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317-321 High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 9HQ
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20 November 2025
wonderful nursery - very clean, welcoming, and well-organized. The staff are incredibly friendly and caring, and they put in excellent effort to make every child feel happy and supported. Highly recommend!
17 November 2025
We couldn't get into our local setting but when a place came up we chose to stay here as the nurturing environment and solid class leaders means our little girl was happy and thriving and still is 3 years on! We would not hesitate to recommend this setting. Our little boy is now here in the baby room and it has been made to replicate a lounge at home which we love.
17 October 2025
A fantastic nursery, i love how small and familiar it is and it really is the individual staff that makes the nursery! The food is also great and I ove that they do not offer snacks which means they eat full meals and can also replicate this at home. Some of the areas may be due an upgrade but it doesn't take away from the staff.
08 October 2025
I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough. From the very first day, the staff made my son feel welcome, safe, and happy. The team are incredibly caring, attentive, and always go the extra mile to support the children's needs and development. My son has grown in confidence since joining, and it's wonderful to see how much he looks forward to going each day. The activities are thoughtful and engaging, and I love how they encourage learning through play while nurturing creativity and independence. Communication with parents is excellent - I always feel informed about what my son has been doing and how he is progressing. It's clear that the staff are passionate about what they do, and the warm, friendly atmosphere makes such a difference. This nursery has been such a positive experience for our family, and I feel so grateful knowing my child is in such good hands.
08 October 2025
My daughter has been going here for a year and a half from baby to toddler room and we are so happy with how well the staff treats her, what she learns, how balanced she is, how supportive the staff is in general, now for her potty training and others. It is a well managed nursery, very organized, with caring staff.
08 October 2025
My daughter has been at the nursery since the beginning of this year and I really do not have any complaints about the actual nursery, except for the fact they don't offer discounts for multiple children attending the same setting. However, the staff are supportive and attentive. My daughter has developed massively and I know it has a lot to do with being at the nursery. She loves all the staff and it shows at drop off when she literally runs in and doesn't even look back at me. This obviously alleviates any anxiety because sending your children to nursery can be quite daunting, but I honestly can't fault the nursery. I've had nothing but good experiences. Constant updates, stay and play sessions. Amazing!!
24 September 2025
We are very happy with Woodlands and would highly recommend it, having experience of all three classes from baby room to preschool. All the staff are very good and clearly care for the children. Woodlands has a very warm, family feel which has been so helpful when our child has been moving up to a new class, as there are always familiar faces to support. The management are very involved and communicative and seem to know the children as well as the room staff. When my child moved to this nursery the management provided a personalised settling in programme to take account of the fact that my child had already been in a childcare setting, which demonstrated to me their care and commitment to providing a high quality and personal service to the families they work with.
20 August 2024
My son loves his nursery and he will talk about his teachers and his friends at nursery to me when I pick him up. All staff are very caring, super friendly and funny too! There's nothing better knowing your child is having a great time there every day!
01 July 2024
Staff are very welcoming and reassuring. My son seems very happy and we get pictures and updates regularly. My son is the youngest in his room and I sometimes wonder if he can access some of the learning activities they do physically but he certainly has a lot of fun and staff clearly help him. He is comfortable there as he naps fine and eats all his food. The menu seems really nice! Nurseries are expensive but I feel confident my child is well looked after and does lots of fun activities.
22 March 2024
My son started in October 2023, and I am super happy we made the choice to send him to Bright Horizons. From the second his place got accepted and throughout the settling-in sessions to now, the whole team have been fab. My son always has a great day, and it's so important to know your child is well taken care of when you are out at work. Will definitely be sending all future children to this nursery.
28 February 2024
We are so pleased we chose Woodford Woodlands for our daughter. The setting is just the right size so you know all the staff and children and this gives a really lovely family feel to it all. The staff are always kind, helpful and professional. The activities are interesting and varied, as are the meals. Our daughter is thriving as a result.
25 July 2023
We’ve had a wonderful experience over the past year with this nursery! The setting, ethos and staff provide a wonderfully stimulating and nurturing environment for our son. He has formed warm bonds and comes home having learnt new things about the world, which is always a pleasure to see. He looks forward to each day there and has really thrived. We couldn’t be happier!
