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Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre

"My daughter has just finished here, she started at 9 months and has now gone to school. Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre is a fantastic nursery and the level of care and compassion is amazing, which really sets your mind at ease."
(Lauren, Parent - Daynurseries.co.uk)
Wooldale Early Care & Education CentreWooldale Centre For Learning, Wooldale Road, Wootton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 6TP

Where Learning Begins with Joy and Discovery

Nestled within the grounds of Caroline Chisholm School, Bright Horizons Wooldale Nursery and Preschool offers a safe, inspiring, and nurturing environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Our convenient onsite parking makes drop-off and pick-up stress-free for busy families, while our location within the school grounds helps ease the transition to primary education.

Inside our purpose-built nursery, children thrive in three spacious rooms designed to support every stage of early development. Each space is thoughtfully equipped to encourage curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Our bespoke curriculum is tailored to each child’s individual needs, blending play-based learning with structured activities that build essential skills. 

Our onsite chef prepares fresh, nutritionally-balanced meals every day, ensuring children are well-fuelled for learning and play.

Outdoors, children enjoy daily access to our large garden and all-weather play area, where they can explore nature, develop physical skills, and engage in imaginative play. A highlight of our outdoor space is the purpose-built mud kitchen, which encourages sensory exploration and collaborative play.

We’re proud to offer a dedicated sensory room, supporting emotional regulation and cognitive development, and a sleep room that provides a calm, restful space for younger children to recharge.

Our unique Ready for School Programme includes Growing Readers, Writers, and Mathematicians, helping children build the confidence and skills they need for a smooth transition to school.

In addition to our nursery provision, we offer a Before and After School Club located on the school site, with breakfast and tea included in the fees. Our Holiday Club runs throughout the year during school breaks, and for added flexibility, families can opt for an early drop-off from 7:30am.

Come and see what makes Wooldale special – book a personal tour today and experience our warm, welcoming environment first-hand.

Stony Straford Manager Ginny Middleton
Ginny
Nursery Manager
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Wooldale Centre For Learning, Wooldale Road, Wootton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 6TP
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  • Monday8:00AM - 6:00PM
  • Tuesday8:00AM - 6:00PM
  • Wednesday8:00AM - 6:00PM
  • Thursday8:00AM - 6:00PM
  • Friday8:00AM - 6:00PM
Lines open: Mon - Fri 08:00 - 19:00

Here's an 'at a glance guide' to what Wooldale has to offer.

Tax Free Childcare 

Funding
Available

On-site Parking 

Onsite
Parking

Purpose Built 

Purpose
Built

Mud Kitchen 

Mud
Kitchen

Bright Beginnings Curriculum 

Bespoke
Curriculum

Sleep Room 

Sleep
Room

On-site Chef 

Chef
Onsite

On School Grounds 

On School
Grounds

All Weather Area 

All Weather
Area

Large Garden 

Large
Garden

Preschool Teacher 

Ready for
School

Sensory Room 

Sensory
Room

Included in our fees

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Unlimited hypoallergenic nappies*
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Unlimited hypoallergenic wipes*
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Three nutritious meals
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A range of healthy snacks
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Formula milk for babies under 1 year
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Cows' milk or dairy-free alternatives for older babies and children
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*A very small number of our nurseries are not able to offer all of the above, please check with your nursery for specific details.

We've got it covered

Baby and toddler care items are all included, together with all food and snacks (and milk for babies under 1 year-old). We offer milk alternatives and dairy- free milk to children with allergies.

We cater for a wide range of nutritional needs allergies, intolerances and special diets (including vegetarian and cultural). Find out more about our food, menus and mealtimes.

Nursery Fee Calculator

Our calculator enables you to estimate your basic fees BEFORE childcare funding is applied. We’ve taken this approach as funding is dependent on your own very individual situation, how old your child is, where you live, whether you’re working, or you get discounts from your workplace.

Our comprehensive funding guides provide guidance on what funding you’re likely to be eligible for, we can send this to you after you’ve estimated your fees.

When you visit us, we can also help you understand your options and work out what your net fees will be after any childcare funding is taken into account.

Estimate your fees

Oops! We appear to be having a few technical challenges! Our team is working hard to get our fee calculator back up and running soon as soon as possible. Thanks for bearing with us.

In the meantime, if you need some answers or to book a nursery visit, then please call us on 01604 212 439, our friendly team is here to help.

Find out what people love about us

Parent testimonials taken from daynurseries.co.uk.
  • Parent Testimonial
    "Bright Horizons Wooldale Early Care & Education Centre is a fantastic nursery and the level of care and compassion is amazing, which really sets your mind at ease."

    Lauren B, Parent

  • Parent Testimonial
    "They have an excellent manager and staff that take care of your child's development and provide progress reports. They do have excellent facilities. The extra care and needs that were required for our daughter's development was taken care of."

    Naveen R, Parent

  • Parent Testimonial
    "There was flexibility around pick-up/drop-off times and the consistency of the daily routine made transitions easier. There was a good blend of playing and learning and our child made good friends at the preschool. The food standard was very high and so was the level of cleanliness."

    E G, Parent

Here you can explore more about how we’ll support you and your family, right from day one and throughout your journey with us.

The Nurture Approach

The Nurture Approach

Our holistic, research-backed approach nurtures emotional wellbeing, inspires learning, and provides exceptional care - supporting your child’s development every step of the way. 

Childcare Funding Options

Childcare Funding

Take a look through all the available options to see what childcare funding is available to support your family, and download our funding guide.

Our Nursery Day

Our Nursery Day

Discover what happens after drop-off! From outdoor adventures to cosy story time, our days are thoughtfully structured to balance play, learning, rest, and mealtimes.  

SEND

SEND Support

We’ll ensure we give your child the support to feel empowered to thrive at their own pace through our inclusive, tailored support.

Family Resources

Family Resources

Take a look at our wide range of activities, book reviews, nursery rhymes, recipes, blogs and more.

Settling In Sessions

Settling In Sessions

Starting at nursery can be an exciting time for you and your child. Our Settling in Sessions will provide you with the chance to get to know your nursery.

Food & Mealtimes

Food and Mealtimes

Our nurseries are proud to serve every child with freshly prepared food. Take a look at our menus and more.

Meet the team

Our team are dedicated to making your child's experience safe and fun. We always go the extra mile.

  • Stony Straford Manager Ginny Middleton
    GinnyNursery Manager
  • Female Manager Silhouette
    LauraDeputy Manager
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