Whitwick Day Nursery

Market Place, Whitwick, Coalville LE67 5DT
Review Us
9.9 78 Reviews
  • Whitwick Day Nursery, Coalville
Whitwick Day Nursery and Preschool is rated Good by Ofsted (August 2023) and offers high-quality Early Years education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Located in a beautifully refurbished former primary school, the nursery features four well-resourced playrooms, a sensory room, and a large outdoor area complete with climbing frames, a mud kitchen and a growing garden.

With over 150 years of combined Early Years experience, the passionate and knowledgeable team deliver child-centred care and learning in a warm and friendly setting. A dedicated on-site chef prepares fresh, nutritious meals daily.

Families benefit from flexible sessions, an inviting parent room, a lending library, and regular updates via the nursery app. Community links are strong, with local outings enriching the children’s experiences. The nursery is centrally located in Whitwick village and offers on-site parking for ease of access.
Show Whitwick Day Nursery on the Map

Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kerry Hardy (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 21

Total Places for Children

  • 71

Age Range

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

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 to New Year

Whitwick Day Nursery Reviews (78)

9.9

Whitwick Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.862) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Whitwick Day Nursery has 78 reviews.

Overall Experience
  • 63
  • 14
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
Date Published
  • 78
  • 3
  • 10
  • 23
  • 55
Reviewer Connection to Whitwick Day Nursery
  • 69
  • 7
  • 1
  • 1
Total of 78, showing 21-40
Review from Sharn P (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery! Lovely staff members! My little boy has came on massively over the last few months at Whitwick! Everyone has made us both feel so welcome and at ease! Definitely will recommend it to anyone that will be sending their children to nursery/preschool.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring and supportive team are so passionate about helping children to learn and grow.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Katie M (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Whitwick Day Nursery! The staff are always so super friendly and helpful. They have gone out of their way to make our kiddo feel confident and included. Her speech and confidence have come on so much since starting at the nursery and she loves her nursery days. The app is great to keep up to
date and is so easy to use.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, nurturing team really take the time to build close relationships with the children in their care, so they can provide the support they need…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Rebecca B (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been attending Whitwick Day Nursery since the beginning of October on a full-time basis. I am a returning family after my other children have also attended Whitwick Day Nursery. The girls at the nursery and the management team are brilliant and always willing to help and support.
The biggest thing for me was how well my daughter had settled into the nursery. As soon as we pull up she knows she is at nursery and will scream and clap her hands in excitement. She has not long turned one.


