The Woodlands Nursery, located in Newton-le-Willows, provides a nurturing environment where children can grow, explore, and thrive.
The nursery believes that happy, active children learn best. Its dedicated team offers high-quality early years education centred on outdoor exploration, independence, and emotional wellbeing.
Children enjoy sociable mealtimes and are introduced to a variety of tastes and textures that encourage healthy eating habits. All menus are carefully designed to meet early years nutritional...
Funding & Fees
£73.00 (under 3's)
£71.00 (age 3 plus)
term time funded only sessions available in preschool
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Phoenix Park Nursery Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Emma Gilligan (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 35
Total Places for Children
- 136
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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 & 1 week at Christmas
Parking
- A large car park space is available for families and staff members
The Woodlands Nursery Reviews (42)
The Woodlands Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.942) out of 10, based on 42 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Woodlands Nursery has 42 reviews.
We have been with Woodlands Nursery for nearly 7 years, trusting them with the care of both my girls when I went back to work after maternity leave. The staff are kind, compassionate and caring, I could relax and focus on my job knowing my girls are in good hands. I cannot speak highly enough of the woodlands team. Thank you.
Thank you for your review. The team at the Woodlands Nursery know all the children in our care with a deep knowledge and understanding.
My little boy is always happy to go in nursery. He enjoys being with the members of staff and the team have helped him mature from a little baby to a confident little toddler. It is hard to leave your baby with other people but they make me feel so at ease and he now picks up his bag in the morning and walks to the door ready for the day.
Thank you for the lovely review. We adopt a home from home approach so all our children feel safe and cared for daily whilst they continue to learn daily.
Lovely nursery, my little boy has been going since he was 11 months and he's loved it. He's 3 now and has made some lovely friends and all of the staff are brilliant with him. They genuinely care about the children and it shows, all of the staff are so friendly and always look so calm and happy. Would highly recommend.
Thank you for the lovely review. Our staff are really friendly and approachable for all our families.
We couldn't be happier with this nursery! From the moment we joined, we felt such a welcoming, family atmosphere. The staff are incredible - they go above and beyond every single day, showing genuine care and kindness. Our child absolutely loves going and is thriving here. We've seen so much growth in his learning, confidence, and development since starting. It's clear that the team put their hearts into creating a nurturing environment where children feel safe, happy, and excited to learn. We're so grateful to be part of such a wonderful community. Highly recommend!
Thank you for the lovely review. Each day we show care and kindness to not only the children but to each staff member. We recognise well being is important for both our children and staff members.
Our little girl has only been there a couple of weeks but we are already so happy with everything! The app updates are amazing and being able to call and check in on her has really made the settling in period easier for mum dad and child. Always greeted with a warm, friendly smile. Shout out to Paige in Tots room who I feel has really gone above and beyond to make our daughter feel welcome and us as parents very comfortable with our new routine.
Thank you for your lovely review. We recognise settling in for the first time at Nursery can be challenging for both children and parents. We always try to make this transition and easy as possible. The app is a great way to stay up to date daily.
My son started Woodlands Nursery last October in the Little Learners class. They were absolutely fantastic at settling him (and me!) in. They listened to his interests and adapted to make him feel comfortable and enjoy his time there. He has formed lovely bonds with the staff and loves going in 2 days a week. The recent move to the pre-school room has been a big adjustment for him but again the staff go above and beyond to ensure he is happy. So glad we chose Woodlands!
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so happy he has settled into the preschool room. The staff support each room during the transition time to ensure there is a smooth transition.
The Woodlands Nursery has been the perfect place for my child to grow within. They have been a part of the nursery since they were 1 and now at nearly 4 years old I can see how their commitment to the wellbeing of the children has helped my child blossom throughout their time there. They are focused on nurturing, whilst providing excellent structure and building skills needed to thrive outside of the nursery based on the national curriculum. There is always excellent communication and the food they provide the children is outstanding, healthy and is nutritionally balanced. An outstanding facility I would recommend to anyone!
Thank you for the lovely review. We give daily feedback to parents in variety of ways. This can be done through the app, face to face or even through parents evenings.
Our daughter has had an amazing experience at Woodlands, all of the staff are so lovely and we have noticed just how much she has developed since attending the nursery! She has recently transitioned into the next room with ease which demonstrates how great the staff are and how comfortable she is here. She is always picking up new things and learning as well as making new friends, thank you!
Thank you for the lovely review. We support all children to make friends in each room by doing lots of fun, small group activities with a team member. We want every child to learn and develop daily and be happy every day here.
Woodlands nursery is amazing, we are so happy to send our daughter here. The staff are all lovely and have made her feel very welcome in every room she's progressed through. They all seem to genuinely care about the children and make special connections with them.
They have also handled my daughter's allergy extremely well, going to great lengths to ensure they eliminate all risk of cross-contamination. I couldn't have asked for a better handling of this situation to give me peace of mind when sending her in.
Than you for the lovely review. Our staff know all the children well in each room. Our key buddy system is robust in each room to help support each child.
We started nursery in September, and it's been such a lovely experience. It was our first time, and my daughter went for two full days a week. From the very first day, she absolutely loved it! She felt happy and settled so quickly, which made me feel really confident as a parent.
The staff are kind and welcoming, and the whole place feels warm and safe. I'm really pleased with how things are going and excited to see her grow even more.
Would definitely recommend to other parents starting out!
Thank you for the lovely review. Through our Curriculum we ensure the children have lots of fun whilst learning. Every day is different at The Woodlands. New skills are learnt in each room as they grow.
