Welcome to Woodlanders

“An outstanding place to play, learn and work”

Woodlanders Pre-school provides early years care and education to children in Ashburton and the surrounding areas.  We are an independent registered charity (number 1176342), rooted in the community and run by a team of dedicated staff who are passionate about early years education and supporting the needs of local families. Woodlanders was established in 1999 and has seen many families and children in the community benefit from the services we provide.

In addition to pre-school care and education, Woodlanders provides wrap-around care and holiday clubs for our registered children, parent and toddler groups and specialised sessions such as forest school, messy play, French and yoga.

At Woodlanders we have a really strong team, who are highly qualified and experienced. We refresh training regularly and share knowledge and ideas with each other so that the whole setting benefits from our collective skills. We are a team of artistic, musical, creative, community focused and caring people, who will go above and beyond to get the best outcomes for our Woodlanders children. By working closely together we can provide an excellent level of service and care for your child.

We also believe that it is really important to give opportunities to members of our community where we can. We welcome students, work experience pupils and we also regularly support new staff through apprenticeship programs.

Testimonials:

“We think that what you all do is just phenomenal! Our little girl absolutely thrives at Woodlanders and we wouldn’t have her anywhere else! The ladies that look after her for us to be able to work are such an important part of her life and we are beyond grateful! I don’t know how you all do what you do for our children, charging so little per hour. We just wanted to make sure that we pass on, loud and clear, no amount of money feels enough in return for what you give to our family! Thank you, super bunch of wonderful people!" - Parent review 2024

“Children are happy in this friendly and nurturing nursery, and know that they are valued.” Ofsted report 2023

“I loved this nursery the minute we walked in, the staff are friendly, the rooms are big and welcoming, we viewed a few nurseries and Woodlanders had the best outdoor space by far! My boy loves being outside, the forest school is amazing, I can't rate this setting high enough, I tell everyone I meet they should send their children here.”- Parent Feedback 2023

“We feel so lucky that our son has started his education in such a warm, supportive and happy environment. I have been really impressed by the broad curriculum and focused structured activities for each week as well as the use that the nursery makes of its gardens and local countryside. We have nothing but good things to say about Woodlanders, and I wish every child could have such a lovely place to start their school life.”- Parent feedback 2023.

“I believe that Woodlanders is a very special place and I feel very fortunate that my daughter is able to be here”- Parent feedback 2023

“The whole nursery is tuned into the community it serves and supports and cares for the children and parents with kindness, empathy and compassion. The teachers are so loving and experienced and really really good at what they do. I really cant speak highly enough about this place.” -Parent feedback 2023

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