Woodlands Day Nursery

2 Artemis Court, St Johns Road, Meadowfield, Durham DH7 8XQ
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9.5 9 Reviews
Woodlands Day Nursery offers childcare to children living in Durham and the surrounding area from the age of three months up to the age of five.

Staff at the nursery do their utmost to inspire children to develop a love of learning that will sustain them throughout their lives.

They have a passion for outdoor learning with a strong focus on discovery, wonder and growth. They give children fun and exciting opportunities to explore and discover nature and play freely in a secure and safe environment.
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Kathryn Wire

Person in charge

  • Kathryn Wire (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 13

Total Places for Children

  • 72

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Available sessions include Mornings (7.30am - 1pm), Afternoons (1pm - 6pm) and Full Days (7.30am - 6pm.) Session prices start from £40. We currently accept children in receipt of 15 and 30 hour government funded hours.

  • For more information on fees and funding, please contact the nursery via email or telephone.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Free parking on site

Woodlands Day Nursery Reviews (9)

9.5

Woodlands Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.506) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Woodlands Day Nursery has 9 reviews.

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Review from Gemma M (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a past nursery manager myself I really struggled to find somewhere that I felt was good enough to put my two twin girls. But after walking into Woodlands for the first time I received a warm welcome and such a homely friendly feel about the environment. The staff are amazing with the girls and are
so lovely to chat too. All so happy and bubbly which I can report was not the case in many of my other nursery look-arounds. The girls have been attending Woodlands now since September 2024 and they love it and now get excited when they go in! Well done to all staff and thank you all for giving my girls such a lovely place to learn and thrive.

Reply from Rebecca Hindley, Deputy Manager at Woodlands Day Nursery

Thank you so much for the lovely review! We are all so pleased to have your girls join us, they are an absolute treat to have with us and we are so proud of how well they've settled and how their confidence is growing!

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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loved her nursery and still misses it now after 2 months of not being there. I always felt like she was safe and happy going into nursery which is all that you want/need when going to work. I loved the pictures and updates from nursery staff. My daughter loved the food provided, very balanced
and a mixture of different foods. It was clear the nursery staff were hard workers and I always felt like they were good at showing they had a good day

Reply from Rebecca, Deputy Manager at Woodlands Day Nursery

Thank you so much for the kind words! We all miss your daughter so much, seeing her great big mischievous smile and cheekiness, not to mention how fearless she was. I'm sure she's absolutely loving school and doing great but she will always be such a big miss here at Woodlands. All the best for you and you family

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Review from Jill S (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've been with Woodlands since the beginning and have had the pleasure of watching it go from strength to strength since it opened.
The staff who work there are amazing - so positive and caring. My little boy had delayed speech and I have to credit Woodlands, particularly the staff, for all the extra
support she gave him to help with his speech.
My children were 9 months and 2 years old when they started at Woodlands and from the moment we visited, I knew this was going to be their nursery. I love that they're encouraged to go exploring outside and to grow their own fruit and veg.
We're going to be very sad when it's time to start school as they'll miss the girls at Woodlands so much.
Thank you for all that you do for my children.

Reply from Rebecca, Deputy Manager at Woodlands Day Nursery

Thank you so much for the fantastic feedback! They are so loved in our setting and definitely made a lasting impression on all of the staff at Woodlands, and the progress they have made is just out of this world!! We would quite happily keep them forever!

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Review from Georgia W (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have never been happier with my son's nursery experience! From the moment we walk through the doors, my son is always greeted with a smile and a warm welcome from the incredible staff. The management team goes above and beyond to both the children and the parents and nothing is too big or too small
for them to handle. My son has made amazing progress, especially with his social skills, and it's been wonderful to see his confidence grow. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone, as the staff truly care about your child's well-being and development.

Reply from Rebecca, Deputy Manager at Woodlands Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback - I'll definitely pass this on to the staff as it means so much to us all. We are so proud of your child and the progress he has made so far, he is so confident, (developed a great social life at nursery!) and we love his cheeky nature.

