Woodlands Day Nursery (Milton Keynes)

Byerly Place, Downs Barn, Milton Keynes MK14 7QE
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A purpose built high-quality day nursery, friendly and well-established, Woodlands provides a happy, sociable environment where every child is treated as an individual.

The nursery has 4 main playrooms for each age group. Outside is a large, fully enclosed and well-equipped garden.

There is plenty of safe parking and easy access to ensure you have no problems delivering and collecting your child from the nursery. In addition to daily routines, Woodlands offers extra activities that include Tiny Mites Yoga every Monday from 2:15-3:15pm in the Bumblebee and Preschool rooms. They have a Childbase Specialised Woodland Play area which brings the classroom outside into the natural world with sessions led by a qualified Forest School Leader.
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Care Provided by Woodlands Day Nursery (Milton Keynes)

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Alyson Hefferon (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 46
  • Total Places for Children
  • 83
  • Age Range
    • from 2 months
    • to 5 years
  • 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 & 2 Inset Days
  • Parking

  • Free parking is available onsite.


Woodlands Day Nursery (Milton Keynes) Reviews (93)

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Woodlands Day Nursery (Milton Keynes) has a Review Score of 10 (9.952) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Woodlands Day Nursery (Milton Keynes) has 93 reviews.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We were extremely nervous to send our daughter to nursery. We made comparisons between 8 different nurseries. We chose Woodlands Day Nursery after being blown away. The warm welcoming facilities really came to life due to the staff members magical touches in each area. We feel extremely safe and supported
having our daughter attend 3 days a week.

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Review from Alexandria C (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at the nursery since June 2023 just before he was one. I can honestly say that I couldn't be happier with the care, professionalism, cleanliness and supportive development of my son at every stage. He truly loves going and I never feel worried as I know he is in safe hands. The staff
are incredibly supportive of not only my son but of us as a family. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Woodlands and for every parent, the biggest hurdle is feeling relaxed knowing your child is well cared for. Woodlands will soon make you feel this. I can't thank the team enough for all the support and love they have shown us every day. Thank you.

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Review from Z K (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery. All teachers are professional and have great knowledge which they pass to our children beautifully. Before I chose this nursery, I went to visit others but I never enjoyed the rooms they had at other places as was small and crowded. Here, in Woodlands Day Nursery, all rooms have enough
space for all kids and the forest in the garden is the top bonus. My daughter loves it very much. I can highly recommend this place.

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Review from Vikki S (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started nursery in August 2023, only attending one day per week, I was worried it would take him longer to transition. The caterpillars team were amazing, greeting us with enthusiasm at the start and end of each day. The last few months, my son has turned a corner, he is able to sleep for longer
at nursery and barely looks back to say goodbye at drop-offs. It's such a reassurance knowing he feels safe and confident with the caterpillars team. They have supported him to transition into his new room at ladybirds and I'm looking forward to him going from strength to strength at Woodlands Day Nursery. The manager and her team have a fantastic ethos and create such a positive environment for children and their families from the second you step in the door.

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Review from Punita L (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started nursery in October and has settled in so well with the help of such friendly staff in caterpillar room and at reception! The nursery is clean and well maintained, the menu is so varied that my son is able to try out a variety of foods.

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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved our son to this nursery less than a year ago and so happy we did!
The staff are amazing and the facilities are lovely and well-maintained. The way in which the children are looked after and the parents are kept informed is fantastic!
Our son loves the outdoor space and his development has
moved forward so quickly since moving here. The team are all so friendly, kind and caring and always greet you with a smile.
The resources that are offered to parents are fantastic and we particularly like the weekly newsletter.

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Review from M P (Father of Child) published on 3 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our baby has been at Woodlands for a few months now and has settled wonderfully into the room. She has built lovely relationships with the staff based in the room, I feel they know her well and are good at knowing what she needs to help her have a good day at nursery. The staff have helped our baby
develop new skills and I know she is well cared for.

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Review from D R (Father of Child) published on 3 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is amazing, the staff are so friendly - our son loves it so much. The outside space is great and the woodland area is a perfect place to play and have fun. We have been very impressed with the food and nutrition offered.

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Review from Charlotte C (Mother of Child) published on 2 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl started at Woodlands in October and has settled in really well which is credit to the Woodlands team. All the staff know her by name, even those who don’t work in the same room, and are so welcoming which makes it feel like a home from home. She has amazing meals every day, and we have
noticed a leap in her development since starting. We are very happy with our experience of Woodlands!

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Review from P V (Father of Child) published on 22 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Woodlands Day Nursery is a fantastic nursery for child development. My son came to Woodlands at 10 months old and we have watched him grow over the last four years. He has turned into a happy, confident and caring little boy without the support from all his nursery teachers, this would not have been
possible.

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Review from Richard F (Father of Child) published on 22 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has had a great few years at Woodlands and has just graduated. The team have prepared him for each stage and he is now so ready to start school with the solid foundation the team have given him. They have helped us to raise a happy and confident little boy! Thanks Woodlands!

