Session types
Full day, Morning session, Afternoon session
Woodlands Day Nursery, situated at Staffordshire University's Stoke-on-Trent campus, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children ranging from infants to five-year-olds. The nursery prides itself on its dedicated and experienced staff who are committed to fostering each child's development through a diverse curriculum that encourages exploration, learning, and play.
With a strong emphasis on outdoor activities, children regularly engage with nature in the nursery's secure garden space, promoting physical well-being and an appreciation for the natural world. The nursery also provides healthy and freshly prepared meals, accommodating various dietary needs.
Flexible attendance options, including full-day and sessional care, are available to support the diverse schedules of families, particularly those connected with the university. Woodlands Day Nursery is dedicated to creating a supportive community where children can thrive and build a solid foundation for future learning.
What it's like
Leaders and staff put children at the heart of what they do at this nursery. They are passionate about the care and education they provide, and they offer an extensive range of learning opportunities for all children, which helps them to make good progress. Staff understand the importance of building secure relationships with children and are attentive to their emotional needs.
Fees are payable monthly in advance. Additional hours may be booked subject to availability, charged at an hourly rate. The setting participates in government funding schemes.
Funding accepted
Good to know
Session types
Full day, Morning session, Afternoon session
Food
Meals provided, catering for all dietary requirements
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Age range
0-5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2022
Last inspected 4 June 2024 · Christine Ward
What it's like to attend
Leaders and staff put children at the heart of what they do at this nursery. They are passionate about the care and education they provide, and they offer an extensive range of learning opportunities for all children, which helps them to make good progress. Staff understand the importance of building secure relationships with children and are attentive to their emotional needs.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents say they make really good progress as a result of attending the nursery.
Parents comment that staff are friendly and their children are excited to attend nursery.
They appreciate the experiences their children are offered and say they make really good progress as a result of attending the nursery.
Inclusion & environment
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff work closely with other professionals and families to ensure that children receive the support they need to make good progress. They consider the individual needs of children and offer play opportunities that all children can engage with. Staff are proactive in finding strategies to support children's learning while waiting for advice from external services.
The outdoor space is uniquely designed to provide opportunities for children to learn how to take risks and develop their physical skills in a range of ways. Staff support children to navigate different levels of surface and teach them to climb safely over purpose-built equipment. An outdoor corridor provides children with further opportunities to learn outdoors where staff read stories to children and organise various other resources for children to play with.
one of the best nursery in Stoke.
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Date: June 2024
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