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[East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. Woodlands Nursery & Pre School # Woodlands Nursery & Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2021) · 52 High Street, Earl Shilton, Leicester, LE9 7DG · Leicestershire Number of places 32 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Dec 2021 Local authority Leicestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Woodlands Nursery and Pre-School is dedicated to providing exceptional care and educational experiences for young children. Rooted in an ethos of collaboration with parents, the nursery strives to foster a stimulating and secure environment where every child can flourish. The curriculum is designed to support individual learning journeys, building upon existing knowledge and skills to prepare children for their future academic steps. Embracing diversity and promoting equality, Woodlands ensures that each child receives personalised attention from a dedicated key person, facilitating continuous progress and development. The nursery actively encourages parental involvement, viewing parents as essential partners in shaping the services offered and contributing to the overall well-being of the local community. Through a comprehensive approach that prioritises safety, engagement, and social learning, Woodlands Nursery and Pre-School aims to instil a love of learning and a strong foundation for life. Our ethos Woodlands Nursery and Pre-School is dedicated to providing exceptional care and educational experiences, rooted in an ethos of collaboration with parents. The curriculum supports individual learning journeys, building upon existing knowledge and skills to prepare children for future academic steps. The nursery embraces diversity, promotes equality, and ensures each child receives personalised attention from a key person, fostering continuous progress and development. Woodlands views parents as essential partners in shaping services and contributing to the well-being of the local community. What it's like As children arrive at the setting, staff welcome them warmly. The children easily separate from their parents at the door. As children enter their room, toddlers greet each other with squeals of delight and pre-school children seek out their friends to play with. Children are kind and friendly towards each other. High-quality care and education Partnership with parents Stimulating and safe environment Personalised learning journeys ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured by age band, with separate rates for under twos and over twos. Parents can book morning, afternoon, or full-day sessions. A compulsory food charge is applied on a weekly or monthly basis for children accessing funded hours. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Fees are split into under-two and over-two age groups. - Offers morning, afternoon, and full-day sessions. - A food charge applies to funded hours for eligible working parents of children aged 9 months to 5 years. - Food charges for funded sessions can be paid either weekly or monthly depending on the number of sessions. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Woodlands Nursery & Pre School Inspection date Dec 2021 Inspection no. 10216407 Lead inspector Teresa Lester Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50175525)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2576050) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.woodlandspreschool.co.uk/) 52 High Street, Earl Shilton, Leicester, LE9 7DG [© 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#/-1.31022/52.57802/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Leicester - [Day nurseries in Leicester](/search?q=Leicester) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=woodlands-nursery-pre-school-le9-7dg-2576050) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, only closing for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Woodlands Nursery & Pre School Last inspected 3 December 2021 · Teresa Lester 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 As children arrive at the setting, staff welcome them warmly. The children easily separate from their parents at the door. As children enter their room, toddlers greet each other with squeals of delight and pre-school children seek out their friends to play with. Children are kind and friendly towards each other. Inspector highlights - The manager and staff structure the curriculum to support and build on what children know and can do. - Staff are committed to working with other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Parents speak highly of the staff at the setting and the relationships that their children have with them. - Staff place an emphasis on supporting children's communication and language skills. - Staff teach children to develop age-appropriate independence skills. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to deliver the mathematics curriculum more effectively, to enhance children's understanding of number, shape, space and measure - 2 ensure that staff manage children's behaviour in a way that supports children to learn the effect that their actions have on others. Inspection #10216407 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50175525) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that they are kept well informed about their child's care, learning and development. > Parents feel that since attending the nursery, their children have developed their independence, gained social skills and increased in their confidence. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff are committed to working with other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They put plans in place to support children to reach their full potential. Staff meet the needs of children in receipt of additional funding effectively. They identify activities, experiences and resources which will benefit the children. Outdoor space Children learn to take safe, appropriate risks as they play in the nursery garden. Pre-school children balance on fixed equipment as they play a game of 'the floor is lava'. They confidently climb up a large climbing frame. Inspection history Date: December 2021 - January 2022 Good - December 2021 Good ## Frequently asked about Woodlands Nursery & Pre School ### Which funding entitlements does Woodlands Nursery & Pre School accept? ### What stands out about Woodlands Nursery & Pre School? ### What size of nursery is Woodlands Nursery & Pre School? ### How do parents describe the nursery? ### How does Woodlands Nursery & Pre School support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Leicester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Woodlands Nursery & Pre School. - [ Provider closed 0.3 mi ### Poplar Tot's Childcare Earl Shilton · LE9 7NL ](/nursery/poplar-tot-s-childcare-ltd-le9-7nl-2859746) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Little Stars Pre-School Leicester · LE9 7GA ](/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-le9-7ga-ey398536) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Handprints Day Nursery And Pre School Earl Shilton · LE9 7GA 4.8(25 reviews) ](/nursery/handprints-day-nursery-and-pre-school-le9-7ga-2528623) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Lynton Childcare Leicester · LE9 8BP ](/nursery/lynton-childcare-le9-8bp-ey257288) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### The Old Rectory Nursery Barwell Leicester · LE9 8BP 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/the-old-rectory-nursery-barwell-ltd-le9-8bp-ey302880) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Leaps&Bounds DayCare Leicester · LE9 8DE ](/nursery/leaps-bounds-daycare-le9-8de-2603807) [See all nurseries in Leicester →](/search?q=Leicester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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