Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School

28 Ridgeway Road, Timperley, Altrincham WA15 7EY
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9.8 52 Reviews
  • Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School, Altrincham
Woodlands is the only nursery in Trafford to hold the coveted daynurseries.co.uk regional Top 20 award 2020, which is based solely on parent recommendation. The nursery is located within a green belt in Timperley, surrounded by open fields, with artificial safety-grass, separate baby area and a covered area for all-weather play.

They have an abundance of adventures and experiences for children including music, dance, art & design cooking, sport and imaginative play.

The curriculum is developed by qualified early years’ teachers following the EYFS framework, ensuring that learning is fun, rewarding and effective. Woodlands has a qualified team delivering EYFS curriculum framework developed by early years teachers.

All parents of the nursery children are able to access their child’s updates daily via their key worker on the Tapestry app, this ensures that parents are involved every step of the way.

The food at the nursery is all approved by a registered dietitian and Woodlands uses fresh, and also importantly - locally-sourced ingredients and exposes the children to the most amazing foods and flavours.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Danielle Riley (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 31

Total Places for Children

  • 57

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • £74.25 Full Day session
    £40.50 Half Day session
    £66.80 Short Day Session

  • •   A discount of 10% is given for registered siblings. If fees are different or reduced by any funding entitlements, the discount is applied to the lower fee

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 & 1 week at Christmas

Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School Reviews (52)

9.8

Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.776) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School has 52 reviews.

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Review from Natalie D (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Over a year ago I moved my son to Woodlands and straight into the preschool class. It was a big decision to move him from his previous nursery but I haven't questioned my decision even once. A year on and he is in his final year before he starts primary school and he loves going to Woodlands - on the
weekends and days he's not due to attend, he asks to go. All the staff at Woodlands are simply excellent at what they do and have the most lovely relationship with the kids, whereby they focus on developing independence and other key skills which will help them as they develop. The children drive the direction each of their days take them, some of the activities they participate in are simply fantastic. They use every opportunity they can to take the children outdoors, it's such a lovely setting. I would recommend Woodlands as a nursery to any new parent - I'll be sad when my son's time in such a kind, caring and fun, learning environment comes to an end in August next year.
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Review from Matt R (Father of Child) published on 28 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nothing bad to say about Woodlands, it’s been an amazing environment for my son. He is an active boy so spent a lot of his time in the amazing garden doing lots of learning as he played. He absolutely loved the forest school sessions too.
The team of girls were all amazing and genuinely care about
the children’s learning and development, there were also lots of opportunities for parents to get involved with different activities.
The whole atmosphere of the nursery is fab, from the friendly staff to the nutritional meals, I really wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Woodlands to anyone.
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Review from Claire L (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is such a wonderful nursery, my child absolutely loved the setting in each room and the progress he made over the years was excellent. I can’t recommend the nursery enough the staff are very attentive, kind, caring, go out of their way above and beyond. Even the food choices for the children is
excellent. Every day was packed with different activities, different ways of learning. This nursery and all of the staff certainly made the transition to school a breeze.
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Review from Laura R (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended Woodlands from the age of six months. In each room, my sons have received the very best care and challenge from highly professional, attentive staff. The boys have always been so happy to attend nursery, and the staff get to know the children extremely well and can
speak confidently about my child's day and their learning.
The provision in each room is of an excellent standard- clean, well-maintained play areas and equipment are perfectly matched to the age and stage of the children. We really enjoy receiving pictures and videos of what the children have been doing via app, where this is all linked to the early year's foundation stage curriculum.
One of my sons has now started reception class at our local primary school, and I cannot recommend Woodlands highly enough for the start they have given him. Not only with knowledge of basic phonics and number, but the skills to get along with his peers, take risks and take care of himself.
The team are wonderful!
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Review from P G (Grandmother of Child) published on 18 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have nothing but positive things to say about Woodlands, the whole staff team genuinely care and go above and beyond daily to provide the best care for the children. My little one started reception in September and was so well prepared he is thriving. From forest school sessions to activities planned
for his interests, he thoroughly enjoyed his time at Woodlands and has many happy memories and photographs we will forever cherish. Thank you team Woodlands.
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Review from Georgina W (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has just started at Woodlands and over the last month, he is flourishing with the support from the team. His tapestry is full of activities all tailored to his interests and he has already formed a lovely relationship with his key worker. The staff at the setting from the first settle put my
mind at ease and really welcomed my little boy. He loves the outdoors so the garden and all the outdoor learning that takes place is just perfect for him, combined with the menus that are amazing, where he gets such a wide variety of yummy food. I wish I could eat the meals.
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Review from Chelsea M (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is very happy here, staff are well trained and children learn through play. The activities they do are fantastic. The food is locally sourced and of nutritional value.
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Review from Andrew R (Father of Child) published on 2 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son had such an amazing time at Woodlands. The staff in otters room really got him school ready and he went to school, this September, with some solid foundations for us to build on. Thanks to the team who really got to know his interests and needs. They tailored his learning to really engage him
each week. The app is amazing, I loved the insight I got every week and being able to see all his adventures, while I worked. Thank you.
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Review from Alicia E (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has delayed speech. He has been there two days and he is coming out with new words every day, more confidence and very happy. This is a brilliant nursery with cameras inside and outside, security with parental fingerprint systems so I know my son is safe. I would recommend highly.
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Review from Kirsty J (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Woodlands in January 2017 and the staff were amazing with him. He settled quickly and has already made some great bonds with the team.


In only 3 months, his language and understanding have come on leaps and bounds and he's even learning 'baby signing' which he uses daily, along

with words, to communicate his needs. As a full time working mum, I feel happy and safe in the knowledge that my son is in the best place and more importantly, that he's happy.
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Review from Kim N (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team are always very helpful and supportive. My daughter has come on leaps and bounds since attending nursery. She is showing signs of progressing above her years. Cannot recommend enough.
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful nursery with fabulous staff who truly care about the children at nursery. My child has specific dietary requirements and the nursery staff have been incredibly supportive, working closely with us to ensure our needs were met. I really cannot recommend this nursery enough!!
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.776)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.776) out of 10 for Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 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 4.776 for Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (144 Excellents x 5) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) + (7 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 156 Ratings = 4.776
  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 Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School is based on 12 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 57 number of registered child places is 11.4, which has been reached with 12 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.

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