Our company was named Funcare as we both feel strongly that whilst of course our children need to be healthy and safe when away from home, our priorities are that they should be cared for by happy and warm people, and that they should have fun in their day to day lives, whilst learning and developing into happy and confident people in their own right.
We are both graduates who have worked for many years in industry before having our own 4 children. Trying to hold down very challenging jobs as well as doing the very best for our children made us realise that there was a tremendous need in Harrogate for high quality, no hassle child care.
Help your child to enjoy and achieve in life through play and laughter
Be as flexible as we can in order to make your lives easier (for example, unlike many others we provide nappies, food and milk)
We are committed to providing appropriate care and education for all children, regardless of gender, colour, race, religion or any special needs they may have.
Our aim is to integrate all children, treating them as equals and allowing them to share the same experiences and opportunities. Our teams are committed to encourage, support and help our children in all areas of their development.
Please note that if we have any concerns about your child’s development, welfare or safety, we will speak to you immediately. We are required to keep records of these concerns and when we feel it necessary, the advice of other professionals will be sought (in accordance with our full written policy). All matters will always be dealt with in consultation with parents/carers and in the strictest confidence.
Children need to have set boundaries of behaviour for their own safety and the safety of their peers. Within our settings we aim to set these boundaries in a way that helps the child to develop a sense of the significance of their own behaviour, both on their own environment and those around them. Restrictions on the child’s natural desire to explore and develop their own ideas and concepts are kept to a minimum. Sanctions applied in the case of unacceptable behaviour will take account of the age and stage of development of the child, be relevant to the action or actions and be fair. The staff team will always ensure that the parents/carers are fully informed about and support the actions being taken to modify the child’s unacceptable behaviour.
"They are the best!!! Such an wonderful nursery filled with amazing staff who’s number one priority is helping the children to grow and develop while having having fun! They make everyone feel so welcome and feel at home and comfortable. The staff are very approachable and easy to talk to and show how much they love what they are doing with their..."
"It is such a lovely and friendly nursery. All of the staff really care about the children and provide an outstanding environment which is stimulating and fun. They also try to make life as easy as possible for working parents which is a great help. The food is also excellent. Would highly recommend."
"Woodlands’ staff team have been at the nursery for a very long time, and they provide the most happy, warm and settled environment for the children. All children, parents and team members are all part of a big happy family!"
"Woodlands is a lovely nursery the staff are all very friendly and it has such a warm atmosphere. I know my little boy is being well cared for and with it being a smaller nursery he gets that individual attention when needed. The staff always have time to fill you in on everything the children have been doing each day and what..."
Testimonial – Donna Sellers
"My daughter went to PlayAway there from 5 months til school. She (and me) absolutely loved it. The staff are fab, they became friends and saw me through some tough times. Josie and Ian who own it are also lovely and still helped out when my daughter started at school on half days and I couldn’t pick her up from school as..."
"I had 2 boys attend Woodlands Day Nursery from 6 months until school age. They loved every minute of their time there. So, when an unexpected arrival appeared recently I didn’t even stop to think about where our new baby would go once I returned to work! The staff at Woodlands have provided an environment where my boys have been able to..."
