Woodberry Day Nursery (Sholing)

229-231 Botley Road, Sholing, Southampton SO19 0NL
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9.5 57 Reviews
  • Woodberry Day Nursery (Sholing), Southampton
Woodberry Day Nursery (Sholing) nursery is situated on Botley Road in a quiet, residential area. The setting has been recently extended and refurbished and a team of warm and experienced professionals build the children's self-esteem through a child centric ethos.

The setting constantly strives to change to the adapting needs of families. Recently, they have introduced Nature Nursery sessions in local Forestry Commission maintained woodland and a vegan menu to run alongside the usual menu of freshly cooked, wholesome meals.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Becky Jones (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 17

Total Places for Children

  • 80

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Please see website for sessions and prices.

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 & Christmas

Parking

  • The nursery has its own car park.

Woodberry Day Nursery (Sholing) Reviews (57)

9.5

Woodberry Day Nursery (Sholing) has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.493) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Woodberry Day Nursery (Sholing) has 57 reviews.

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Review from Kerry M (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have used Woodberry Day Nursery for all three of our children. Our eldest son was there from 2010, our youngest son from 2012 and our daughter from 2020. We knew we wanted our daughter to attend Woodberry as our sons had such a great time there. Everyone is so caring and professional. The standards
are very high and the amount our boys learnt throughout their time there helped set them up for school so well.
Our daughter has so much fun but is learning new things every time she is there. She makes friends and has so much to tell us when we pick her up. I would absolutely recommend Woodberry Day Nursery.
Reply from Becky Jones, Nursery Manager at Woodberry Day Nursery (Sholing)
Thank you for your kind comments. We have loved getting to know your family over the past few years. It has been a pleasure to be apart of your family's memories.
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Review from Kerry S (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff are caring and thoughtful and take time to get to know your child. Excellent outside area is really lovely now and our daughter really enjoys going in. The parent app helps keep up to date with what she is up to and what she has eaten.
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Review from Aimee T (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My oldest son has been attending since he was 3 months and has always loved it. The care shown to him and us from the team has been excellent. When we were due our second child, it was not even a question that he would attend Sholing. The team are always thinking of different things to stimulate and
encourage children to learn. The outdoor space is excellent. The setting is like a home from home. Would highly recommend.
Reply from Alison Murray, Area Manager at Woodberry Day Nursery (Sholing)
Thank you for your review Aimee. I'm pleased to hear your child has enjoyed coming from the beginning. Care of all the children is very important to us and getting to know them as individuals.
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Review from Samantha C (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We’ve used this nursery over the last four years for first my daughter and then my son. Both children have loved their time at nursery and have formed genuine attachments to the staff and key workers. We are always kept informed of their progression and milestones even with parents not being able to
access the nursery due to covid. We have found all the staff to be friendly and caring, and I would highly recommend the nursery.
Reply from Alison Murray, Area Manager at Woodberry Day Nursery (Sholing)
Thank you, Samantha, for your lovely review. I'm pleased that the key person approach was evident to you and your children were well cared for. We are pleased you would recommend us to others.
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Review from Charlotte C (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our children have attended this setting, with our younger currently in preschool there. We are so delighted with the experience we have had over the years and whilst there have been some staff changes this has not impacted the experience or care our children have received. The nursery has a
real personal family feel and the love and care for the children is evident in how happy our children have been. Our youngest quite often cried leaving nursery as he is having too much fun so that in itself tells you how good it is rated. We have never experienced any issues and if there were, we are confident the staff would deal with it promptly. The approach to COVID and precautions have been brilliant and reassuring and the use of the app to communicate real-time messages is an added bonus.
Reply from Alison Murray, Area Manager at Woodberry Day Nursery (Sholing)
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It's great to hear that our Covid precautions have been reassuring for you. The safety of our children, staff and families is extremely important to…read more
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Review from Jacqueline P (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, my daughter really enjoys attending. She is learning so much as well as making new friends and playing.
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Review from Hannah H (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy absolutely loves it at Woodberry. He talks excitedly about going to nursery and is happily ready at the door with his bag on each morning that we set off - we couldn’t ask for me.
We actually moved to Woodberry after it didn’t work out at another setting. For some reason, our little
one just wasn’t happy where he initially was and it was so hard leaving him and knowing he fretted so much. So after the decision to move, he began at Woodberry and the difference was unbelievable. Although there were a few tears at drop-offs, to begin with, within weeks he was completely settled and happily waving us off. He now bounds into nursery chatting away and is always so excited on pick up as he tells me about his day.
