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28 North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 1HS
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15 September 2025
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 started. 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.
15 September 2025
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.
15 September 2025
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.
18 July 2025
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.
18 July 2025
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.
04 July 2025
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
03 July 2025
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 :-)
13 March 2025
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!
13 March 2025
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.
07 February 2025
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.
01 October 2024
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!
08 May 2024
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.
27 March 2024
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.
26 March 2024
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.
22 March 2024
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.
22 March 2024
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.
22 March 2024
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!
06 November 2023
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!
19 July 2023
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
05 June 2023
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!
Latest Reviews for Ashby Nursery School & Preschool Academy
15 September 2025
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 started. 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.
15 September 2025
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.
15 September 2025
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.
18 July 2025
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.
18 July 2025
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.
04 July 2025
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
03 July 2025
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 :-)
13 March 2025
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!
13 March 2025
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.
07 February 2025
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.
01 October 2024
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!
08 May 2024
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.
27 March 2024
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.
26 March 2024
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.
22 March 2024
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.
22 March 2024
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.
22 March 2024
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!
06 November 2023
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!
19 July 2023
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
05 June 2023
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!