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Review from Charlotte S (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so thankful to have found Woodlands Nursery for our little girl. She has been attending Woodlands since she was 9 months old and has truly thrived in their care. She is always coming home full of smiles and new skills. The staff are so passionate and attentive, and the environment is so nurturing
and educational, with a lot of emphasis on outdoor learning. My little girl loves attending and has built such trusting relationships with staff, which is so reassuring for a parent to see.

Reply from Rebecca, Deputy Manager at Woodlands Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your feedback! We absolutely love having your child with us and witnessing her development come along so much, and getting to enjoy those cheeky smiles and laughs is such a privilege. We can't get enough of her!

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Review from Laura D (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so happy to have joined such a fantastic nursery! The staff is doing a great job looking after our children, developing their skills and attending to their needs. They communicate a lot with the parents and they genuinely care about the kids. The nursery is very well equipped with lots of indoor
and outdoor space. My baby was 7 month old when joining and having a dedicated sleeping room was a prerequisite for me! Now he is loving the outdoor space and all of the toys and activities he gets to enjoy! Thank you Woodlands!

Reply from Rebecca, Deputy Manager at Woodlands Day Nursery

Thank you so much for the amazing feedback! We absolutely adore your little boy (as we make very clear!) and are so proud of how quickly he is developing! His cheeky smile has us all in a chokehold, and he definitely knows how to get what he wants from all of us grown-ups. We are so pleased to have you all as part of our Woodlands family.

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Review from D V (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Woodlands has been fantastic from the day our daughter joined. She took quite a while to settle in (just due to her being always with me until she was 2) and the staff were brilliant, they were so welcoming and ensured they gave her consistency on her settling-in sessions, even swapping staff days so
the same person could greet her and make her feel comfortable.
Now, she goes in happily and has made excellent relationships with some long-standing members of staff and the new staff that they take on are obviously chosen well as she has quickly formed lovely relationships with those too.
The way Woodlands has allowed her confidence to grow, friendships to form and taught her new things, is something we will always be thankful for. The activities and meals provided are wonderful and staff always give an informative handover on pick up. Very grateful we found Woodlands!

Reply from Rebecca, Deputy Manager at Woodlands Day Nursery

Thank you so much for all of your kind words. We have loved having your little one with us and seeing her character flourish and confidence grow. She has a smile that absolutely lights up the room! We are very blessed to have such a lovely family with us!

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Review from R F (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so pleased to have found Woodlands. The nursery is such a special place, and my little one has loved it. The staff cares, they take time to really get to know your children and build learning and play around their interests. The nursery itself has a huge outdoor space which was important for
us as our little boy loves to be outside. They have mud kitchens, water tables, vegetable beds and lots of active toys. He's really thriving in this nursery.

Reply from Kathryn Wire, Owner at Woodlands Day Nursery

Thanks so much for your feedback! We are thrilled you and your little one are pleased with the environment and learning opportunities at Woodlands. Here's to many more adventures!

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Review from Ami M (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so thankful to the girls at Woodlands for all of their help settling my very anxious little girl. It's been hard for both of us but had to return to work and they really put my worries at ease. There's always loads to do and she loves the huge outdoors She now comes home with a big smile on her
face, raves about the staff here and loves them so very much. She always looks forward to her nursery days! Couldn't be happier!

Reply from Kathryn Wire, Owner at Woodlands Day Nursery

Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback. It's been a pleasure welcoming you both to Woodlands, and we are so proud of the progress your little one is making!