The staff at Woodberry are exceptional and he has been extremely lucky to have such wonderful key workers. From eating anything to potty training going so smoothly to naps being a success, every member of staff has been so supportive. He loves it here and so do we!
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Review from Debbie C (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are fantastic. The care they give my daughter is superb and considering she previously went to an Ofsted Outstanding nursery, I really do believe Woodberry are better. The facilities and the range of toys she has to play with are excellent, and she is shown so much care. She is developing
wonderfully and I really do see a true partnership between myself and the nursery. I recommend them to anyone looking for a day nursery!
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Review from Anna R (Mother of Child) published on 26 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with the care and levels of learning we have experienced with Woodberry Day Nursery from the under 2's to the pre-school. Our daughter is thriving there. She happily talks about her friends, the activities that she has done and the staff who make it all happen.
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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After visiting many nurseries as soon as I walked in it just felt right. Lovely staff welcome you every drop-off. My child is so happy she waves me off, there is always something new out for them to do and try.
The new outside area is great, my child loves it. Since starting at Woodberry Day Nursery
my child has grown in confidence and independence - can't fault them.
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Review from Yozanne R (Aunt of Child) published on 30 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I honestly can not recommend this nursery/preschool enough, the setting is amazing and the staff are incredible, you can genuinely tell that they care for the children and love their jobs. My niece and nephew have flourished since they started and get so excited when they know its a 'school' day.
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Review from Irida H (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff at Woodberry Sholing have been very helpful, caring and friendly. I find that they create a good learning atmosphere for kids. My son has become more confident over the months he has been there. Thank you.
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Review from Anda M (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery since day 1 when I just came to have a look around. The impression I had then, it's still with me and I love it. Staff are wonderful, the nursery is nice, tidy and clean, which is what I am after. Any nursery I've been after visiting this one, I was comparing to Woodberry, but none
of them hit that bar as high. Me and my little girl are very happy and pleased with this nursery, staff and everything there. Not changing my mind looking for better ones, because there isn't. Thank you.
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Review from Dani M (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been in the under 2's room for 7 months nearly. The staff are very engaging, supportive and nurturing.
There are a variety of activities that the children do as well as having frequent opportunities to play outside in their purpose built toddler garden.
I'm never anxious about leaving
our daughter at Woodberry Sholing - she is always happy when picked up and we receive brilliant communication from her key worker about how her day has been, as well as Tapestry updates.
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Review from Natalie E (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Woodberry in April 2018 and settled in very quickly! She always looks forward to going to nursery and is always happy when I collect her! All staff are friendly. Highly recommended to others!
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Review from Charlotte B (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was apprehensive at first as my first child. But my daughter has settled from the get go so pleased with them. Highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from James S (Father of Child) published on 8 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Over the years, three of my children have attended Woodberry in Sholing. All three have been quick to settle and come home full of excitement about the activities and adventures they have been part of. They have each built a strong bond with their key people - two of whom have been the key person to
all three. I really cannot thank the team enough.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.493)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.493) out of 10 for Woodberry Day Nursery (Sholing) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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 4.493 for Woodberry Day Nursery (Sholing) is calculated as follows: ( (147 Excellents x 5) + (51 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (12 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 215 Ratings = 4.493
  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 Woodberry Day Nursery (Sholing) is based on 17 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 80 number of registered child places is 16, which has been reached with 17 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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Meet the Team (2)

Becky

Becky Jones

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2019

Becky started with us in February 2019, she has worked her way up and is now our manager for Sholing. Becky supports the staff in their development alongside the quality and development of the setting. Becky's passion is for supporting all children and staff to achieve their goals and for children to have the opportunity to learn in a creative and fun environment.

Zoe

Zoe Becket

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Zoe has been with the setting since July 2019. She is the setting Deputy Manager and Preschool Room Lead. Zoe is passionate about supporting the children to strive and develop to the best of their ability for their transition to school. Zoe supports the setting alongside Becky to support staff in their professional development and growth.

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