Worcester Early Years Centre is set on a working dairy farm, with innovative and purpose designed buildings and superb outdoor facilities. With nutritious farmhouse meals served daily, there is a strong focus on outdoor learning and physical education. Our children are guided through an exciting curriculum that extends far beyond the Early Years Foundation Stage, by a team of highly skilled and experienced staff.
Our innovative purpose designed centre has many environmentally friendly and ecologically sustainable features. We offer woodland and adventure activities, a fully equipped gymnasium, cookery, gardening and a wide range of indoor and outdoor learning and play areas. With a regular calendar of events and range of out of school care services; Worcester Early Years Centre provides parents with flexible childcare that meets their needs.
Our innovative purpose designed centre has many environmentally friendly and ecologically sustainable features. We offer woodland and adventure activities, a fully equipped gymnasium, cookery, gardening and a wide range of indoor and outdoor learning and play areas. With a regular calendar of events and range of out of school care services; Worcester Early Years Centre provides parents with flexible childcare that meets their needs.
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Offering a unique and valuable educational opportunity to children in the City of Worcester. Worcester Early Years Centre was opened in 2015 by proprietress Mrs. Alice J Bennett, MBE, B.Ed (Hons), EYPS, who further to raising children on a spacious, working farm, went on to establish Madresfield Early Years Centre over two decades.
These nutritious, farmhouse meals are served daily by our professional cooking staff, who are always available to discuss the individual dietry needs of your child. For the current term's menu, please talk to staff or contact us. All children are served a hot nutritious lunch prepared on site daily by our experienced catering team.
Children who qualify for 2 year old funding can attend Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 3 x 5 hours (15 hours) from 8am - 1pm or 1pm - 6pm. These sessions are funded by Nursery Education Funding (NEF) currently 5.28 per hour (78.00 per week). Starter Sessions for NEW children. Available Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays ONLY.
The baby care department at Worcester Early Years Centre caters for up to 24 babies and toddlers. Our beautiful building replicates home comforts ensuring a secure environment. After careful, detailed consultation with parents, babies are welcomed into our baby care nursery and provided with individual care, continuing daily feed and sleep routines as at home.
Our attractively designed toddler care department known as 'Ducklings' is where children under 3 years of age receive loving individualised care and encouragement to participate in a variety of play activities. The toddler care department aims to stimulate physical, intellectual, social and emotional development.
Reviews (12)
Mark P.
Dec 25, 2021
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Nadia Rossi
Jul 16, 2021
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Highly recommend this nursery and it’s amazing staff! I’m very sad today as we all said goodbye but the last two years have been simply amazing. The staff have help my daughter grow and develop into a not so little girl ready for school. I will miss them all and it will be strange to no longer do nursery/preschool drop offs in September. I wish the staff all the luck for the future and hope they have a lovely summer, they deserve it after the year they have had.
Lisa Lock
Jan 23, 2021
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An outstanding nursery! My son started when he was three years old and had a wonderful time there, until he left to go to school. As soon as I looked around I knew that this was the place for him. Being a nursery practitioner myself for many years, I am fully aware of what to look for. The staff there are marvellous and provide first class care at all times. They stood out by far from many other nurseries that I have looked at and worked in. I am 100% sure that I left my child in the best care. I was under no surprise to hear that Worcester Early Years Centre had been awarded 2nd place in the Nursery
Sarena Jeynes
Dec 21, 2020
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My son enjoyed his time at WEYC he was 9 months old when he started nursery. The staff go above and beyond, very professional at all times and so caring to my son . The outdoor facilities are a big wow ! The range of activities set up for the children are really good . Thank you to all staff for giving my son the best start he’s such a bright clever boy and loved his time with you all.
Charleigh Hobbis
Dec 14, 2020
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Amazing! Being a nursery practitioner myself I knew what I was looking for when I chose my little ones nursery and I can honestly say I have never seen anything like this one. The outdoor facilities are brilliant and there is so much for the children to do that many nurseries don’t provide such as woodland school, clamber club, cooking etc. The staff as so welcoming and there is a real sense of a little family when you enter to building which is lovely. My little boy is now in the baby care department and I cannot praise the staff enough. Since starting he has come on leaps and bounds and it
Charlie Taylor
Nov 21, 2020
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Awarded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. The nursery practitioners go above and beyond to ensure all of the children receive the best start in life. With so many activities ranging from Woodland School to Clamber Club to Cookery lessons there is always something to keep the children engaged and always learning something new. This is why this team was awarded The Best Nursery Team in the Uk.
The amazing facilities and outdoor space provides so many opportunities for all children. I would definitely recommend it for anyone looking for amazing care and education for children in the Early Years
The amazing facilities and outdoor space provides so many opportunities for all children. I would definitely recommend it for anyone looking for amazing care and education for children in the Early Years
Zuzana Horvathova
Nov 10, 2020
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I'm writing this because I'm very proud to be a part of this amazing nursery. I have been to quite a few nurseries around London, Bournemouth and Worcester as and when I’ve moved home and, WEYC is definitely the best! We are an amazing team, we have amazing facilities and everyone who works there is a part of a big caring happy family. This Centre provides the best start for children to develop their Early Years journey, from trips out to the farm, cooking and gardening sessions, appreciating nature walking in nearby woodlands and many other exciting - learning adventures.
Lucy Burtay
Oct 25, 2020
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When I first looked round Worcester Early Years Centre, the outdoor space sold it to me. I am a big believer in children spending time outdoors and this is what Worcester Early Years Centre provides. Friends who send their children to the centre always comment about their child's times at Worcester Early Years Centre, they always seem to be doing something different Woodland School, Cookery, Gardening or Clamber Club. When it is my time to have children, I know where I will be sending them.
Kerry Smith
Oct 23, 2020
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I have worked in many Nurseries across Worcestershire and have never been happier than working at WEYC. Management truely care about everyone within the centre - staff and children alike, and go out of their way to cater to individual needs wherever possible. There are extensive outdoor facilities where the children can thrive and reach their full potential as well as purpose-built departments indoors. WEYC is flexible in that it offers both 38 and 50 week options for childcare to suit different requirements. Each week is different and there is never a dull day! There is plenty to do including
Nicky Martin
Aug 12, 2020
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My daughter was enrolled in the centre and initially struggled to settle. The staff were and are amazing and within a few weeks they had not only got my daughter settled, she was asking every morning if it was time to go to nursery. The care, love and attention that the staff give each individual child is second to none and I would highly recommend anyone sending their child to Worcester Early Years. The facilities are just outstanding and there is so much for each child to do, from cooking to woodland school, every child has an opportunity to participate.
Emma Harris
May 30, 2020
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Jess Hirst
Jan 07, 2019
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