Woodies
Damson Wood Nursery & Infant School
Woodies Childcare can be found within the grounds of Damson Wood Nursery & Infant School and is joined with Balsall Common Primary School as part of a multi-academy called the Central Schools Trust.
Woodies is a time for fun and enjoyment in a safe, caring and homely environment. We have access to all the school play equipment, hall, libray, playground and paddock area.
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum which promotes learning through play.
We offer full or part-time day care for children aged 2 years and over.
We are currently open from 7.30am - 5.30pm except Friday we close at 4.30pm
Caterpillars & Butterflies - Full Day Care sessions are available for children from the age of 2 - 3 years.
We offer a variety of options for paying parents from just one or two sessions a week to full time, which are competitively priced.
We are also registered to provide early education funding once your child turns two - please see www.childcarechoices.gov.uk to check if you are eligible.
Conkers Before School Club is open daily in term time from 7.30am. We provide a healthy breakfast which is included in the price and served until 8.30am. Woodies staff will safely escort Nursery, Reception, Year 1 & Year 2 children to school.
Conkers After School Club starts at 2.45pm for Nursery or 3.15pm for the rest of school until 5.30pm (4.30pm Friday) daily in term time. Woodies staff will safely escort Nursery, Reception, Year 1 & Year 2 children from school back to Woodies.
We provide a healthy snack after school for all the children and those staying until 5.30pm are provided with a light tea which is included in the price.
Parents of children who attend Conkers Before and After School Club may be eligible to use some of their 30 hours free childcare entitlement or tax-free childcare.
Explorers Holiday Club is open for some of the school holidays for Damson Wood children aged 3 - 11 years (dates and times will be reviewed on an annual basis) we offer a thematic programme that ensures a variety of fun and exciting activities with sessions that are varied and flexible. parents may be eligible to use the tax-free childcare entitlement.
We are closed for Bank holidays and for the 2 weeks Christmas holiday period.
We also close for staff training - please see school term dates.
Meet the Woodies Team
PARENTS COMMENTS AND TESTIMONIALS
"Thank you so much for everything you have done for my son over the past year, he has absolutley loved his time in Woodies and it is clear how much he has grown and thrived under your care. Your support and kindness have meant the world to him and us. Your wonderful guidance has made him more than ready to take on school" - The McAleer family 2025
"Thank you for all the love, care and support you've given our son throughout his stay at Woodies. Your warmth and dedication have made a world of difference in his learning journey. We will miss you but we'll always remember your kindness" - Anonymous parent 2025
"After school club is so enjoyable, our daughter talks alot about the fun she has and I know she will miss you all very much" - Carmen 2025
"Thank you for being so fantastic, you are all amazing my sn has loved his time at Woodies" - Jen 2025
"My son has really enjoyed his time at Woodies and we are grateful for making a big change for him go so seamlessly" - Kate 2025