Woodlands Pre-school (Warners End) Ltd

Warners End Scout HQ, Gravel Lane, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1RZ
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  • Woodlands Pre-school (Warners End) Ltd, Hemel Hempstead
Woodlands pre-school was established in 2019. The pre-school is set in the woodlands of Warners End and has a strong natural influence. The children are encouraged to learn from nature and use natural materials in their play. Day to day objects are incorporated into the children's daily activities and real-life experiences are used as a learning tool.

Woodlands Preschool is open 8.30am-3.30pm, Monday to Friday, Term time only.

The pre-school itself is a scout hall on the outside and a newly decorated, comfortable, learning environment on the inside. Viewings are strongly encouraged to fully appreciate the uniqueness of this premises.

The surrounding woodlands provide excellent opportunities for the children to explore and discover. They can climb, dig and investigate the natural surroundings whilst in a safe and nurturing environment.

The nursery is on a mission to minimise the use of single-use plastic and has recently banned glitter, after discovering the shocking impact it has on the environment. The children learn to be responsible, eco-aware individuals who care for the planet and all of the people on it.

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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Nikki Laventure and Clare Wilkie
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Nikki Laventure (Manager/Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 11

Total Places for Children

  • 35

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • £5 Breakfast club (8.30AM-9AM)
    £19 for a morning or afternoon session (9am - 12pm / 12pm - 3pm)
    £38 for a full day (9am - 3pm)
    £5 Late collection (3pm-3.30pm)
    £25 refundable deposit

  • Fees are fully inclusive of all activities, snacks and events


    All government funding is accepted with no hidden costs

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:30-15:30
    Tuesday 08:30-15:30
    Wednesday 08:30-15:30
    Thursday 08:30-15:30
    Friday 08:30-15:30

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Woodlands Pre-school (Warners End) Ltd Reviews (39)

9.8

Woodlands Pre-school (Warners End) Ltd has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.790) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Woodlands Pre-school (Warners End) Ltd has 39 reviews.

