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Woodlands Day Nursery (Milton Keynes)

Byerly Place, Downs Barn, Milton Keynes MK14 7QE
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All the staff are so friendly and welcoming and have a real passion for developing your child.O H(Mother of Child)
Woodlands Day Nursery (Milton Keynes), Milton Keynes
He has made friends I think will last a lifetime and just has had the best startAbhi M(Mother of Child)
Woodlands Day Nursery (Milton Keynes), Milton Keynes
She’s been given a secure environment to play and grow and just loved going thereEmma T(Mother of Child)
Woodlands Day Nursery (Milton Keynes), Milton Keynes

A purpose built high-quality day nursery, friendly and well-established, Woodlands provides a happy, sociable environment where every child is treated as an individual.

The nursery has 4 main playrooms for each age group. Outside is a large, fully enclosed and well-equipped garden.

There is plenty of safe parking and easy access to ensure you have no problems delivering and collecting your child from the nursery. In addition to daily routines,...  

Funding & Fees

Our fees include all consumables such as formula milk, nappies, nappy cream, baby wipes, sun cream, freshly prepared well-balanced meals throughout the day and all activities. Our full fee information is available to download on our website.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Alyson Hefferon (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 46

Total Places for Children

  • 83

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
  • Tuesday 07:30-18:30
  • Wednesday 07:30-18:30
  • Thursday 07:30-18:30
  • Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 2 Inset Days

Parking

  • Free parking is available onsite.

Woodlands Day Nursery (Milton Keynes) Reviews (102)

9.5

Woodlands Day Nursery (Milton Keynes) has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.481) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Woodlands Day Nursery (Milton Keynes) has 102 reviews.

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Review from Ian L (Father of Child) published on 28 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our children have been at Woodlands for over three years now and our experience has always been excellent. Recently our youngest changed key workers and initially found the transition quite difficult. The nursery was wonderful in helping ensure our child saw her old key worker to smooth the transition.

They have also been great talking to both children about their little brother who is due in the next week or so.

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Review from Leesa H (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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A fabulous and friendly environment. My daughter is very happy here and tells me about the exciting days she has.

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Review from Andrea T (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Really pleased with the nursery. I now have two children that attend. I have no issues and always feel happy leaving both my girls. The majority of the staff seem to really enjoy their job and I feel they take good care and love the children.

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Review from Helen D (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our son's experience at Woodlands Day Nursery (Milton Keynes) has been very positive. He started in the Bumblebee Room 6 months ago and his development has progressed leaps and bounds. He has so many varied experiences and always talks about the teachers and activities at nursery. The care from the staff is wonderful, they really get to know each child and our son is always happy to be going to nursery.

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Review from A L (Father of Child) published on 28 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our child is happy here and is excited to go to nursery. That's probably the best indication. Great staff always smiling. In terms of improvement, more flexibility needed for "swap days".

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Review from Rachael H (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Fab all round. Excellent management and staff.

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Review from Katie W (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son loves coming to Woodlands Day Nursery. All the staff are fantastic with him. He has developed so much since being here and that is down to the attention and care the staff give to all the children here.

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Review from Nicola F (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2018 Submitted via Website
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Amazing staff that are more like family. Woodlands gives so much support. So happy with everything.

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Review from Jaclin B (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2018 Submitted via Website
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My second child is currently attending this nursery. I have only positive comments. An extremely well run, welcoming and child centred nursery.

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Review from Jenna (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2018 Submitted via Website
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I love this nursery, my little girl loves coming here. The staff are brilliant and so friendly.
She has been coming since she was 9 months old.

I highly recommend this nursery to anyone...

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Review from Lisa W (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2018 Submitted via Website
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The staff are amazing. When I speak to friends about Woodlands the most common phrase I use is 'if I couldn't have got my daughter into Woodland Day Nursery I wouldn't have sent her anywhere else and returned to work'. I feel totally comfortable leaving my daughter in the care of the girls and know that they look after her just as well as I do. As a returning parent, I think the forest area is such a great addition to the facilities and is such a useful learning tool for children of nursery age.

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Review from Benjamin R (Father of Child) published on 5 January 2018 Submitted via Website
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We are very happy with the care the nursery is providing for our son. All of the staff have proved to be extremely welcoming to us as parents and have ensured that we are fully informed of everything that is done as part of our sons day to day care. All staff have shown a huge commitment to his wellbeing and have been incredibly accommodating with all questions and requests. Feedback has gone both ways on a daily basis, which has greatly helped our confidence levels. I would have no hesitation in recommending the nursery to others.

