Westwards Nursery School

8 Burton Street, Loughborough LE11 2DT
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Seijal Odedra
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Anna Tebbett (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 42

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • £1175.00 full time place for a month; 5 days a week 10 hour days.

  • We bill according to attendance so you only pay for the hours your child attends. Minimum attendance is 2 days a week over a 7.5 hour session. Under 2 year olds can access 6 hour sessions over 3 day minimum.

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 Christmas

Parking

  • Parking is free outside.

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Westwards Nursery School Reviews (43)

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Westwards Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.913) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Westwards Nursery School has 43 reviews.

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Review from Ava H (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our sons, aged 3 and 4, have attended and continue to attend Westwards Nursery. We have firsthand experience with the Sunshine Room, Rainbow Room, and Pre-School, and we can confidently say that all three programs have offered our children remarkable experiences and a strong foundation in their
early years. The boys are consistently exposed to a wide variety of enriching activities and adventures. The entire team is exceptional, consistently providing a nurturing environment filled with love and kindness. We feel extremely fortunate to have Westwards Nursery as part of our lives and are genuinely grateful for the positive, engaging, and supportive atmosphere they create for our children. I wholeheartedly recommend this nursery.
Reply from Seijal Odedra, Director at Westwards Nursery School
Thank you for the absolutely lovely review! It has been such a pleasure watching the boys develop and progress through our rooms. We try very hard to offer a variety of experiences to the children and…read more
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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started Westwards in January and very quickly settled in thanks to the wonderful staff in the sunshine room who made him feel so welcome and helped him settle in. He's become so independent since starting nursery and learnt so many new skills already so thanks to everybody at westwards for making
the start of the nursery journey so smooth x
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Review from L G (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Westwards Nursery is a lovely nursery with kind, caring and thoughtful staff. I always feel confident that our child is growing in a safe, enjoyable and nurturing environment. Lots of adventures and fresh quality food. Thanks Westwards!
Reply from Seijal Odedra, Director at Westwards Nursery School
Thank you for your kind comments and taking the time to review our nursery. The nurturing ladies in baby room ensue all children are settled, feeling safe and secure within the room. Our chef works…read more
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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending since she was 9 months old, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. The teachers are wonderful-genuinely caring and dedicated to the children's well-being. My daughter absolutely loves it and is always excited to go, eager to spend time with her teachers and friends.


