The Woodfield Nest Pre-school and Out of School Club
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Dursley for children from birth to 8+, open 07:30 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in March 2023. Open since 2000, with 62 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Gloucestershire
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Gloucestershire from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
GL11 6JJWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 16 March 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are highly valued and regarded as capable learners by staff. Children arrive happy and eager to play. Staff ensure that the environment promotes children's independence. Children form strong bonds with staff, who interact warmly with them. Staff build trusting relationships to help children feel safe and secure. Children learn about the world around them; for instance, they visit the chapel and walk to the local shop to buy cooking ingredients. They also enjoy digging in the garden and feeding the birds. Children behave well, they are kind to each other and respond positively to staff. They say, 'I'll show you' to friends when they need help, and they tidy away toys when staff ask. Children demonstrate their understanding of the rules in place to keep themselves safe. For instance, they know they must not run inside as they say 'you might bump your head!'. Children confidently introduce themselves to visitors. They keenly express their favourite activities as they exclaim 'I like playing with unicorns!'.
Staff have high expectations for children and what they can achieve. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress. Staff prioritise support for children's communication and language development. They also promote children's overall well-being through activities such as yoga and exploring nature.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- help staff to identify when children need guidance during more boisterous play, to maintain the safety of themselves and others around them n ensure staff make full use of the available resources to help children with additional needs understand the routine and what is happening next.
- 16 March 2023Good
- 7 July 2017Good
- 14 October 2015Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for The Woodfield Nest Pre-school and Out of School Club
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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