--- title: "Woolaston Under Fives — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Woolaston Under Fives, a nursery in Lydney — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Woolaston Under Fives # Woolaston Under Fives Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Netherend, Woolaston, LYDNEY, GL15 6PH · Gloucestershire Number of places 28 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 Local authority Gloucestershire 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 Woolaston Under Fives is a community-focused preschool situated in a modern, purpose-built facility next to Woolaston Primary School in Woolaston village. As a registered charity, it operates on a non-profit basis, guided by a voluntary committee comprising parents and carers of the children attending the setting. The preschool encourages active involvement from all parents and carers, who automatically become part of the committee. They can be contacted by telephone or email for inquiries. What it's like Children eagerly enter this friendly setting, where caring and enthusiastic staff greet them at the door. Staff foster a warm and welcoming environment for all children and treat them with kindness and respect. Staff give children plenty of attention and praise and promote an inclusive environment, where every child feels valued. This helps the children feel secure and builds on their confidence and emotional well-being. Charity-run preschool Community-focused Parent/carer committee ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.woolastonprimary.co.uk/admissions) ## Key facts Opening hours 8.45am to 3.15pm, Monday to Friday Age range Under 5s Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Woolaston Under Fives Last inspected 28 February 2025 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 eagerly enter this friendly setting, where caring and enthusiastic staff greet them at the door. Staff foster a warm and welcoming environment for all children and treat them with kindness and respect. Staff give children plenty of attention and praise and promote an inclusive environment, where every child feels valued. This helps the children feel secure and builds on their confidence and emotional well-being. Inspector highlights - Children eagerly enter this friendly setting, where caring and enthusiastic staff greet them at the door. - The setting actively broadens children's knowledge, sparks their curiosity, and fosters a strong connection to the world around them by engaging with their individual interests. - Children make choices as to where they play and move freely between indoors and outdoors, all year round. - Staff and children form positive relationships, and children feel safe and secure in their learning environment. - Parents are valued as partners in their child's education and receive regular updates about their child's progress and developmental targets. Areas to develop - 1 develop the curriculum for emotional literacy further, so that all staff know how to help children share their feelings and emotions - 2 strengthen systems for staff coaching and mentoring to ensure they implement the curriculum precisely and consistently challenge and extend all children's learning. Inspection #10372576 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50274024) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Woolaston Under Fives Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10372576 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50274024)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418248) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=woolaston-under-fives-gl15-6ph-ey418248) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have developed close working partnerships with external professionals to ensure the continuity of care for children, including those in receipt of additional funding. Outdoor space Children make choices as to where they play and move freely between indoors and outdoors, all year round. Staff recognise the importance of providing children with daily fresh air and exercise for their health and well-being. ## Parent Reviews of Woolaston Under Fives 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVUo1pSVylBHThDAgqSpwBH0IwsCL-3fZj9Zz-VsGUNezkPr0LN=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Emily Charlotte White 10 months ago We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Woolaston Under 5’s Preschool. Both of my children are so settled, and it’s been amazing to watch them grow in confidence and curiosity since starting here. The staff are truly exceptional—always kind, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what they do. It’s clear they care deeply about each child’s well-being and development. Communication is great, and I always feel reassured knowing my little ones are in such nurturing hands. What stands out most is how much our children are learning. They come home excited to share new things they’ve discovered—nature activities to shapes and numbers skills. It’s such a well-rounded environment that really supports learning through play. Overall, this preschool has exceeded our expectations. We’re incredibly grateful for the positive impact it’s had on our children and would highly recommend it to other families. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21vMWRuY3hjVk5aVHpKaU16Sm1Wamg1YkZoa1JtYxAB!2m1!1s0x4871bc4c7578d0e9:0xd3ae64f21955e89f) Reviews from Google for Woolaston Under Fives. 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