Windermere Day Nursery (Kettering)

I'm so glad we found Windermere. After viewing a few other local nurseries and starting to worry about not finding one where we were comfortable we booked in for a viewing. We knew instantly this nursery was different. I didn't want to write a review that just sounded like it was perfect as nowhere is but honestly, it's hard to fault it. If ever there has been an issue it's been dealt with proactively, responsibly and always with our son's welfare as the sole focus. The building is clean, modern and spacious. The food is healthy, prepared on-site with a large variety. The facilities are of an exceptional standard but above all of this, the staff really make the difference. It never appears they are 'doing a job'. They genuinely care about the development of all of the children and that comes across in everything they do. We will miss the place when it's time to move on up to school.

Would highly recommend this nursery to anybody.

Always a warm welcome from staff when we enter the nursery doors. My 14-month-old can be very clingy to me, doesn't like being away from me. However, she has been allowed lots of settling in sessions at her own pace and to suit us as parents. Her key worker has gone above and beyond with our daughter to settle her into her new environment, using lots of patience, singing, smiling and warmth towards her.

My daughter settled in very well.

A fantastic nursery. My eldest son has just left pre-school and he had a wonderful time. My youngest is still attending and loves going to nursery, this is because all of the staff go above and beyond in the care they offer.

The overall care at Windermere is excellent. Thse staff take time to get to know our son and provide for his needs. The food is of high quality and varies well to ensure he is well nourished. Learning activities are well planned and we are communicated with regarding focuses for these. The nursery both indoors and out is kept clean and safeguarding is clearly of high priority with procedures in place. Nursery fees nationally are high but for what we pay, we feel we get a good service. Sometimes there have been confusions regarding moving room and keyworker etc but these were resolved.

My son thoroughly enjoys his time at Windermere Day Nursery (Kettering). He has a great bond with the staff in his room, I'm os happy that I picked this nursery.

Windermere has been a supportive and encouraging environment for our daughter. She has progressed so much. Staff are very friendly and caring. She loves playing in the garden. Any incidents/queries are taken seriously and looked in to.

The care that my daughter received from the staff at the nursery has been amazing. We had so much confidence sending her to nursery even with a recent type 1 diabetes diagnosis. Given such a diagnosis, it would have been easy for the two practitioners to shy away from it but they embraced the learning of how to deal with it and learned a new skill for life. We are so grateful to them and we would have no hesitation sending our next daughter to Windermere. Thank you to everyone and if our next daughter has a keyworker like my daughter now we will be so pleased.

My husband and I like this nursery because of good knowledgeable informative staff. Also, we love that parents can track the child's learning and how their child progresses on the parent zone app. My only one down point is about difficulty parking my car, its lack of spaces. Overall it is a great nursery. We will continue with it for our next child.

My daughter has attended Windermere for a year and a half now. She enrolled at a mere 9 months and has developed into a walking, talking, clever toddler under the care of the amazing staff. She starts her mornings early and spends time with a particular member of staff - who has cared for her from the start and they start every morning off with a cuddle and I go to work without worry. When I pick her up and hear about the meals she has had, I often joke that she gets better home cooking at nursery than with myself and her dad. I am genuinely pleased with every aspect of the nursery and have to drag her away at the end of the day. While the facilities, food, activities, and location are great - the key to Windermere's success is the staff.

The nursery has great members of staff who are always friendly. My daughter loves to come to nursery and has come on leaps and bounds since starting. All of the staff are always available and willing to listen to your queries and help in any way they can.

My daughter has been attending this nursery since she was 6 months old. She was treating it as her second home. Staff always seemed extremely involved making everybody special with new ideas, games, learning through fun, reading books, telling stories, arranging special days... My daughter was feeling very welcome in a friendly, supportive, interesting environment with lots of toys. Her development was positively stimulated, she developed fantastic social skills, feels comfortable showing no problems, is comfortable solving problems, is cheerful, interested in reading and listening to stories. I appreciate hard work and very positive value given by the staff. Thank you.

On behalf of the family, we want to express our sincere gratitude to Windermere for the support, care and responsibility towards our son and brother. He will miss you all especially the three key workers who have cared for him since he joined Windermere. Thank you for everything and bless you.

It has been and always will be an outstanding nursery. The staff are always there to help with every situation.

Our daughter leaves nursery this month to start school. Windermere and all her staff have given her the best possible start on her formative years. We are so grateful to all the staff that have had a hand in nurturing and helping her develop into the person she is now. All keyworkers involved in her development have been exceptionally skilled and all are a credit to the nursery. Thank you.

This is truly an outstanding nursey. My little boy is so happy to come here.

The staff are kind and caring and my daughter loves coming to nursery.

My son has loved his time at Windermere Day Nursery (Kettering). The staff are so engaging and he has thrived. The facilities are fantastic and the food looks excellent.

Fantastic! Helped my son come on in leaps and bounds with extra support. Good prices!