University Nursery
Outstanding★ 4.3 on GoogleBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Coventry for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2021, though that is 5 years ago now. Open since 1993, with 78 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Coventry
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Coventry from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
CV4 7ALWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 16 July 2021 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children arrive at this nursery full of exuberance and are keen to access the inspiring range of activities that the staff provide. These activities quickly capture their interests. They have a highly positive attitude to their learning and their behaviour is outstanding.
Babies are extremely well settled. This is enhanced by consistent key staff who care for them and provide a very calm and gentle approach towards all aspects of their care. Babies confidently explore their immediate environment. They empty and refill baskets in between crawling up and over small climbing apparatus.
Toddlers have exciting opportunities to use their senses through exploratory play in water. They delight in creating bubbles that they squeeze from a sponge. Their curiosity to explore is enhanced by staff who hide small turtles under pebbles for the children to find. Children are superbly supported by staff, who sit in close proximity to them and take every opportunity to extend their learning and help them acquire new knowledge.
- 16 July 2021Outstanding
- 19 February 2016Outstanding
- 7 February 2011Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for University Nursery
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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