24 July 2023
Our experience of Bright Horizons Woodford Woodlands has been excellent. The staff have brought out the best in our son, filled him with abundant confidence and he’s always so happy to be there. They know how to keep him engaged and progress in his development which has come on leaps and bounds since starting at this setting. He’s managed to forge some excellent friendships here as well. The menu is varied and we know our son is getting a varied and healthy diet, whilst always catering to his allergen requirements. Communication with management is open, easy and the updates and development reports we receive on our son through the app makes such a difference to us.
22 July 2023
My child has been attending Bright Horizons Woodford Woodlands Nursery and Preschool since he was 15 months and is now 3 years old. I would highly recommend the nursery - the care, facilities, resources and learning is absolutely outstanding. My child has developed really well, with confidence, curiosity and happiness. It is an excellent environment for any child to flourish. The staff and management are extremely professional taking excellent care for the wellbeing and development of each child. It is such a happy place. I would strongly recommend this nursery and preschool. I’m so incredibly happy with how my child has settled, grown and learnt so many amazing things. The opportunities the nursery and preschool provides for my child to develop is absolutely amazing.
15 July 2023
My son started Bright Horizons Woodford Woodlands in September 2022 and my daughter started in May 2023. Both of my children absolutely love Woodlands. The nursery was awesome in the way they managed the settling-in period. We had a very smooth transition from the settling-in period to dropping the children off for their full days at nursery. The staff are professional, kind and very caring. We receive lovely updates and communications about what the children have been doing. Recently our son came home telling us all about the volcanos they had created in nursery. He’s excited going into nursery which really highlights the nurturing environment created by Woodlands. My children have really progressed in both speech and understanding of the world around them and I feel the nursery has really supported this. They create a space which allows my children to feed their curiosity with the environment in nursery, toys, books, projects but most importantly the interaction with the staff.
15 July 2023
Since my child has joined the nursery his development has progressed really well. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. My son loves going to nursery and I feel at ease knowing he is happy. Thank you Bright Horizons Woodlands for everything you do.
11 April 2023
My son has attended Woodford Woodlands since he was 11 months old and is now 4.5 years old and absolutely loves nursery. He is excited to go to nursery and walks in without a backwards glance. I don't worry about him at all while I work because I know he is happy and safe. The activities and education he receives are excellent. He has learned his phonics sounds for all the letters of the alphabet for example. He is a happy and confident little boy and that is in no small part due to this nursery.
10 September 2021
Our son has been going to this nursery for almost one year now and he totally loves it. Thankfully the nursery was open throughout the Lockdowns and believe it has helped in his confidence and happiness. The staff are amazing, caring and appear to love the children they look after.
25 May 2021
My son has attended Bright Horizons Woodford Woodlands Day Nursery and Preschool since he was 9 months old - he is now 3 and has graduated up to the preschool room. He absolutely loves his nursery days and it's been so lovely to witness his development under the staffs care. He has built some lovely relationships and it's nice to see he still remembers many of his carers, even from his first room. From the very first day, the manager and all the staff have been excellent at working with us to ensure he has the very best care and opportunity for development. All food is cooked onsite and the children are offered such a wide variety. My son loves telling us what he has eaten when we pick him up. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend. Thanks to all the staff at the nursery!
19 May 2021
My daughter attended Bright Horizons Woodford Woodlands Day Nursery and Preschool from ten months to three years and eight months and my son at eleven months is now there. We have found the staff at Bright Horizons Woodford Woodlands Day Nursery and Preschool to be wonderfully kind and caring towards our children, both my children have been very happy. My children were both tricky sleepers when they started but the staff have wonderful ways with babies and very soon they were sleeping and eating well. All food is cooked in house and there is a great choice, encouraging healthy eating. The staff do lots of great, creative activities throughout the day and have a lovely amount of small outside space that the children use very often. As my daughter got older, we were really impressed with how the staff adapted to and managed her growing independence and assertiveness, potty training and helping her develop her first Math and phonics. We have always been assured that Bright Horizons Woodford Woodlands Day Nursery and Preschool has excellent processes in place to keep the children safe and happy. Nothing has ever been too much trouble for the manager and another member of staff.
