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Woodlands Nursery in Melton Mowbray

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2022)
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5.0(14 parent reviews) ·Sysonby Acres Leisure Park, Asfordby Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0UT · Leicestershire
Number of places
93 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2022
Local authority
Leicestershire

About this day nursery

Woodlands Nursery, located in Melton Mowbray, offers a flexible childcare approach with various session options tailored to families' needs. The nursery operates year-round, excluding Bank Holidays and the Christmas week, from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday.

They provide care for different age groups, from babies to pre-schoolers, with dedicated rooms and activities designed for each stage of development. Babies benefit from two calming rooms with direct access to outdoor spaces, following individual routines for feeding and sleeping.

Toddlers in the Badgers Room are encouraged to develop independence through various play and learning opportunities, including free-flow outdoor access and weekly Forest School sessions. Pre-schoolers are prepared for school through age-appropriate activities, focusing on individual progress and social development, with mealtimes designed to foster social skills and independence.

The nursery emphasises a safe and stimulating environment, with a dedicated team of trained nursery nurses who build close relationships with children and their families, tracking progress and supporting growth. They also assist families in navigating government-funded childcare schemes and other cost-reducing options.

Our ethos

Creating a Home Away From Home for Your Child. Our rooms are carefully designed to provide a secure, nurturing, and engaging environment tailored to your child’s needs.

What it's like

Children arrive at this welcoming setting excited and ready to learn, greeting staff warmly and displaying strong emotional well-being. They show a positive attitude to learning, supported by staff who ensure the curriculum reflects their interests and enables them to make good progress. Children develop independence and a "can-do" attitude, confidently engaging in physical activities both indoors and outdoors.

Flexible sessionsGovernment funding supportForest SchoolDedicated age-group rooms

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 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

Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6 pm (closed Bank Holidays and Christmas week)

Session types

Full day, Morning session, Afternoon session

Age range

9 months to 4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Woodlands Nursery

Last inspected 27 June 2022

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 arrive at this welcoming setting excited and ready to learn, greeting staff warmly and displaying strong emotional well-being. They show a positive attitude to learning, supported by staff who ensure the curriculum reflects their interests and enables them to make good progress. Children develop independence and a "can-do" attitude, confidently engaging in physical activities both indoors and outdoors.

Inspector highlights

  • The leadership team, manager and staff have worked tirelessly to make necessary changes that have had a huge impact on the provision.
  • The manager and staff deliver the curriculum effectively to encourage children's development and understand how to sequence children's learning.
  • A particular strength of this setting is the access children have to the outdoors, with free-flow access and regular access to a forest school.
  • Pre-school children enjoy hunting for bugs in the forest school area, using magnifying glasses and showing delight as they find and observe them.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong, with parents commenting on positive changes and feeling included in the setting.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider the needs of every child during forest school activities, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to ensure every child is challenged and engaged appropriately
  • 2manage transitions more effectively, particularly after meals, to enable children to be able to concentrate and focus their attention more effectively.
Inspection #10220983 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents spoken with comment on the positive changes that have taken place since the last inspection.

They state they feel very much included in what goes on in the setting.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Sometimes, children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are not always challenged as much as others, particularly when their key worker is absent from the setting. The provider should also consider the needs of every child during forest school activities, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to ensure every child is challenged and engaged appropriately.

Outdoor space

Children love being outdoors and staff ensure that, no matter what the weather, children of all ages can play outside. A particular strength of this setting is the access children have to the outdoors, including free-flow access and regular access to a forest school, which helps develop good physical skills and confidence.

Parent Reviews of Woodlands Nursery

5.0
(14)
Helayna Ingham
a year ago

Both my children have attended Woodlands nursery and have absolutely loved their time there. The staff are amazing and both my children really loved getting absolutely filthy enjoying themselves and learning new things at forest school. Highly recommend!!!

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Sarah Bennett
a year ago

This nursery has been brilliant for our 3-year-old! His speech and confidence have come on so much, and he loves going every day. The staff are so caring and supportive. We’re really happy with everything they’ve done for him!

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Graham Hewitt
a year ago

Excellent nursery with friendly staff. My daughter has developed continuously in her 3 years and continues to excel. Forest school weeks are her favourite and offer a different experience to other nearby nurseries.

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Catherine Exton
a year ago

My daughter loves going to nursery and doesn’t want to leave when I pick her up. She is especially excited on forest school weeks to spend time down in the forest doing different activities. She has developed and grown so much in her time at woodlands.

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Rebecca Hunt
a year ago

Our children have had a fantastic experience of being at Woodlands. The staff are great and have provided a space for our children to develop ready for school. The outdoor space and forest school are also fantastic and a big hit with the children too.

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2022

Date: June 2014

  • June 2022Good
  • January 2022Inadequate
  • June 2014Outstanding

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