Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Childcare Partner in London
Woodlands Nursery is a homely, warm, and welcoming childcare provider dedicated to fostering children's development through play. Established in 2003, we offer a balanced approach combining child-initiated and adult-led activities guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS 2023) and Development Matters (DM 2023) frameworks. Our Ofsted-registered setting features a large, safe garden that encourages outdoor exploration and measured risk-taking, with staff trained to create robust learning environments. We prioritise healthy eating, serving freshly cooked meals without salt, sugar, or processed foods, and maintain a key-worker system to build secure attachments between children, families, and our team. Our qualified staff, including Level 2-6 childcare professionals and specialist teachers, deliver tailored learning experiences while adhering to rigorous observation and assessment procedures.We utilise Tapestry, an online journal, to document children's progress and maintain transparent communication with parents. Our curriculum integrates all seven EYFS learning areas, with dedicated spaces for different age groups, including the Bees Room (6 months - 2.5 years) and Rabbits Room (2.5 - 4 years). We promote equality, celebrate diversity, and design environments that reflect children's learning journeys. Regular music sessions, community trips, and partnerships with parents ensure a holistic approach to early years education. Our commitment to professional development and child-centred care has been consistently recognised in Ofsted reports since 2017.
Services
Childcare
Early Years Education
Outdoor Learning
Healthy Meals
Parent Partnerships
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in early years education.
- Our team includes Level 2-6 qualified childcare professionals and specialist teachers.
- We prioritise outdoor learning in a purpose-designed, safe garden environment.
- We serve freshly cooked, healthy meals without salt, sugar, or processed foods.
- We maintain transparent communication through our Tapestry online learning journals.
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
- The Early Years Alliance
What people say
Robust learning environment
Outdoor play
Key persons work closely
Children settle in quickly
Skilful staff interactions
Services
Childcare
Woodlands Nursery provides full-day childcare from 07:45 to 18:00 for children aged 6 months to 4 years. Our Ofsted-registered setting combines child-led play with structured adult-led activities. We use the EYFS 2023 framework to support holistic development through secure key-worker relationships and age-specific learning environments.
Early Years Education
We deliver EYFS-compliant early years education across seven learning areas. The curriculum includes communication, physical development, literacy, mathematics, and expressive arts. Specialist teachers plan lessons in the Rabbits Room (2.54 years), incorporating phonics, maths games, and community trips to enhance learning outcomes for pre-school children.
Outdoor Learning
Our large, resourceful garden supports outdoor learning as a core educational approach. Children freely access outdoor spaces to explore, investigate, and take measured risks. The environment promotes physical development, creativity, and problem-solving through natural play experiences aligned with Reggio Emilia principles and EYFS requirements.
Healthy Meals
We provide freshly cooked, nutritious meals daily with no added salt, sugar, or processed ingredients. Our menu supports children's physical development and healthy eating habits. Snack times incorporate self-service opportunities in the Rabbits Room, encouraging independence and social skills during mealtimes for children aged 2.5 years and older.
Parent Partnerships
Woodlands Nursery fosters close parent partnerships through key-worker systems and Tapestry online journals. Parents receive regular updates on their child's progress and can contribute observations. We maintain transparent communication about daily routines, learning goals, and individualised care plans to support children's emotional security and developmental needs.
People
Claudia Hanson
Nursery Manager
Claudia Hanson, BA in Early Years Education, founded Woodlands Nursery in 2003. With over 20 years' experience, she leads a team of qualified staff, focusing on professional development and parent partnerships. Claudia advocates for healthy eating and outdoor learning in early years education.
Questions
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday to Friday from 07:45 to 18:00, offering full-day, morning, and afternoon sessions.
What age groups do you cater for?
We care for children aged 6 months to 4 years across our Bees Room and Rabbits Room settings.
Are you Ofsted registered?
Yes, we are Ofsted-registered and follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework for assessments.
What food do you provide?
We serve freshly cooked meals without salt, sugar, or processed foods, with healthy snacks available throughout the day.
How do you support children's learning?
We use the EYFS 2023 framework with a balance of child-led play and adult-led activities in our outdoor and indoor learning spaces.
How do you communicate with parents?
We use Tapestry online journals for progress updates and maintain key-worker partnerships for daily communication and parental involvement.
Reviews (1)
Amir Khan
Aug 13, 2019
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Our daughter has been attending for the last 3 months. The staff are incredible, she has developed at an exceptional rate since attending the nursery
