Meet Our Founders

Ellie

Louise

Little Woodlands Children’s Day Nursery has been created with love, passion and over a decade of hands-on experience by mother and daughter team, Louise and Ellie.

In 2012, we opened the doors to Shardlow Hall Day Nursery with just one child and a big dream. From those very first days, we poured our hearts into building something truly special. Over the years, through dedication, hard work and an unwavering commitment to quality childcare, Shardlow Hall Day Nursery has grown into a thriving, highly respected nursery with a wonderful reputation in the community.

Shardlow Hall Day Nursery has been at the heart of our family and our working lives for over a decade. We have shaped it with care, determination and a clear vision of what exceptional early years education should look like, creating an environment where children feel safe, inspired, nurtured and excited to learn. Watching it grow and flourish has been one of our proudest achievements.

As the years passed, demand for places grew and our waiting list became longer and longer. After turning away so many families, we knew it was time to take the next step in our journey. That next step is Little Woodlands Children’s Day Nursery – a new chapter built on the same passion, values and commitment to excellence that define Shardlow Hall Day Nursery.

Ellie

Louise

We have always believed in offering childcare that is different from the rest. At Shardlow Hall, children enjoy Forest School experiences, access to eight acres of outdoor space and regular walks within the local community, building confidence and a love of the outdoors. We are also proud of our strong intergenerational links with Shardlow Manor and Independent Living, alongside inclusive enrichment sessions such as Baby Sparks and Mini Athletics, all designed to give children the very best start in life. Everything we do is centred around giving children the very best start in life — nurturing confidence, curiosity, kindness and independence from the very beginning.

Little Woodlands is the natural evolution of everything we have built and believe in. We are incredibly proud and excited to see our vision come to life once again, and we cannot wait to welcome new families into the Little Woodlands community.