Woodlands Day Nursery (Milton Keynes)

Excellent in every aspect, run by a caring manager with a wealth of knowledge.

What can I say other than thank you so very much, from the moment I drop my son I know he is safe, happy, thriving and content. That's why thank you just never seems enough. The staff here want the very best for my son and go above all the time to ensure he receives the best care and achieves the best he can. From potty training to learning shapes and colours. Manager clearly leads the nursery in an excellent manner and her passion is visible in her and the staff. We love Woodlands Day Nursery.

Our second child is currently attending Woodlands after our first graduated a couple of years ago. It is a great nursery who really care for the children. The staff are friendly and build a strong bond with the kids. The forest school is great and the recent improvements to the play area look awesome.

Our son was due to go to nursery in summer 2020 but due to Covid we lost our place with our planned nursery. Woodlands Day Nursery were brilliant and found him a place only two months later than planned. Due to restrictions, we could only view the nursery online but from day one they eased any concerns and answered all of our questions. He found the first month really tough being away from home, but the staff did everything to make him feel loved and get him settled. A year on he absolutely loves going here. The staff are friendly and welcoming, facilities are brilliant and the outdoor area he absolutely loves. We are so glad he ended up here.

We would appreciate more feedback about our daughters day and what she's been doing. Overall, we are very happy with sending our daughter to this nursery.

Our daughter started at the nursery shortly before her first birthday. We were lucky enough to visit the nursery twice before this and found the team incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable in answering questions. The team are flexible and always encourage us to call with any concerns or questions. They also know who all the parents are when we arrive to collect our children, it really feels like we are part of the family and our child is being looked after by people who know and care for her. Every day, we are presented with a happy child and a bag of dirty clothes because she has been enjoying messy play or exploring the woodland behind the nursery. It's been especially important to us throughout lockdown that she has had these activities available to her.The menu is amazingly varied and we rarely hear that a meal wasn't polished off in full (if not seconds).

Woodlands Day Nursery (Milton Keynes) is a fantastic nursery, with both great facilities and an amazing team of staff! The team really get to know the children, they create a range of activities and varied themes to engage them. I've seen both my children's social skills and learning thrive from being here. I feel the team really help kids progress at their own pace but also will encourage and support them excelling too. The preschool room does a fantastic job of getting them in a position to be school ready and they support parents too with what to expect. The forest school is fantastic, it's an exciting, large space with lots of areas for the kids to explore, play and learn outdoors. Prior to the pandemic I already felt the nursery was a safe and clean environment - I feel this has continued and the team have put extra measures in place, whilst maintaining high levels of childcare and support to parents. I would highly recommend Woodlands Day Nursery as a fun environment, with a highly skilled team, for children!

I have watched both my children grow and develop under the care of the excellent staff at Woodlands. Thank you.

Great passion from all staff in the room, kitchen and office.

Woodlands Day Nursery is excellent! Our son is going there since he's 9 months of age. The facility there is very good, staff are very welcoming, can't praise kitchen team and support team enough. Our son always comes home with a smile. Most importantly our son has grown in confidence, has become more independent with every little thing. In my view alongside regular things that parents look for like wellbeing, hygiene, food etc. the structure that the nursery puts in place in nurturing the children in their development, early learning are excellent. Really pleased with the nursery. Business support is equally good and highly proactive with any queries and requests. I highly recommend the nursery to parents.

Some parents might be heart-broken at the prospect of their child not wanting to come home with them after a day at nursery, but my child's disappointment that the day has come to an end is simply a reflection of how wonderful Woodlands Day Nursery actually is - this is testament to all the staff who make it such a wonderful place to be. I am a very content parent of a very content child.

Woodlands and their staff provide a welcoming environment. In addition to the excellent facilities including the forest school, they all take the time to get to know each child and provide tailored environments where they learn tons and are supported really well with cuddles when needed. From the key workers to kitchen staff, everyone knows each child and you know how much they enjoy being there, as this rubs off on our kids who literally run into nursery every day. Any problems are discussed proactively and sensitively and truly creates an environment of partnership with parents. Highly recommend everyone to come and look round.

We receive updates weekly on my son's progression.

Fantastic nursery. My daughter has just finished there before starting school. The staff are so friendly and always happy to help. I cannot recommend this nursery enough.

Our daughter loved Woodlands right from the start. The team are so friendly and have really taken the time to get to know her, in order that they can best meet her needs. Everyone there is passionate about offering the best experience for all the children, with a great range of activities (and lots of messy and outdoor play!). My daughter's development has really come along during her first four months there and I genuinely put this down to the commitment of her key worker, and the whole team in the Caterpillars room. On top of this, communication with parents is fantastic, which really helps to put your mind at ease in those first few weeks!

Can only say good things!

Since our little girl has joined Woodlands we've seen an incredible amount of progress in her development. The education led play seems to be very effective and it's a joy to watch her grow.

The staff are very attentive, supportive and welcoming. Every morning she will leap into the arms of the staff on duty and equally we see the smiles on their faces when they greet her.

The food is very good - healthy, balanced and varied; each day we receive a report of she's eaten. But also we hear what she's been up to, and at the same time receive regular updates (with pictures) on their app.

Love the Woodlands butterflies team and all they've done for my two boys.

My daughter has just left Woodlands to start school. Woodlands has been a fantastic start for my daughter in her transition to school. She has become independent, more confident and learnt lots of new things. She made some lovely friends whom she will no doubt keep in touch with. Thank you Woodlands! We will miss you!

We know she enjoys her time at nursery and we appreciate all that your fantastic staff do.

Our daughter loved being here! It is so reassuring to see her so happy at pick up!