Discover Fennies Woking, Carlton Road

This week, we’re putting the spotlight on our wonderful Fennies Woking, Carlton Road nursery! Our Woking nursery opened its doors in June, 2017, and used to be home to Gordon Ramsay’s cooking school. Now it’s home to our state-of-the-art nursery that has been meticulously designed full of nurturing environments.

Choosing the right nursery is an important step for families, and in this post, we’ll share why Fennies Woking has become a trusted and inviting space for the local community.

📧 Want to find out more or arrange a visit? Email us at enquiries@fennies.com or call 0208 770 3222.

Keep reading to see why our parents love our Woking Nursery!

• Overview Of Fennies Woking, Carlton Road
• Explore The Nursery
• Meet The Team
• Recruitment At Fennies
• Education At Fennies
• Safety And Security
• Hygiene
• Food At Fennies
• What Do Our Parents Think Of Woking
• Launch Your Child’s Learning Journey

Overview Of Fennies Woking, Carlton Road

Fennies Woking opened in 2017 and has been designed to accommodate the needs of children from the ages of 3 months to 5 years old. The nursery features safe and secure environments that encourage the children to explore their surroundings and learn with confidence.

The nursery is conveniently located just a 7-minute drive from Woking Train Station, offering convenient access for families, especially for those who commute to London. With a secure drop-off and a dedicated pick-up process, it ensures smooth arrivals and departures for all families, even on those busy days.

Explore The Nursery

Our Woking nursery is a bright space that has been designed to foster a lifelong love for learning.

Inside, the spacious rooms allow children to explore freely in a safe and secure manner, whilst building on their confidence. Quiet or sensory areas are thoughtfully placed to give children the chance to express their emotions.

Outside, the nursery offers an amazing, spacious garden, offering the children so many different ways to explore and learn. Some of our rooms have free-flow access to the garden, encouraging seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Explorers Room (3 Months - 18 Months)

The Explorers Room at Woking provides a peaceful, supportive setting designed for babies, encouraging early physical development alongside sensory exploration. Our attentive team maintains familiar routines to help children feel safe and settled, while gently introducing new experiences that spark curiosity and learning. With a 1:3 staff-to-child ratio, each baby benefits from individual care, and we work in partnership with families to support everyday routines and each child’s development journey.

Discoverers Room (18 Months - 24 Months)

The Discoverers Room supports toddlers as they move from infancy into their early toddler years. Children are encouraged to explore independently, engage in activities that interest them, and build their communication skills. The team provides consistent routines around mealtimes and toileting to help develop confidence and offer reassurance. With a 1:3 staff-to-child ratio, each toddler benefits from close support and guidance during this important stage. They also enjoy free-flow access to the garden, where outdoor play gives them additional opportunities to investigate, move and learn through discovery.

Creators Room (2 Years - 3 Years)

In our Creators Rooms, children aged 2 to 3 years develop independence, early language skills and confidence in social interaction. Learning is supported through sensory play, role-play and early mark-making, alongside building small responsibilities like helping at mealtimes. With a 1:5 staff-to-child ratio, children receive close individual support, and in-room bathroom facilities help with gentle toilet training. We also have a second Creators Room at the end of the garden. This bright, open space offers free-flow access outdoors, allowing children to move easily between indoor and outdoor learning and explore a naturally inspiring environment.

Inventors Room (3 Years - 5 Years)

Our two Inventors Rooms help support children as they prepare for school, providing a hands-on and engaging learning environment. Children explore STEM-based activities alongside early literacy and numeracy, helping them develop problem-solving skills and critical thinking. With a 1:8 staff-to-child ratio, each child is supported with targeted guidance while building independence and confidence. Thoughtfully chosen resources spark curiosity, and familiar, real-world materials help children connect their learning to everyday experiences and better understand the world around them.

Garden

The outdoor space at Woking is one of the best nursery gardens you’ll see! It is designed to keep children active while supporting their physical development and natural curiosity. Children can build on their gross motor skills through racetracks and obstacle courses, or let their imaginations run wild with some storytelling at our mini helipad or cosy corners. The garden offers a rich, engaging environment where children can fall in love with learning.

Meet The Team

Rosie (Deputy Manager)

Rosie’s passion for Early Years education has been shaped by a strong family influence, with her grandmother opening her own school in 1987 and inspiring her lifelong career in childcare. She is dedicated to building genuine partnerships with parents and local networks, helping to create a supportive and well-connected environment where every child can thrive. For Rosie, the most rewarding part of her role is the people. The children who flourish at nursery, the families who support them and the team of dedicated professionals who make it all possible. She is committed to motivating and empowering her team to work collaboratively, ensuring exceptional care and consistently high standards across Early Years practice.

