonderful at settling my baby. She has been going to nursery from 6 months on a one-day basis and is now building up to three days a week at nine months old. The nursery has been very flexible with us, which has helped my return to work. The staff are so great with
my daughter and have been patient helping her to sleep without being held. They also gave me such reassurance in dealing with my daughter’s allergies. I can’t recommend them enough!
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Review from D S (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having only been at nursery since the beginning of August 23, my daughter has settled in so well here! Fabulous ladies who ensure all of her needs are met and are all round lovely! Was very apprehensive going back to work after maternity leave, but this nursery has made the transition so much easier,
knowing she is happy and settled. Would definitely recommend!
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Review from Beth M (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It’s coming to the end of time for my second boy at Ashby Day Nursery, as he starts school in September. I am so sad and will miss bringing him in and seeing all the familiar faces of the team who look after him (and also who remember my eldest son they looked after who is now 9).
Nothing has ever
been too much trouble and we have overcome all challenges together as a partnership. Cannot recommend these more highly. Love them to bits xx
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Review from Ualani L (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our children have been at the preschool and they have loved it so much. Our eldest child still loves going back to visit the staff when we collect his sister. They have become such important parts of our children’s lives. We would recommend the preschool to everybody, it is such a lovely nurturing
environment. Our quiet and shy daughter feels confident enough to share stories and her thoughts and feelings with all of the grown ups who care for her. We will be so sad when she leaves for school, they have become like an extended family!
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.803)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.803) out of 10 for Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy 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 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 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 4.936 for Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy is calculated as follows: ( (192 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 204 Ratings = 4.936
  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 4.867 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy is based on 17 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 98 number of registered child places is 19.6. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 19.6 = 0.867
  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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Kerry

Kerry Nettel

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2008

Kerry began working at Ashby Nursery School 15 years ago after completing her student placement there. She gained her foundation degree in Children’s and Young People’s Services (Early Years) and worked her way up to nursery manager. Kerry also has a Forest School qualification and loves being outdoors. Kerry encourages the team to adopt a hands-on approach, as she feels that this is the best way for children to learn.


In 2022, Kerry was awarded Nursery Practitioner of the Year at the NMT awards which was one of many highlights of her career so far.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy

What is the Age Range of Children that Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy accepts?

Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy Open?

Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy is open: 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.

How many Children does Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy have capacity for?

Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy has capacity for a total of 98 Children.

How far is Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy to the centre of Ashby-de-la-Zouch?

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

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