The Nursery provides wrap-around childcare for staff and students of the University of Warwick with children aged 3 months to 5 years.
We provide high-quality care and education across all age groups and the children are at the very heart of everything we do.
The University nursery focuses on creating a safe, happy, nurturing and inclusive environment where babies and young children develop as confident, curious and independent learners. We promote resilience, creativity and a love for learning through play-based experiences and enabling environments. The nursery works closely with the wider community to build a foundation for future success.
In July 2021 the nursery was judged as outstanding by Ofsted for the third consecutive time, Ofsted are the regulatory body responsible for the registration and inspection of Early Years Care and Education.
Previously the nursery had been judged as outstanding in 2011 and 2016.
The nursery manager and staff team were delighted to receive this confirmation of their hard work and dedication to providing …
We are guided by the Early Years Framework, defined by the Dept of Education, revised 2025.
There are four key themes that shape our philosophy:
Older children immerse themselves in their learning by frequently making choices about how they wish to spend their time at nursery. They move between the outside and indoor areas. Older children share very strong friendships with their peers and are extremely well prepared for the next stage in their lives, such as starting school.
OFSTED, 2021