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Review from Nikki L (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter and son both attend the nursery and I couldn't be happier. Staff are friendly and helpful, they have an amazing outside area and their passion for childcare is clear to see. My children are very happy here.
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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Helpful, approachable and friendly staff. Very responsive to our child's needs and flexible. Accommodate us with what days and hours we need from time to time also.
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Review from Samantha H (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent. Just excellent.
Reply from Clare Wilkie, Pre-school owner at Woodlands Pre-school (Warners End) Ltd
Thank you for your lovely review, we're glad you like the pre-school as much as we do!
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Review from Hannah C (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So happy with Woodlands Pre-School, the staff have always been very welcoming and helpful. My son is always happy going in and made lots of progress since he has been going.
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Review from Abby B (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very lovely teachers and very helpful. My son loves this nursery and is really enjoying his time here.
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Review from H R (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff have always been amazing and very understanding. My son loves going to school every morning. My son has also learnt so much from being there. The staff are now teaching him to be independent, to get ready for his next school in September.
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Review from Paul F (Father of Child) published on 29 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. My daughter was put at ease instantly. She has been going to Woodlands Pre-school for some time now and her learning, speech and confidence has come on month after month.
Reply from Clare Wilkie, Pre-school owner at Woodlands Pre-school (Warners End) Ltd
Thank you so much for your review. Your daughter is hilarious and definitely keeps us on our toes.
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Review from Becca W (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has had a delayed start due to covid which sadly means she will only have five months with Woodlands. Since starting in February, she hasn't had a single day not wanting to go to her new school. She loves her mornings with the girls and the children and she comes back yapping away full of
stories. It makes it a pleasure for me to have to leave her there of a morning and I only wish she would have longer with Woodlands before starting big school. Thanks to the team who have only ever been smiley, friendly, professional and made us feel at ease to have our daughter attend their setting.
Reply from Clare Wilkie, Pre-school owner at Woodlands Pre-school (Warners End) Ltd
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sad that your daughter won't be with us for long but she settled in so quickly I'm sure big school will be a breeze.
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Review from Emma E (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended this setting since December 2020 and it is the best decision we have made, sending her here. The staff are absolutely amazing, always smiling and so helpful and approachable. My daughter has really strong bonds with the staff and also has made some amazing relationships with
the other children in the setting. She goes in and comes out so happy every day. I would recommend Woodlands to anyone and everyone, as I know you would not be disappointed.
Reply from Clare Wilkie, Pre-school owner at Woodlands Pre-school (Warners End) Ltd
Thank you so much for your review. So nice to hear how happy your daughter is at Woodlands.
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Review from Helen I (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is just the best. We have been with them since they started and they have just been amazing. My little boy started as a slightly delayed developer, at two years old and has since continued to become significantly delayed and now has a diagnosis of autism. He requires a lot of personal care
and attention, can present challenging behaviour and is completely non-verbal at almost four. The team here have never, ever made me or my son feel like we are failing or a pain to have. They have even supported us in getting an EHCP, which is a lengthy and time-consuming admin process for the staff. They find ways to communicate with him and help him to feel happy and settled. They always find ways to fulfil his needs, despite his resistance and their patience knows no end. They are caring, fun, nurturing, creative and above all, professional. Sending my son to Woodlands Pre-school is one of the best things I've ever done for my child.
Reply from Clare Wilkie, Pre-school owner at Woodlands Pre-school (Warners End) Ltd
Wow. Thank you so much. This review means so much and we treasure every moment we get to spend with your son. Thank you for being part of the Woodlands family.
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Review from Joanne C (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing staff who are so resilient. Tthey have recently had a change of location and the manager and the team couldn't have made it a smoother process for the parents and more importantly, the children. They are fantastic at what they do. My three year old has come on leaps and bounds since
being at Woodlands Pre-school and I cannot thank the team enough.
Reply from Clare Wilkie, Pre-school owner at Woodlands Pre-school (Warners End) Ltd
Thank you for your review. Your daughter is such a character and we love looking after her.
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Review from Tracey G (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend this pre-school enough as the staff are absolutely amazing and my son loves them all. Although my son creates every morning before the door opens, he is settled and happy within minutes (he likes to make me feel guilty). They always have a wide range of toys and activities readily
available. We always know when they've been singing at school as that's all we hear up till bedtime. My son was only 2 1/2 when he started in September but within 6 months, he can count to 15 and is amazing with his alphabet.
Reply from Clare Wilkie, Pre-school owner at Woodlands Pre-school (Warners End) Ltd
Thank you for the review. Your son is such a character and a pleasure to look after.
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Review from Taylor H (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Woodlands preschool is amazing, my son loves it there. His speech has improved so much since starting and he comes home telling me new things he’s learnt every day. They always go above and beyond for every child and overall, I’m more than satisfied with the care they provide for my child.
Reply from Clare Wilkie, Pre-school owner at Woodlands Pre-school (Warners End) Ltd
Thank you for the review. Your son is such a lovely little boy and we've loved getting to know him.
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Review from Louise W (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So pleased we chose Woodlands for our son. He always comes home super happy and excited to tell me about his mornings. All the staff are excellent and very friendly. My son started in January, not long after his second birthday and he settled in really quickly and my mind was put at ease, as I was sent
updates through the morning, letting me know he was having lots of fun.
Reply from Clare Wilkie, Pre-school owner at Woodlands Pre-school (Warners End) Ltd
Thank you for your review. Your son has settled so well and we have loved watching his personality develop.
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Review from Lisa K (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This truly is an amazing nursery. My daughter loves going and tells me daily about all the things she has learnt and what her favourite part of the day was. She has made some fantastic friends and adores her teachers. They do all sorts of creative activities and go out exploring regularly. The manager
and staff are all extremely approachable and helpful. They are very professional and treat all children as individuals and support, care and nurture them. The team have become an important integral part of my and my daughter's lives. Thank you for all your hard work.
Reply from Clare Wilkie, Pre-school owner at Woodlands Pre-school (Warners End) Ltd
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Your daughter is a dream to look after.
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Review from Suma G (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The owner and deputy manager (and the staff at Woodlands) are experienced caregivers who have supported my son's confidence and personality to grow. As a younger one in the group, they have nurtured him to keep up with the others and learn through play and nature. I love how they go on walks through
the woods and the park. My son got to know a little bit more about the ‘real world’ under their care. I was sent photos most days and loved seeing posts of my happy little boy on Facebook. The ladies put their heart and soul into this preschool and I wish them every success.
Reply from Clare Wilkie, Pre-school owner at Woodlands Pre-school (Warners End) Ltd
Thank you for such a lovely review, such kind words.
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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl started at Woodland Pre-school in January. It was a difficult time for her, but the brilliant nurses manage to comfort her quickly. They're flexible and simply just amazing team. We're really glad we found the manager and her team. We can't recommend enough.
Reply from Clare Wilkie, Pre-school owner at Woodlands Pre-school (Warners End) Ltd
Thank you for your review; can't wait to see you all again soon.
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Review from Liz (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can not fault this preschool, my son who is three attends, he also has a medical condition and all staff have been absolutely fantastic with it. They have been so kind and caring, always put my mind at ease. Every time I pick my son up, they let me know how his morning has been and tell me everything
he’s done. I’m so glad I put my son here as any parent knows it can be very daunting choosing somewhere but I made the right decision and I knew the moment I visited, that it was the right place. Keep up the good work girls.
Reply from Clare Wilkie at Woodlands Pre-school (Warners End) Ltd
Thank you, such kind words. I'm glad you are happy with the care we provide here.
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Review from Kelly (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two children attend this preschool. They are three and two years old. The owner and manager are amazing. They treat my children like their own. Very professional whilst still being loving towards the children. The kids are always happy to go and always enjoy themselves. They have made lovely new
friends among the other children and tell me how much fun they have had that day. I like that they use many different ways to teach children. Learning through play and creating which the kids enjoy. It is a very safe environment. It has everything they need. I know when I leave my children they are safe and well looked after. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a lovely environment for their child to flourish.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.790)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.790) out of 10 for Woodlands Pre-school (Warners End) Ltd is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 8 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 4.990 for Woodlands Pre-school (Warners End) Ltd is calculated as follows: ( (95 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.99
  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 4.8 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Woodlands Pre-school (Warners End) Ltd is based on 8 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 = 3.8
    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 35 number of registered child places is 7, which has been reached with 8 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 (10)

