Open 7.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday / Fully inclusive service
Our nursery provides excellent care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
At Windmill Hill Day Nursery in Swindon, the warm and welcoming environment ensures that your child’s individual needs are prioritised and their interests nurtured. Children’s days are packed full of activities designed in line with EYFS principles and implemented by our highly trained and knowledgeable staff.
All children have daily access to the garden at the nursery, as we fully recognise the impact that being outdoors has on a child’s social, emotional and physical development. We teach children to care about the world they live in and are proud to have gained an Eco Schools Green Flag Award.
We have a knowledgeable and experienced team at Windmill Hill Day Nursery.
Our fees include all activities, formula milk, nappies, nappy cream, baby wipes, sun cream, freshly prepared, and nutritionally-balanced meals and snacks throughout the day.
We use Sing and Sign and run Boogie Mites sessions throughout the week for all age groups.
As an eco-nursery and accredited Green Flag Award holder, we are committed to sustainability and environmental education. Our children take part in a year-round curriculum of green activities, including recycling projects, growing and caring for seasonal vegetables, nature exploration, and learning how to protect the world around them.
Additionally, parents will have ‘free to use’ access to our exclusive parent website and App – childbase@home – offering a full range of bespoke books, on-line experiences and parent workshops and masterclasses run by industry professionals including SEND, behaviour management, first aid and speech & language.
Windmill Hill Business Park, Whitehill Way, Swindon SN5 6NX
Thank you for your interest in our nursery.
I am the manager at Windmill Hill and have worked at Childbase for almost 10 years. I have 20 years of Early Years experience and I hold a BTEC National Diploma in Early Years & a Level 5 qualification in Operations Management.
If you have any questions about the nursery please do not hesitate to contact me at any point.
Kayleigh Blaylock – Manager
If the place you require is available, we will confirm this in writing and provide you with a registration form to complete. At this stage, we will also request a non-refundable £50 administration fee and 50% of the first month’s fees. Flexible payment options are available and we would be happy to discuss these with you.
If a place is not currently available, we will add your child to our waiting list and keep you informed of any changes.
As your child’s start date approaches, we will arrange settling-in sessions. These sessions give you and your child the opportunity to meet their Key Person and spend time together in their room, helping your child feel comfortable and confident in their new environment. They also allow us to get to know your family and ensure we can provide the best possible care.
If you have any questions at any point, or would like to arrange a nursery tour if you haven’t already, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Age ranges of children cared for at Windmill Hill Day Nursery:
Windmill Hill Day Nursery cares for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old.
Ensuring children’s individual needs are prioritised:
The nursery environment is designed to be flexible and adaptable, allowing colleagues to cater to each child’s unique needs and preferences. Key workers closely monitor and respond to the individual development and requirements of the children in their care.
Principles guiding the nursery’s activities and curriculum:
The Early Years Foundation Stage framework principles guide the activities and curriculum at Windmill Hill Day Nursery. This ensures a balance of child-initiated and adult-led learning experiences that promote holistic development.
Promoting children’s development through outdoor access:
The nursery has a large, well-equipped outdoor area that children can access throughout the day. This allows them to engage in physical play, explore the natural environment, and develop social and emotional skills.
Initiatives to teach environmental stewardship:
Windmill Hill Day Nursery has implemented various initiatives to teach children about environmental responsibility, such as recycling activities, growing plants and vegetables, and learning about wildlife and conservation.
Colleague qualifications and experience:
Colleagues at Windmill Hill Day Nursery possess various qualifications, including NVQs, Early Years Teacher Status, and degrees in Early Childhood Education. Many colleagues have extensive experience working in the early years sector.
