Woodberry Day Nursery (Winchmore Hill)

63 Church Hill, Winchmore Hill, London N21 1LE
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9.6 104 Reviews
  • Woodberry Day Nursery (Winchmore Hill), London
Woodberry Day Nursery is a substantial property, converted to create an 86 place day nursery of the highest quality.

Much of the character has been retained to provide spacious and interesting rooms with first class childcare facilities. The staff are experienced and well qualified ensuring Woodberry is a happy, sociable environment where every child is treated as an individual. They have also obtained their Green Flag Eco-Schools Award.

Woodberry has been designed with four main playrooms with additional sleeping and play areas. Outside there is a fully enclosed and attractively laid out garden. The environment gives children the opportunity to both learn and play in secure surroundings.

Woodberry also offer the extracurricular activity of Debutots every 2 weeks on a Monday between 10-11am for the Ladybirds and Bumblebees room. As well as this, they offer the Preschool room Kidslingo every 2 weeks on a Friday between 10- 11am, and a tennis coach who attends every 2 weeks on a Thursday afternoon.

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Care Provided by Woodberry Day Nursery (Winchmore Hill)

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sean Crowley-Smith (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 47
  • Total Places for Children
  • 86
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Inset Days
  • Parking

  • Free parking is available on site.


Woodberry Day Nursery (Winchmore Hill) Reviews (104)

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9.6

Woodberry Day Nursery (Winchmore Hill) has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.625) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Woodberry Day Nursery (Winchmore Hill) has 104 reviews.

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Review from G C (Father of Child) published on 13 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery. We could not be happier to have our daughter attend. The staff are first class. The property is excellent. The food is varied and well prepared. Attention is paid to dietary and other needs. The nursery has a real sense of community. As a parent, I enjoy being there and seeing my
daughter and her friends thrive. I whole-heartedly recommend the nursery, mainly for the experience and kindness of the staff, but also for the sense of community so important in our busy everyday lives. Well done all!

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Review from Tanja M (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Woodberry since he was a year old and is now in the pre-school room. We are very happy at how he has developed but most importantly how happy he is every day to go to nursery. The staff are simply wonderful.

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Review from George S (Father of Child) published on 4 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2-year-old has been going to Woodberry for the last 18 months and I have to say our lives would be very different without the loving care she receives there. My daughter has always been quite needy of us meaning we were initially apprehensive about putting her in a totally different environment away
from us - the management, her key worker and the staff totally understood this and worked with us to create a transitional plan that worked brilliantly - she is now becoming much more confident as a result.
Day to day the children are exposed to a wide range of activities (hockey was a recent hit!), different meals three times a day (delicious stuff she wouldn't dream of eating at home) and form crucial social skills with the other children and key workers, it's always a pleasure to hear from her what a lovely day she's had.

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Review from Charlotte G (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have three children, all of whom have attended Woodberry Day Nursery. It’s been a big part of our family’s lives since 2015 and in that time it has gone from a good nursery to a brilliant one in my opinion.
Our children have all thrived here and really enjoy/ed their time at nursery.
Each room
is really attuned to the ages and stages of the children, and the staff are caring, compassionate and highly skilled. They really take the time to get to know the children and bring them out of themselves by offering activities which interest them. I know my children have loved the variety of activities offered.
My daughter is in the pre-school room and is exposed to so many wonders about the world, it’s great to hear her come home and sing about planets or tell me all about penguins!
The management and office staff are also really nice to deal with, sort out queries efficiently and nothing is too much effort.
Last but certainly not least: the food- they love it!
Thank you, Woodberry!

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Review from Andri P (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Words cannot describe how amazing this nursery is. The staff have been part of both my children’s lives since 18 months and my eldest is 5. It’s Woodberry I have to thank for most of their learning, skills and development. The most friendly and caring staff ever and the facilities have always been outstanding.
A massive part of my heart will be left there and a great memory I’ll carry forward.

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Review from Gemma W (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter joined the Woodberry in January this year. The transition from one nursery to another was hard for her, but all the staff in the Bumble Bee room really helped her to settle, especially her key worker. She has come along amazingly in her development and loves the outdoor space. Every day
the staff go above and beyond with new stimulating activities for the children to grow and develop.

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Review from Kevin H (Father of Child) published on 26 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We just feel that the staff and surroundings gave our son such room to grow, develop but most of all, be happy.

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Review from Bhavya J (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended Woodberry Nursery and he has thoroughly enjoyed his time here. The staff have always been helpful and brought out the best in him. He is always smiling when I pick him up which means he is well looked after.

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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter was in the Caterpillar room for seven months. Her key worker and team were very supportive as she settled in and she soon felt happy being dropped off.
Her days at Woodberry were always stimulating and fun and she tried new activities.
Her key worker was very attentive to her changing
needs as she moved from being an infant to a toddler.
We only left the nursery as we moved from the area, otherwise, I would have happily kept her at Woodberry through until school.

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Review from Victoria (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Woodberry for the last two years, in the pre-school room. She has been so happy at the nursery and made some wonderful friends among both children and staff which is reflective of the supportive and loving environment of the nursery. All staff are friendly and take a real
interest in your child’s development and wellbeing. During her time at the nursery, and in particular in the last year, her confidence and social skills have grown. I have been really impressed with the way the children have been introduced to phonics and the school readiness generally. I know she will miss all the nursery staff greatly when she goes to school but is already talking about “popping in to say hello”.

