--- title: "Hermitage Nursery School, Whitwick | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hermitage-nursery-school-le67-5el-2685587 description: "Hermitage Nursery School in Whitwick — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Hermitage Nursery School Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · 5.0 (5 Google reviews) · 147-149 Hermitage Road, Whitwick, LE67 5EL · Leicestershire Number of places 80 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Leicestershire ## About this day nursery Hermitage Nursery School, part of the Storal family, offers a welcoming and supportive environment for children, focusing on their safety, happiness, and inspiration. The day nursery aims to partner with parents to enhance their child's early years education, offering daily updates on activities, routines, and meals through chats and learning journals. They also conduct parents' evenings to discuss development in detail. The admissions process begins with an online registration of interest, followed by an invitation to visit the day nursery and meet the team. To secure a place, a registration fee and deposit are required. Throughout their journey, each child is assigned a key person and team who work closely with families to ensure a smooth transition through different stages, including settling-in sessions and preparing for school. The nursery also caters to children who may not have English as a first language, encouraging parents to provide a list of familiar words to help them settle in comfortably. The nursery provides access to the Famly app for parents to stay connected and informed about their child's day. What it's like Staff provide a warm and welcoming environment, where children are happy and settled. Children demonstrate they are motivated and eager to learn. Staff know children well and provide stimulating experiences that build on their interests and developmental stages. Safe and Inspiring Environment Parent Partnership Key Person System Digital Parent App (Famly) Support for EAL children ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2022 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Hermitage Nursery School Last inspected 14 March 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children make good progress in developing their physical skills. - The experienced management team is committed to driving improvements. - Staff support children well at mealtimes to develop their social skills and good manners. - Staff are good role models and gently guide children to show respect and kindness. - Children are enthusiastic about books and reading. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to have consistently high expectations, when helping children to manage their own behaviour - 2 support staff to consider the organisation of group activities in pre-school to enable all children to gain the most from the learning experiences. Inspection #10277724 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214204) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that they are kept well informed about care routines and how their child is progressing. They feel valued and are encouraged to share their views about the setting. Parents appreciate the support staff give them and say that staff's enthusiasm for their work 'shines through'. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work hard to ensure all children reach their potential and achieve good outcomes. The nursery works closely with parents and other professionals to ensure that targeted support plans are in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Additional funding is utilised effectively to increase staffing levels and provide appropriate learning resources to meet children's individual needs. Outdoor space When playing outside, children are keen to initiate their own games, such as hide and seek, and invite others to come and join in. Children learn to share and take turns with the equipment. They delight in playing in the mud kitchen, using the resources to pour, scoop and mix materials. ## Google Reviews of Hermitage Nursery School 5.0 (5 Google reviews) megan blythe 3 years ago An amazing nursery, my little boy loves going and has settled really well into nursery, the staff are fantastic! His speech has really come on since being at this nursery and we love receiving updates on what he has been doing throughout the day, hermitage are always keeping you up to date with what is going on at the nursery. Highly recommend. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCbXJmLWhRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879e2e0d15b88cf:0x93d8743daf50a369) Tammie Blockley 3 years ago My daughter has attended since 5 months old, staff are welcoming, caring and cater towards her developmental needs and interests she has, she enjoys going and we love to see daily photos. Homemade meals made on-site and a varied menu, fantastic experiences and outside visitors, she loved the pony visit recently and baking activities. We can’t thank the staff enough who look after our little girl ensuring she is thriving and well cared for whilst we work. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCcXRINEp3EAE!2m1!1s0x4879e2e0d15b88cf:0x93d8743daf50a369) Ashleigh Newall 3 years ago A fantastic nursery, my little boy loves attending and is well care for. His developmental needs are looked into when planning for activities and can see this clearly from the planning board. I would highly recommend this nursery and all the staff are amazing. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCaXZPZ3dBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879e2e0d15b88cf:0x93d8743daf50a369) Stevie Quail 3 years ago Amazing nursery, my son loves going. We went with the nursery off a friends recommendation and so happy with everything, down to the food, activities and daily updates. we never feel like we miss out on special moments in my sons development Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNoaUs2WmtnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879e2e0d15b88cf:0x93d8743daf50a369) Catherine Hughes 3 years ago Brilliant nursery, both my children love hermitage, my eldest has now moved to school and felt really well prepared with the help of the nursery staff and she misses going there! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCaW9lOWdBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879e2e0d15b88cf:0x93d8743daf50a369) Reviews from Google for Hermitage Nursery School. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=10653392726828032873&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 14 March 2023 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214204) ## Frequently asked about Hermitage Nursery School ### How are meals handled at Hermitage Nursery School? ### Is Hermitage Nursery School a private nursery? ### What is the capacity at Hermitage Nursery School? ### What stands out about Hermitage Nursery School? ### Which funded childcare options does Hermitage Nursery School accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Whitwick Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Hermitage Nursery School. - Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.6 mi ### Lilliput Montessori Day Nursery Coalville Coalville · LE67 3EQ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/lilliput-montessori-day-nursery-coalville-le67-3eq-223230 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Whitwick Day Nursery and Preschool Coalville · LE67 5DT 5.0(11 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/whitwick-day-nursery-and-preschool-le67-5dt-2637883 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Marlborough Day Nursery Coalville · LE67 3LT 5.0(24 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/marlborough-day-nursery-le67-3lt-ey454436 - Awaiting first inspection 0.9 mi ### The Hunny Jar Coalville Coalville · LE67 4DB 5.0(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-hunny-jar-coalville-le67-4db-2804715 - Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### The Den Farmside Coalville · LE67 3SH https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-den-farmside-le67-3sh-ey556945 - Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Charles Booth Pre-School Coalville · LE67 8NR https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/charles-booth-pre-school-ltd-le67-8nr-2652565 See all nurseries in Whitwick →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Whitwick ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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