Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School

28 Ridgeway Road, Timperley, Altrincham WA15 7EY
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9.8 52 Reviews
  • Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School, Altrincham
Woodlands is the only nursery in Trafford to hold the coveted daynurseries.co.uk regional Top 20 award 2020, which is based solely on parent recommendation. The nursery is located within a green belt in Timperley, surrounded by open fields, with artificial safety-grass, separate baby area and a covered area for all-weather play.

They have an abundance of adventures and experiences for children including music, dance, art & design cooking, sport and imaginative play.

The curriculum is developed by qualified early years’ teachers following the EYFS framework, ensuring that learning is fun, rewarding and effective. Woodlands has a qualified team delivering EYFS curriculum framework developed by early years teachers.

All parents of the nursery children are able to access their child’s updates daily via their key worker on the Tapestry app, this ensures that parents are involved every step of the way.

The food at the nursery is all approved by a registered dietitian and Woodlands uses fresh, and also importantly - locally-sourced ingredients and exposes the children to the most amazing foods and flavours.

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Care Provided by Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Danielle Riley (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 31
  • Total Places for Children
  • 57
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School

  • £74.25 Full Day session
    £40.50 Half Day session
    £66.80 Short Day Session

  • •   A discount of 10% is given for registered siblings. If fees are different or reduced by any funding entitlements, the discount is applied to the lower fee

Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School Reviews (52)

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9.8

Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.802) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School has 52 reviews.

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Review from Natalie W (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't rate Woodlands Day Nursery highly enough. My, now, 14 month old daughter started at Woodlands when I was returning to work - an anxiety-filled, vulnerable, transitional period of time for the family. From the off, the professional, knowledgeable, warm, and kind-hearted practitioners put both
myself and my daughter at ease. My daughter really enjoys her time with the Woodlands team, and adores her keyworkers, so I feel relaxed and comfortable leaving her with them, knowing she will be having a fun and educational time outside of her home. The team encourage my little one to 'get stuck in' with messy play (indoors, and outdoors), and have tried to get to know her as an individual to try to maximise the enjoyment she takes from activities.

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Review from Lauren B (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Woodlands for just under 6 months and we have been nothing but happy with the nursery, the staff went above and beyond to settle him in to his new setting so quickly and make sure I was always comfortable when trying to settle him in. We are always kept up to date and well informed
about what he has been up to each week with the weekly updates. You can really see the genuine care and compassion for each child during pick-up and drop-offs. The manager and the team do a fantastic job day in and day out, any child is lucky to be able to get a place within Woodlands!

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Review from D G (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery staff have been very welcoming and my son has settled in so well. He has made excellent progress in the last year and is so happy at nursery. He is always being encouraged to develop his skills and it is being shown at home. The fact that he eats several portions of his meals which are made
on-site on a daily basis is a bonus! Really pleased with our first year at the nursery, would recommend it!

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Review from Matthew H (Father of Child) published on 3 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Woodlands Day Nursery is a fantastic setting, my daughter loves going to nursery there. The staff are passionate about caring for children, they offer a wide range of activities to stimulate and further the children's development and build strong relationships to support the children to feel settled
and confident whilst in their care. Since visiting the nursery as a prospective parent for my little girl I have found the communication great, the management team were very helpful with our initial questions and the settling-in process was very smooth and I felt confident when she started. I feel well-informed about her day from the staff in her room and love the updates we receive on the app. A worry I had when she started was meal times as she can be fussy at home but she loves the food there and eats really well, thankfully.

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Review from Roxana N (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

- Exceptional support in helping my daughter learn and understand English, especially given that we primarily speak a different language at home. Her progress in such a short period has been truly remarkable, reflecting the team's effective methods.
- Assistance in helping daughter adjust to napping
at the nursery, which was initially a bit challenging. I also greatly appreciate the updates regarding any issues and the team's willingness to consult with me on how best to handle them (e.g., whether it's too late for a nap, adjusting sleep duration, etc.).
- The attentiveness and care provided whenever I call to check on her, particularly when she's going through something difficult. The team has always been kind, offering all the necessary details and updates to ensure my daughter's well-being. I also value the reassurance that I can call whenever I feel the need to check on her.
- The team's responsiveness to our requests, whether it's about managing tantrums, setting boundaries.

