Business Details
Trusted Child Care & Early Years Education in Newton-le-Willows
The Woodlands Nursery is a purpose-built early years setting in Newton-le-Willows, dedicated to fostering happiness, wellbeing, and outdoor learning. Our passionate team delivers a child-led curriculum aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, prioritising independence, creativity, and emotional development. We provide flexible childcare solutions for working families, offering 30-hour funded sessions stretched across the year. Our inclusive environment supports children from infancy to preschool age, with tailored provisions for those with special educational needs. Through purposeful play and real-life experiences, we empower children to explore freely while maintaining strong partnerships with parents.Our nutritious menus meet early years standards, and our open-door policy ensures families remain actively involved in their child's learning journey. The nursery combines secure, purpose-designed facilities with extensive outdoor spaces to create an engaging environment for holistic development. Regular progress updates and stay-and-play sessions strengthen home-educator collaboration. We maintain high standards in hygiene, safety, and educational quality while operating transparent daily consumable charges for funded sessions.
Services
Early Years Education
Outdoor Learning
Nutritious Meals
SEND Provision
Parent Partnerships
Highlights and features
- Experienced team delivering child-led outdoor learning
- Purpose-built facilities with extensive secure outdoor spaces
- Flexible 30-hour funded childcare options available
- Nutritious menus meeting early years dietary standards
- Inclusive SEND provision with tailored learning journeys
What people say
Staff very attentive
Huge outdoor play space
Excellent food quality
Secure purpose-built nursery
Engaged in development
Services
Early Years Education
Our EYFS-aligned curriculum fosters holistic development through balanced adult-led and child-initiated learning. We create nurturing environments where children build confidence through practical experiences connected to real life. Our approach supports individual learning paces while maintaining high expectations for all children.
Outdoor Learning
Extensive outdoor spaces enable purposeful play and exploration. Children engage in open-ended activities that develop physical skills and environmental awareness. Our secure grounds feature age-appropriate equipment and natural elements to stimulate sensory learning and social interaction through outdoor discovery.
Nutritious Meals
Daily menus provide balanced nutrition with reduced sugar content. Our meals accommodate dietary requirements while encouraging healthy eating habits. Food preparation follows strict hygiene standards, with optional packed lunch guidance for parents on funded days to maintain consistent nutritional quality.
SEND Provision
Inclusive learning journeys adapt to individual requirements with professional collaboration. We implement tailored strategies for children with special educational needs through partnership with parents and external specialists. Our accessible environment ensures all children participate fully in educational activities and social interactions.
Parent Partnerships
Open-door policy enables regular parental involvement through consultations and stay-and-play sessions. We provide ongoing progress updates and maintain transparent communication channels. Parents receive guidance on supporting child development at home while contributing to curriculum planning through collaborative discussions.
Questions
What childcare funding options do you offer?
We provide 30-hour funded childcare for eligible working parents, stretched across the full year. Daily consumable charges apply for food and resources on funded days.
What is your daily routine like?
Our structured yet flexible schedule combines child-led exploration with guided learning. Outdoor activities are integrated throughout the day, with regular meal times and rest periods tailored to age groups.
How do you support children with special needs?
We create individualised learning journeys through collaboration with parents and specialists. Our inclusive environment features accessible facilities and trained staff to support diverse developmental requirements.
What are your meal arrangements?
We provide balanced, nutritious meals meeting early years standards. Parents may opt for packed lunches on funded days following our healthy eating guidelines to maintain consistent nutrition.
How can parents get involved?
Our open-door policy allows regular parental engagement through consultations, stay-and-play sessions, and ongoing progress updates. We encourage family participation in their child's learning journey.