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particularly enjoys the outdoor learning opportunities, from walks in the local park to trips to the market, coffee shops, museums, and forest school. The staff create a rich learning environment through play and hands-on activities, such as observing tadpoles grow into frogs, making every day both fun and educational.
Reply from Seijal Odedra, Director at Westwards Nursery School
Thank you for taking the time to send us a lovely review. The staff team deliver such an exciting curriculum for our young learners and spend time ensuring all children are happily engaged throughout…read more
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Review from Sophie B (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Westwards Nursery School was an easy choice as my older child had attended when we moved him there just before he turned 3. He had such a fantastic time that I knew that it was the right setting for my youngest when I went back to work just before her 1st birthday. I can't emphasise enough how amazing
the ladies were at settling her in. They offered comfort and care and communicated so well with us to reassure us that she was absolutely fine.
This has continued in each room since.
They offer such a broad range of opportunities, from painting and cooking to forest school and bus trips to the park- incorporating socialisation, creativity, nurturing and fun! So many learning opportunities along the way, that most families would struggle to give their child every single day. Highly recommended nursery!
Reply from Seijal Odedra, Director at Westwards Nursery School
How lovely to read your glowing review. Thank you for the positive feedback we really appreciate it. The ladies are amazing at settling in the children and developing the nurturing attachments. We aim…read more
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Review from Tatiana L (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are absolutely delighted with Westwards Nursery. Our son joined last year in the Sunshine room and since then he has developed so much thanks to the care and attention of the practitioners. They are very knowledgeable, kind, friendly and every day they organise activities for the little ones to get
involved. I like the update at pick up to learn how my son's day was, and the entries on the app to learn about his development. The room is always very clean and has a lovely homey feeling.
Reply from Seijal Odedra, Director at Westwards Nursery School
Thank you for your positive review. Our Sunshine room staff team ensure children settle feeling safe secure and happy. The experience within the team of practitioners strong so they are able to…read more
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Review from Yasmin A (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Westwards are amazing and I honestly cannot compliment them enough.
My baby is still very little but 6 staff members in particular are so good with her. There are absolutely no tears at drop off and the biggest smiles at pick up.
She settled in very quickly thanks to the team and their
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Verbal communication is always very detailed and they are all just genuinely nice people.
Reply from Seijal Odedra, Director at Westwards Nursery School
Thank you for your positive review! Lovely to hear your baby has settled quickly and hand overs are detailed enough for you. Our staff team genuinely care for the children and enjoy their jobs and…read more
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Review from L F (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could not recommend Westwards more highly. Our little one settled so well and lives going to nursery. I can tell he feels completely at home, safe and happy there. The staff are experienced, kind and genuine they take care of the children as if they were their own and, for that, we couldn't be more
grateful. Lots of lovely activities and good food, and very good communication with parents too on a daily basis.
Reply from Seijal Odedra, Director at Westwards Nursery School
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We aim to be a home from home for the little ones in our care. The staff team work hard to provide fun, engaging activities that are balanced out with lots of calm,…read more
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Review from F J (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've been really impressed with Westwards Nursery School - our daughter started in the new year - she's settled in really quickly, and has enjoyed all the attention and toys! The staff are genuine and have been really welcoming.
Reply from Seijal Odedra, Director at Westwards Nursery School
Thank you so much for your positive review of Westwards Nursery School. It is lovely to hear she is enjoying the resources and making the most of her day with us! We try to ensure children are happy…read more
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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter absolutely loves the nursery - she is so fond of all of the nursery staff. She settled in so much quicker than I thought she would and she is excited to go every day. They do a fantastic array of food and the activities are creative, sensory and out daughter has so much fun! Since going,
she has become more confident and her social skills have come on leaps and bounds.
Reply from Seijal Odedra, Director at Westwards Nursery School
Hello! Thank you for your kind words. We have had so many new starters with the increase and demand and so it's great to hear that your daughter settled into nursery life and formed good relationships…read more
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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son recently joined Westwards Nursery and he absolutely loves it. He is so excited to go in each morning and so comfortable and confident with all the staff in the Sunshine room. The sharing of information about what he has done, eaten and explored is lovely and I really enjoy the photos that are
shared with me. He is flourishing in this environment and I am so grateful to all the staff involved at Westwards. Thank you all so much!
Reply from Seijal Odedra, Director at Westwards Nursery School
Hi, great to have such amazing feedback! Our Sunshine ladies are absolutely brilliant, they all provide fantastic learning opportunities throughout the day but with lots of cuddles and care. Being a…read more
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Review from Enays A (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so thrilled my son is attending Westwards. It's his second month and they've helped him to settle in so well, they care for him as if he were their own little one. Everyone is so kind and always has a smile and my son is so excited to attend every day. They keep me updated on all his activities
and what he's been doing.
Reply from Seijal Odedra, Director at Westwards Nursery School
Thank you so much for your lovely review of Westwards Nursery. We pride ourselves on the care and attention we provide for those very important settling in sessions to ensure children are happy and…read more
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Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Excellent Nursery. Caring staff and fun too. We changed to this nursery from another local nursery. My child took time settling in, but the staff were great helping. Great outdoor garden. Lots of activities for toddlers. Help with potty training- good facilities. Good management team.
