Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre

Wooldale Centre for Learning, Wooldale Road, Wootton, Northampton NN4 6TP
Review Us
9.9 59 Reviews
  • Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre, Northampton
Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre in Northampton is based on the Caroline Chisholm School site in Wootton Northampton.

The Bright Horizons portfolio has received a Gold Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) in April 2018.

The Nursery is proud to have been awarded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in February 2015.

Wooldale offers high-quality nursery care for babies aged 3 months up to children aged 5 in the Preschool.

The nursery then offers a before and after school club for Caroline Chisholm, as well as a holiday club that is open to all during half terms throughout the year that takes children from ages 4-12.

To find out more about their wonderful nursery and see the setting for yourself, please visit the website.
Show Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre on the Map

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Ginny (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 58

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre Reviews (59)

9.9

Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.889) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre has 59 reviews.

Overall Experience
  • 53
  • 4
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
Date Published
  • 59
  • 0
  • 11
  • 15
  • 44
Reviewer Connection to Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre
  • 46
  • 12
  • 1
Total of 59, showing 1-20
Review from Jessica H (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending wooldale since she was 9 months old. She is now almost 4 & her development has been amazing,the staff are all so friendly,and helpful. No question or concern (about my child) has been met with anything other than kindness,support & reassurance.
My daughter loves the
staff & she comes home every day telling me about the fun things she's done, the activities are varied & are really helping her character,independency & knowledge grow.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear how much your daughter has grown and thrived with us. It's great to know she enjoys the activities and feels supported by our team.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery, really accommodating. Staff all appear to really care and my daughter has a great bond with a number of the staff there. Different activities make the day more exciting, activities include days outside the nursery especially during the half term when they have use of the school premises
also. The food provided is great too with a different meal option each day including vegetarian options. Staff are friendly and someone always responds to calls / emails. I alway feel happy dropping my little one off because of the wonderful environment which the nursery provides.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear your daughter has formed great bonds with the staff and enjoys the activities. It's great to know you appreciate the food options and the…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Melissa B (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started bright horizons in sept 2024 at 9 months old, I feel safe with my daughter going and the nursery staff are absolutely amazing.
They keep you throughly updated on the app & also at the end of each pick up. I know my daughter is in safe hands while I work. Best nursery by far.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre
Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy to hear you feel safe and confident with our care, and that the updates are helpful.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bright Horizons Wooldale is such an amazing nursery. Our 2 year old son has been going there for 6 months and he is thriving. Sending him there is the best decision we ever made.
The staff there are absolutely amazing, we honestly can't praise them enough and the centre management run things very
professionally, are very friendly and approachable and have a good presence there. Everyone is so nice and we feel at ease leaving our son there. The activities, facilities, care and learning and are great and everything is very well planned and the children all seem very happy to be there. Originally our son attended another nursery in the local area and we had such a terrible experience and felt very disconnected. Everything happens for a reason and we feel very lucky to be able to send our son to Bright Horizons Wooldale.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre
Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy to hear your son is thriving and that you feel confident and at ease with our care.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves it here. Staff are always very caring and compassionate and have shown a great deal of support in his growth, providing a variety of activities and events. I have also found them to be personally supportive with advice and resources on general parenting issues.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre
Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy to hear your son loves it here and that our team has been supportive in both his growth and your parenting journey.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Amber C (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From registering to drop offs everything has been so smooth. I have an older child who attended this nursery and when the time come to select a nursery it was a no brainer to return. I like the fact the staff turn around is very small, any requests are accommodated, my child is loved and cared for and
I do not have any concerns whilst at work. I would recommend this nursery to anybody who would listen! Their baby room is beautiful and busy and the food options are vast.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre
Thank you for your great review! We're so glad you've had a smooth experience and feel confident in our care. We appreciate your recommendation and are happy you love the baby room and food options!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Sian B (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Wooldale for almost 1.5 years and she absolutely loves it there. She's made some great friends and the staff are wonderful and welcoming. It's clear how much the little ones learn during their days at nursery and it's so lovely to hear about it via updates on the app and
at pick-up.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear your daughter loves her time at Wooldale and that she's made great friends. It's wonderful to know you appreciate the updates and the learning…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from K G (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending Wooldale Bright Horizons since he was 1 (now 4). The staff have always gone above and beyond expectation to support any needs we identified including religious, sleep and concerns around issues such as eating habits and potty training transition.
He thrives in the environment
and has gone from being a fussy eater to enjoying the food thanks to chef and speaks highly of all the different staff across the rooms and remembers them well. The manager and the staff are always helpful with any queries or requests and he always returns home a happy boy and looks forward to going to nursery.
The app updates are a useful way of communicating and understanding his development and progress, his key worker always provides a detailed handover at the end of each day.
I have been really impressed with the nursery's handle on infection control and sharing messages around any potential viruses circulating.
The mixture of indoor and outdoor play is a great balance.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre
Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy your son is thriving and that you're pleased with our care, communication and support.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from P C (Father of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't say enough about the exceptional level of care provided by the wonderful team. My daughter has been attending the nursery for the past four months, and the progress she has made is a true reflection of their dedication and hard work.
With a caring and attentive key worker, she has the opportunity
to learn, play, and interact in a safe and nurturing environment. My daughter gets onsite meals daily, cooked by a great onsite chef and they give a variety of options and weekly menus. The team's attentiveness is outstanding-they have been incredibly diligent in monitoring her well-being, quickly addressing any concerns such as a temperature or discomfort.
The quality of care at this nursery is second to none. I genuinely believe it would be difficult to find a better nursery in the Northampton area. As a father, knowing that my daughter is not only safe but also thriving in such a fantastic environment brings me great peace of mind.thank you to the whole team you are outstanding!
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre
Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy to hear your daughter is thriving and that our team's care has made a difference.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Zoe B (Aunt of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has only been going to Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre since 1st of March 2025 but she absolutely loves it, the staff are amazing, always happy to support where ever they can, nothing is ever to much trouble.
We have had some difficulties to deal with and the staff
have supported me every step of the way.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that your child loves it here and that our team has been able to support you every step of the way.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great care received from all members of staff and lovely manager who puts on lots of events to help parents get to know each other outside of nursery. Really nice friendly feel with nice facilities and garden space. Great menu with lots of different foods for the children to try.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you appreciate our caring staff, community events, and facilities. It's wonderful to hear that you love the friendly atmosphere and diverse menu for the…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Lauren B (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has just finished here, she started at 9 months and has now gone to school.
Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre is a fantastic nursery and the level of care and compassion is amazing, which really sets your mind at ease.
My daughter was born during Covid times and wasn't
used to many different faces but all of the staff welcomed her so well, she settled in very quickly and loved all of her time here.
The nursery has supported all of the difficult milestones, such as teething, learning to crawl/walk, potty training, getting rid of dummies. All of these have been supported in whichever way I have requested and they have always encouraged me, as a parent, that I am making the right decisions.
Every day when taking my children into nursery I can see the care and effort made to set up nice activities in each of the rooms ready for the day.
If you are considering a nursery, please take a look and see for yourself what an amazing place it is and what wonderful and caring staff work there as well.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that your daughter had such a positive experience at Bright Horizons Wooldale. It's heartwarming to know that she felt welcomed and…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Naveen R (Father of Child) published on 30 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre is fantastic. They have an excellent manager and staff that take care of your child's development and provide progress reports. They do have excellent facilities. The extra care and needs that were required for our daughter's development was taken
care of.
I would recommend the nursery to everyone.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you're pleased with our manager and staff, as well as the facilities we offer. It's wonderful to know that your daughter's…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from E G (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child really enjoyed attending Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre after having a poor experience with another preschool.
There was flexibility around pick-up/drop-off times and the consistency of the daily routine made transitions easier. There was a good blend of playing and
learning and our child made good friends at the preschool. The food standard was very high and so was the level of cleanliness.
Staff were friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre
Thank you for your positive review! We're so glad to hear that your child enjoyed their time at Bright Horizons Wooldale after a challenging experience elsewhere. It's great to know that the flexible…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Saffron C (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care my daughter received was brilliant, she always came home happy and had many compliments about the food. Despite staff changes, I never felt a change in the standards of the nursery and my daughter felt a connection with all members working there. I thoroughly enjoyed the daily updates via the
app to see what she got up to with her friends. We look forward to our newest addition starting next year.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre
Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad your daughter had a positive experience and enjoyed the food. We look forward to welcoming your newest addition next year!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from C H (Father of Child) published on 19 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wooldale is fantastic. When we viewed the nursery after seeing a couple of other we knew there and then it was the place we wanted our child to join.
The staff are fantastic, they really invest their time in your child ensuring they can learn and thrive in the environment. The curriculum and learning
materials is so vast that they will learn and not get bored just being left to play all the time, even nature trails and seeing the local sheep!
The food is also a massive topic, the menu is so vast catering for all dietary needs but also encouraging to try new food which then transcends down to eating well at home as well. Chicken Korma, roast dinners, cous cous chicken to name a few!
Go take a tour, you won't be disappointed.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre
Thank you for your review. We're grateful and appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us.
Many thanks for the 5-star rating.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Kerry J (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Wooldale have been excellent in supporting our daughter with her journey at nursery. They identified extra needs in our daughter and did everything they could to ensure her experience in the nursery was positive and fulfilling and adapted to her requirements. Couldn't fault the team.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
What I like most about the preschool is they seem to be led to some extent by what the child wants to learn or by their academic stage. They make sure they are ready for school in every way. They don't just support up to where they are on paper. I really like that the preschool is on a school site.
It helped the transition to school by already being in an educational setting. The classrooms feel the same. It is completed different to what I thought I wanted for my child, but this preschool is much better than my other child's past preschool at working towards the transition to school, which is what preschool is all about.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Wooldale for 12 months. The care has been fantastic. He starts preschool soon, where the excellent care and education will continue. I recommend Wooldale to all parents for all early education ages.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with my daughter's care at Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre. The staff are always helpful and friendly.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.889)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.889) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.889 for Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre is calculated as follows: ( (160 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 180 Ratings = 4.889
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre is based on 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 58 number of registered child places is 11.6, which has been reached with 15 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Child Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

Loading

Loading Loading

Loading

Loading

Awards / Recognitions (4)

Meet the Team (2)

Ginny

Ginny

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2021

Ginny has over 30 years of experience in childcare, including working at various nurseries and Out of School clubs within Bright Horizons.


She holds a level 3 qualification and enjoys attending training and using that knowledge to further support the children's learning and development.


Ginny lives in Higham Ferrers with her husband and daughter, her son is a primary school teacher in Sheffield. She enjoys running and spending time being active with her family.


She is a member of a local running club, and has completed Marathons in the past, but does not currently have a plan to complete another one.

No image found

Laura

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Hello, I am Laura the deputy manger

Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre

What is the Age Range of Children that Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre accepts?

Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre Open?

Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre have capacity for?

Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre has capacity for a total of 58 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre to the centre of Northampton?

3.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre has an Enhanced Service - more info.