"Nurturing curious minds, one child at a time. Where Kindness, Love, Respect & Diversity lead the way"

Are you on the lookout for a magical nursery that will fill your child's world with curiosity, wonder and awe? Look no further! We offer an all-encompassing, personal approach to your little one's care that's sure to make their heart sing. From our warm and nurturing environment to our loving attention to detail, we're the perfect place for your child to thrive. So what are you waiting for? Let's embark on this journey of discovery together and explore all the amazing things we have to offer!

Welcome to Woodcroft Pre School & Wrap Around Care, a long-standing provider of high-quality childcare services in the Hampshire area. Established in 1995 under the name Rascals Pre School, we have since evolved to become Meadowlands Community Childcare and Pre School in 2006, and later amalgamated to form Woodcroft Pre School & Wrap Around Care in 2009. As an independent charity run company, we are privileged to be based at Woodcroft Primary School and work closely with them to ensure that all children receive the best possible outcomes. We operate within the school site, while renting the facilities from Hampshire County Council, and are independently registered with Ofsted, meaning that we are subject to regular inspections. Our services cater to children aged between 3 months and 5 years, with our holiday childcare and after-school club accommodating children up to 12 years of age.

At Woodcroft Pre School & Wrap Around Care, we strive to deliver a high standard of care, and we provide a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where every child is valued, understood, and supported to thrive. Our preschool and wraparound care is thoughtfully designed to meet the emotional, social, and developmental needs of young children, helping them build strong foundations for life. We follow the Thrive Therapeutic Approach, placing children’s emotional wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. By understanding children’s behaviour as communication, our skilled and caring team supports children to develop resilience, confidence, and positive relationships. We create calm, predictable routines and responsive interactions that help children feel secure, regulated, and ready to learn. Alongside this, we embrace key elements of the Curiosity Approach, encouraging children to explore, investigate, and make sense of the world in their own unique way. Our thoughtfully curated environments use open-ended, natural, and real-life resources that spark imagination, creativity, and deep engagement. We value children as capable learners and support them to lead their own play, follow their interests, and develop independence. Our wraparound care offers continuity and reassurance for families, providing a familiar, comforting space before and after the school day, as well as in the school holidays. Whether children need a gentle start to the morning or a calm, nurturing end to the day, our approach remains consistent, supportive, and child-centred.

We work in close partnership with families, recognising that strong relationships are key to helping children flourish. Together, we support every child to feel happy, confident, curious, and ready for their next steps. We are dedicated to ensuring that each child feels nurtured, valued, and supported throughout their time with us.

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