At her previous nursery she was never like this she would always cry and not want to go to staff members. At Whitwick Day Nursery she is always happy to be passed over to any of the girls within the setting and will always want a cuddle or to blow kisses to them at the end of the day never leaving without a high five! Could not recommend a nursery more than Whitwick Day Nursery! Keep up the hard work girls.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to read that your little one has settled in so well! Our friendly, nurturing team really take the time to identify the individual needs of…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Staff are polite, and daily updates from staff are good. Nursery times have been flexible when required. Weekly update reports will be helpful to work on areas of development. My daughter is happy at the nursery.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to hear that your little one is so happy here! Effective communication is important in maintaining strong parent partnerships.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Jordan C (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so happy that my daughter goes to Whitwick day nursery. She has taken a while to settle as she only goes 2 half days a week, but is now happy at drop off and even points her way in wanting to go. The nursery workers in the baby room have really helped her settle and have a great relationship with
her. Always happy to hear she had a great day, exploring and learning new ways to play.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery
Thank you for leaving such a great review. We are absolutely delighted to hear that your little one is enjoying their time at our nursery. We will pass your comments on to the nursery team.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Rebecca-Jane W (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Myself and my husband are extremely satisfied with the care and attention the staff give at Whitwick Nursery. We feel like our children are safe, well cared for and valued. We would highly recommend the nursery.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our team is so passionate about providing exceptional childcare and education. They work hard to create a supportive, nurturing environment where…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from A I (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very pleased with the nursery. The staff are amazing with my child, always fun activities for the children to do accompanied by learning times. Always have a variety of meals, sometimes they also involve the kids with activities like making your own pizza or baking cupcakes. Management is always
friendly and helpful. Value for money is fair compared to the care they provide.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery
Thank you for leaving such a great review. We are absolutely delighted to hear that your little one is enjoying their time at our nursery. We will pass your comments on to the nursery team.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Kayleigh L (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always friendly and helpful. Easy to communicate with. Treat my daughter with respect. Have encouraged her to try new things she has made friends and her knowledge and preschool learning have come on leaps and bounds. Is a little on the expensive side but most are.
Reply from Laura Wiltshire, Marketing Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are pleased that you and your family are happy with our services at Whitwick Day Nursery. As an experienced provider of childcare, we recognise…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has attended this nursery since he was 1 and will continue to until he starts school, I am extremely happy with them the staff all make an effort to say hello, they are extremely approachable and welcoming even the ones I don't deal with every day when not working in my sons room. The
management are very good at responding to e-mails and have supported me numerous times with enquiries I've had relating to government support and funding etc. I am extremely happy with my sons development and the support the nursery give him to reach his milestones, updates are regularly posted to Tapestry with pictures so I can see what activities he's been taking part in sometimes these even include prepping their own lunch they've made sausage rolls and Pizza's then these are cooked for their meals.
Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Whitwick Day Nursery
Hi, thanks for taking the time to leave a review. Thank you for the very kind words about our team! They are incredibly passionate about helping children to learn and grow and build warm, supportive…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Joanna C (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son just finished pre-school in the nursery. He absolutely loved it and spent a great time there, made friends and bonded with teachers. The staff are amazing, very caring and helpful. He was very ready for school thanks to them. We miss it a lot. I can recommend it a lot!
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's lovely to hear that your little one had such a great time with us, making friends and bonding with our team. They work hard to help children…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son had been at Whitwick since he was 2.5 years old, he had to start quickly as we quickly returned to work after Covid. They were absolutely brilliant at getting him settled and taking care of his needs when he was in the nursery room and as he transitioned to preschool - they helped him to develop
further in himself and his confidence. It is due to their hard work and diligence that he is happy in his primary school now.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for the kind words about our team. It's lovely to hear that they were able to help your little one develop his confidence. They work incredibly…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Sandra M (Grandmother of Child) published on 29 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely girls, well run, clean and the food fantastic.
The nursery looks great and is great.
I cannot say enough good things about it.
They always have plenty to do for the children and the toys are always kept clean.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our warm, friendly and passionate team work incredibly hard to provide a fantastic nursery experience for each child, providing a great variety of…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Amy R (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been cared for at Whitwick Day nursery for the last 18 months and I would highly recommend it. The children are well looked after and cared for, the menus are healthy and varied and she always came home happy. The staff are all very friendly and approachable and the facilities there
are fantastic. I wish I had found it sooner!
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our team are passionate, dedicated and works incredibly hard to provide exceptional care and education for every family. We take great pride in our…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy had the most fantastic time here and I thoroughly trust and appreciate all the staff who work so hard to look after my little ones.
They are welcoming, accommodating and helpful with the children and the parents.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for the kind words about our team. They are passionate, dedicated and work incredibly hard to ensure both children and parents have a fantastic…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Sabine T (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son moved to this nursery when he was 2 years old. He settled in very quickly and enjoyed all the activities and met new friends. Staff members are friendly, amazing and very supportive. He developed a great connection with them. The management is very supportive and flexible which is very important
as a working parent. I can highly recommend this nursery.
Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for the kind words about our staff. It's fantastic to hear that your son was able to settle in so quickly and has had such a great time playing,…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been going to this nursery since he was 10-months-old right in the middle of Covid and with all the restrictions in place, it was so hard to drop him off at the door every time but with the reassurance from all the lovely ladies that work there, it made it a little easier for both
of us. There were lots of tears when he first started going but he's been there for over a year now and I can honestly say he loves going to nursery now and enjoys playing with all his friends. I find all the staff very friendly and helpful, I couldn't wish for a better nursery for my little boy to go to.
Thank you for everything you do ladies.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery
Thank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed on to the nursery management team.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Giles S (Father of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Nice and friendly, lots of staff. Sometimes unsure who is the best to speak to about my daughter. Little frustrating that your charged for Bank Holidays when the nursery is closed but care is still needed so end up paying twice.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to review your nursery, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed on to the nursery management team.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Emily P (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Great nursery lovely staff very welcoming.
My son has come on tremendously whilst attending and loves the staff he’s been with throughout each learning stage.
Enjoys a variety of activities that teach him a lot of different skills and learnt social skills to help when starting school.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery
Thank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed on to the nursery management team.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from David R (Father of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
They have gone above and beyond with our son in a short space of time, upcoming towards his diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Especially when it comes to arranging a care worker as well as getting him dedicated hours 1-2-1. We 100% notice a change with him.
He and his care worker have such a
bond it’s going to be sad when he moves on.
Our other son loves the baby room it’s amazing.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery
Thank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery; it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed on to the nursery management team.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Ryan F (Father of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child's only been going to the nursery since February 2022 but absolutely loves it. The staff are really friendly and helpful. Especially his key worker, who goes above and beyond with him and really helps him to progress.
Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Whitwick Day Nursery
Thank you kindly for taking the time to review your nursery; it is very much appreciated. Your feedback will be passed on to the nursery management team.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.862)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.862) out of 10 for Whitwick Day Nursery 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 4.862 for Whitwick Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (241 Excellents x 5) + (30 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 275 Ratings = 4.862
  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 Whitwick Day Nursery 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 71 number of registered child places is 14.2, 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.

Child Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

Loading

Loading Loading

Loading

Loading

Awards / Recognitions (12)

Meet the Team (1)

Kerry

Kerry

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Kerry has been in childcare since 2001 with the past 10 years spent within Whitwick Day Nursery, where she utilises her BA honours degree in Early Childhood Studies.

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Whitwick Day Nursery to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Whitwick Day Nursery has an Enhanced Service - more info.