Woodlanders Pre-School

Woodland Road, Ashburton, Newton Abbot TQ13 7DR
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Care Provided by Woodlanders Pre-School

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Woodlanders
  • Person in charge
  • Sally Down (Head of Woodlanders)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 14
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1176342
  • Total Places for Children
  • 45
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-17:15
    Tuesday 08:00-17:15
    Wednesday 08:00-17:15
    Thursday 08:00-17:15
    Friday 08:00-17:15
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Woodlanders Pre-School

  • £7.50 per hour

  • A £30 non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place.
  • Parking

  • Parking restrictions around the centre, however, free parking permits are available for the nearby public car park.


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Woodlanders Pre-School Reviews (6)

7.7

Woodlanders Pre-School has a Review Score of 7.7 (7.666) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Woodlanders Pre-School has 6 reviews.

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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Woodlanders is, without doubt, a safe, nurturing and committed setting for any child. The staff are amongst the most passionate and professional practitioners that I have ever met and I am so grateful that we found Woodlanders for our daughter and enrolled her; we wouldn't have her anywhere else. She
trusts all adults who care for her and she thrives as a result of the opportunities and learning experiences she is provided daily. As a family we are thankful for the excellent communication and transparent messaging which enables us to ensure that she is safe and happy. We have a very busy family life and the team at Woodlanders couldn't do more to support us if they tried. Thank you to you all for going above and beyond for our family unit, but especially for all that you do to be a central part of our daughter's upbringing.

Reply from Sally Down, Head of Woodlanders at Woodlanders Pre-School

Thank you so much for your kind review and lovely comments about our staff, it is very much appreciated.


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Review from H J (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All 3 of my children have attended this setting from the age of 2 until they started school. The staff are amazing, so caring and excellent educators. The extraordinary range of activities is a real draw including an amazing forest school and yoga. The setting has a great outdoor space and a garden
which the children grow their own vegetables in. The wrap-around care matches the primary school which allows for seemless drop-offs and is fantastic for a working family. My middle child has learning disabilities and they supported her additional needs amazingly while enabling her to integrate fully with her peers. The communication through key workers, conversations during drop off and collection as well as through the online system is great. I love seeing pictures of what they have been up to. Highly recommended.

Reply from Sally Down, Head of Woodlanders at Woodlanders Pre-School

We really appreciate your feedback and are very grateful to receive such a lovely review. Thank you.


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Review from M H (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience with Woodlanders Pre-School has been overwhelmingly positive. Our daughter has flourished in their care, and we have consistently felt that the staff are genuinely invested in their welfare and development. The teachers create a nurturing environment that supports growth and learning,
and they've always been proactive in communicating any opportunities for our child to grow further. We reviewed the Ofsted report ourselves and found nothing of concern, and we're grateful for the level of attentiveness and professionalism shown by the entire team. We can only applaud their commitment to providing every child a safe and enriching experience.

Reply from Sally Down, Head of Woodlanders at Woodlanders Pre-School

Thank you so much for taking the time to review our Pre-School. This is such lovely feedback and we really appreciate it.


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Review from Thomas K (Father of Child) published on 29 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

As well as there being serious safeguarding issues at this nursery (check Ofsted reports) their communication is awful.
You would think that after more than one serious incident occurs, the nursery would feel that the parents should be informed. This is not the case.

Reply from Sally Down, Head of Woodlanders at Woodlanders Pre-School

We are saddened to see your review as a past parent. We take any incident very seriously and always take great care to follow the regulatory framework and advice of all relevant authorities. Our children and their safety is of paramount importance to us, which is why we have robust safeguarding protocols in place at all times. Communication with our families is really important to us and we strive to do this effectively in many different ways. We aim to provide the best and most caring environment possible for our children, their families and the wider community, and as such will review your comments carefully.


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Review from Robert W (Grandfather of Child) published on 7 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Two of my grandchildren have attended Woodlanders and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Their only complaints were when, for whatever reason, they were unable to attend! The staff are fully committed to the children in their care and we have seen first hand how this has prepared them for full-time
education. The pre-school benefits from an excellent team of trustees who are totally committed to the children, staff and the stetting. I and my family wholeheartedly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Stef - Liam (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son was in love of Woodlanders from first moment we knocked on their door. We visited 5 other nurseries but he didn't want to go without me inside. At the Ashburton Family Services he is as in his room, at home. He goes with pleasure and I can go to work in peace. Because of Tapestry account, I can
always see picture with my son activities. Thank you, Woodlanders.

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Current Review Score: 7.7 (7.666)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 7.7 (7.666) out of 10 for Woodlanders Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.1 out of 5 from 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.6 out of 5 from 3 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 4.083 for Woodlanders Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (33 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (5 Poors x 2) + (6 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 4.083

  • 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 3.583 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Woodlanders Pre-School is based on 3 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 = 3.25

    • 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 45 number of registered child places is 9. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 9 = 0.333

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Woodlanders Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that Woodlanders Pre-School accepts?

Woodlanders Pre-School accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Woodlanders Pre-School Open?

Woodlanders Pre-School is open: Monday 08:00-17:15, Tuesday 08:00-17:15, Wednesday 08:00-17:15, Thursday 08:00-17:15, Friday 08:00-17:15.

How many Children does Woodlanders Pre-School have capacity for?

Woodlanders Pre-School has capacity for a total of 45 Children.

How far is Woodlanders Pre-School to the centre of Newton Abbot?

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

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