Food
Healthy meals and snacks provided, menus certified by a children’s dietician, all dietary requirements catered for by professional chefs.
Woodberry Day Nursery and Preschool in Peartree, Southampton, offers a stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years, with holiday care options for older children available. This purpose-built nursery features spacious gardens that back onto woodland, with each room offering direct access for free-flow play.
The outdoor area boasts a variety of large-scale equipment, including a pirate ship, mud kitchen, giant sandpit, and tracks for bikes and trikes. Inside, the nursery focuses on promoting development through play, with a strong emphasis on sensory exploration for infants, literacy and communication in the reading corner, and school readiness activities for preschoolers.
The curriculum supports all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), encouraging curiosity, physical development, and inclusive learning through cultural celebrations. Healthy meals and snacks are provided, with menus certified by a children’s dietician, catering to all dietary requirements.
The nursery also provides convenient on-site parking and buggy storage.
Our ethos
Woodberry Day Nursery and Preschool's approach is grounded in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, promoting child-led, enquiry-led learning within a stimulating environment. They emphasise sensory exploration for infants, literacy and communication for younger children, and school readiness for preschoolers, all fostered through play and free-flow access to extensive outdoor spaces. The nursery is committed to inclusive learning and holistic development, including physical and cultural aspects.
What it's like
Children are happy and confident to separate from their parents on arrival; staff prioritise their happiness. Staff act as positive role models, helping children develop negotiation and social skills. Staff engage children in exciting activities, fostering creativity and early literacy skills.
Funding accepted
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Food
Healthy meals and snacks provided, menus certified by a children’s dietician, all dietary requirements catered for by professional chefs.
Age range
3 months to 5 years (with holiday care for older children)
Opening hours
Monday – Friday: 07:30 – 18:00
Established
October 2022
Last inspected 6 June 2024
What it's like to attend
Children are happy and confident to separate from their parents on arrival; staff prioritise their happiness. Staff act as positive role models, helping children develop negotiation and social skills. Staff engage children in exciting activities, fostering creativity and early literacy skills.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Inclusion & environment
The special educational needs coordinator is confident in delivering specific targets for children that need additional support and shares these with staff. Staff provide activities supporting children's listening and attention, and successfully use additional funding for new experiences. Staff consistently use and teach sign language and visual communication strategies to support all children.
The report does not provide specific details about the outdoor space or how children use it for physical play, so an accurate summary cannot be given.
The team at Woodberry Peartree are fantastic. Over the years they have looked after all 3 of my boys. I highly recommend this setting. They have plenty of toys and activities to keep the little ones entertained which encourage learning. The garden space is awesome; plenty of space with various covered areas which means the little ones can sill get plenty of fresh air in the winter as well as lots of shade in the summer. They prepare homemade freshly cooked food on site each day which offers the children a great variety. Keep up the great work :)
Read on GoogleI have two boys that go here, both started when they were 9 months and are now 2 and nearly 4. I can tell with complete certainty that there is no chance I would ever change their nursery. My boys come home from nursery positively beaming about their days, they have so much fun and are kept so engaged. I don't have a single complaint about any of the staff, they all treat my kids with such love and support I am 100% comfortable leaving them in nursery and never once have I been concerned about any aspect of how they're cared for. If I have ever had any issues/concerns I have brought them up with the nursery manager Alisha and she's always resolved them for me (sometimes going way above and beyond) and always does it with a smile - nothing is ever too much. All staff are so willing to work alongside me in helping my boys developments in any way that I could ask - whether it be potty training, resistance to tooth brushing, fussy eating, building friendships etc. The staff have always taken away any of my concerns and worked on them within the nursery setting to help ease any struggles they might be having at home. All in all Woodberry Peartree really feels like a welcoming supportive environment and I could not have wished for a better experience for my child. 10/10 would not change a thing (and if I needed to, they'd help) Will always be thankful for the love and support shown to my kids 💓
Read on GoogleWoodberry Day Nursery (Peartree) used to be a good nursery , before to be sold and change the management. I had my son George for 8 months and I regraded not taking him out earlier. His development was very slow comparing with the actual nursery. I found the the management very unfriendly and even rude when you ask a question and never willing to answer or find a solution when I raised a problem. The constant change of staff had a impact in my son progression.
Read on GoogleWe just love this nursery. They deserve their outstanding rates. Our little girl attends here and the staff, mainly the key person looks after her very well. She developed a lot ever since she started. The inside is well designed, separated space for under 2 yr olds and olders, 3 babies per key person, big garden, millions of ways to play and learn. Outside is a tiny carpark for approx. 10 cars, a push chair/buggy parking space. Everything is clean and as tidy as a place like this can be. A+++
Read on GoogleI am so glad seeing my daughter flourish. Amazing staff, friendly, supportive l have peace of mind knowing that my child is well looked after. This nursery is outstanding and deserves it. I recommend it to anyone. I am a happy mummy. Well done team
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Date: June 2023
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