Woodberry Day Nursery (Winchmore Hill)

My three children have all attended Woodberry since they were 1. My youngest is now in the preschool room. The nursery has gone from strength to strength. The staff are engaged and caring. The activities are age appropriate, interesting and fun. Since going into the preschool room, my daughter is being supported to develop the skills she needs for school. It has been lovely to see how happy she is there and to watch her grow and develop.

My son has attended Woodberry Day Nursery for two years; in this time he has developed beyond recognition in every way!

The staff have encouraged, fed his curiosity with stimulating activities, coped with sudden illnesses with care and dedication; too much is never an issue with all the staff. I feel 100 % supported by the whole Woodberry team and I feel that I can approach them with ease and confidence at any time.

My son is thriving in every way...they have exceeded my expectations.

The nursery itself is a friendly and warm environment that serves to offer real nurturing and development. My son is making good progress socially and whilst he is not in preschool yet, really good foundations are being set to ensure confidence academically.

Mum guilt, apprehension and fear were the three overriding emotions that I felt on my son’s very first nursery morning. But I needn't have worried. Love, patience, support and kindness radiates from every single member of the team, they go above and beyond to create an enriching environment for the kids to thrive.

My son has attended Woodbury Day Nursery since he was 1 and was welcomed warmly and with so much love and care. It took him a few weeks to settle, however the staff were exceptional in taking time with him and making him comfortable. As first time parents, we weren't sure what to expect and the staff were great at explaining their routines and making my husband and I feel comfortable and happy with the care he was getting. He's formed such special bonds with each keyworker he has had. We were able to call every day for an update and with the ParentZone updates, we could see what our son was doing. It really helped us feel closer to our son. Management have been fantastic, they are at hand throughout the day and are respond efficiently to all queries. There are so many activities that have helped him develop so much further than we expected. He is such a well rounded and happy boy and we can only thank Woodberry for all they have done.

I have to say being a full time working mum that when my babies are at Woodberry I literally have nothing to worry about as I know they are engaged in activities and looked after by amazing and patient staff. The ladies in charge are fantastic and often go above and beyond to accommodate changes which is really appreciated.

I am very happy with the care he is given in the nursery and the way the staff always make my son feel at home and comfortable to thrive and develop.

Our son has attended Woodberry since he was 13 months old and throughout his time there, from the baby room through to pre-school, he has formed a bond with his key workers and made great friends. Woodberry offer a broad range of educational activities including Spanish, music lessons and various sports activities, and an impressively healthy menu. The staff are really invested in the children and have helped our son develop, both emotionally and educationally.

Our daughter really enjoys her time at Woodberry and has made many friends. The diverse range of activities and weekly themes keep her stimulated and ensure there is no monotony. The practitioners are very caring and seem to understand the range of child personalities in the rooms, tailoring their approach to help them thrive. We are happy with how Woodberry has helped her develop both cognitively and from a character perspective.

We cannot praise the staff at Woodberry enough. They have gone above and beyond their best to help our eldest son who has special education needs to thrive in his environment. Always eager to help in any way they can and give us the help and support required on a day to day basis. We can’t thank them enough and can honestly say that all the staff are lovely, helpful and caring.

My daughter has been attending Woodberry for nearly 18 months and absolutely loves it! The staff in the rooms are fantastic and the management are great. The nursery has a lovely atmosphere, very welcoming and all the children seem really happy and settled. Facilities are great, especially in preschool where they have lots of space and easy access to the garden. I’m always amazed at how many activities they do, including Spanish, yoga and a music class. Parents get regular feedback through their online learning system where we can see pictures of what they’ve been doing and read about their development in more detail. Staff are great at working with parents to ensure the children are settled and the key worker system works well. I would highly recommend Woodberry for all ages.

Woodberry has served us well, our son attended from 9 months to preschool and we have a second child aged 17 months in Caterpillars.

My son has been attending Woodberry since he was 14 months old. My husband and I are extremely happy with the care he receives. The staff are very attentive and collaborative. They work with us on a daily basis to ensure that my son is receiving both the best of care in a nurturing environment and a rich learning experience, in preparation for early school assessments and his own personal development. I have found management to be excellent and hands-on leadership is key to ensuring success in this environment. The staff care very much and their passion and commitment is evidential in all that they do. I have received educational learning plans on a weekly basis which allows me to match my son's learning at home. I get accurate reports on food consumption and wellbeing and good observations on parent-zone to allow me to see what he is doing in his day. If I have questions, the staff are always on hand to help and it is an efficient yet personal service. Highly recommend.

What can I say?

They were both well prepared for school life throughout their Woodberry journey. Even now the children talk about staff members and activities at the nursery.

You have left a lasting impression on all of us.

Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication in helping my little people grow.

I can wholeheartedly recommend this nursery with no reservations - you will be making the right choice.

Thank you for all the care you have given and continue to give our little girl.

Woodberry is a highly effective nursery, with committed and professional staff.

My daughter has attended for 3 years. During this period she has been extremely happy. I have been able to relax knowing that she is receiving the best possible care.

The staff work hard to provide a wide range of interesting adult led and child initiated learning opportunities. Our key workers have been friendly and supportive of my daughter at every stage of her development.

There is a relentless drive to improve, characteristic of outstanding childcare settings and the leadership of the nursery is excellent.

Any issues regarding health or accidents are dealt with quickly and professionally. The menu is varied and my daughter seems to eat everything. It's also helped me out with trying new foods with her as I know she's happily eaten something at nursery.

The nursery staff have helped us grow in confidence as first-time parents and we have found them to be kind, supportive and efficient. Our toddler's social skills and diet have developed and he enjoys time with his key worker and her colleagues, as well as with his peers. They have some great ideas for new games and creative learning, which we enjoy replicating at home.

Management take issues raised and feedback very seriously and always act upon them.

I would wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to other parents and, in particular, commend the enthusiasm, dedication and warmth of all the staff we have got to know. We are regretfully taking our son out of nursery as we are moving and can only hope the care he receives will be as wonderful as he has had.