Food
healthy well balanced menu prepared off site by our own chef
The Nest Nursery Wood End provides a natural and nurturing environment for children aged 0-5 years. The nursery focuses on a calm and tranquil atmosphere, utilising neutral tones and natural, open-ended resources to stimulate imagination and curiosity rather than overstimulation from bright colours and plastic.
Children are encouraged to explore and investigate various textures. The nursery has a magnificent outdoor space and offers Forest School sessions for older children at a local nature reserve, led by a Level 3 Forest School practitioner.
Established in December 2014, The Nest Nursery Wood End achieved an "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted on its initial inspection and maintains a high standard of childcare. They also provide weekly sessions to help children develop pre-speech communication skills and offer diverse music sessions.
A healthy, balanced menu prepared by their chef is provided for all children.
Our ethos
The Nest Nursery Wood End focuses on a calm, tranquil atmosphere with natural, open-ended resources to stimulate imagination and curiosity, avoiding overstimulation. They offer a strong focus on nature and exploration, including Forest School sessions led by a qualified practitioner.
What it's like
Children benefit from a warm, safe environment with a 'home-from-home' feel, fostering happiness and strong relationships with staff. The setting provides an excellent standard of education and care, with a well-thought-out learning environment that supports children's individual interests and development.
Fees are structured around full day and half day sessions, with a discounted weekly rate available. Sessions run from early morning to late afternoon, with half days split into morning and afternoon slots. No age-banded pricing is indicated in the provided rates.
Food
healthy well balanced menu prepared off site by our own chef
Opening hours
7:00am to 6.15pm
Age range
0 - 5
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2014
Last inspected 20 July 2022
What it's like to attend
Children benefit from a warm, safe environment with a 'home-from-home' feel, fostering happiness and strong relationships with staff. The setting provides an excellent standard of education and care, with a well-thought-out learning environment that supports children's individual interests and development.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
feel that their children are safe and well cared for.
feel listened to and exceptionally well supported if they have a concern about their child's development.
explain that the range of experiences the setting offers children is exceptional, and that there is nothing they would want the nursery to do differently because children thrive there.
Inclusion & environment
All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make remarkable progress. The knowledgeable special educational needs coordinators work closely with parents and other professionals to rapidly identify additional needs and devise and implement extensive plans so that children receive any support they need.
The outdoor learning environments are exceptionally well thought out. Children develop language skills during activities, such as building fairy houses in forest school.
My daughter went to The Nest for years and she absolutely loved it, from a 9 month old baby up until the time of starting school she had the time of her life there. She now hates going to school (reception) because she misses being outside in the garden at The Nest or going to Forest School so much. All the staff are really lovely and honestly couldn’t do enough for you or your child. It’s a shame primary schools don’t look at The Nest and take on the same approach as my child has truly blossomed all because of this fabulous nursery. We couldn’t thank you or repay you enough. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for taking good care of our daughter and helping develop her into the character she is now. I would 100000% recommend this nursery to any other parent considering putting their child into a nursery, the approach they bring to your child is something to be greatly appreciated. If I could leave more than 5* I would. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Read on GoogleWe couldn't be happier with the care and attention my son receives at The Nest Nursery. The staff is incredibly warm, welcoming, and professional, making every day a positive experience for him. The environment is clean, safe, and filled with fun activities that promote learning and growth. I love that they offer a structured yet flexible approach, allowing children to explore and develop at their own pace. Communication is always clear and timely, and it's evident that the team truly cares about the children’s well-being and development. I'm so grateful for the nurturing and supportive atmosphere they’ve created — it's the perfect place for my son to thrive. Highly recommend to any parents looking for a top-notch nursery! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Read on GoogleI'm extremely disappointed and concerned about the care my daughter received at Nest nursery. Despite my repeated attempts to communicate with the staff, I was met with unsatisfactory responses and a lack of concern for my child's well-being. My daughter consistently came home from the nursery in tears, expressing her sadness and fear of attending. I brought this to the staff's attention multiple times, but they failed to address the issues or provide any meaningful support. When I requested to view the CCTV footage after a particularly upsetting incident, I was initially told it would be made available. However, after a month, they claimed that the recording no longer existed. This lack of transparency and accountability is alarming. Most disturbingly, my daughter has shared with me that the staff yelled at her and treated the children harshly. This is unacceptable and has left my child feeling traumatized. I would not recommend nest nursery to any parent seeking a nurturing and safe environment for their child. The lack of empathy, poor communication, and unprofessional behavior of the staff have led to a distressing experience for both me and my daughter. Don't let your kids suffer in this nursery.
Read on GoogleA beautiful, unique setting. My three year old absolutely loves it here and has made so many friends. The staff are always warm and welcoming, knowledgable and passionate about the children. The environment is lovely, clean and homely and the nursery provides nutritious home cooked meals. We love the daily feedback and observations that are shared on our son’s online learning journey and have a great relationship with his Key Worker. Would highly recommend this nursery.
Read on GoogleMy wife and I were so happy to be offered a place at the nest nursery with our first son, we knew it was the place for him. Our very first visit was welcomed by happy staff that were confident and knowledgeable to talk about child development and the importance of a natural learning environment that would be stimulating and exciting for any child. This is definitely the experience my first son had and I can see the confidence he has with applying himself to different situations. I now have my second son attending and feel extremely blessed that he also has this opportunity to learn through exploration and most important of all' to be happy. Love this nursery 'thinking outside the curriculum box'!
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Date: February 2016
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