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Review from O H (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Woodlands is amazing! My son attended for 3 and a half years and absolutely loved it. All the staff are so friendly and welcoming and have a real passion for developing your child. By attending Woodlands, this has really supported him with his transition to school. I would highly recommend this nursery
to everyone!

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Review from A S (Father of Child) published on 21 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter loved her time at Woodlands, we were always confident in her getting the best experience for her development at this nursery. The staff are brilliant and can’t recommend this place highly enough.

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Review from David W (Father of Child) published on 21 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Woodlands Day Nursery in Milton Keynes has delivered a truly wonderful experience to both our children over the last 3-4 years. Our youngest graduated in September 2023 and our eldest a couple of years ago.
Consistently over-delivering over the years from the manager whom we first met to all the
key carers and kitchen team. Woodlands Day Nursery really do understand the needs of not just the children but the parents too.
We believe our children have had a head start to school thanks to the work that Woodlands put into helping prepare them for the change. From learning the phonics and numbers to colours and shapes. Our children have also learned how to interact with other groups of children which is as equally important as the classroom stuff. Most of all they have had bags of fun with big smiles and laughter shared all the time.
We wholeheartedly recommend Woodlands Day Nursery in Milton Keynes and are forever thankful for the experiences they created for our children.

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Review from Abhi M (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started here during Covid at 15 months old and hands down best decision to send him here. We started with three days which soon went to five days. He has had the best key workers sharing detailed performance and achievements on the app. He has made friends I think will last a lifetime and just
has had the best start to set him up for school years ahead. Friendly staff, lovely environment and recently refurbished. Fun sessions for parents to get involved such as graduation, Mother's Day and Father's Day events. Great level of attention to detail, communication and standard of learning for early years of children's development.

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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Woodlands Day Nursery have been amazing. My daughter started there in 2019 and loved every minute. The nursery was so supportive during lockdown and did a fantastic job. I can highly recommend this nursery. The staff are always helpful and approachable. They love the children and their job. Thank you
for giving my daughter the best nursery experience.

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Review from Emma T (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Woodlands have been so amazing for us. Our daughter joined just before the age of 1 and has just graduated about to turn 5. They have been like an extended family to her and us. They nurture, care for and treat my daughter like their own. She’s been given a secure environment to play and grow and just
loved going there. Memories to last a lifetime.

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Review from Helen S (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has attended Woodlands for the last four years and just left. It has been a great success. The building and woodland are great but most importantly the team is great. They work hard to ensure that the children are happy and developing well in their care; they seem to be endlessly creative, patient
and energetic. Our son has thrived in his time there. Would not hesitate to recommend.

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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery staff at Woodlands have been absolutely incredible. My daughter is very happy there and it’s amazing to see how much she has developed as a person, particularly her communication skills and understanding. The staff are honest, kind and reassuring with any concerns that I have had. As a first-time
parent, the staff at Woodlands have made me feel at ease and I know that I can trust them to look after my daughter. I would 100% recommend this nursery to friends and family.

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Review from Hamel K (Father of Child) published on 6 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since joining my child has been growing exponentially well, she has made rapid progress and we can see her development by the day which is wonderful to see. The staff are absolutely amazing. Keep up the good work!

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.952)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.952) out of 10 for Woodlands Day Nursery (Milton Keynes) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.952 for Woodlands Day Nursery (Milton Keynes) is calculated as follows: ( (217 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 228 Ratings = 4.952

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Woodlands Day Nursery (Milton Keynes) is based on 19 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 83 number of registered child places is 16.6, which has been reached with 19 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

Recipient: Childbase Partnership

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

Recipient: Childbase Partnership

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

Eco Schools 2023 - 2024

Recipient: Childbase Partnership

Date: Sunday 01 Jan 2023 More details

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Alyson

Alyson Hefferon

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2007

Alyson is the Manager of Woodlands Day Nursery in Milton Keynes and has a wealth of experience, having worked in the early years sector for 23 years. Alyson has numerous qualifications, including a BA (Hons) in Professional Studies in Childcare, HND Early Childhood Studies and Early Years Professional Status. Alyson has worked for Childbase Partnership for 13 years.

What is your favourite feature of Woodlands?
My team, the setting and our Woodland area.

What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?
The long-standing team and our continued commitment to the families that attend here.

Every child and colleague is valued for their individual skills and personality. I love how every member of the team knows every child and will greet the families, and be part of their nursery experience. Great relationships with the families last long after the children have left for school.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Woodlands Day Nursery (Milton Keynes)

What is the Age Range of Children that Woodlands Day Nursery (Milton Keynes) accepts?

Woodlands Day Nursery (Milton Keynes) accepts Children aged from 2 months to 5 years.

What Days & Hours is Woodlands Day Nursery (Milton Keynes) Open?

Woodlands Day Nursery (Milton Keynes) is open: 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.

How many Children does Woodlands Day Nursery (Milton Keynes) have capacity for?

Woodlands Day Nursery (Milton Keynes) has capacity for a total of 83 Children.

How far is Woodlands Day Nursery (Milton Keynes) to the centre of Milton Keynes?

1.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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