Nikki

Nikki Laventure

Job Title: Manager/Director Joined: 2022

Nikki joined as a preschool manager at the beginning of 2022 and has been instrumental in the success of Woodlands ever since. She became a joint owner of Woodlands Pre-School in September 2022 and continues to manage the Pre-School on a daily basis.


Nikki has 2 children and holds a level 3 qualification. She is the nursery DSP and SENCO lead. Nikki has a passion for Horses and enjoys live music events.

Clare

Clare Wilkie

Job Title: Director Joined: 2019

Clare is one of the owners of Woodland's preschool. She is mum to twins Lila and Kai and has many years of childcare experience. Clare has worked with children in a variety of roles including childminder, nanny, summer camp councillor and supervised contact worker for social services.
Clare has a passion for the outdoors and tries to include as many natural materials in the preschool as possible.

Emma

Emma Cottrell

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2019

Emma joined Woodlands shortly after it opened in 2019. She has progressed from Nursery Nurse to Deputy Manager and is an amazing support to other staff members. Emma is very organised and often takes lead when putting plans into place. She enjoys drama programmes, scary films and meals out with her husband.

Chelsea

Chelsea Edwards

Job Title: Third in Charge Joined: 2022

Chelsea is a fully qualified Nursery Nurse who has over 10 years of experience working with children. She is very passionate about working with children and has become an integral part of the Woodlands team.


Chelsea loves spending time with her family, taking her daughter swimming and taking part in motocross races.

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Victoria (Tor) Wilton

Job Title: Senior Nursery Nurse Joined: 2023

Energetic and driven, we were thrilled to have Tor join our Woodlands team in January 2023 as our Senior Nursery Nurse. Tor is very excited to take on the next challenge and push our team forward. Tor is a level 3 senior nursery nurse. She has a beautiful daughter and loves taking her on days out to the farm. Tor also enjoys taking her Jack Russel out on woodland walks.

Shannon

Shannon North

Job Title: Nursery Nurse Joined: 2022

Shannon is a valued member of the team and has become a part of the Woodlands family. She has worked with children for 8 years and is level 3 qualified. Shannon has a daughter and likes to spend time taking her on days out.

Hollie

Hollie Phillips

Job Title: Nursery Nurse Joined: 2022

Hollie is energetic and driven, we were thrilled when Hollie joined the Woodlands team. She is a level 3 nursery nurse and is currently studying for a qualification in children and young people's mental health. Hollie is a mother to 2 beautiful children and loves to empower other mums during lunch clubs that she organises.


She is very much involved in button battery awareness and takes a heavy interest in the health and safety of the nursery.

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Simone (Sim) Payne

Job Title: Nursery Nurse Joined: 2019

Simone started at Woodlands in 2019 a month after we first opened. She is a very knowledgeable level 3 Nursery Nurse who supports the whole team and is extremely caring towards the children. Simone has 2 children and loves spending time with her family. She like going to the gym and working out. Simone is an avid Watford Football supporter.

Leanne

Leanne Scotchett

Job Title: Nursery Nurse (Level 2) Joined: 2020

Leanne joined Woodlands Pre-School in 2020 and has 15 years of experience working with children. She is a very loving person who always goes above and beyond to ensure the children have the best care possible.


Leanne loves to spend time with her son have fun days out and go on countryside walks with her 2 dogs.

Lisa

Lisa Keys

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2020

Lisa joined woodlands in 2020. She is currently studying for her NVQ level 3 and puts 110% into everything she does.


Lisa is a creative person who loves inventing new activities for the children.


She has a daughter who she loves spending time with going on days out to the zoo and seaside trips.

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