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Woodlands Day Nursery Barnet # Woodlands Day Nursery Barnet Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2025) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · 1-3 Orchard Road, Barnet, EN5 2HL · Barnet Number of places 71 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2025 Local authority Barnet 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 Woodlands Day Nursery in Barnet delivers exceptional care and education for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. The nursery operates from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday, offering a fully inclusive service. Their curriculum aligns with EYFS principles, with activities led by highly trained staff. A standout feature is the extensive outdoor area, purpose-built to ignite children's imaginations, providing daily access to age-appropriate activities like a bug shed and a playhouse. As an eco-nursery and Green Flag Award holder, Woodlands is dedicated to sustainability and environmental education, involving children in a year-round "green" curriculum that includes recycling, gardening, and nature exploration. Fees cover all consumables such as formula milk, nappies, wipes, sun cream, and freshly prepared, nutritionally balanced meals and snacks. The nursery also incorporates unique programmes like Sing and Sign and Boogie Mites sessions for all age groups. Parents benefit from free access to the "childbase@home" website and app, which offers a range of bespoke books, online experiences, and workshops from industry professionals on topics like SEND, behaviour management, first aid, and speech & language. The nursery emphasises strong parent-colleague partnerships, facilitating regular discussions about a child's progress and development both at home and at nursery. They utilise the Parentzone app for updates and uphold rigorous health and safety standards, reinforced by a dedicated Health and Safety Officer and an engaging programme featuring "Harry" the hippo. Healthy eating is a core tenet, with meals viewed as social experiences that foster independence and good manners. The nursery follows the Eco-Schools programme, promoting environmental consciousness and has achieved Green Flag status. The nursery is structured into age-specific rooms: Caterpillars for the youngest children, Ladybirds and Bumblebees focusing on language, social, and physical development, and Preschool which prepares children for school through the "Ready, Steady, Grow" programme, including phonics and structured learning. Our ethos Woodlands Day Nursery Barnet's approach is founded on the EYFS principles, with a strong emphasis on environmental education through their eco-nursery status and Green Flag Award. They incorporate unique programmes like Sing and Sign and Boogie Mites, and are committed to a "green" curriculum involving recycling, gardening, and nature exploration. They also value strong parent partnerships and use various tools to facilitate communication and support. What it's like Children are happy and confident at nursery and have formed secure relationships with their key person. Staff are sensitive and responsive to children's needs, ensuring they feel safe and emotionally secure. Communication and language development is a priority, with staff using various opportunities to enhance children's confidence in speaking and extend their knowledge. Eco-nursery with Green Flag Award Large outdoor space Fully inclusive service Sing and Sign and Boogie Mites sessions EYFS-aligned curriculum ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Woodlands Day Nursery Barnet Inspection date Aug 2025 Inspection no. 10414381 Lead inspector Siobhan O'Callaghan Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50286926)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/160975) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://childbasepartnership.com/nursery/woodlands-day-nursery-barnet/) 1-3 Orchard Road, Barnet, EN5 2HL [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.20136/51.65153/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Barnet - [Day nurseries in Barnet](/search?q=Barnet) - [Day nurseries in London](/search?q=London) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=woodlands-day-nursery-barnet-en5-2hl-160975) ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 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. ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday Age range 6 weeks to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day Food All meals and snacks included Established 2001 Waitlist Unknown Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Woodlands Day Nursery Barnet Last inspected 11 August 2025 · Siobhan O'Callaghan 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 and confident at nursery and have formed secure relationships with their key person. Staff are sensitive and responsive to children's needs, ensuring they feel safe and emotionally secure. Communication and language development is a priority, with staff using various opportunities to enhance children's confidence in speaking and extend their knowledge. Inspector highlights - Children are happy and confident at nursery and have formed secure relationships with their key person. - Children's development of communication and language is prioritised. - Leaders and managers have a good oversight of the early years curriculum. - Staff have established effective partnerships with parents and outside professionals. - Children confidently initiate their own ideas and express their imagination through role play. Areas to develop - 1 refine the delivery of the curriculum so that learning experiences take account of children's individual learning needs when their key person is absent - 2 strengthen teaching skills so that staff consistently consider implementing challenge for older children. Inspection #10414381 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50286926) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff implement a broad curriculum that supports all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to make good progress. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and out in the garden, and assessed the impact that this is having on the children's learning. Children enjoy physical play as they excitedly participate in parachute games and learn to balance on wooden blocks. ## Parent Reviews of Woodlands Day Nursery Barnet 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIMF1eUVgPS-mvQDdWINWb6kJ8K08xEewV33KWF41R94jzi8Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) shafanaz 3 months ago My daughter has thrived at this nursery and she enjoys attending The staff are great and I have no complaints. Brilliant nursery [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pCc1RHMVpXV1JxUzBZNVlVVkxiekl3VFc5WlNWRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876179aac7de05b:0xe663b898c5b93df) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUDrmnDyhZAy4lWnZAcPTT_z4zvDMPfEe-ppQ6u0B5Cz8lCy-nhbg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Ali kashmiri 6 years ago I highly recommend this place for children's early years education .Amazing Staff ,very caring and highly skilled .My son really enjoyed his time there and we felt extremely confident whilst my he was there .children's progress is constantly monitored . High levels of safeguarding ,good food ,very clean management and admin are also wonderful.Many thanks The best Nursery in Barnet /London [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURVLTdISjhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876179aac7de05b:0xe663b898c5b93df) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLmhyVtXjbko67l59qwwLgbaWSV_3nTaHG9uailrh01RLfabQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) Flaviu I L 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCdWVpdHZnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876179aac7de05b:0xe663b898c5b93df) Reviews from Google for Woodlands Day Nursery Barnet. 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