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Having been anxious about leaving my son, the staff were incredible and helped both me and him settle in so quickly. The whole settle process gave me confidence and it was just so reassuring to see him smiling at pick up and drop off. He loves the forest school and the whole environment is so welcoming. I cannot thank the whole team enough for providing such a nurturing and loving environment for the children to thrive in.", "datePublished": "2026-03-05T11:59:12.067184197Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Emily Mickelburgh" }, "reviewBody": "The setting is absolutely beautiful, my little one loves engaging in the montessori activities in the afternoon doing pouring, using tongs to transfer objects. On Mondays and wednesday mornings they have forest school and its so exciting for the children, they have a swing, hammock and make different things using plants like plant prints. Its such an amazing experience and there hasnt been a day my little one has not come home talking about all the exciting and amazing activities she has done that day!", "datePublished": "2025-10-07T18:44:47.700746028Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/woodland-wanderers-montessori-forest-school-rickmansworth-wd3-1jb-2838731#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "East of England", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=East%20of%20England" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Woodland Wanderers Montessori Forest School - Rickmansworth", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/woodland-wanderers-montessori-forest-school-rickmansworth-wd3-1jb-2838731" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/woodland-wanderers-montessori-forest-school-rickmansworth-wd3-1jb-2838731#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Woodland Wanderers Montessori Forest School - Rickmansworth a day nursery or preschool?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Woodland Wanderers Montessori Forest School - Rickmansworth is registered as childcare on non-domestic premises. 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The email address is office@woodlandwanderers.info, and the website is https://www.woodlandwanderers.info/rickmansworthpreschool." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Woodland Wanderers Montessori Forest School - Rickmansworth # Woodland Wanderers Montessori Forest School - Rickmansworth Compare Contact Nursery Awaiting first inspection · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · St Marys Church Centre, Church Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1JB · Hertfordshire **Awaiting first Ofsted inspection.** This is a newly registered provider (registered April 2025). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available. Number of places 50 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected — Local authority Hertfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Woodland Wanderers Montessori Forest School in Rickmansworth provides continuous, holistic childcare for children aged 18 months to 5 years. The nursery combines Montessori principles with a forest school approach, focusing on sustainability and nurturing the whole child. Children are encouraged to explore, move freely, and connect with nature through purposeful play in a thoughtfully designed environment that fosters independence and a lifelong love of learning. The forest school curriculum inspires outdoor play and exploration, building confidence, creativity, and resilience through hands-on experiences. The nursery also emphasises community and intergenerational education through a partnership with Riverside Care Home, offering valuable learning opportunities and fostering empathy and respect. They aim to instil eco-conscious values, empowering children to become environmental stewards from a young age. The nursery is vegetarian and nut-free, providing breakfast, mid-morning, and afternoon snacks, with children bringing packed lunches from home to support their outdoor-focused approach and family preferences. Our ethos Inspired by Montessori, inspired by Steiner, inspired by Nature. Our ethos is rooted in respect and care for the environment and all living things. We aim to foster eco-conscious values, empowering children to understand and care for the environment, promoting a sustainable future from an early age. We believe in nourishing the whole child - from the inside out and that children thrive through interaction with nature, developing curiosity, creativity, and responsibility. We also value intergenerational experiences to nurture empathy, respect, and a strong sense of community. Montessori Classroom Forest School Sustainability-focused Curriculum Intergenerational Learning Vegetarian and Nut-Free Meals ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-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. [Request pricing →](https://www.woodlandwanderers.info/_files/ugd/0d92b3_9bcd39feb1eb4d1ba43a93cbfeee85a3.pdf) ## Key facts Food Children bring packed lunches from home; nursery provides breakfast, mid-morning, and afternoon snacks. Vegetarian and nut-free. Age range 18 months to 5 years Session types Flexible ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Woodland Wanderers Montessori Forest School - Rickmansworth [Download full report (PDF)](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2838731)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2838731) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=woodland-wanderers-montessori-forest-school-rickmansworth-wd3-1jb-2838731) ## Parent Reviews of Woodland Wanderers Montessori Forest School - Rickmansworth 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKyg2bawCXYAJX7vj8XB2d-lAzE0ZiDWbI--hDcATx0tT09uA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Raj & Krishna 2 months ago Woodland Wanderers has been quite literally a breath of fresh air. Having been anxious about leaving my son, the staff were incredible and helped both me and him settle in so quickly. The whole settle process gave me confidence and it was just so reassuring to see him smiling at pick up and drop off. He loves the forest school and the whole environment is so welcoming. I cannot thank the whole team enough for providing such a nurturing and loving environment for the children to thrive in. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xKUE9HNHRaVlZIV1RJNVJFeFdSbU4yWjFNMGVYYxAB!2m1!1s0xa24768c455625b29:0x8916794cf7185e03) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKtKuaRpp3bFosTyZglvT8BHLM8JGvVcpg5vdJQ-OzbN35T5w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Emily Mickelburgh 7 months ago The setting is absolutely beautiful, my little one loves engaging in the montessori activities in the afternoon doing pouring, using tongs to transfer objects. On Mondays and wednesday mornings they have forest school and its so exciting for the children, they have a swing, hammock and make different things using plants like plant prints. Its such an amazing experience and there hasnt been a day my little one has not come home talking about all the exciting and amazing activities she has done that day! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25VMmMzVkdjVEYyVUVaQmRUTkhkbWRuZFVwakxWRRAB!2m1!1s0xa24768c455625b29:0x8916794cf7185e03) Reviews from Google for Woodland Wanderers Montessori Forest School - Rickmansworth. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9878216204153806339&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history This provider hasn't received its first Ofsted inspection yet. We'll show the trend here once a graded report is published. ## Frequently asked about Woodland Wanderers Montessori Forest School - Rickmansworth ### Is Woodland Wanderers Montessori Forest School - Rickmansworth a day nursery or preschool? ### Which funded hours does Woodland Wanderers Montessori Forest School - Rickmansworth accept? ### Where is Woodland Wanderers Montessori Forest School - Rickmansworth located? ### What curriculum approach does Woodland Wanderers Montessori Forest School - Rickmansworth follow? ### How can Woodland Wanderers Montessori Forest School - Rickmansworth be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Rickmansworth Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Woodland Wanderers Montessori Forest School - Rickmansworth. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.2 mi ### Blooming Tulips Montessori Nursery School Rickmansworth · WD3 1EH 5.0(15 reviews) ](/nursery/blooming-tulips-montessori-nursery-school-wd3-1eh-2815621) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Boys & Girls Nursery (Rickmansworth) Rickmansworth · WD3 4EG 4.9(72 reviews) ](/nursery/boys-girls-nursery-rickmansworth-limited-wd3-4eg-ey478206) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Berry Lane Nursery Rickmansworth · WD3 7HQ ](/nursery/berry-lane-nursery-wd3-7hq-ey297245) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.3 mi ### Partou Shepherds Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School Rickmansworth · WD3 8JJ 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-shepherds-lane-day-nursery-pre-school-wd3-8jj-ey410094) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.5 mi ### Wonder Kids Nursery Northwood · HA6 2HJ 5.0(14 reviews) ](/nursery/wonder-kids-nursery-ltd-ha6-2hj-2837581) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Bright Horizons Mount Vernon Day Nursery and Preschool Northwood · HA6 2RN 4.9(18 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-mount-vernon-day-nursery-and-preschool-ha6-2rn-ey305128) [See all nurseries in Rickmansworth →](/search?q=Rickmansworth) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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