Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, 51 weeks a year
Woodside Nursery School, established in 1990 by early years teacher Lynda Harding, offers high-quality childcare for children aged three months to five years. 5 acres of woodland, the nursery provides a stimulating and safe learning environment with a strong family-oriented ethos.
The premises feature three distinct departments catering to babies, toddlers, and preschool children, each with security-coded doors and varied activity areas. Children benefit from four large outdoor play areas, encouraging activities like planting, wildlife observation, and active play.
Open 51 weeks a year from 8 am to 6 pm, Woodside Nursery School prides itself on fostering a happy, loving atmosphere where children can develop at their own pace and reach their full individual potential. The nursery is committed to providing excellent childcare services, ensuring all children are happy, loved, safe, and secure.
All staff are qualified in First Aid, Child Protection, Health and Safety, and Food Hygiene, and undergo enhanced CRB checks.
What it's like
Children are happy and content at this welcoming nursery, enjoying a variety of activities both indoors and outdoors. Babies confidently explore their surroundings, strengthening their hands, while toddlers engage in activities supporting early literacy skills like mark-making. Children are developing good communication, language, and early mathematical skills, and enjoy their learning.
Fees are structured based on age groups with options for full weeks, full days, or half-day sessions (for younger babies). Session times include morning, afternoon, and full day options. Sibling discounts are available, and government funding is accepted for eligible ages.
Funding accepted
Good to know
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, 51 weeks a year
Session types
Full day, Morning session, Afternoon session
Age range
3 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
1990
Last inspected 16 February 2023 · Nina Lambkin
What it's like to attend
Children are happy and content at this welcoming nursery, enjoying a variety of activities both indoors and outdoors. Babies confidently explore their surroundings, strengthening their hands, while toddlers engage in activities supporting early literacy skills like mark-making. Children are developing good communication, language, and early mathematical skills, and enjoy their learning.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Inclusion & environment
Staff provide a range of outdoor activities, such as shadow painting and exploring mud. Older children practise their balance and coordination skills as they ride bikes on the playground, and babies spend time in their own dedicated garden where they climb on slides and dig in sand. Children enjoy filling jugs and containers from the outside tap, pouring water to make puddles and delighting in the splashes, all of which help develop their physical skills and curiosity.
Fabulous childcare in a beautiful setting. Staff are friendly and help create a calm and safe environment. 2 of my grandchildren have been to Woodside and would recommend.
Read on GoogleThey added a great, family friendly environment with great structure and lesson plans for the children. All 4 of mine have attended here and are really doing great at school because of their encouragement and practical schooling. Highly recommended, we can't thank them enough
Read on GoogleHopefully more parents will review as this nursery is amazing. Would highly recommend. The staff are kind and caring and my daughter loves it there.
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Date: January 2013
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