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Review from Chris W (Father of Child) published on 27 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has now been at Woodlands for nearly a year and we can safely say we are more than happy with her development in this excellent environment. We are so pleased we chose Woodlands as it's a joy to see her happy and interacting with both her peers and highly trained staff. She loves going
and we have total peace of mind she is getting the very best care and support; whether it be educationally or personally- she really has blossomed.
All the staff - are so professional, caring and above all happy when we arrive and pick her up. They demonstrate on a consistent basis the qualities you would expect from childcare providers, always enthusiastic in their approach and communicating on a constant basis with regard to our child's welfare.
We would not hesitate to recommend Woodlands Day Nursery.
Thank you team.

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Review from Jemma P (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Woodlands Nursery in April 2024, I was anxious about putting her in a nursery as she struggles with separation anxiety, after looking around numerous nurseries, I decided on Woodlands as I loved the atmosphere, there was a high level of cleanliness and staff were welcoming and
friendly. The nursery manager has been extremely helpful with the whole process of starting nursery and all staff have helped to nurture and settle my daughter in. She now loves it, and I couldn't be more grateful to all the staff for everything they've done.

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

My little boy went here just for a few months to get him used to not being with us - ready for reception - we looked round the nursery and he hid behind me and was tearful. For the first visit he was lying on the floor hiding / being very shy. Well - Now you wouldn't believe he was the same child! The
effort the girls in owls have made with him has been amazing. Especially three staff members in particular. I can't thank them enough - and all the staff at the nursery for taking such incredible care of my little boy. They have been nothing but caring / loving and so supportive to our family. He no longer hides anymore when people come to the house and will talk to anybody more confidently when we're out. The time, effort and patience the staff have taken with him is so appreciated! I'm secretly so happy he has a baby sister - so I can send her there too! And I hope all the same staff will be there to take care of her. I honestly can't thank Woodlands enough.

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Review from Enji E (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son enjoyed a lot in the nursery, despite it being only 3 hours per day but it was enough to learn new things and every day was a special day for him. He had a great time there.
Also, the teachers are so kind and professional.
I am planning to send my young kid there also.

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Review from Daniel W (Father of Child) published on 30 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5

Unfortunately, there were problems with Woodlands from start to finish: false promises, high pricing, misinformation, poor internal communication, and inadequate updates on term times. We were initially told meals would cost £6.00 per day, but the first invoice showed £19.00 per day, covering only one
meal and a snack. This lack of communication extended to term times, where we were misinformed about holiday schedules, causing us to rearrange plans last minute. Despite giving over a month's notice before leaving, we were still told we might owe a fee due to further miscommunication. The nursery seemed more focused on money than children's welfare or parents' peace of mind. Although some staff, like our daughter's key worker, were lovely, the overall experience was marred by poor communication and a lack of empathy for working parents. I hope future improvements address these issues, although they remained unresolved during our time there.

Reply from Rachael Lyons, Operations Manager at Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School

We are sorry that you had a frustrating experience. Regarding price and communication, childcare funding covers the education element of each session. Additional costs are for meals, extracurricular activities and resources to enhance learning. Whilst we typically offer year-round places, we created a bespoke term-time-only place for your child, to respond to the needs of your family. Unfortunately, our team initially misunderstood and miscommunicated your additional cost. We later tried to explain, but accept that initially we did not communicate effectively. We can only apologise and have since changed our practices. Please know that your situation was an exception. We have twice won the day nurseries regional top 20 award, voted for by parents, and have never received feedback like this before. The children's well-being and welfare (and so parents' peace of mind) are our priority and we were recently shortlisted for Nursery World's Wellbeing Award. We wish you all the best.


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Review from Peter W (Father of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We chose Woodlands Day Nursery after viewing multiple nurseries in the area, we knew straight away Woodlands was the nursery for our little girl when we stepped in and it had a home-from-home feeling. The staff were welcoming and the children were happy and engaged in their environments. Our little
girl is thriving at Woodlands and has gone from strength to strength in her development. She comes home daily so excited to tell us about her day and always loves to recite her carpet time storybook to us. Thank you Woodlands for giving her the tools she needs to thrive and giving her a thirst for learning!

