Nursery in Woking for Ages 2-5

Searching for a nursery in Woking where your child will feel safe, happy and excited to learn? Magical Moments Preschool is a warm day nursery in Westfield for children aged 2 to 5, with over 20 years of experience, a Good Ofsted rating and funded childcare places for eligible families.

A day nursery in Westfield, in the heart of Woking

You will find us at Highlands Adult Learning Centre on Bonsey Lane in Westfield, just a short trip from Woking town centre and close to Westfield Primary School. Our location makes drop off and pick up simple, with onsite parking and easy access from Old Woking, Kingfield, Knaphill and Horsell.

Being part of the Westfield community matters to us. Many of our children move on to Westfield Primary School and other local schools, so the friendships they build here often last well beyond preschool. Learn more about our story and meet the team behind it.

What a day looks like here

Every session blends structured EYFS activities with plenty of child led play, indoors and outdoors. Mornings often start with circle time and phonics style games, followed by free flow play across our classroom and secure garden. Creative arts, sensory play, story time and outdoor exploration are part of every week.

Our groups are small enough that every child is known as an individual. Each child has a key worker who tracks their progress, shares updates with parents and makes sure settling in feels gentle and unhurried. Take a look at our nursery gallery to see our rooms and garden in action.

Ages, sessions and term times

We welcome children from the term after their second birthday up to school age. We are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm during school term time, following the same 38 week calendar as local schools. This rhythm helps children settle into routines that mirror big school.

Session patterns can flex around family life and funded hours. See our opening times and term dates for the current calendar, then talk to us about the pattern that suits your child.

Funded childcare, 15 and 30 hours

Cost is one of the first questions every parent asks, and funding changes the picture completely for many families. Eligible working families can claim 15 or 30 hours of funded childcare per week during term time, depending on the age of the child. We offer funded places with no additional session cost.

Our funding guide for Woking parents explains who qualifies and how to apply. If you are unsure what you can claim, contact us and we will walk through it with you before you commit to anything.

Learning through play, the EYFS way

All of our activities follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, the same framework every registered nursery in England uses. The difference is in the delivery. We plan around each child and their interests, so learning feels like play. Confidence, communication, physical skills and early literacy grow side by side.

We also use the Thrive Approach to support emotional wellbeing, helping children name their feelings and build resilience from an early age. Read more about how Thrive works here or explore our prospectus and daily activities.

Areas we serve around Woking

Most of our families live in Westfield and Old Woking, and many travel from Kingfield, Knaphill, Horsell, Goldsworth Park, Byfleet and Chobham. If you are searching for childcare near Westfield Primary School or a day nursery within easy reach of Woking town centre, we are worth a visit.

Not sure your child is ready for the step up to school? Try our free school readiness checker, a three minute quiz built around EYFS milestones.

Come and see us in Westfield

Websites and guides only go so far. The best way to choose a nursery in Woking is to visit during a normal session, watch the children at play and chat with the team. We would love to show you around Magical Moments and answer every question you have.

Still comparing settings? Our guide to choosing a preschool in Woking walks through ratios, visits and funding questions worth asking everywhere you look.