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The Woodlands Nursery

Crow Lane East, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside WA12 9TX
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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...  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group / Owner

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

Opening Times

  • Monday07:30-18:00
  • Tuesday07:30-18:00
  • Wednesday07:30-18:00
  • Thursday07:30-18:00
  • Friday07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • A large car park space is available for families and staff members

Funding & Fees

7.30am-6pm
£73.00 (under 3's)

£71.00 (age 3 plus)

funding is stretched throughout the year

term time funded only sessions available in preschool

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The Woodlands Nursery Reviews (43)

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9.9

The Woodlands Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.944) out of 10, based on 43 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Woodlands Nursery has 43 reviews.

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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2025 Submitted via Website•
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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!

↩Reply from Emma Gilligan, Manager at The Woodlands Nursery

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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Review from Donna R (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2025 Submitted via Website•
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My children have been attending the Woodlands since it first opened. My son and 2 daughters have all been through nursery from being 1 year old. My youngest daughter is still there and she absolutely loves attending nursery. Before starting nursery she was not a people person she didn't talk much or interact with other adults at all but since starting at the woodlands she had grown into such a fun loving happy little girl they really do treat the children like extended family. My daughter chooses to go to nursery even if I'm off work she loves it so much !! The staff are all amazing at their jobs and they really are truly invested in the care and support of the children it's it just a job to them they are genuinely happy to be there ! I will be sad to leave the nursery once my daughter starts school as we have grown so accustomed to being part of The woodlands family.

↩Reply from Emma Gilligan, Manager at The Woodlands Nursery

Thank you for your taking the time to complete a review. We enjoy having her, we ensure every child gets the best start in life and she will be missed when she does go to school

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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Woodlands Nursery is excellent.
Both my children have thrived here and the staff are wonderful.
My daughter has needed extra support due to a medical condition but everyone at the Nursery from management to the apprentices have been understanding and supportive.

Thank you so much x x x

↩Reply from Emma Gilligan, Manager at The Woodlands Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. At The Woodlands Nursery dietaries and safeguarding children are our upmost priority. We always develop positive parent partnerships. We have enjoyed having both your children and being part of their learning journey.

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  • 31 Mar 2026Recipient: ICP Educare

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Meet the Team (3)

Emma Gilligan
Emma GilliganJob Title:Nursery ManagerJoined: 2024
Hello,

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.

Brogan Gowenlock
Brogan GowenlockJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2019
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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.

Lisa Williams
Lisa WilliamsJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2017
Hello,

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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