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...
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 standards.
The setting follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, enhanced by a child-led philosophy. Outdoor exploration, self-directed learning, and open-ended play are at the heart of the approach.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- ICP Educare
- 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
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
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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The Woodlands Nursery Reviews (53)
The Woodlands Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.926) out of 10, based on 53 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Woodlands Nursery has 53 reviews.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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
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
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
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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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: ICP Educare
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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...
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.

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...
Hello,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...
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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