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Review from Tash B (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery.
Staff incredibly caring and professional. Garden is huge and outdoor play is a big focus.
My daughter has come on leaps and bounds in the 2 years she has been at Woodlands. Can’t recommend them highly enough.

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Review from Briea B (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery for so many reasons. My son settled in really quickly and adapted to nursery life within a few sessions. All the staff are wonderful with the children. I was so impressed with the outdoor facility’s and the homely feel the nursery has.

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Review from Evelyn L (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We’ve been with this nursery the past 4 years.
Staff are amazing. We had gentle settling sessions over a few days when my two kids first started, they were relaxed with nap times at the start and gently adjusted it to match the rest of the room. The app was used to update parents about kids' activities,
eg: filming my eldest walking for the first time in nursery, they were so excited about it. The kids loved their food and they’ve won awards for it.
They are experienced with potty training, their approach is to start when a child is ready rather than getting them trained by a set age. They do expose kids to toilet training at toddler room.
Preschool’s amazing, the staff get on so well with the kids... my daughter really thrived there. The preschool teacher was enthusiastic and will update parents about the kids' progress via the app. They also did a fabulous job in preparing the kids for reception, my daughter who normally struggles with changes transitioned really well.

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

Staff are very accommodating and caring towards children and parents. Good routines for meals and nap times. Work well with parents in toilet training or any routine/lifestyle changes for the child. My child has always enjoyed their time here!

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

We are very happy with the nursery, our daughter is well looked after and is enjoying her days there, asking in the morning to go to see her friends and carers.
Our daughter had specific dietary requirements for one year which were always accommodated, there is plenty of outdoor space which is so important,
overall a great nursery.
I would recommend it to everyone I know!
It is a little pricier than what our friends pay, but looking into the details it looks like we do pay more for more services overall, there is definitely a reason for it.

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Review from M F (Father of Child) published on 4 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter attends Woodlands 3 days per week, her key worker is fab! As are all the staff in the room and throughout the entire nursery, their care is second to none. The staff are always happy and helpful.
All activities are tailored to suit my daughter's needs and interests, we receive weekly
observations, and the nursery is very informative of everything going on!
Very happy parents!

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Review from W Z (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son went to nursery at 2 and a half years old and settled in approximately just over a month. I saw him progress little by little and become more and more happy in the nursery. I am very happy about the nursery because firstly I think they have very good management and teamwork, for example, their
carers system that not only the main carer gets familiar with my son but other carers also do. Secondly, the cleanliness of the nursery is great. I expected my son would get sick very often for his first few months but actually, he is not. The carers look after him really well. I am very thankful for the team and I am so glad that I chose Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School for my son.

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Review from D S (Grandmother of Child) published on 3 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Two of my grandchildren have attended this nursery. One of them is currently. Both were happy, looked forward to attending and learnt so much from their time spent there. All the staff are fantastic. I feel they are enthusiastic and provide the children with stimulation and encouragement. They are
all caring and considerate and my grandchildren have spoken about them at home. There are lots of activities going on within the nursery for the children to engage in, both indoor and outdoors. It's spotlessly clean and healthy nutritious food is provided also. All the staff are absolutely amazing including the manager who is very helpful with the behind-the-scenes running of the place. Nothing is too small to approach any of the staff with.

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Review from N P (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been so happy with the nursery provision at Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School since our little boy started. It's such a hard thing to entrust your baby into someone else's care and we have been so impressed with the staff at Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School. Everyone got to know our
little one and his interests and personality. They take the time to inform us about his day at pick up and he has progressed loads in terms of eating (the food is great!), sleeping and speaking since joining! He clearly loves nursery and all of the staff! We love it and I would recommend Woodlands Day Nursery without reservation!

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.802)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.802) out of 10 for Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 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 4.802 for Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (177 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) + (7 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 192 Ratings = 4.802

  • 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 & Nursery School is based on 15 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 57 number of registered child places is 11.4, which has been reached with 15 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School

What is the Age Range of Children that Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School accepts?

Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School Open?

Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School have capacity for?

Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School has capacity for a total of 57 Children.

How far is Woodlands Day Nursery & Nursery School to the centre of Altrincham?

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

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