Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy

My daughter has attended Ashby Day for about 2.5 years, changing from unsteady toddler to a boisterous, happy and confident young lady, ready for school. I have nothing but the highest praise for the setting and for the outstanding care provided by the whole team. Friends with children attending other local settings have often commented to me how impressed they are by the quality of my daughter’s experience. The range of activities and the creativity of the staff staggers me. The small size of the nursery is one of its greatest assets in my view because the environment feels like a family where everyone knows each other well. It has also afforded the flexibility of impromptu trips out to the park, the castle and on nature walks. Weekly forest school sessions have also been fantastic for my daughter’s development and the attention paid to her educational needs and support to help her stretch her curious mind even further has been first class. I could not have hoped for a better start.

Love this nursery! The staff are amazing. My little boy had some anxieties about starting nursery, and they did everything they could to help him settle in. I would and have recommended this nursery to friends and family couldn’t ask for better.

My daughter has had a wonderful time at nursery and developed into an amazing individual as a result. The love and support given by all nursery staff has been exceptional. She will miss everyone so much as she progresses on to school life. Thank you for all you have done for her - you are all amazing.

Well what can I say about this nursery, words don't say how amazing this nursery is. Also the staff are like family. My little boy went here until he was really for school, also his brother went here and now my other child goes here. I would recommend this nursery all day long, I also have a number of my friend's children that go here. This is not about your children going to nursery, it's about your children being happy and my children have always been happy going here. If you want your children in a safe place and to be happy and loved, I would definitely send them here.

I am so very happy that I have sent my children to Ashby Day. The atmosphere as soon as you walk in is like a home from home for the children and when the children leave I think I will be genuinely sad that I don't have a reason to go any more! The staff are lovely and brilliant at what they do. I know that my children feel loved and supported the moment they walk through the doors. Both of my children love going to nursery and get so much out of going, it is such a nurturing environment and they are both progressing really well in their different rooms. They have been fabulous in supporting my little boy who has some motor issues. The support received in this area has been fantastic from all staff involved, especially the SENCO and his keyworker. They really have gone the extra mile to make sure he progresses as he should and been supportive to us as parents too. All in all, it is a great day nursery and I am so glad we picked it.

The nursery is brilliant. My son has been attending for 1 year doing 3 mornings a week. When started he was behind in his development but his key worker has worked amazingly with him and he has made massive progress. All staff are lovely and they care for all children's individual needs and work alongside parents. The management team are great and always there to speak to if needed. I would highly recommend this nursery.

Great place! My daughter loves it here and that’s because the staff are good at what they do and clearly love their work. It’s well run and I’d definitely recommend it to others!

My daughter started Ashby Day Nursery when she was 6 months old, the staff and management were very helpful and amazing with my daughter, they demonstrated amazing knowledge of childcare and were very friendly with her which put me at ease because she was still very young. The activities and experiences they offer are exceptional. My daughter loves the nursery and it has a secure and homely atmosphere.

I do and would have no hesitation in recommending Ashby Day Nursery to friends and family.

My eldest left this nursery 18 months ago when he started school and my youngest (3 years old) attends there now since he was 9 months old.

The staff care for the children brilliantly and they go above and beyond to enable the children to reach their full potential. The activities laid out every morning change regularly and the craft/messy play activities are brilliant too. Staff-parent communication is good with a handover at the end of the day.

It really does feel like a family there and when I drop off my child in the morning, I know he’ll have a great day and be well-cared for.

Both my children have attended Ashby Day Nursery a couple of days each week from the age of one onwards. We all love the nursery and the staff, and I'm so glad we made the choice we did.

My son is currently in his final year at the nursery, during his time there it's gradually become apparent that he has needs above and beyond those of a 'typical' child of his age. The nursery have helped us so much through our journey, doing so much to ensure my son is accepted, included and happy. They've also helped me understand our options and explore the additional help available to us.

We're eternally grateful to the nursey and could not recommend a better place for your child to learn and grow.

My son 18 months loves going to Ashby Day Nursery, the staff are all professional, efficient, caring and compassionate and I feel reassured that he is in the best possible place. The nursery has a lovely relaxed and happy atmosphere and all the staff seem to genuinely love their jobs and love looking after the children. All the staff seem to know my child's name, even the ones not in the baby room where he is looked after and we always receive a warm welcome every time we visit. My son enjoys a range of activities whilst at nursery including messy play, arts and craft, story time and music and movement. He also loves the food there as it is all homemade, he loves it so much that I have to ask for the recipes so that I can make the same meals for him at home. My son loves nursery and he is becoming a more and more confident little boy and I know this is due to the wonderful nurturing environment of the nursery and all the staff who look after him.

We absolutely love this nursery. The staff go over and above for the children and the parents and the nursery itself has a lovely atmosphere. Messy and creative play is always encouraged along with plenty of outdoor time. 10/10 from us.

My son loves nursery, his speech and all areas of development have improved massively since he started a few months ago. He loves to go and gets so excited. He always talks about the staff and what they have been doing! The staff always go above and beyond for him and are always willing to help where they can or will go away and find advice best for you. I could not wish for a better place for my son.

My daughter really enjoys her days at Ashby Day Nursery, all the staff seem to know all of the children, no matter what room they are in and she always gets a big hug from one of the staff on arrival which is lovely. I especially like the fact that the children play outside, no matter the weather.

We selected this nursery as a home from home setting and it certainly hasn't disappointed! Our son has been really happy here and the staff in each room really care about the children. They really take the time to get to know the children and what makes them happy. We would totally recommend this nursery as it provides lots of variety and opportunity for learning but leaves in the most important element of fun!

I would recommend this nursery to anyone with young children.

I am very pleased with the level of care given to my two children (3 and 1) at Ashby Day Nursery. The staff are approachable, friendly and take excellent care of my children. They are always available to have a little chat at the end of the day and you receive a daily report with further information. The activities in the rooms always look well thought out, with different areas for learning - creative, construction, role play etc. They also offer Forest School for the older children. My children have come on so much since they started attending here and I would highly recommend it.

Activities are varied and creative and our daughter has really come on really well and has made lots of friends and enjoys going to nursery.

Ashby Day Nursery is an excellent nursery with very supportive staff and my daughter is very happy there.