Woodberry Day Nursery (Winchmore Hill)

As our son was born just before UK lockdown in March his interaction with other babies/adults has been limited. We were nervous about him joining nursery but Woodberry have been very patient and understanding in helping him to settle.

We completed a comprehensive form in advance with all of our son's preferences. On the day of his first settle session, the nursery manager took the time to answer a long list of questions I had (it had been a little while since our visit). We met his key worker in the caterpillar room who after each settle session and his first week took the time to give us a thorough update on how he was doing/what he was eating and drinking.

He seems so happy, within a short space of time we can see how settled he is. Many members of the team took time to introduce themselves to us in the first couple of weeks. The nursery have been great in sending regular photo updates, which has given us great comfort in seeing him happy and doing new things.

My daughter started in October. We were slightly nervous given the covid situation and that we were unable to come in and settle her in the way we would usually be able to but the staff, especially all the ladies in the Bumblebee room have been amazing and taken their time to keep us updated and get to know our little one. The settling has been so much easier than we expected and she comes home excited to tell us about her day. For a child who was a little shy particularly not having seen many people through lockdown, this has been so reassuring. I love the daily updates and photos, and meal updates. Overall would really recommend. Thank you to the team.

Our son has just left the Woodberry Preschool room, and we have nothing but praise for the experience we had at Woodberry. Our son was there just over a year, in the preschool room, and had a great experience. The staff are caring and fun, and create a lovely environment for the kids to firstly enjoy themselves and secondly do a bit of learning. The activities and facilities are great, with lots of variety, and the feedback on the kids was thorough and well done. In a difficult year (COVID), the nursery provided excellent care, and we were fully confident in their ability to set in place the necessary policies to protect the staff and the children as best they could. And we also found them very understanding of our change of circumstances and needs for our son's care. In short, we're on the waiting list for the preschool room for our younger son, and we would thoroughly recommend it to anyone else as well.

I would advise anyone looking for a nursery to use Woodberry.

The nursery’s communication with parents has been excellent throughout, and the whole team’s attitude and approach have been great.

Finally, our son has attended throughout the pandemic and we were so impressed with how everything kept going and reassured us that he was in the best environment. We are very grateful to the whole team for what they do.

We wholeheartedly recommend them for early years care.

Thank you to everyone for continuing the excellent service during this challenging time, it is much appreciated.

Our daughter adores Woodberry Day Nursery, which is very telling. The staff, resources, information and activities are always considered and her happiness is the most important thing - she runs in. Developmentally, she is flourishing.

One final note on the food - it is fantastic. The children here eat better than we do!

A fantastic nursery. We could not be happier to have our daughter attend. The staff are first class. The property is excellent. The food is varied and well prepared. Attention is paid to dietary and other needs. The nursery has a real sense of community. As a parent, I enjoy being there and seeing my daughter and her friends thrive. I whole-heartedly recommend the nursery, mainly for the experience and kindness of the staff, but also for the sense of community so important in our busy everyday lives. Well done all!

Our son has been attending Woodberry since he was a year old and is now in the pre-school room. We are very happy at how he has developed but most importantly how happy he is every day to go to nursery. The staff are simply wonderful.

Day to day the children are exposed to a wide range of activities (hockey was a recent hit!), different meals three times a day (delicious stuff she wouldn't dream of eating at home) and form crucial social skills with the other children and key workers, it's always a pleasure to hear from her what a lovely day she's had.

Thank you, Woodberry!

Words cannot describe how amazing this nursery is. The staff have been part of both my children’s lives since 18 months and my eldest is 5. It’s Woodberry I have to thank for most of their learning, skills and development. The most friendly and caring staff ever and the facilities have always been outstanding. A massive part of my heart will be left there and a great memory I’ll carry forward.

My daughter joined the Woodberry in January this year. The transition from one nursery to another was hard for her, but all the staff in the Bumble Bee room really helped her to settle, especially her key worker. She has come along amazingly in her development and loves the outdoor space. Every day the staff go above and beyond with new stimulating activities for the children to grow and develop.

We just feel that the staff and surroundings gave our son such room to grow, develop but most of all, be happy.

My son attended Woodberry Nursery and he has thoroughly enjoyed his time here. The staff have always been helpful and brought out the best in him. He is always smiling when I pick him up which means he is well looked after.

We only left the nursery as we moved from the area, otherwise, I would have happily kept her at Woodberry through until school.

My daughter has been attending Woodberry for the last two years, in the pre-school room. She has been so happy at the nursery and made some wonderful friends among both children and staff which is reflective of the supportive and loving environment of the nursery. All staff are friendly and take a real interest in your child’s development and wellbeing. During her time at the nursery, and in particular in the last year, her confidence and social skills have grown. I have been really impressed with the way the children have been introduced to phonics and the school readiness generally. I know she will miss all the nursery staff greatly when she goes to school but is already talking about “popping in to say hello”.