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.506)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.506) out of 10 for Woodlands Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 9 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.981 for Woodlands Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (106 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 108 Ratings = 4.981

  • b) 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 4.525 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Woodlands Day Nursery is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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 = 3.9

    • ii) 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 72 number of registered child places is 14.4. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 14.4 = 0.625

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Meet the Team (12)

Kathryn

Kathryn

Job Title: Company Director / Nursery Manager

Joined: 2022

Kathryn, a past parent at the previous Nursery, now owns and manages the premises, and aims to create high quality provision for young children with nature at its heart. Kathryn has completed her Early Years Teacher Status qualification, she enjoys the outdoors, going for walks, and is passionate about children's outdoor play.
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Ben

Ben

Job Title: Company Director

Joined: 2022

Ben has a BA in History with French and is in the process of completing his Early Years Teacher Status. When he isn't in the nursery overseeing our newly implemented curriculum, he's working in France where he works with French and English students.
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Rebecca

Rebecca

Job Title: Deputy Manager / SENCo

Joined: 2022

Rebecca is qualified in Childcare and Education and has a passion for supporting SEN children and their families throughout Early Years. Rebecca has two SEN children of her own, as well as a crazy beagle at home. She enjoys making lovely treats for everyone at Woodlands and loves getting stuck into anything creative!
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Louise

Louise

Job Title: Floor Manager / Designated Safeguarding Lead

Joined: 2023

Louise has achieved her Early Years Educator diploma and has worked in the sector for 7 years. She has two lovely pets at home - a dog called Doug, and a Giant African Snail called Sebastian, who sometimes visits the nursery! She enjoys exploring outdoors and singing nursery rhymes with the children.
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Jasmine

Jasmine

Job Title: Baby Room Lead

Joined: 2023

Jasmine is qualified in Childcare and Education and has worked in the sector for 9 years. She has her own little boy and two dogs at home, called Lola and Mila. Whether it's making playdough or tie dye painting, she loves providing lots of messy play opportunities for the children to enjoy.
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Emma

Emma

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2023

Emma is a qualified Educator and has been part of the Early Years sector for 9 years. While having experience with all ages, Emma is most interested in supporting babies within the setting, as they reach pivotal milestones and are just beginning to explore the world around them. Emma has recently moved from Reading and is so far enjoying her time living in Durham!
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Priya

Priya

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2024

Priya is a qualified level three early years educator, with previous experience as a childminder and practitioner in nursery settings in the south of England. She and her family, including her pet bunny Moon, have recently relocated from Bromley. She loves nothing more than to sing and dance with the pre-schoolers, set up creative crafts, and challenge children’s learning to reach new heights.
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Charlotte

Charlotte

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2024

Charlotte has a level 3 in childcare and having worked in nurseries and as a nanny for over a decade she brings with her a wealth of experience. Charlotte loves exploring the countryside with her dog Lexi and is excited to start a vegetable patch with the children at Woodlands which will see food grown from seed to plate.
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Annie

Annie

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2024

Annie has her level three in childcare. She joined us from Windsor where she was working as a deputy nursery manager at the school Prince George and Princess Charlotte attended. Annie has two girls and Elton the whippet. She is passionate about Early Years and loves working with the children in messy play, crafts, singing, dancing and yoga.
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Gabi

Gabi

Job Title: Nursery Cleaner

Joined: 2024

Gabi recently joined the Woodlands team and is dedicated to ensuring the Nursery remains fresh and clean for our staff, parents and children. She’s a busy mum of two, and can often be found at the side of the football pitch cheering her little ones on, or off out on lovely family adventures. She also has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, and has previous experience in a Nursery setting!
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Beverley

Beverley

Job Title: Nursery Chef

Joined: 2024

Beverley has spent over a decade cooking in schools and in care homes. She creates dishes which embrace the different needs of the children we care for. Age, culture, lifestyle, nutrition, allergies, intolerances and sensory needs are met with platefuls of creativity and care in her hands.
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Maddi

Maddi

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2023

Maddi joined the Woodlands team in August 2023, and has so far loved forming bonds with the children. She looks forward to supporting children's learning through exciting play opportunities. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to music (loudly!) and seeing her favourite bands in concert.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Woodlands Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Woodlands Day Nursery accepts?

Woodlands Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Woodlands Day Nursery Open?

Woodlands Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Woodlands Day Nursery have capacity for?

Woodlands Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 72 Children.

How far is Woodlands Day Nursery to the centre of Durham?

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

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