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Review from Andrew G (Father of Child) published on 23 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't recommend Westwards more highly. Outstanding experienced and genuinely caring staff who you can trust to look after and nurture your little ones. Also they do loads of activities with the children and the outdoor area is great even though you can't see it from the front. We love Westwards
and will be sad when our children have to leave to go to school!
Reply from Seijal Odedra, Director at Westwards Nursery School
Thank you for the lovely feedback. We pride ourselves on our experienced, friendly staff team in our home-from-home environment. We strive to provide a variety of experiences and activities that are…read more
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Review from Helen G (Grandmother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Well, what can I say about Westwards Nursery? My granddaughter absolutely loves it, as well as do staff, extremely lovely and always keeps us updated. Many thanks to all the staff, my granddaughter has come on so well since she has been there.
Reply from Seijal Odedra, Director at Westwards Nursery School
Thank you for your kind words and positive review. We are focused on children's well-being and development and staff work hard to provide lots of information to families through newsletters, social…read more
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Review from Lucie S (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Westwards. Our son has been going here since he was 9 months and we couldn't ask for a better nursery, it's everything we could want for him. The staff are lovely and caring and we have never had any issues. They get the children out doing activities in the local community and enrich them with
activities in the nursery. Absolutely one of a kind.
Reply from Seijal Odedra, Director at Westwards Nursery School
Thank you for taking the time to review us. It has been a pleasure watching your son develop from our baby room through to preschool!
Our outdoor learning ethos supports our outstanding Forest…read more
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Review from James H (Father of Child) published on 26 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Westwards Nursery is a gem that we feel fortunate to have locally for our son. The staff's dedication, care, patience and enthusiasm shine through in every aspect of the nursery. It's warm, welcoming, and feels like a second home for our son. Dropping him off and picking him up is always a positive
experience, thanks to the friendly and nurturing environment created by the staff.
Reply from Seijal Odedra, Director at Westwards Nursery School
Thank you for such a lovely, positive review of our home from home nursery. We have created warm, cosy areas within each room with the children at the center of all that we do. We aim to provide a…read more
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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Westwards Nursery is simply the best! It's home from home, but much more fun!
All members of staff take the time to get to know your child and they care for them as if they are their own.
Nothing is too much, they do everything they can to make sure each child is happy in their surroundings and
feels included in activities, including letting the child take the lead.
Transitions between rooms are done sensitively and at the right time for the individual, not rushed by age.
The menu is incredible! My 2-year-old eats better than I do!
The trips out, they are given the opportunity to go out and about. The museum, the park, the library, the fair (when it's in town), the market, on a bus, to the shops, tennis courts and then there is Forest School.
They are one big family, the children included.
Both of my children (7 years old and 2 years old) have attended Westwards, they are both thriving in their own little ways thanks to the wonderful start they've been given at Westwards.
Reply from Seijal Odedra, Director at Westwards Nursery School
Thank you for taking the time to review Westwards!
We strive to provide a warm, cosy home from home where children feel safe, secure and nurtured. It is really important to us to ensure that…read more
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Review from Grace H (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't be happier with the care my daughter receives at Westwards Nursery. My concern is always my daughter's happiness in any setting and I know each day she attends that she is happy and content and extremely well cared for. She walks into her room happily with no tears or tantrums and always
has a smile on her face when I pick her up. Everyone is so kind and caring. My daughter has had some medical issues and they've been incredibly supportive throughout. Nothing is too much trouble. The turnover of staff is incredibly low and that's testament to a caring and supportive environment that's created by the management team. The staff are extremely highly qualified, very patient, kind and supportive and I consider myself very lucky to have found such a wonderful place for my daughter to start her learning journey.
Reply from Seijal Odedra, Director at Westwards Nursery School
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Westwards.
It is so lovely to know your daughter is happy at nursery, as this is one of our primary goals for all the families we support. We feel so…read more
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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After visiting a few nurseries, we chose this one for its homely and welcoming feel, training levels and professional reviews. Our child has now been attending, full-time for 15 months and I remain happy and confident with our choice. The staff are caring and attentive and my child loves attending.
I simply could not match the number or variety of activities at home and I am so happy with my child's development as a result of what is on offer. The food menu changes regularly, with a fantastic variety of balanced meals, with all dietary requirements catered for. I would not hesitate to recommend this nursery.
Reply from Seijal Odedra, Director at Westwards Nursery School
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
One of our priorities as a nursery is ensuring we have happy children, staff and parents.
Our highly qualified staff team ensure every child has the…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.913)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.913) out of 10 for Westwards Nursery School 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 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.913 for Westwards Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (252 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 275 Ratings = 4.913
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Westwards Nursery School is based on 23 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 42 number of registered child places is 8.4, which has been reached with 23 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Westwards Nursery School

What is the Age Range of Children that Westwards Nursery School accepts?

Westwards Nursery School accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Westwards Nursery School Open?

Westwards Nursery School 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 Westwards Nursery School have capacity for?

Westwards Nursery School has capacity for a total of 42 Children.

How far is Westwards Nursery School to the centre of Loughborough?

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

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