My little girl loves coming into nursery. She has come on so well and more confident within herself. The staff are lovely, very friendly and always making sure my daughter is clean and happy. Its fantastic how we get pictures and daily updates of them so fabulous interaction. Plenty of food and snacks within the day so well fed. Overall 10/10.
Thank you for your lovely review. All our staff have lovely interaction with our children and enjoy doing a variety of activities for the children.
The Woodlands Nursery is lovely nursery with a welcoming and family feel where all of the staff know all the children, no matter which room they are in. Both of my children have attended this nursery, my oldest is eight and still talks fondly about his favourite memories and staff. My youngest has just turned two and similarly has settled in so well and looks forward to his days in. We feel very lucky to have chosen such a wonderful setting to help nurture our children from such a young age.
Thank you for your lovely review. We want all our children to enjoy their time at The Woodlands and have lots of fun here.
Both of my children have attended the Woodlands Nursery and I have had so much peace of mind knowing they are so well taken care of and enjoy their time there. The staff are so friendly and caring and my children have made lovely connections / bonds with staff members across all of the different age group rooms. They have also learned so much through lots of fun activities, as well as making lovely friendships with other children. There is a huge emphasis on the importance of outdoor play which I feel is really important. Food options are always varied, we are kept up to date with what the children get up to during the day, the room sizes are great and the choice of toys / resources are great. It can be daunting to leave your child with someone else but I cannot recommend this nursery enough.
Thank you for the lovely review. We have a great outdoor space at The Woodlands where the children have have access throughout the day to develop their physical skills more.
When my son was in the baby room it was obvious he was so very well cared for and appeared so happy upon pick up. He was always smiling and playing when we came to collect him. The staff were always interacting with our son helping him develop (which has shown massively) and be able to move onto the mini learners room. Staff were always professional with a smile and attentive to our son. Well done staff in the baby room and thank you so much for helping our boy settle into his nursery and be able to move up a room with confidence and true happiness.
Thank you for your review. Our staff have lovely bonds with all of the children in all of the rooms. We really encourage personal, social and emotional development from an early age.
The staff are always very welcoming and very easy to speak to when approached with any worries or queries, my son loves coming to nursery. The staff will also go above and beyond to meet your needs if requested
Thank you for your lovely review. We are always happy to help any parent with any queries you may have.
Everyone made my Son's transition to the preschool room seamless. My son is really anxious with anything new but now he loves his new room. Shout out to Lisa in his previous room for helping him grow in confidence
Thank you for your lovely review. We have a lot of long standing staff here at The Woodlands. We ensure both the children and staff are nurtured daily.
They accommodate my daughter's allergies well with an array of different foods to try.
They always update me at the end of the day with what my daughter has been up to.
I have nothing negative to say about this nursery and hope my daughter continues to love it!
Thank you for this lovely review. We have lovely team here at the Woodlands who show a deep knowledge of all the children who attend. It's lovely to see her learn and develop every day.
Every aspect of the woodlands is exemplary. We couldn't be happier. The staff are so friendly and professional and stop at nothing to make sure the children enjoy their time and thrive. Management are very friendly and approachable and are ways on hand to offer advice and guidance with the children at the centre of everything they do!
Thank you for your review. We always ensure our children have a fun day whilst learning lots daily. We have a lovely ethos that we embed into the Nursery with the staff and the children.
This is such a lovely nursery with a real family feel. My child is always excited to go in each day, which makes us so happy and reassured. We feel really lucky to have sent her here for the past year. The staff are so kind and welcoming, and the facilities are great. Since starting, my child has also become much more adventurous with food, which has been amazing to see. Thank you Woodlands!
Thank you for your review. We have a lovely outdoor space which the children love to explore. We work with all our families to ensure our parents and children are happy in nursery every day.
My child has been attending The Woodlands Nursery since he was 5 months old, he is now 3 years old and recently moved into the Pre School room. He is absolutely thriving and loves going to nursery, we have had a positive experience from the day he started. All the staff are friendly and treat the children with kindness, comfort and respect. I have nothing but good things to say about The Woodlands - thank you!
Thank you for your review. We have glad you have had such a positive experience . We have an amazing curriculum which our staff and children follow to ensure they leave Nursery independent, confident little learners.
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- Recipient: Phoenix Park Nursery LtdDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
Meet the Team (3)
My name is Emma, I have a BA (HONS) in Primary Education, and I have been in the childcare sector for over 20 years. I have a passion for working with children. I have more than 15 years of management experience. I have a young daughter myself who has a hobby in dance. This involves travelling around the UK for dance competitions. I am passionate about giving every child the best possible start in life, and a key strength of mine is having positive, strong parent partnerships with all families.
My name is Brogan, and I hold a level 3 qualification and have a range of experiences working with different age groups, in particular under 2s. I have 3 children of my own, 2 boys and a daughter. I also have 2 dogs and love to spend my weekends watching my children play football and going on family days out. I have been at The Woodlands since 2019, where I started off as an unqualified member of staff, building myself up to Room leader, Assistant manager and now Deputy manager. My career aspirations are to one day be a manager or open my own nursery.
My name is Lisa, and I hold a Level 5 qualification and have completed a range of additional training to help support children and families. I have experience working with lots of wonderful practitioners and children who have helped me develop my practice along the way. I enjoy bringing child-centred ideas into everyday practice. I am committed to giving children a nursery where they feel happy and inspired to learn.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time socialising with family and friends. I also enjoy taking my dog, Barney, for walks around the local area and exploring new places.
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