ABOUT US


Welcome to The Wooden Horse Nursery – a family-owned and managed, purpose-built nursery offering both private and funded places for children from birth to 5 years old. At The Wooden Horse, everything we do is built around our Ethos: Nurture · Thrive · Explore. We provide a safe, caring, and stimulating environment where every child is nurtured as an individual. By focusing on each child’s emotional and physical wellbeing, we ensure they feel secure, valued, and ready to flourish.


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OUR SETTINGS

The Wooden Horse is a purpose built nursery set on the site of St Hilda’s School

The outside area is used as an extension of the inside and many activities are used outside such as the dressing up, role play and small world. The children have loose parts construction, a sand pit (within a beach hut), a vegetable patch and we have nursey rabbits and guinea pigs for the children to help look after. Activities such as ball games, obstacle courses and races are planned to develop gross motor skills.

Baby Room
The Nurtury
Pre School

Ofsted noted during their inspection 2020 that:

The Outdoor play area is well designed and promotes children’s physical development, their understanding of the world and also their creativity and imagination

PARENTS AREA
Information regarding policies, food, trips etc for our children's Parents
of experience

Testimonials

  • Sophie - Parent
    Thank you for everything you have done for not only me but my mummy. We are so sad that I am leaving, you have helped me develop into the clever little boy I am today and I have really enjoyed my time at The Wooden Horse.
    Sophie - Parent
  • Laura - Parent
    You have all been such an important part of her journey in life, helping her learn, grow and be the little girl she is today. Without you guys I feel that she wouldn’t have as much strength and confidence that she holds today ready for big school and the future that lies ahead of her.
    Laura - Parent
  • Rachel - Parent
    What a journey. Thank you for listening to us and fighting on our behalf. Your nursery and staff are a credit to this town. Thank you all again for taking care of our son and ensuring he gets the best start in school.
    Rachel - Parent
  • Carolyn - Parent
    I feel extremely grateful to have you all as my son’s nursery teachers. Thanks for the patience and for the quality of care you provide each and every day. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you all for preparing my child for a lifetime of success.
    Carolyn - Parent
  • Michelle - Parent
    Thank you for making his time at nursery a fun, exciting time for him and supporting him to develop as he has.
    Michelle - Parent
  • Rachel - Parent
    The life skills, educational input and upmost care that you all provide are exceptional.
    Rachel - Parent