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Review from Phil P (Father of Child) published on 19 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughters are very happy at nursery. The activities are always varied, great use of the outdoors and healthy food cooked fresh on site every day.

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Review from Robbie S (Father of Child) published on 22 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter has settled in nicely. She enjoys exploring the activities provided in the room. Staff are friendly and inviting. My son has recently moved up to butterflies and is very happy. He particularly enjoys Mondays playing with a particular carer.

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Review from D W (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son was preparing to move from Caterpillars to Ladybirds. I was quite worried as he had grown fond of the staff in Caterpillars.
In all of his settling sessions in Ladybirds, he was so happy. Never any tears or problems.

He loves being in Ladybirds and all the feedback I get back each time is fantastic.

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Review from P N (Father of Child) published on 14 September 2017 Submitted via Website
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Putting our children into Woodlands Day Nursery was one of the best decisions we have made. My children love it there and have made such lovely friendship groups! It's great to hear from my children what they have done each day from making potions to finding trolls in the forest. My children have become such confident and independent little people due to the activities they do! My son has just left for school and the graduation was amazing, they know every single child so well and I know he has left ready for school! We love that all the food is made fresh on the day and that there is variety in what they are eating. I will always recommend Woodlands Day Nursery!!

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Review from J H (Grandmother of Child) published on 15 August 2017 Submitted via Website
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All four of my Grandchildren have attended Woodlands Day Nursery with two still attending today and I wouldn't recommend anywhere else, it is truly outstanding. The love and care that they have received from the truly amazing practitioners shows in how confident little people they are today.
All the food is made fresh on site and they happily have seconds most days!

I love hearing what they have been doing especially looking for the Gruffalo in the forest area to playing with the footballer!

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Review from Karen H (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My two boys (18 months and 3 and a half years) love coming to nursery every day. Staff are warm and friendly and always have a smile on their faces. The facilities and outside space (including the forest school) are amazing and my boys do not hesitate to eat at least 2 helpings of their lovely food every day.

I was so pleased Woodlands decided to offer the 30 free hours as that makes such a difference to working families. For a 5 a day 7.30-18.30 only closed bank holiday = amazing value for money!!

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Review from Iain F (Father of Child) published on 4 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Both our children have attended Woodlands and after 7 years of using their fantastic service, it was a very emotional goodbye as our youngest starts school. The staff are simply outstanding, kind, caring, friendly and professional. They really do treat each child as an individual!

The environment is light and airy with well thought out resources. Outside the new forest area provides a fantastic unique learning space and the food is fresh, healthy and child-friendly. It really is outstanding!!

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Review from Mark K (Father of Child) published on 2 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Great nursery. My daughter loves going and her learning development has been excellent.

One member of staff has been particularly good and has been with my daughter for 3 years now. We often ask her to give our daughter a one on one chat to help with problems at home (sleep, behaviour etc) and it works.

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  • Posted: Thursday 31 Jul 2025There were bittersweet celebrations at Woodlands Day Nursery in Milton Keynes as pre-school children marked the end of their time at the setting with a graduation and fun day. Dressed...
  • Posted: Tuesday 27 May 2025Childbase Partnership has been awarded a coveted ‘Top 10’ position in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025, ranking the company amongst the best employers in the...
  • Posted: Tuesday 11 Mar 2025Festivities were well underway at Woodlands Day Nursery in Milton Keynes as children and colleagues dressed up as beloved literary characters to celebrate World Book Day. ‘A Squash and a...
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Alyson Hefferon Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2007
Alyson Hefferon

Alyson is the Manager of Woodlands Day Nursery in Milton Keynes and has a wealth of experience, having worked in the early years sector for 23 years. Alyson has numerous qualifications, including a BA (Hons) in Professional Studies in Childcare, an HND in Early Childhood Studies and Early Years Professional Status. Alyson has worked for Childbase Partnership for 13 years.

What is your favourite feature of Woodlands?

My team, the setting and our Woodland area.

What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?

The long-standing team and our continued commitment to the families that attend here.

Every child and colleague is valued for their individual skills and personality. I love how every member of the team knows every child and will greet the families and be part of their nursery experience. Great relationships with the families last long after the children have left for school.

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