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Woodlanders # Woodlanders Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2023) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Woodland Road, Ashburton, Newton Abbot, TQ13 7DR · Devon Number of places 45 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2023 Local authority Devon 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 Woodlanders Pre-School, located in Newton Abbot, TQ13 7DR, operates as a charity-run institution dedicated to providing high-quality childcare. The preschool emphasises a holistic approach to early education, incorporating enriching activities such as Yoga, Forest School, and opportunities for children to participate in a Summer Production and Nativity Play. They are supported by experienced, well-trained staff, including a Level 3 qualified SENDCO, and provide healthy snacks. The preschool encourages a minimum booking of two days per week with set sessions for a full term, with flexibility to change sessions each half-term based on availability. 50 per hour booked, to sustain its programmes and services. They offer an early birds club from 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM and a fun club from 3:15 PM to 5:15 PM, both of which can be covered by funding. The preschool has a clear policy regarding late collections, applying charges after a 10-minute grace period to ensure adherence to staffing ratios and the well-being of both children and staff. Our ethos Woodlanders Pre-School utilises a holistic approach to early education, incorporating activities such as Yoga, Forest School, and performing arts. They are committed to providing high-quality childcare and enriching experiences for children. What it's like Children are happy in this friendly and nurturing nursery. Managers have created an ambitious curriculum that staff understand, offering interesting learning opportunities and adapting activities for every child. They provide rich learning environments that provoc discussions about how different people live, and celebrate festivals such as Ramadan and Lunar New Year. Charity-run preschool Forest School Yoga Summer & Nativity productions SENDCO on staff ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged on an hourly basis, with rates determined by the child's age band. Prices are structured for three age groups: under twos, two-year-olds, and three-to-four-year-olds, with increases scheduled for September 2025 and April 2026. A voluntary hourly donation is also requested. Good to know - Suggested voluntary donation of £0.50 per hour booked. - Late collection charge of £5 per 5 minutes applies after a 10-minute grace period from 23rd February 2026. - Hourly rates are split into three age brackets: Under 2s, 2 years, and 3/4 years. - Updated fee schedules are detailed for September 2025 and April 2026. ## Key facts Opening hours Standard day runs from 9.15am - 3.15pm Monday to Friday; Early Birds sessions run from 8.00am - 9.15am Monday to Friday; Fun Club sessions run from 3.15pm - 5.15pm Monday to Thursday Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Woodlanders Inspection date Apr 2023 Inspection no. 10280973 Lead inspector Victoria Jones Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50217853)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2627564) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=woodlanders-tq13-7dr-2627564) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Woodlanders Last inspected 17 April 2023 · Victoria Jones 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 are happy in this friendly and nurturing nursery. Managers have created an ambitious curriculum that staff understand, offering interesting learning opportunities and adapting activities for every child. They provide rich learning environments that provoc discussions about how different people live, and celebrate festivals such as Ramadan and Lunar New Year. Inspector highlights - Children are happy in a friendly and nurturing nursery with an ambitious curriculum. - Children have many opportunities to explore nature, the wider world and other cultures. - Older children develop impressive social skills through role play activities. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress across different areas of learning. - Parents recommend the nursery and are happy with the care and communication they receive. Areas to develop - 1 provide more coaching for staff to build their skills to extend activities to consistently provide older children with further challenge - 2 develop the communication strategies when children attend other settings, to increase support in children's learning and development - 3 make the most of daily opportunities to increase older children's independence skills Inspection #10280973 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50217853) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents of children with SEND feel well supported. > Parents recommend the nursery to others. > They are happy with the care their children receive and comment that their children enjoy coming to the nursery. > Parents are positive about the communication they receive from the nursery. > They know what activities their children do and report that their children make good progress in their communication and physical development. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress across the different areas of learning. The nursery's experienced special educational needs coordinator supports staff well to guide children in their learning and development. Parents of children with SEND feel well supported. Staff successfully use sign language to enable younger children to communicate. Outdoor space Children enjoy lots of outdoor play and develop physical skills like balancing and climbing in well-equipped outdoor areas. They develop road safety awareness as they walk with staff to the local library. ## Parent Reviews of Woodlanders 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ2gPs8RriUzXGMY721JnX3CG0w3IOx7Y7PHduRjCck6lDlceYG=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Emma Huish a year ago Woodlanders is an amazing pre-school my son has progressed so much I cannot recommend all the staff enough. They truly do care about the children and how they progress over time. I absolutely love how outdoorsy they are, there is forest school every week which my son absolutely adores...….Woodlanders is truly an amazing place too see children blossom. The staff cannot do enough for the children and the parents, nothing is too much trouble at all. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURybnQyTHZ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x486d0212aa54b18b:0xf3f87d013be0e5ed) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUmKeEFqP0UECkPmNFKnk39G0GjpIfVAYtyct64Q95sbDbGsNU=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Kate Paiano 3 years ago Have had an amazing experience sending my child to Woodlanders, the staff are so accommodating and actively listen and take action if any suggestions are raised, highly recommend. 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