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Unit 1, The Woodlands, Kersey Maltings, Kersey Mill, Hadleigh Road, Ipswich, IP7 6DP
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17 March 2025
The staff are amazing and our children very much enjoy their time at Woodlands. They love the activities on offer. They have both had a noticeable improvement in terms of their vocabulary and social skills since they joined. They are always very happy to go to "school" and as parents we are so pleased that we don't have to worry.
14 March 2025
We love Woodlands! The staff have been so lovely and helped our baby to settle quickly - he is now really comfortable and enjoys the routine. He loves going out for a walk everyday, and is eating really well thanks to the tasty meals and snacks that are offered throughout the day. I was worried he wouldn't nap at nursery but the staff and environment at woodlands have been great and he now does a long nap every day and usually has to be woken up. We also love the classroom facilities - it is lovely for the children to be able to explore the whole space and have such a variety of toys and activities on offer. We also really love the All Sorts Tots class that is held on Thursday mornings. We really feel our son is receiving a high standard of love and care from the staff at Woodlands and the nursery environment has been excellent for his confidence and development.
14 March 2025
This nursery is truly outstanding. Our daughter enjoys three days filled with expert care and enriching activities that foster her growth and development. The staff are exceptionally skilled and attentive, ensuring she receives the best possible care. The range of activities offered keeps her engaged and stimulated, making each day a new and exciting experience. Communication with the nursery team is excellent, keeping us informed and involved in our daughter's progress and daily routines. We couldn't be happier with the care and attention our daughter receives here.
14 March 2025
The activities offered ante interesting and varied. The staff are caring and supportive at all times and always go the extra mile to make sure our daughter feels happy and safe at nursery. She loves her time at Woodlands and learns so much from a wide range of exciting experiences. We couldn't be happier.
29 August 2024
Woodlands Nursery has been great for our little girl. She is absolutely thriving there and they are great at helping her learn new skills and tailoring what they do with her to work with what she is doing away from nursery.
29 July 2024
Woodlands is a fantastic nursery. The setting is beautiful (inside and out) and despite the fact that it's a nursery, and there are always kids running around, it always looks clean! I have experience with the teachers in both hedgehogs and bunnies and they are all so lovely, kind and caring, including the manager who is always available to talk to if needed. I also have experience with the SENCo there are they have been so thorough and helpful with my daughters needs. The teachers are very interested in the children's development, they all learn the children's names (even if it's a teacher from another room) and they have also been great in helping prep them and us as parents for starting school.
26 July 2024
Our little boy started at Woodlands in April, and I could not be happier with our choice. I was extremely apprehensive about leaving him but the staff were so nurturing and made him feel at home instantly. There are always plenty of activities to choose from and the outside space is lovely. I look forward to introducing our little girl to Woodlands in September.
09 July 2024
My daughter started at this nursery at the start of the year, and she is so happy! The staff are lovely (my daughter is always eager for hugs on arrival); the environment is beautiful with Montessori activities and lots of outdoor space; the food quality must be good as daughter eats most of it; and her development has noticeably grown since being here. I would highly recommend it. My only constructive criticism would be to improve communication to admin emails which can be missed out or not acknowledged. (The daily updates and daughter's daily log of activities are not included in this complaint - these are fab)
08 July 2024
My 3-year-old daughter has been attending Woodlands for the last few months now and we are so grateful for all the support provided by the staff to help her settle in. We can see that she has really come out of her shell and has built a lot of confidence since. Her key worker especially has been amazing and has encouraged her with her potty training too. We definitely feel we have made the best choice for a nursery for our daughter. Also, we have already decided that our 3-month baby will also attend the same nursery in the future.
08 July 2024
My daughter enjoys her days at Woodlands. The activities are varied and the staff friendly and she enjoys her time with them. Overall very happy with Woodlands. I do wish there could be a few choices for lunch rather than a set menu so that alternatives and choices are available otherwise my daughter goes hungry and is a fussy eater.
08 July 2024
Our daughter has been at Woodlands Kersey Mill for 2 years and has had the most lovely time. All the staff are kind, and nurturing and go above and beyond to help the children thrive. The range of activities is amazing, from ballet, to forest school, to drawing club where they learn about telling stories through pictures. They hatched out chicks and ducks this spring in an incubator, they make fabulous art, and all in all we couldn't have been more impressed by the dedication shown by the nursery. When our daughter had a period of feeling nervous about being left at nursery, the staff spent time thinking of brilliant ideas to help her transition, including making a box filled with special things for her to get every day after she arrived. We were so grateful for the care and time taken to help her. It worked, too!
08 July 2024
After a terrible experience with a childminder and having to move my son I was so grateful to start him at Woodlands Nursery. They were slow and patient with his needs and have made his settling in the best experience. Since starting here he has thrived better than ever and I would recommend the manager and her team to anyone! Absolutely fantastic nursery!
08 July 2024
Our two daughters were always very happy at Woodlands. The staff are supportive and friendly and the setting is safe with lots of outdoor space to roam in. As a nursery, Woodlands has been everything we wanted and a good start for our girls.
