Waitlist
All families will be placed on the waiting list if an immediate opening is not available. There is typically a longer wait list in the infant & toddler programs as fewer spaces are available.
Woodside Children's Centre
Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
Number of places
73 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Haringey
About this day nursery
Woodside Children's Centre, established in 2018, provides a nurturing and inclusive environment for children aged 0-4 years. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in May 2023, the centre is praised for its enthusiastic and caring staff who have high expectations and know each child extremely well, helping them to settle quickly and engage positively in learning.
The curriculum is thoughtfully designed with inviting activities based on children's age, needs, and interests, preparing them effectively for school. Children are encouraged to take measured risks, particularly through extensive outdoor play and a dedicated forest school area, fostering physical activity and exploration.
The setting places a strong emphasis on language development through conversations and narration of play. Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, with funding used strategically to ensure good progress and narrow developmental gaps.
Parents are highly complimentary of the centre, highlighting the welcoming staff and their support in various family matters. The centre operates on a mixed term-time basis.
Our ethos
The Woodside Children's Centre curriculum focuses on establishing consistent routines to foster a sense of control and confidence in children, while also allowing for flexibility to adapt to individual needs and special events. Developmentally appropriate and culturally diverse materials engage children in various activities, encouraging both independent and collaborative play. The weekly schedule balances art, music, literacy, science, and dramatic play, ensuring children have ample time to explore their interests and achieve a sense of accomplishment.
What it's like
Children are happy, safe and enjoy attending this inclusive setting. Staff know children extremely well and have high expectations, helping children to settle quickly and engage positively in learning. The curriculum offers inviting activities based on children's age, needs, and interests.
Well-sequenced curriculumEffective SEND supportOutdoor learning and Forest SchoolSupports diverse familiesStrong language developmentParent-centred communication
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Age range
infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Term time / All Year
Mixed
Established
2018
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Woodside Children's Centre
Last inspected 25 May 2023
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, safe and enjoy attending this inclusive setting. Staff know children extremely well and have high expectations, helping children to settle quickly and engage positively in learning. The curriculum offers inviting activities based on children's age, needs, and interests.
Inspector highlights
- The well-sequenced curriculum is focused on preparing children for school.
- Staff effectively support the diverse group of children and families, valued and integrated children's individual home lives.
- Children are offered many experiences to support all areas of learning, including sessions at forest school.
- The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those in receipt of additional funding is good.
- The manager supports her team well, providing opportunities for discussion and professional development.
Areas to develop
- 1provide toys and resources that support children to understand different purposes of a range of different technologies
- 2help staff to recognise the importance of explaining unwanted behaviour to children so that they are able to develop an awareness of the consequences of their actions.
Inspection #10290803 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents say that staff are welcoming and keep them well informed about their children's learning and development.
Parents describe how staff have supported them and their children with matters such as a new baby in the family or suggestions on how to promote their child's confidence in preparation for school.
They comment that their children are happy, excited to attend the setting and make good progress.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those in receipt of additional funding, such as early years pupil premium, is good. Staff identify potential areas of need and then use funding effectively to fully benefit each child it is allocated to. This gives effective support to ensure that children with SEND and vulnerable children make good progress, and it helps to narrow any gaps in their development.
Outdoor space
Children are encouraged to take measured risks in their play, particularly in the outdoor environments, including the dedicated forest school area. They have vast opportunities to be physically active as they explore and negotiate in the exciting and imaginative play spaces.
Parent Reviews of Woodside Children's Centre
4.1
(14)
Rebecca M
9 months ago
My son attends the nursery here and absolutely loves it. The space is amazing, no other nursery I looked at had so much outside space. They have a large play ground area, forest garden and kitchen garden where the children help to grow their own fruit and veg, they even have chickens! It has a lovely community feel with the parents being able to get involved with various events through out the year. The staff are great and turnover is low. They are always finding new and exciting activities for the children and have been really supportive when my son have been going through changes such as dropping naps and potty training. It has also been a great place for me as I have met loads of the other parents and have developed a lovely social group. So glad that my son has a couple more years to enjoy being here.
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Carmen Jack
9 months ago
My little boy has attended the nursery at Woodside centre since he was 10 months old and will now be starting school in September. We have loved our time at the centre, a place that feels like our second home. Our little boy loves the huge outside space, the forest garden and the kitchen garden and has progressed well both emotionally, physically ( he learnt to ride a bike before he was 3 at the nursery) and is school ready. The facilities at Woodside are great, but what we have been most happy with are the staff, who have become part of our village. They keep our active little man challenged and entertained, he is very happy to go and has made great friend, as have we. In addition the nursery are very supportive of parents joining in with activities and encourages parents to take an active role at the nursery, including the Thursday Gardening club, parties, reading and much more. We will miss all at Woodside nursery and thank them for helping us to give our little one a fantastic start in life.
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Hardeep Ubhi
9 months ago
We have loved Woodside Nursery. My little one has so enjoyed the last 3 years here, it's been such a joy to be part of a nursery which is so integrated with the local community. The staff are brilliant making great activities and learning for the children. The space is lovely and large for great outdoor play which is so important yet often hard to find in London. Highly recommend this nursery.
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Rebecca Moss
9 months ago
We love woodside, it's a lovely nursery and our son has flourished there. They have a lovely big space, with a range of creative activities, the staff are lovely and it feels like a second home. We love you Woodside.
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melissa
10 months ago
This setting gives professional advice and help, creating a supportive environment for families and children. Furthermore, translation for families with English as a second language. I love to do sessions Stay&play with, Ephy, Marlene, and Helen.
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Inspection history
Date: January 2004
- July 2023Good
- May 2023Good
- September 2018Outstanding
- September 2018Outstanding
- April 2016Good
- March 2016Good
- March 2011Good
- December 2010Good
- January 2004Good
Frequently asked about Woodside Children's Centre
About the setting
Woodside Children's Centre registered in 2018 and is situated in Wood Green, in the London Borough of Haringey. The setting is open from Monday to Friday for most of the year, from 8am to 5.45pm. It provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children and employs 16 members of staff.
- URN
- 140476
- Registered person
- London Borough of Haringey
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Outstanding
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