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Review from Penny (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My three children have all attended Woodberry since they were 1. My youngest is now in the preschool room. The nursery has gone from strength to strength. The staff are engaged and caring. The activities are age appropriate, interesting and fun. Since going into the preschool room, my daughter is being
supported to develop the skills she needs for school. It has been lovely to see how happy she is there and to watch her grow and develop.

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Review from Kay T (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Woodberry Day Nursery for two years; in this time he has developed beyond recognition in every way!


The staff have encouraged, fed his curiosity with stimulating activities, coped with sudden illnesses with care and dedication; too much is never an issue with all the staff.

I feel 100 % supported by the whole Woodberry team and I feel that I can approach them with ease and confidence at any time.


My son is thriving in every way...they have exceeded my expectations.


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Review from Karen L (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The nursery itself is a friendly and warm environment that serves to offer real nurturing and development. My son is making good progress socially and whilst he is not in preschool yet, really good foundations are being set to ensure confidence academically.

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Review from Carly H (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum guilt, apprehension and fear were the three overriding emotions that I felt on my son’s very first nursery morning. But I needn't have worried. Love, patience, support and kindness radiates from every single member of the team, they go above and beyond to create an enriching environment for the
kids to thrive.

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Review from Aedin (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Woodbury Day Nursery since he was 1 and was welcomed warmly and with so much love and care. It took him a few weeks to settle, however the staff were exceptional in taking time with him and making him comfortable. As first time parents, we weren't sure what to expect and the staff
were great at explaining their routines and making my husband and I feel comfortable and happy with the care he was getting. He's formed such special bonds with each keyworker he has had. We were able to call every day for an update and with the ParentZone updates, we could see what our son was doing. It really helped us feel closer to our son. Management have been fantastic, they are at hand throughout the day and are respond efficiently to all queries. There are so many activities that have helped him develop so much further than we expected. He is such a well rounded and happy boy and we can only thank Woodberry for all they have done.

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Review from Roma P (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children are cared for by the staff at Woodberry and they are very happy there. My daughter is in the preschool room and since being in there and working with staff, her confidence, letter recognition, vocabulary and maths skills have improved massively.
Woodberry provide food fresh for
the kids which has been cooked in house by their staff, they are very accommodating and given my kids are vegetarian, they get a lot of variety and not just the same foods again and again.
My son is in the room for children between one and two and again the room staff are just as fantastic with him and he leaves so happy.
I have to say being a full time working mum that when my babies are at Woodberry I literally have nothing to worry about as I know they are engaged in activities and looked after by amazing and patient staff. The ladies in charge are fantastic and often go above and beyond to accommodate changes which is really appreciated.

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Review from Helen H (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Woodberry Nursery since he was 2, starting in bumblebees where they did an excellent job of settling him into the nursery including ensuring he had a buddy group of friends to help him adjust. He is now in preschool and thriving there both socially and with the more traditional academic
areas such as Phonics. The nursery offer such a diverse remit of activities that he is never bored and challenged to learn new activities such as Spanish and sports in a fun and engaging way.
I am very happy with the care he is given in the nursery and the way the staff always make my son feel at home and comfortable to thrive and develop.

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Review from Helen A (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has attended Woodberry since he was 13 months old and throughout his time there, from the baby room through to pre-school, he has formed a bond with his key workers and made great friends. Woodberry offer a broad range of educational activities including Spanish, music lessons and various sports
activities, and an impressively healthy menu. The staff are really invested in the children and have helped our son develop, both emotionally and educationally.

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Review from Joseph S (Father of Child) published on 9 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our daughter really enjoys her time at Woodberry and has made many friends. The diverse range of activities and weekly themes keep her stimulated and ensure there is no monotony. The practitioners are very caring and seem to understand the range of child personalities in the rooms, tailoring their
approach to help them thrive. We are happy with how Woodberry has helped her develop both cognitively and from a character perspective.

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Review from Nicola P (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We cannot praise the staff at Woodberry enough. They have gone above and beyond their best to help our eldest son who has special education needs to thrive in his environment. Always eager to help in any way they can and give us the help and support required on a day to day basis. We can’t thank them
enough and can honestly say that all the staff are lovely, helpful and caring.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.625)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.625) out of 10 for Woodberry Day Nursery (Winchmore Hill) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.637 for Woodberry Day Nursery (Winchmore Hill) is calculated as follows: ( (152 Excellents x 5) + (49 Goods x 4) + (13 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 215 Ratings = 4.637

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.988 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Woodberry Day Nursery (Winchmore Hill) is based on 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 86 number of registered child places is 17.2. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 17.2 = 0.988

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Sean

Sean Crowley-Smith

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2024

Sean is the manager of Woodberry Day Nursery in Winchmore Hill and has a wealth of experience, having worked in the Early Years sector since 2009. Sean has recently joined Childbase Partnership but has previously been a Senior Room Leader, Early Years Curriculum Lead, Designated Safeguarding Lead and more recently a Deputy Manager.


What is your favourite feature of Woodberry?
The warm inviting environment and the wonderful atmosphere that the nursery has.


What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?
How they continue to provide excellent childcare every day.


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