Latest Reviews for Bright Horizons Woodford Woodlands Day Nursery and Preschool
20 November 2025
wonderful nursery - very clean, welcoming, and well-organized. The staff are incredibly friendly and caring, and they put in excellent effort to make every child feel happy and supported. Highly recommend!
17 November 2025
We couldn't get into our local setting but when a place came up we chose to stay here as the nurturing environment and solid class leaders means our little girl was happy and thriving and still is 3 years on! We would not hesitate to recommend this setting. Our little boy is now here in the baby room and it has been made to replicate a lounge at home which we love.
17 October 2025
A fantastic nursery, i love how small and familiar it is and it really is the individual staff that makes the nursery! The food is also great and I ove that they do not offer snacks which means they eat full meals and can also replicate this at home. Some of the areas may be due an upgrade but it doesn't take away from the staff.
08 October 2025
I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough. From the very first day, the staff made my son feel welcome, safe, and happy. The team are incredibly caring, attentive, and always go the extra mile to support the children's needs and development. My son has grown in confidence since joining, and it's wonderful to see how much he looks forward to going each day. The activities are thoughtful and engaging, and I love how they encourage learning through play while nurturing creativity and independence. Communication with parents is excellent - I always feel informed about what my son has been doing and how he is progressing. It's clear that the staff are passionate about what they do, and the warm, friendly atmosphere makes such a difference. This nursery has been such a positive experience for our family, and I feel so grateful knowing my child is in such good hands.
08 October 2025
My daughter has been going here for a year and a half from baby to toddler room and we are so happy with how well the staff treats her, what she learns, how balanced she is, how supportive the staff is in general, now for her potty training and others. It is a well managed nursery, very organized, with caring staff.
08 October 2025
My daughter has been at the nursery since the beginning of this year and I really do not have any complaints about the actual nursery, except for the fact they don't offer discounts for multiple children attending the same setting. However, the staff are supportive and attentive. My daughter has developed massively and I know it has a lot to do with being at the nursery. She loves all the staff and it shows at drop off when she literally runs in and doesn't even look back at me. This obviously alleviates any anxiety because sending your children to nursery can be quite daunting, but I honestly can't fault the nursery. I've had nothing but good experiences. Constant updates, stay and play sessions. Amazing!!
24 September 2025
We are very happy with Woodlands and would highly recommend it, having experience of all three classes from baby room to preschool. All the staff are very good and clearly care for the children. Woodlands has a very warm, family feel which has been so helpful when our child has been moving up to a new class, as there are always familiar faces to support. The management are very involved and communicative and seem to know the children as well as the room staff. When my child moved to this nursery the management provided a personalised settling in programme to take account of the fact that my child had already been in a childcare setting, which demonstrated to me their care and commitment to providing a high quality and personal service to the families they work with.
20 August 2024
My son loves his nursery and he will talk about his teachers and his friends at nursery to me when I pick him up. All staff are very caring, super friendly and funny too! There's nothing better knowing your child is having a great time there every day!
01 July 2024
Staff are very welcoming and reassuring. My son seems very happy and we get pictures and updates regularly. My son is the youngest in his room and I sometimes wonder if he can access some of the learning activities they do physically but he certainly has a lot of fun and staff clearly help him. He is comfortable there as he naps fine and eats all his food. The menu seems really nice! Nurseries are expensive but I feel confident my child is well looked after and does lots of fun activities.
22 March 2024
My son started in October 2023, and I am super happy we made the choice to send him to Bright Horizons. From the second his place got accepted and throughout the settling-in sessions to now, the whole team have been fab. My son always has a great day, and it's so important to know your child is well taken care of when you are out at work. Will definitely be sending all future children to this nursery.
28 February 2024
We are so pleased we chose Woodford Woodlands for our daughter. The setting is just the right size so you know all the staff and children and this gives a really lovely family feel to it all. The staff are always kind, helpful and professional. The activities are interesting and varied, as are the meals. Our daughter is thriving as a result.
25 July 2023
We’ve had a wonderful experience over the past year with this nursery! The setting, ethos and staff provide a wonderfully stimulating and nurturing environment for our son. He has formed warm bonds and comes home having learnt new things about the world, which is always a pleasure to see. He looks forward to each day there and has really thrived. We couldn’t be happier!
