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Woodlands Day Nursery and Pre-School
A nurturing and creative environment where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to learn through play
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We’re here for you Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 18:30
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About Woodlands Day Nursery and Pre-School
Woodlands Day Nursery and Pre-School is an OFSTED GOOD (2024) nursery in Oxted, Surrey, on Woodland Court near St Mary's Primary School. Just a short 10-minute walk from Oxted train station in a peaceful cul-de-sac, our converted houses offer a genuine home-from-home atmosphere for children from birth to 5 years. We nurture each child's curiosity through joyful play-based learning and build strong parent partnerships with regular updates, photos and open communication.
Our warm, experienced team emphasises life skills, confidence and independence in a supportive environment where every voice matters. We celebrate diverse cultures through shared events and stories, creating an inclusive community where children feel truly valued and understood.
Our spacious garden invites free-flow exploration with thoughtfully varied resources that spark creativity and physical challenge. Practitioners engage in collaborative dialogues with children, deepening their understanding and love for discovery every day.
Could Woodlands Day Nursery and Pre-School be the nurturing haven your child deserves? We'd love to welcome you—book a tour today and sense our welcoming warmth.
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Nursery Facilities
Discover the facilities available at our nursery and how they support your child's care, learning, and development.
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Buggy Store
A dedicated space to safely store your buggy during the day, making drop-off and pick-up easier and hassle-free.
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Our Nursery Fees
We understand how important it is to have a clear picture of the costs associated with your child's care. Our fee sheet is designed to be transparent and straightforward, so please click below and take your time to look through it.
You can also learn more about fees and funding options on our dedicated pages Fees and funding page
If you have any questions at all, please do get in touch. We are always happy to talk things through with you.
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Nutritional Approach
We believe food is fundamental to healthy growth, happy minds, and positive lifelong habits. In the earliest years, what children eat shapes taste preferences, supports brain development, and lays the foundations for long-term health.
All meals are freshly prepared on site each day using quality, seasonal ingredients. Our menus are developed with expert guidance, designed for inclusion, and go beyond Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. We want every child to become a confident, curious eater.
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Meet Our Nursery Manager
Guy Hanscombe
Hello, I'm Guy, the manager at Woodlands Day Nursery and Pre-School. I've been working in childcare since 1998 and joined the nursery in 2005 when we first opened. I hold my NNEB, Level 4 in early years, and Level 5 in management.
I was employed as a practitioner at my last student placement and worked my way up to room leader and senior roles at other local settings. When I joined Woodlands, I started as deputy manager for two years before becoming manager.
My approach centres on making sure children feel safe and secure so they have the confidence to explore and flourish. When children feel emotionally settled, they're free to learn, play, and develop at their own pace.
What I love most is seeing the children grow and move on to school as confident, capable individuals.
What to Expect on Your Nursery Tour
Our Next Open Day
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Meet our friendly team
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Learn about our curriculum
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Explore funding options
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Explore our rooms and areas
Our Commitments
Our curriculum is built around five core commitments that guide how we nurture every child.
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Critical And Creative Thinkers
Nurturing curiosity and confidence to imagine, test ideas, and solve problems through exploration.
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Sense of Belonging
Building secure, trusting relationships so every child feels safe, valued, and confident.
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Explorers of Our World
Connecting children to nature through outdoor experiences that build resilience and independence.
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Confident Communicators
Supporting every child to express themselves in ways that are meaningful to them. |
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Happy and Healthy
Encouraging physical activity, healthy eating, and joyful experiences that support lifelong wellbeing. |
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Our Curriculum
We deliver a well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum that enables children to build on what they know and can do. We link learning meaningfully to children's interests, such as extending conversations about eggs into exploration of animals and their habitats.
This approach deepens children's understanding of the natural world, supports memory retention and encourages curiosity through connected learning experiences.
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