# Woodlands Nursery Ruislip Limited

Woodlands Nursery Ruislip Limited is a full-day nursery at Scout Association, Woodford Hall, Poplars Close, Ruislip, HA4 7BU, in Ruislip, Hillingdon. It is registered for 30 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. Its published full-day fees range from £70 to £75 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-nursery-ruislip-limited-2824371  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Scout Association, Woodford Hall, Poplars Close, Ruislip, HA4 7BU
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 30
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 01895 622140
- Website: http://woodlands-day-nursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2824371

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 9 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2824371

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2024 (Reference 2824371). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2824371)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2824371)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2824371)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/519116)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | £75 (£7.50 an hour) | £64 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £8 (half day)

Source: nursery website (https://www.woodlands-day-nursery.co.uk/app/download/5819508687/Woodlands+Nursery+Ruislip+Ltd+Funding.pdf), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Sessions: full day and half day

## Getting there

Address: Scout Association, Woodford Hall, Poplars Close, Ruislip, HA4 7BU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.573197,-0.424888

- Station: Ruislip, 0.1 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Ruislip Manor, 0.5 miles
- Station: West Ruislip, 0.6 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Manor Farm, 0.3 miles
- Park: Shenley Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Churchfield Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Blenheim Crescent Children's Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hillingdon there are about 3.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum. Ofsted's 2026 report card inspection rated curriculum and teaching as 'Strong standard' and achievement as 'Strong standard'. Activities named on its website include music classes, dance and movement, cooking activities and library visits.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlands-day-nursery.co.uk/app/download/5818911605/Woodlands+Nursery+-+Our+Curriculum.pdf)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says it provides breakfast and healthy snacks, and that parents provide a packed lunch. It also lists a vegetarian menu, an allergy-aware kitchen and a nut-free setting.

- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlands-day-nursery.co.uk/mealtimes)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlands-day-nursery.co.uk/mealtimes)
- Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlands-day-nursery.co.uk/app/download/5819508693/Home+Meals+Policy.pdf)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlands-day-nursery.co.uk/mealtimes)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlands-day-nursery.co.uk/app/download/5819508693/Home+Meals+Policy.pdf)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlands-day-nursery.co.uk/mealtimes)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, a growing or allotment area, and daily outdoor play. It also lists local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlands-day-nursery.co.uk/daily-routine)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlands-day-nursery.co.uk/daily-routine)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlands-day-nursery.co.uk/app/download/5818911605/Woodlands+Nursery+-+Our+Curriculum.pdf)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlands-day-nursery.co.uk/app/download/5818911605/Woodlands+Nursery+-+Our+Curriculum.pdf)

### Settling in

Its website says each child is assigned a key person and that the nursery operates a key person system. Settling in lasts one week and can be extended if needed, with sessions adjusted to how the child is coping.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlands-day-nursery.co.uk/faqs)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlands-day-nursery.co.uk/app/download/5819508687/Woodlands+Nursery+Ruislip+Ltd+Funding.pdf)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlands-day-nursery.co.uk/sessions-funding)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlands-day-nursery.co.uk/faqs)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2026 inspection found safeguarding standards met.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlands-day-nursery.co.uk/curriculum)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlands-day-nursery.co.uk/daily-routine)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlands-day-nursery.co.uk/app/download/5818911605/Woodlands+Nursery+-+Our+Curriculum.pdf)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlands-day-nursery.co.uk/app/download/5818911605/Woodlands+Nursery+-+Our+Curriculum.pdf)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.woodlands-day-nursery.co.uk/app/download/5818911605/Woodlands+Nursery+-+Our+Curriculum.pdf)

### Getting a place

Its website says families should contact the nursery by email to register a child, and that open days are held so families can view the nursery first. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Warrender Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Lady Bankes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Pentland Field School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Whiteheath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Ruislip Gardens Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Whiteheath Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Our Little Explorers Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/our-little-explorers-nursery-ltd-2720590) | Good |  | 08:00–15:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [White House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/white-house-nursery-139185) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [The Eye Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-eye-nursery-limited-139103) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [The Growing Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-growing-tree-nursery-ey363985) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Eilmar Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eilmar-montessori-day-nursery-ey314710) | Good | £93 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Pre-School Playhouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pre-school-playhouse-139099) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Woodlands Nursery Ruislip Limited cost?

Woodlands Nursery Ruislip Limited publishes these fees: full day £75 for all ages, full day £70 for all ages, half day £64 for all ages and half day £55 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Woodlands Nursery Ruislip Limited offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Woodlands Nursery Ruislip Limited offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £8 half day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Woodlands Nursery Ruislip Limited take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Woodlands Nursery Ruislip Limited offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Woodlands Nursery Ruislip Limited's opening hours?

Woodlands Nursery Ruislip Limited opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Woodlands Nursery Ruislip Limited's Ofsted rating?

Woodlands Nursery Ruislip Limited was inspected on 9 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Woodlands Nursery Ruislip Limited take?

Woodlands Nursery Ruislip Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Woodlands Nursery Ruislip Limited?

Meals are not included in the fees at Woodlands Nursery Ruislip Limited.

### What approach does Woodlands Nursery Ruislip Limited follow?

Woodlands Nursery Ruislip Limited's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Woodlands Nursery Ruislip Limited have outdoor space?

Woodlands Nursery Ruislip Limited lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Woodlands Nursery Ruislip Limited?

Ruislip is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Woodlands Nursery Ruislip Limited?

You can call 01895 622140 and visit woodlands-day-nursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2824371)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (woodlands-day-nursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://woodlands-day-nursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Woodlands+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJseAgYV9sdkgRW3LyiyVLSXY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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