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Woodend Day Nursery # Woodend Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2025) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · 136 Main Street, Repton, Derby, DE65 6FB · Derbyshire Number of places 34 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2025 Local authority Derbyshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Woodend Nursery, situated in the rural setting of Repton, Derbyshire, provides a nurturing and engaging environment for children aged 0-8 years. The nursery offers a comprehensive range of programmes, carefully designed to facilitate learning and development during these crucial early years. With a strong emphasis on outdoor exploration, children are encouraged to connect with nature through woodland walks, tending to a growing area, and interacting with resident donkeys. The nursery is equipped with dedicated spaces for different age groups, including a calm baby room, a bright and spacious toddler room, and a preschool area designed to foster independence and curiosity. Nutrition is a top priority, with seasonal menus crafted by the nursery cook to provide healthy and varied meals, accommodating individual dietary needs and allergies. Regular meals and snacks, including breakfast, morning snack, lunch, and tea, are provided, ensuring children are well-nourished throughout the day. The transition from home to nursery is made smooth through parent meetings, policy information, and settling-in sessions, supported by a dedicated key person for each child. Woodend Nursery offers a stimulating and supportive setting where children can thrive, develop confidence, and build a love for learning in a natural environment. Our ethos Woodend Nursery focuses on a 'connected with nature' approach, encouraging outdoor exploration through woodland walks and interaction with animals. They aim to foster independence and curiosity in a stimulating and supportive setting, helping children build confidence and a love for learning in a natural environment. What it's like Children make good progress and are becoming confident and independent. Staff encourage choice-making and problem-solving, developing resilience. Positive relationships are formed with staff who nurture children and support their emotional development. Rural setting Outdoor learning focus Nutritional meals Dedicated age-specific rooms ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://woodendnursery.co.uk/contact-us/) ## Key facts Food Meals and snacks provided, catering for dietary needs Opening hours Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Age range 0-8 Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Woodend Day Nursery Inspection date Aug 2025 Inspection no. 10407348 Lead inspector Amy Johnson (EM) Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287321)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206335) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=woodend-day-nursery-de65-6fb-206335) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Woodend Day Nursery Last inspected 12 August 2025 · Amy Johnson (EM) Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children make good progress and are becoming confident and independent. Staff encourage choice-making and problem-solving, developing resilience. Positive relationships are formed with staff who nurture children and support their emotional development. Inspector highlights - Children develop their communication and language well. - Staff gather relevant information from parents and complete regular observations to monitor children's development. - Children develop their physical skills well, indoors and outdoors. - Children develop their understanding of oral hygiene. - Leaders and staff maintain open and effective communication with parents. Areas to develop - 1 build staff's confidence in helping children to play cooperatively. Inspection #10407348 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287321) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children make good progress, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders make referrals, with parents, to other professionals to ensure all children get the extra support they need to make good progress, including those children with SEND. Outdoor space Children develop their physical skills well, indoors and outdoors. Staff support children to develop their large muscles, such as helping children to roll a tyre. ## Parent Reviews of Woodend Day Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJcaSgIPCkRVnWfTeYzmLnAiuSXL75MxdXVF0A0E5qQPdAfAg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Tyler Barker 2 years ago Couldn't recommend woodend enough, the staff are amazing, they really do look after the kids like they're their own. 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