Windmill Hill Day Nursery (Swindon)

My daughters left Windmill just before Christmas 2022. Their last day was a very emotional day and that itself is a testament to how special this nursery is. I always felt very comfortable leaving my girls, even if they got upset. The staff team soon felt like friends. They would always give a detailed verbal snapshot of their days when I collected them, as well as the details they would upload to the parent app.
My eldest first joined the nursery during covid. Despite all of the restrictions, it still felt very personal and welcoming with lots of play and developmental opportunities. My family will sincerely miss the nursery and the staff team. Certain members of the team in particular have made such a significant impact on the girls and have been and still are, spoken about regularly at home. Thank you for everything.

I can’t praise the staff at Windmill Hill enough. They are amazing! The care and attention they have given my girls over the years have been phenomenal! They work tirelessly to help all children reach their learning targets/development milestones. You feel valued as a parent too, no concern/issue is ever too much.
We are relocating, my husband and I are gutted that there isn’t a child base nursery near to where we are moving. Bar leaving family and friends behind, leaving Windmill Hill nursery is the next hardest thing.
Can’t recommend them enough, send your children here you won’t regret it!
Again, you guys are all amazing! We’re going to miss you all so much!

This is our last year with Windmill Hill Day Nursery after 7 years.
We have had no issues and both my children have thoroughly enjoyed their time they have spent there. My daughter who is due to leave for school in September has developed skills already that she would be learning in reception when she joins the school. Thank you to all of the staff who have played an important part in my children’s lives over the years. I would recommend the nursery to any parent or carer and can not thank the nursery enough for helping my children grow into the children they are today.

Windmill Hill Day Nursery is a lovely nursery. The staff in all the rooms, and the admin staff, are friendly and approachable. We are always greeted warmly and the rooms provide a welcoming and engaging atmosphere for the children. Our children’s key workers have taken time to get to know our children’s individual needs, likes and dislikes and have used this to plan really fun and engaging activities for them. We have received so much help as parents from support with nap times and potty training to support with funding. The feedback the nursery staff provide us with is brilliant, it’s lovely seeing how well our children are getting on and looking at pictures of the activities they do. We would definitely recommend this nursery to other parents.

I cannot fault the nursery! My son started nursery just before his 1st birthday and will be leaving to go to school in September. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, my son built a special relationship with each of his key people (and all other staff members). The activities that the children are doing are on point and varied and the teaching is great. I particularly like the Eco School learnings in pre-school.
My son learnt a lot of skills at Windmill Hill Day Nursery. I would highly recommend the nursery. Thank you everyone for what you do!

My daughter has been attending Windmill Hill Day Nursery for 11 months now and she really enjoys attending. We know this because she almost always refuses to leave when collecting her.
All the staff are very friendly and have always been extremely supportive through changes made to the days she attends.
My daughter’s confidence has grown so much as I know that her attending this nursery has a huge part to play.
The varied activities on offer each day means my daughter often runs into the room in excitement as she sees the various new daily activities on display.
Extra care is given when allowing the children to play outside in this warm weather with ensuring sun lotion is applied and hats, provided by the nursery, are worn. This provides me as a parent, peace of mind
Overall we have had a great experience with Windmill Hill Day Nursery.

My daughter attended Windmill Hill Day Nursery from the age of 1 right up to starting school and has learnt and developed so much since being there. In each room the key workers understand each child’s development and capabilities and their own learning is set around that, working with parents too, especially when milestones happen (weaning, crawling/walking, toilet training etc).
We’ve been through the challenges of a typical baby/toddler not wanting us to leave her, not wanting to go or stay there which can make a drop-off hard, but when that’s happened the staff have always been amazing in helping her settle and distracting her whilst we leave. This has become a lot easier and less frequent as she’s grown!
Her confidence has also grown loads, from being around other children and the key workers and the activities that are put on. She often comes home acting out her day, or telling us what she’s learnt.
The nursery is run really efficiently and has a lovely welcoming feel.
100% recommend!

Both my kids started their journeys at Windmill Hill Day Nursery since they were one. My youngest is graduating in August and going off to reception. I can honestly say that it’s been the best experience for them and me as a parent to know that the kids are well looked after and fully prepared to start school. The nursery opening times are fantastic and really fit with parents at full time work. Everything is covered from food, nappies even sun cream in the summer so we really don’t have to worry about a thing. The kids also learn so much at nursery and my daughter who is 4 already knows all the sounds of the alphabet, they also help with emotional care. All in all, I don’t think there’s a better nursery out there and would recommend (and have already recommended to a few other parents) to anyone who is considering. My daughter’s preschool has already been awarded the best preschool of the year and it’s great to know that the achievements are reflected.

My son is due to finish pre school at the end of August and has been at the nursery since he was 2. He has developed so much and honestly enjoyed every second that he has spent there. He has thrived in the nursery environment and the support from the staff in every room is fantastic. We couldn’t have picked a better start for him and we won’t be sending our younger children anywhere else.

My kids have attended the nursery since early 2016, over the period of time, the nursery has changed/improved. The resources at the nursery are fantastic – the kids have messy play everyday. The garden is fantastic and my daughter loved bikes, mud kitchen and numerous painting activities. The opening hours are excellent (7.30 am to 6.30pm). Food and staff is lovely! I have recommended the nursery to friends.