The Education Team

Paula (Regional SENCO And Inclusion Manager)

Paula plays an integral role in offering support to children with additional needs or those learning English as an Additional Language (EAL). She plays a key role in enhancing our team’s understanding of both SENCO and EAL empowering us to provide the best possible care. 

Ruth (Education Advisor)

Ruth is pivotal in motivating our teams to create engaging and stimulating environments for our children. She is a strong advocate for our initiatives like our ‘Book of the Month’ and our recently introduced ‘Music and Movement’ campaign. Music-based activities are essential to our curriculum due to their profound impact on brain and emotional development, along with its benefits on children’s holistic well-being during their Early Years.

Majka (Art Specialist)

Majka frequently visits all of our nurseries, including our South Croydon nursery, to guide the children in learning through art. Each month, she introduces an ‘Artist of the Month’, encouraging children to explore various art activities inspired by that artist’s works. 

Recruitment At Fennies

At Fennies Woking, we use a thorough recruitment process to ensure we welcome team members who are truly passionate about Early Years education.

This approach helps us maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, care and learning at all times. Every new starter completes a detailed induction, and by their second day they receive paediatric first aid training, giving them the essential skills needed to help create a safe, supportive environment for every child.

Education At Fennies

We recognise the Early Years as the foundation of a child’s lifelong learning journey. At our Woking nursery, we uphold consistently high standards through regular quality audits. These are carried out by our Regional Managers in close collaboration with Rageena, Head of Compliance, and Eleanor, Head of Education, ensuring excellence is maintained across every aspect of care and learning.

Specialist Education Team

Children at Woking also benefit from the expertise of our Specialist Education Team, which includes a SENDCO Specialist, Art Specialist and Education Advisor. These specialists enhance children’s learning experiences through initiatives such as ‘Artist of the Month’ and ‘Book of the Month’, helping to spark creativity and a love of learning. Children also enjoy local community outings, including visits to the library, while families are able to borrow books from the Lending Library to continue supporting reading and storytelling at home.

Famly App

The Famly App keeps parents informed with real-time updates about their child’s day. From routines, milestones and photos to daily activities, families can stay closely connected and involved in their child’s nursery experience. This ongoing communication helps to strengthen parent partnerships and provides consistent support for each child’s development.

Safety And Security

Fennies Woking, Carlton Road operates a monitored entry system to ensure the nursery remains safe and secure at all times. Access is restricted to registered parents, carers and authorised team members only. All visitors are escorted by an educator while on site, helping to maintain a consistently safe environment for every child from drop-off through to pick-up.

Hygiene 

Maintaining a safe, clean and healthy environment is central to life at our Woking nursery. The team follows robust hygiene practices to help reduce the spread of germs and support children’s wellbeing. Handwashing is embedded into daily routines, with staff consistently modelling strong personal hygiene throughout the day.

Each evening, dedicated housekeepers carry out a thorough clean of the nursery, and a full deep clean takes place every quarter to ensure our high standards are consistently maintained.

Food At Fennies

At our Woking nursery, the in-house kitchen team prepares fresh, balanced meals every day, tailored to children’s individual tastes and dietary requirements. Menus are updated twice a year to reflect seasonal produce and are accredited by the Early Years Alliance (EYA). Ingredients are sourced locally wherever possible, helping to provide nutritious meals that support active play and learning.

Mealtimes are calm and unhurried, giving children the opportunity to develop independence and table manners. The team gently encourages children to try new foods while respecting their preferences, helping to create positive and enjoyable experiences around food. Fresh water is available throughout the day to ensure children stay well hydrated.

What Do Our Parents Think Of Woking

Choosing the right nursery is an important decision, and we are proud to have developed strong, lasting relationships with our families. Parents have kindly shared their experiences of Fennies Woking, offering an authentic insight into day-to-day life at the nursery.

“Both my children have loved their time at Fennies Woking. The activities and care provided are exceptional. Seeing my eldest's joy in the pictures posted of her engaged in various activities reassured me she was in the right place. My youngest eagerly looks forward to nursery every day, benefiting greatly from the nurturing environment and dedicated staff.” - Fennies Woking, Carlton Road, Parent.

“Almost 18 months at Fennies Woking, Carlton Road, and we feel part of a loving community. Despite the difficulty of full-time work, knowing our son is happy and loved all day is a huge relief. The bond he has with his key workers and the whole team is invaluable to us.” - Fennies Woking, Carlton Road, Parent.

Start Your Child’s Learning Journey Today!

We aim to make joining Fennies Woking as simple and seamless as possible, with enrolment available throughout the year.

Yasmin, our dedicated Admissions Executive, will support you at every stage of the process. Whether you’re looking to arrange a visit or have any questions, she is always on hand to help and guide you through your journey with us.