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Woodberry Day Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Dec 2022)
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3.7(6 parent reviews) ·63 Church Hill, WINCHMORE HILL, London, N21 1LE · Enfield
Number of places
86 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Enfield

About this day nursery

Woodberry Day Nursery, situated in Winchmore Hill, provides comprehensive care and education for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, offering a fully inclusive service that covers meals, snacks, formula milk, nappies, wipes, and sun cream, alongside a range of engaging activities.

Daily outdoor play in their age-appropriate garden is prioritised to foster learning and development. The curriculum is built upon Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) principles and delivered by a knowledgeable and well-trained staff.

They incorporate extra-curricular activities such as Debutots, Kidslingo, and tennis coaching for various age groups, and utilise programs like Sing and Sign and Boogie Mites. As an eco-nursery with a Green Flag Award, Woodberry Day Nursery integrates sustainability and environmental education into its year-round activities.

Parents benefit from the "childbase@home" website and app, offering bespoke resources, online experiences, and workshops. The nursery is structured into distinct rooms: Caterpillars for the youngest children, Ladybirds and Bumblebees focusing on language, social, physical development, and independence, and Preschool preparing children for school through its "Ready, Steady, Grow" program, phonics, and structured learning.

The nursery emphasizes strong parent partnerships, regular communication, and a focus on health, safety, and nutritious eating.

Our ethos

Woodberry Day Nursery's educational approach is built upon the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) principles. They are an eco-nursery with a Green Flag Award, integrating sustainability and environmental education into their activities. Their curriculum also includes extracurriculars like Debutots, Kidslingo, and tennis coaching, as well as programs such as Sing and Sign and Boogie Mites. The nursery focuses on developing language, social, physical skills, and independence, with a dedicated "Ready, Steady, Grow" program in Preschool to prepare children for school. They also emphasize strong parent partnerships and a focus on health, safety, and nutritious eating.

What it's like

Children are highly settled, happy and busy in the warm and welcoming environment of the setting. They have warm relationships with staff and demonstrate high levels of engagement. Children are inquisitive and make links to past learning to help make sense of current experiences.

Eco-nurseryFully inclusive serviceDaily outdoor playEYFS-based curriculum

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Food

Freshly prepared well-balanced meals and snacks, formula milk included

Opening hours

7.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday

Age range

6 weeks to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2000

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Woodberry Day Nursery

Last inspected 5 December 2022 · Laura Rathbone

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children are highly settled, happy and busy in the warm and welcoming environment of the setting. They have warm relationships with staff and demonstrate high levels of engagement. Children are inquisitive and make links to past learning to help make sense of current experiences.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have a clear vision for continued excellence and place children at the heart of everything they do.
  • Children explore books, writing opportunities and mathematics in all areas they play, developing literacy and creative skills.
  • Staff prioritise healthy lifestyles, and children have countless opportunities to be independent, showing high levels of understanding about safety.
  • Leaders place great emphasis on staff's well-being, creating a positive working environment with opportunities for professional development.
  • Partnerships with parents are outstanding, with parents extremely happy with the high-quality service and strong relationships created.
Inspection #10234174 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents are extremely happy with the high-quality service which they receive.

their children show high levels of 'compassion and kindness' since starting at the nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff establish exceptional partnerships with other professionals, such as occupational health and speech therapists, to superbly support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They regularly ask parents to seek advice and review children's progress.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Woodberry Day Nursery

3.7
(6)
UIi
a year ago

I’ve been bringing my child to this nursery for a while now and when management changed I was sceptical to say the least. He is rude, and lacks simple communication with parents. Would not recommend, other great nurseries are nearby.

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Mr. G
3 years ago

Brilliant place. Our kids are so happy there.

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Jennifer Cogger
a year ago

A lovely nursery, with brilliant care

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Inspection history

Date: September 2004

  • January 2023Outstanding
  • December 2022Outstanding
  • January 2017Outstanding
  • December 2016Outstanding
  • July 2013Good
  • June 2013Good
  • November 2010Good
  • September 2010Good
  • April 2006Good
  • September 2004Good

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