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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 Charmaine E (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff at Woodlands are caring, nurturing practitioners that put the children at the centre of their practice.

My son has made wonderful friendships and thrives in this environment.

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Review from Catherine B (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Woodlands is a fantastic nursery. I have no worries at all with the care they provide.
My son's confidence and development has grown because of the activities and support provided by the staff.

A big thank you to the manager and staff at Woodlands.

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Review from N P (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter seems to have settled in well and enjoys her time at the nursery. The staff are welcoming and happy to talk about how your child has been doing and help with any issues you may have even if they are at home.

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Review from Kathryn M (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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A great nursery - everyone is so friendly and take my daughters needs seriously. My daughter has grown in confidence and is very independent and this is due to the fantastic team who my daughter loves!

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Review from Carl B (Father of Child) published on 18 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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An amazing nursery. Both my daughter have attended and both have flourished whilst here. All the staff are approachable. I would recommend Woodlands Day Nursery (Milton Keynes) to many people. Keep it going 5 star:)

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Review from Jenny M (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son and daughter have both attended Woodlands and if it wasn't for the commitment from the care of the teachers, they wouldn't have had such a great start in their school lives.

I appreciate the valuable one to one time the teachers give to each child.

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Review from Roxana C (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Woodlands Nursery is a place to recommend to everyone. Very good organisation, very good activities to develop babies skills.
Friendly staff, approachable, easy to discuss with them and to go along and see them.

Parent zone programme online is very helpful for parents and it is easy for me seeing my daughter that she is getting on OK and she is happy, playing and learning new things daily.

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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Woodlands is extremely good at both caring for my daughter and her needs as well as development. She has demonstrated such development on her oral and social skills. She loves Woodlands and her key person. She has strong relationships with other children already at 20 months.

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Review from R B (Grandfather of Child) published on 24 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My grandson comes to Woodlands Day Nursery 2 days a week and is always so happy when I pick him up. The staff are so friendly and show so much love towards him, it really warms my heart! Thank you, Woodlands Day Nursery for taking such great care of him!

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Review from Abbi J (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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I find the team at Woodlands excellent and I know my daughter has flourished because of the service that they provide. The opening of the Forest school this year has been an added bonus and is a fantastic facility. Having been right through nursery since the age of one I will have no hesitation at enrolling my newborn son when the time comes.

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Review from Jennifer B (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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Such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Staff are so friendly and very supportive. They have been amazing over our worries over our little girl's health concerns.

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Review from Bev P (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot rate Woodlands highly enough. The standard of care is exceptional, run by the brilliant and highly organised Manager. The girls make every day a joy for the children, with boundless energy, brilliantly structured activities and the right amount of care and cuddles when required. They get lots of fresh air and the new Forest School is an excellent addition to the outdoor play area. My daughter absolutely loves it there and having experienced other nurseries, I can say wholeheartedly that this really is an exceptional one.

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Review from Beatriz T (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have 4 children and all of them loved coming to the nursery. During these 7 years, I have been visiting the nursery on a daily basis. Everything has been spot on. Perfect and amazing. The activities they can freely choose to do are so well organised!! The staff is lovely, the facilities without any doubt, the best ones in Milton Keynes. The nursery is overall truly outstanding. Everyday I know my kids are in the best hands, enjoying every minute there. Food also superb!!

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Review from Christian W (Father of Child) published on 12 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son attends Woodlands Day Nursery 2 days a week and I can honestly say it is so heart warming to see the care the girls in the room show towards him. He is always happy and smiling, well looked after. I can't thank the girls enough for looking after the most precious thing in our lives, so incredibly well. This nursery is pretty amazing!

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Review from Amy K (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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We also wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and all the staff at Woodlands Nursery for all the wonderful care you have provided for both my children over the last 6 years. They have both loved coming to nursery and have grown into confident, sociable and happy children during their times at Woodlands. They have had the best start to their education that we could have hoped for. It has also been extremely reassuring to us over the years to feel confident that our children were being cared for in a very safe, comfortable and genuinely caring environment. We can't thank you enough.

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Review from Jessica D (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our daughter loves Woodlands Nursery every day. She comes back so happy. She especially loves her new room, the ladybirds, as they have so many activities to keep the children entertained. The staff are great and they clearly give the children lots of attention and affection. The feedback provided at the end of the day is always very thorough and useful.

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Review from Ben+Rosie (Father of Child) published on 11 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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We have had 2 children at this nursery (one currently) and the experience for both is/has been excellent- our children love coming to nursery and are so happy here. The staff are all so caring and loving towards the children and make the day so lovely. Our eldest (9 yrs) still talks about nursery!

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Review from Gemma L (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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Both my daughters have attended Woodlands Day Nursery from babies to school leavers. Throughout their time here, I have seen them both develop and grow with the staff and wonderful team. The children are all individuals and are cared for with love, understanding of needs and care. My girls have formed many strong bonds with the staff along their nursery journeys. I have been delighted with Woodland and would recommend a thousand times over to anyone.

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Review from Ashish D (Father of Child) published on 15 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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Woodlands is an excellent nursery and my 18 month old son has settled in very well with caring and attentive workers. The room is spacious with plenty of activities to keep him stimulated. Extended opening hours made it the perfect choice and he always leaves with a smile on his face.

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Review from Jas M (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent activities and resources at Woodlands. My child thrives in the nursery setting and loves the yummy dinners that are cooked in house, fresh and wholesome. Staff are always happy and willing to help.

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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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