Welcome to Wild Days Lodge Forest Pre-School, Mapperley
Nottingham Preschool Open Year-Round with Flexible Placements
Nottingham preschool open 51 weeks a year and offering a range of options to suit your schedule — full-time, part-time, or term-time only.
Funded places are available for 15 or 30 hours.
Our Forest Pre-School
Tucked away in the Mapperley Hospital Conservation Area of Nottingham, our award-winning preschool is a little adventure hub with a large natural garden and plenty of nearby green space to explore.
Here, children lead the way! Our award-winning forest school is all about muddy boots, curious minds, and big imaginations. Through nature play they grow socially, emotionally, spiritually, physically and intellectually – all in a warm, welcoming space where every day is a wild new discovery.
Forest School is unique in its reach, delivery and effect. Lots of research supports the benefits of Forest School, beyond just educational.
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Choosing the right Preschool in Nottingham
Wild Days Lodge is a lively and nurturing forest preschool Nottingham families choose for a solid early years foundation. Our team gives children a strong start through outdoor learning that feels real and engaging. As a popular early years forest school in Nottingham, we focus on building confidence, independence, and curiosity through everyday experiences. Children spend their days exploring, moving, and learning together, supported by an expert team that knows when to step in and when to let them figure things out. For parents searching for a warm and welcoming preschool in Nottingham we offer reliable, year-round care built around each child.
We take a practical approach to early years education. Children climb, dig, build, and problem-solve in all weather, developing physical skills, communication, and resilience along the way. Families choose Wild Days Lodge while looking for a Mapperley preschool that feels different from typical preschools in Nottingham. Our focus on outdoor learning and strong relationships gives children a solid foundation, making us a trusted option for day care in Nottingham and high-quality preschool education.
Confused about the difference between forest preschool and forest nursery? Our expert guide explains all the terms that parents need to know.