08 July 2024
I felt so anxious about returning to work and putting my daughter in a nursery for others to look after - it's such a worrying time for parents and something I personally was dreading. After moving from one nursery which didn't agree with us, I was highly recommended Woodlands by a friend and honestly, I am so grateful for that recommendation! Woodlands ticks all of the boxes. I feel so confident leaving my daughter in their care, all staff are so friendly, and kind and they take their time to understand each child as an individual to meet their needs. They really care. My daughter just loves it. From management to frontline staff, it feels like a family. I am updated throughout the day with all the wonderful things they organise for the children, wonderful pictures and in-depth reports. My daughter has developed so much since being there, she surprises me every day with something new she has learnt. She absolutely loves Woodlands and we couldn't recommend it enough!
08 July 2024
We love Woodlands. Our little girl is always so excited to arrive at nursery and loves the staff. They spend a lot of time outdoors which is so important to us and we can tell she's learning a lot. Wonderful!
08 July 2024
Fantastic nursery. The staff are fab and really help and support with our son's learning journey. The learning environment is also lovely and they also really encourage outdoor activities. Highly recommended!
15 December 2022
I cannot recommend this nursery enough! After moving my daughter from another setting because she didn't want to go, she absolutely loves Woodlands! She is always excited to go to her nursery, which is amazing for us as parents knowing our children are happy! The staff are amazing and supportive, and our children have a great relationship with them all. The setting is stunning and has an amazing outdoor garden; they have forest school, which they both love so much and learn lots of useful things! The activities are always fun, and I love my children coming home and telling me what they have done in their day, who they have played with, teaching me songs that they have been taught and even teaching me to sign! There is also an app that gets updated with photos, videos and explanations of what they have been doing, which is great, so you get to see what your children are doing and learning in the setting. I highly recommend this nursery.
30 November 2022
We are very pleased we chose Woodlands for our son. The staff are kind and supportive as well as professional and are always helpful if we have queries. The setting is ideal for our outdoor-loving little one, with superb facilities inside and out. Activities seem fun and engaging and our son loves attending nursery. It is a pleasure to have him at Woodlands we look forward to seeing him develop further under their fantastic care.
30 November 2022
Woodlands Nursery has been absolutely fantastic with my little girl! All staff are lovely and welcoming and are very supportive and helpful with anything needed! My little girl absolutely loves it there and runs straight in and never wants to leave! They do such a good mixture of play and learning while making sure all children are having fun! I can't recommend them enough!
18 November 2022
My son loves the nursery, everyone who works here is so lovely. Beautiful setting. Fantastic nursery.
Latest Reviews for Woodlands Nursery
17 March 2025
The staff are amazing and our children very much enjoy their time at Woodlands. They love the activities on offer. They have both had a noticeable improvement in terms of their vocabulary and social skills since they joined. They are always very happy to go to "school" and as parents we are so pleased that we don't have to worry.
14 March 2025
We love Woodlands! The staff have been so lovely and helped our baby to settle quickly - he is now really comfortable and enjoys the routine. He loves going out for a walk everyday, and is eating really well thanks to the tasty meals and snacks that are offered throughout the day. I was worried he wouldn't nap at nursery but the staff and environment at woodlands have been great and he now does a long nap every day and usually has to be woken up. We also love the classroom facilities - it is lovely for the children to be able to explore the whole space and have such a variety of toys and activities on offer. We also really love the All Sorts Tots class that is held on Thursday mornings. We really feel our son is receiving a high standard of love and care from the staff at Woodlands and the nursery environment has been excellent for his confidence and development.
14 March 2025
This nursery is truly outstanding. Our daughter enjoys three days filled with expert care and enriching activities that foster her growth and development. The staff are exceptionally skilled and attentive, ensuring she receives the best possible care. The range of activities offered keeps her engaged and stimulated, making each day a new and exciting experience. Communication with the nursery team is excellent, keeping us informed and involved in our daughter's progress and daily routines. We couldn't be happier with the care and attention our daughter receives here.
14 March 2025
The activities offered ante interesting and varied. The staff are caring and supportive at all times and always go the extra mile to make sure our daughter feels happy and safe at nursery. She loves her time at Woodlands and learns so much from a wide range of exciting experiences. We couldn't be happier.
29 August 2024
Woodlands Nursery has been great for our little girl. She is absolutely thriving there and they are great at helping her learn new skills and tailoring what they do with her to work with what she is doing away from nursery.
29 July 2024
Woodlands is a fantastic nursery. The setting is beautiful (inside and out) and despite the fact that it's a nursery, and there are always kids running around, it always looks clean! I have experience with the teachers in both hedgehogs and bunnies and they are all so lovely, kind and caring, including the manager who is always available to talk to if needed. I also have experience with the SENCo there are they have been so thorough and helpful with my daughters needs. The teachers are very interested in the children's development, they all learn the children's names (even if it's a teacher from another room) and they have also been great in helping prep them and us as parents for starting school.
