The Woodlands Nursery and Pre-school

Woodlands is a fantastic nursery. My older son and two nieces attended in the past and all had great experiences. My younger son goes now and absolutely loves it. The staff are so kind, approachable, and genuinely caring with the children. They always create such imaginative, engaging activities and share lovely updates, photos and descriptions throughout the day so you always feel connected. We choose to travel further, even though there are nurseries closer to home, because the wonderful atmosphere and high standard of care at Woodlands are unmatched. Thank you so much to all of the ladies for everything you do.

We receive regular communications from the nursery regarding what they've been up to during their days too which is so great.

If I could give more than 5 stars I could! A fantastic place to send your little one.

We could not be happier with our daughter's experience at The Woodlands. From the moment she started, she has felt safe, secure and genuinely happy there. She absolutely adores the nursery ladies and it is clear how much they care about every child. She has made so many lovely friends and talks about them all the time at home. The range of activities is fantastic, with plenty of variety that supports learning, creativity and confidence while still being lots of fun. Every day feels thoughtfully planned and engaging. Communication with home is excellent and we always feel well informed and reassured about her day, her progress and her wellbeing. It gives us complete peace of mind knowing she is so well looked after in such a warm, nurturing environment. We feel incredibly lucky to be part of The Woodlands and cannot recommend it highly enough.

My daughter has also struggled with her eating since being a year old (now 4) and nothing would help her try new foods, however since being at the woodlands she's tried so many new foods and has started asking for it at home too.

I'm so happy that we found Woodlands, and already want our newborn to attend when the time comes.

Since our son started at The Woodlands Nursery we have seen a massive improvement in all areas of his development. He's welcomed every morning by a lady from from his room, he happily says goodbye and walks in.At home he chats about all of the special ladies and recaps his day. He just beams going and gets excited when we park up for drop off. They provide a wide range of activities to meet the developmental milestones. Also extra days out, trips and special visits from outside companies. We've been beyond happy since he started and we can't wait to see him flourish.

We are so glad we fount woodlands as we was so nervous from our past experience with our child's other nursery I just wish we had sent her there to begin with. It's just nice to know when I'm at work I know my child is safe and fed properly as well as kept warm and dry in the bad weather .

My daughter has been at the Woodlands nursery since April 2025 and we couldn't be happier with the care that they have provided to her.

Specifically, the ladies in the baby room are a huge credit to the team. They are kind, welcoming and caring. They have been attentive to our daughters needs and she absolutely adores them. She asks to see them on the days when she isnt going to nursery.

The ladies keep us updated, providing lovely photographs of her day and giving us a comprehensive debrief of her full day at pick up. We really appreciate the extra time that they put into this.

Their imaginative play ideas keep our daughter interested and give her the opportunity to learn things that she wouldn't at home, while still having loads of fun. She has absolutely flourished since being in the baby room, in confidence and happiness.

We couldn't be happier with the baby room, and look forward to our second daughter joining this year

My son started the woodlands this month after joining before I return to work after maternity leave. Naturally I was nervous as my son is younger than when my daughter started here but from the moment my son entered the baby room any nerves disappeared straight away. All staff members go above and beyond for us all as a family, the reassurance and support for the transition is absolutely brilliant. Staff are always on happy to give updates and check ins. All members of staff go above and out of their own way to get to know you all. One thing I constantly pride myself on is our decision to use this nursery! Absolutely no concerns whatsoever and would recommend this home from home nursery to anyone. 5 stars always! Thank you again to all staff for the love compassion and care they give to my little humans, every day! Brilliant staff, brilliant nursery!

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My little girl started at the woodlands in January and her confidence has grown so much. The staff are doing an amazing job in supporting her needs both emotionally and developmentally. I get constant detailed updates on her day and she always looks so happy doing a range of different activities. I've never felt so comfortable leaving her somewhere and I definitely hope for her little sister to attend in the future when the time comes :)

We moved our son to The Woodlands from another setting and since starting here he is thriving. He now runs into nursery which I never thought I would see happen! He absolutely loves going to nursery and always comes home having learnt something new. The staff are amazing, I couldn't wish for better for my child!

Our child has settled into this setting amazingly, due to the huge amount of kindness and support he has received during his time at The Woodlands. He is learning so much to help him feel more confident and comfortable when he transitions into Primary school this coming September!

My child moved here from another nursery after some concerns. She has settled in so well and loves going to nursery! The staff are amazing and it is like one big family for all the children. They play outside even in the Autumn and Winter which I think is so important. They also go on some fantastic trips out and explore the local area. My child loves the food which is healthy and nutritious. I couldn't be happier sending my child there, thank you.

We love Woodlands. The staff and the rest of the team are fantastic and our little dude has the best time there. He loves all the fun activities they set out and he comes away showing off his new skills and chatting away about his amazing day. He's thriving, thank you.

Anytime I've had a question or request, it's been addressed within a day or two. The nursery is small, and I never hear any unanswered cries, which speaks to how attentive they are. The staff make me feel completely at ease when I leave my child in their care.

I couldn't be happier with my experience with The Woodlands Nursery! My daughter started only a short time ago and I can't believe how quickly she settled into the room and loves every second of nursery. The nursery is in a beautiful location and I just love how homely it feels. Every member of staff has been so welcoming to not only my daughter, but the rest of the family too. I love all the updates I get daily with pictures of my little one having the best time. She always looks so safe and happy. I can't put into words just how grateful we are for everything everybody does at this setting. It's really reassuring to know our baby is happy and safe even out of my care.

This is an excellent nursery with highly trained professionals. The care and attention shown to each child as an individual is second to none. The communication home in person at handovers and via the formal care diary and daily activity log serves not only as an accurate record of the day, but also as a bank of wonderful photos and memories documenting developmental milestones and learning. The curriculum is well planned and staff are organised. This results in outstanding learning opportunities for children. My child's speech and language, gross motor skills and independence when taking on responsibilities in particular have advanced and blossomed since joining this nursery. Children feel safe and at ease when they follow predictable routines, and The Woodlands places emphasis on routines to help children be successful. Meal times are spent together at the table, positive values are instilled early, and most importantly of all, my child comes home with a beaming smile every day.

All the staff at The Woodlands Nursery are friendly and welcoming, taking great care to look after our children and ensuring they learn and develop wonderfully. We are so grateful to everyone for all that they do for us and our children.

We love Woodlands Nursery! The best thing about it are the staff who work there - each of them being approachable, kind, understanding and supportive. They all have a genuine love of working with children and ensure they have positive and nurturing relationships with each of them. Our girls love going to nursery and have such an enjoyable time! From a parent perspective, every interaction is a positive experience. A special mention to the baby room who really go above and beyond to ensure the best possible start to nursery life - we are very grateful for this!