# Windermere Day Nursery

Windermere Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Haweswater Road, KETTERING, NN16 8LX, in Wadcroft, North Northamptonshire. It is registered for 116 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 9 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Childbase Partnership Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windermere-day-nursery-260738  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Haweswater Road, KETTERING, NN16 8LX
- Registered places: 116
- Phone: 01536 520075
- Website: https://childbasepartnership.com/nursery/windermere-day-nursery
- Run by: [Childbase Partnership Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/childbase-partnership-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 260738

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 17 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/260738

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2001 (Reference 260738). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/260738)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/260738)
- Registered places: 116 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/260738)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/147017)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Haweswater Road, KETTERING, NN16 8LX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.403479,-0.745405

- Station: Kettering, 0.9 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pocket Park, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In North Northamptonshire there are about 3.5 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hall Meadow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Kettering Park Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Kettering Park Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Peter's School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Hawthorn Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stepping Stones Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-ey390463) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Queen of Hearts Kettering](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-queen-of-hearts-kettering-220035) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Toddlerz Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddlerz-day-nursery-limited-ey482012) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Kettering](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-kettering-ey547177) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Railway Children Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/railway-children-nursery-ey342183) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Kettering Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kettering-childcare-ey537792) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Windermere Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Windermere Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 17 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Windermere Day Nursery take?

Windermere Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 116 children at any one time.

### Who runs Windermere Day Nursery?

Windermere Day Nursery is run by Childbase Partnership Limited, which runs 44 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Windermere Day Nursery?

Kettering is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Windermere Day Nursery?

You can call 01536 520075 and visit childbasepartnership.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/260738)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Windermere+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJSaFTZE2ed0gRcaqPWYtI0EY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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