26 July 2024
Our little boy started at Woodlands in April, and I could not be happier with our choice. I was extremely apprehensive about leaving him but the staff were so nurturing and made him feel at home instantly. There are always plenty of activities to choose from and the outside space is lovely. I look forward to introducing our little girl to Woodlands in September.
09 July 2024
My daughter started at this nursery at the start of the year, and she is so happy! The staff are lovely (my daughter is always eager for hugs on arrival); the environment is beautiful with Montessori activities and lots of outdoor space; the food quality must be good as daughter eats most of it; and her development has noticeably grown since being here. I would highly recommend it. My only constructive criticism would be to improve communication to admin emails which can be missed out or not acknowledged. (The daily updates and daughter's daily log of activities are not included in this complaint - these are fab)
08 July 2024
My 3-year-old daughter has been attending Woodlands for the last few months now and we are so grateful for all the support provided by the staff to help her settle in. We can see that she has really come out of her shell and has built a lot of confidence since. Her key worker especially has been amazing and has encouraged her with her potty training too. We definitely feel we have made the best choice for a nursery for our daughter. Also, we have already decided that our 3-month baby will also attend the same nursery in the future.
08 July 2024
My daughter enjoys her days at Woodlands. The activities are varied and the staff friendly and she enjoys her time with them. Overall very happy with Woodlands. I do wish there could be a few choices for lunch rather than a set menu so that alternatives and choices are available otherwise my daughter goes hungry and is a fussy eater.
08 July 2024
Our daughter has been at Woodlands Kersey Mill for 2 years and has had the most lovely time. All the staff are kind, and nurturing and go above and beyond to help the children thrive. The range of activities is amazing, from ballet, to forest school, to drawing club where they learn about telling stories through pictures. They hatched out chicks and ducks this spring in an incubator, they make fabulous art, and all in all we couldn't have been more impressed by the dedication shown by the nursery. When our daughter had a period of feeling nervous about being left at nursery, the staff spent time thinking of brilliant ideas to help her transition, including making a box filled with special things for her to get every day after she arrived. We were so grateful for the care and time taken to help her. It worked, too!
08 July 2024
After a terrible experience with a childminder and having to move my son I was so grateful to start him at Woodlands Nursery. They were slow and patient with his needs and have made his settling in the best experience. Since starting here he has thrived better than ever and I would recommend the manager and her team to anyone! Absolutely fantastic nursery!
08 July 2024
Our two daughters were always very happy at Woodlands. The staff are supportive and friendly and the setting is safe with lots of outdoor space to roam in. As a nursery, Woodlands has been everything we wanted and a good start for our girls.
08 July 2024
I felt so anxious about returning to work and putting my daughter in a nursery for others to look after - it's such a worrying time for parents and something I personally was dreading. After moving from one nursery which didn't agree with us, I was highly recommended Woodlands by a friend and honestly, I am so grateful for that recommendation! Woodlands ticks all of the boxes. I feel so confident leaving my daughter in their care, all staff are so friendly, and kind and they take their time to understand each child as an individual to meet their needs. They really care. My daughter just loves it. From management to frontline staff, it feels like a family. I am updated throughout the day with all the wonderful things they organise for the children, wonderful pictures and in-depth reports. My daughter has developed so much since being there, she surprises me every day with something new she has learnt. She absolutely loves Woodlands and we couldn't recommend it enough!
08 July 2024
We love Woodlands. Our little girl is always so excited to arrive at nursery and loves the staff. They spend a lot of time outdoors which is so important to us and we can tell she's learning a lot. Wonderful!
08 July 2024
Fantastic nursery. The staff are fab and really help and support with our son's learning journey. The learning environment is also lovely and they also really encourage outdoor activities. Highly recommended!
15 December 2022
I cannot recommend this nursery enough! After moving my daughter from another setting because she didn't want to go, she absolutely loves Woodlands! She is always excited to go to her nursery, which is amazing for us as parents knowing our children are happy! The staff are amazing and supportive, and our children have a great relationship with them all. The setting is stunning and has an amazing outdoor garden; they have forest school, which they both love so much and learn lots of useful things! The activities are always fun, and I love my children coming home and telling me what they have done in their day, who they have played with, teaching me songs that they have been taught and even teaching me to sign! There is also an app that gets updated with photos, videos and explanations of what they have been doing, which is great, so you get to see what your children are doing and learning in the setting. I highly recommend this nursery.
30 November 2022
We are very pleased we chose Woodlands for our son. The staff are kind and supportive as well as professional and are always helpful if we have queries. The setting is ideal for our outdoor-loving little one, with superb facilities inside and out. Activities seem fun and engaging and our son loves attending nursery. It is a pleasure to have him at Woodlands we look forward to seeing him develop further under their fantastic care.
30 November 2022
Woodlands Nursery has been absolutely fantastic with my little girl! All staff are lovely and welcoming and are very supportive and helpful with anything needed! My little girl absolutely loves it there and runs straight in and never wants to leave! They do such a good mixture of play and learning while making sure all children are having fun! I can't recommend them enough!
18 November 2022
My son loves the nursery, everyone who works here is so lovely. Beautiful setting. Fantastic nursery.