24 July 2023
Our experience of Bright Horizons Woodford Woodlands has been excellent. The staff have brought out the best in our son, filled him with abundant confidence and he’s always so happy to be there. They know how to keep him engaged and progress in his development which has come on leaps and bounds since starting at this setting. He’s managed to forge some excellent friendships here as well. The menu is varied and we know our son is getting a varied and healthy diet, whilst always catering to his allergen requirements. Communication with management is open, easy and the updates and development reports we receive on our son through the app makes such a difference to us.
22 July 2023
My child has been attending Bright Horizons Woodford Woodlands Nursery and Preschool since he was 15 months and is now 3 years old. I would highly recommend the nursery - the care, facilities, resources and learning is absolutely outstanding. My child has developed really well, with confidence, curiosity and happiness. It is an excellent environment for any child to flourish. The staff and management are extremely professional taking excellent care for the wellbeing and development of each child. It is such a happy place. I would strongly recommend this nursery and preschool. I’m so incredibly happy with how my child has settled, grown and learnt so many amazing things. The opportunities the nursery and preschool provides for my child to develop is absolutely amazing.
15 July 2023
My son started Bright Horizons Woodford Woodlands in September 2022 and my daughter started in May 2023. Both of my children absolutely love Woodlands. The nursery was awesome in the way they managed the settling-in period. We had a very smooth transition from the settling-in period to dropping the children off for their full days at nursery. The staff are professional, kind and very caring. We receive lovely updates and communications about what the children have been doing. Recently our son came home telling us all about the volcanos they had created in nursery. He’s excited going into nursery which really highlights the nurturing environment created by Woodlands. My children have really progressed in both speech and understanding of the world around them and I feel the nursery has really supported this. They create a space which allows my children to feed their curiosity with the environment in nursery, toys, books, projects but most importantly the interaction with the staff.
15 July 2023
Since my child has joined the nursery his development has progressed really well. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. My son loves going to nursery and I feel at ease knowing he is happy. Thank you Bright Horizons Woodlands for everything you do.
11 April 2023
My son has attended Woodford Woodlands since he was 11 months old and is now 4.5 years old and absolutely loves nursery. He is excited to go to nursery and walks in without a backwards glance. I don't worry about him at all while I work because I know he is happy and safe. The activities and education he receives are excellent. He has learned his phonics sounds for all the letters of the alphabet for example. He is a happy and confident little boy and that is in no small part due to this nursery.
10 September 2021
Our son has been going to this nursery for almost one year now and he totally loves it. Thankfully the nursery was open throughout the Lockdowns and believe it has helped in his confidence and happiness. The staff are amazing, caring and appear to love the children they look after.
25 May 2021
My son has attended Bright Horizons Woodford Woodlands Day Nursery and Preschool since he was 9 months old - he is now 3 and has graduated up to the preschool room. He absolutely loves his nursery days and it's been so lovely to witness his development under the staffs care. He has built some lovely relationships and it's nice to see he still remembers many of his carers, even from his first room. From the very first day, the manager and all the staff have been excellent at working with us to ensure he has the very best care and opportunity for development. All food is cooked onsite and the children are offered such a wide variety. My son loves telling us what he has eaten when we pick him up. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend. Thanks to all the staff at the nursery!
19 May 2021
My daughter attended Bright Horizons Woodford Woodlands Day Nursery and Preschool from ten months to three years and eight months and my son at eleven months is now there. We have found the staff at Bright Horizons Woodford Woodlands Day Nursery and Preschool to be wonderfully kind and caring towards our children, both my children have been very happy. My children were both tricky sleepers when they started but the staff have wonderful ways with babies and very soon they were sleeping and eating well. All food is cooked in house and there is a great choice, encouraging healthy eating. The staff do lots of great, creative activities throughout the day and have a lovely amount of small outside space that the children use very often. As my daughter got older, we were really impressed with how the staff adapted to and managed her growing independence and assertiveness, potty training and helping her develop her first Math and phonics. We have always been assured that Bright Horizons Woodford Woodlands Day Nursery and Preschool has excellent processes in place to keep the children safe and happy. Nothing has ever been too much trouble for the manager and another member of staff.