Opening hours
Monday – Friday: 7:00am– 7.00pm
Blue Willow Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
Number of places
89 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Slough
About this day nursery
Blue Willow Day Nursery, with locations in Slough and High Wycombe, offers a unique and natural approach to early childhood education, emphasising outdoor play and a homely environment. The nursery prides itself on fostering independence, confidence, and resilience in children from infancy to preschool age, promoting mixed-age socialisation where older children guide younger ones and younger children learn through observation.
Their curriculum is designed to encourage exploration and curiosity with a focus on natural resources rather than artificial toys. The dedicated team of practitioners works closely with families to ensure children are happy, engaged, and meeting their developmental goals.
Blue Willow aims to be an extension of home, providing a tranquil and stimulating space where children feel secure and supported as they embark on their learning journey.
Our ethos
Blue Willow Day Nursery takes a unique and natural approach to early childhood education, emphasising outdoor play and the use of natural resources. They focus on fostering independence, confidence, and resilience in children, encouraging exploration and curiosity, and aim to be a secure extension of home.
What it's like
Children are warmly welcomed by a friendly, nurturing staff team, who care for them well and help them feel safe and secure in the homely environment. They have plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills in the large outside area. Staff encourage children to develop their early writing and behave well, learning to share toys from a young age.
Outdoor Learning EnvironmentMixed-Age SocialisingNatural and Authentic ResourcesHomely Environment
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
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Age range
0-5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
full day
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Blue Willow Day Nursery
Last inspected 27 July 2023 · Chris Lamey
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children are warmly welcomed by a friendly, nurturing staff team, who care for them well and help them feel safe and secure in the homely environment. They have plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills in the large outside area. Staff encourage children to develop their early writing and behave well, learning to share toys from a young age.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders are highly motivated to provide a welcoming, nurturing, high-quality learning environment and support staff.
- Practitioners frequently enhance children's communication and language skills using "family books" for discussion.
- Leaders regularly review strengths and areas for development, setting goals for ongoing improvement.
- There is a very strong partnership with the local school, prioritising opportunities for children to experience school life.
- Older children develop independence effectively, with pre-school children serving their own meals and toddlers learning to feed themselves.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen partnerships with parents and share more information about their child's developmental progress and learning
- 2develop staff's interactive skills to further develop children's knowledge and understanding of numbers and counting during play.
Inspection #10286800 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
how their children have developed their social skills as they have learned to mix with children of all ages.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The Nursery's leaders and special educational needs coordinator are experienced and knowledgeable about children requiring additional support. Strategies to identify potential developmental delays are quickly identified, and targeted interventions are put in place.
Outdoor space
Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills in the large outside area throughout the day. Children enjoy having their snacks and lunch in groups in the garden.
Parent Reviews of Blue Willow Day Nursery
4.3
(33)
Larissa Brigoni
2 months ago
We had a wonderful experience at Blue Willow Day Nursery. The staff are incredibly caring, attentive, and professional. My son always loved going to nursery and felt happy and comfortable there, which meant so much to us as parents. The team was always supportive and kept great communication with us. We could really see his development during his time there, socially and emotionally especially, and we are very grateful for all the care and attention he received.
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Anis Raissi
9 months ago
2 of our children have attended blue willow day nursery. They absolutely love the nursery, the atmosphere and the nursery staff. The place is always clean, secure and well organised. Excited to send our almost 3 year old in the coming months.
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Sidhu Kaur Sidhu
6 months ago
Was Chasing these guys from last 1year for my daughters admission… but they always had excuses…. We will let you know, our manager is on off, we are discussing with our team, we don’t have enough staff etc., worst nursery. If you can’t give admission then say no directly.
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AndresA
a year ago
Baby joined aged @ 8/9 months now approaching 15 months. We are disappointed to be leaving such an amazing environment and childcare professionals (due to relocation). Cant recommend highly enough! Showed us the parents flexibility in some areas where needed. Caring, instilled confidence, eating journey improvement, outdoor/Montessori toys and concepts. Thanks!
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isha kashyap
2 years ago
My son was only 1.5 years when we sent him to Blue willow and he came out to join reception at 4 years. I have never had any concerns and have seen so much improvement in him throughout the years. The entire team at Blue willow is so polite and friendly. Kids love them and settle very quick. Very happy to have chosen this nursery . As a parent I had so much peace to leave my LO in safe hands. Highly recommend Blue willow -Isha
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Inspection history
Date: February 2018
- July 2023Good
- February 2018Good
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