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The Willows Day Nursery (March) # The Willows Day Nursery (March) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2023) · 50 Knights End Road, March, PE15 9QA · Cambridgeshire Number of places 69 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Oct 2023 Local authority Cambridgeshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Willows Day Nursery in March offers a welcoming environment for children, focusing on providing comprehensive care and early years education. The day nursery aims to support children's development by creating an engaging and nurturing atmosphere. They believe in fostering a positive and stimulating experience for each child, preparing them for their future educational journey. The nursery is transparent about its operational philosophy and is dedicated to offering flexible childcare solutions to accommodate various family needs. They regularly review their fees and communicate any changes to parents in advance. What it's like Children flourish in this warm and welcoming, home-from-home setting. They are greeted by friendly staff and eagerly join in with activities. Children thoroughly enjoy role playing hairdressers with staff and with their peers as they enthusiastically complete different hairstyles on one another. Flexible childcare options Government funding accepted Meals included in fees ## Pricing & funding Fees are billed in advance on a monthly or weekly basis. All sessions include breakfast, lunch, tea, and snacks. Fees remain payable during child sickness, holidays, and bank holidays. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - • A deposit equivalent to two weeks' fees is required upon registration. - • Fees are reviewed annually, with the last review in June 2024. - • Invoices are issued monthly, one week before they are due. - • Payments can be made monthly (due on the 1st) or weekly (due at the start of the week). - • Fees are payable throughout the year, including for sickness, holidays, and bank holidays. - • All sessions include breakfast, lunch, tea, and snacks. ## Key facts Food Breakfast, lunch, tea, and snacks are included in the session fees. Opening hours Monday - Friday 7.30am - 6.00pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Willows Day Nursery (March) Last inspected 23 October 2023 · Laura Redmond Safeguarding effective 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 flourish in this warm and welcoming, home-from-home setting. They are greeted by friendly staff and eagerly join in with activities. Children thoroughly enjoy role playing hairdressers with staff and with their peers as they enthusiastically complete different hairstyles on one another. Inspector highlights - The provider has an ambitious curriculum in place for all children. - Children are encouraged to lead a healthy lifestyle. - Staff skilfully support children's personal, social and emotional development. - Staff know how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). - Staff have built strong parent partnerships. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen information-sharing with parents to help them to guide and support their child's learning at home - 2 support staff to engage in more effective interactions that help develop children's thinking skills and extend their learning. Inspection #10301046 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50234104) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Willows Day Nursery (March) Inspection date Oct 2023 Inspection no. 10301046 Lead inspector Laura Redmond Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50234104)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY494898) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.thewillowsmarch.co.uk/) 50 Knights End Road, March, PE15 9QA ## Explore day nurseries near March - [Day nurseries in March](/search?q=March) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-willows-day-nursery-march-pe15-9qa-ey494898) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff know how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They work closely with parents and other professionals to identify, plan and coordinate support for them. This helps children with SEND to make the best possible progress. Outdoor space Older children look for bugs in the garden and discuss how they can find food and a home for them. Staff undertake indoor and outdoor checks before children arrive in the morning, and the inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. Inspection history Most recent inspection 24 January 2018 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/2753917) ## Frequently asked about The Willows Day Nursery (March) ### What are the fees at The Willows Day Nursery (March)? ### What is The Willows Day Nursery (March) working to develop? ### How many places does The Willows Day Nursery (March) have? ### How does The Willows Day Nursery (March) support children with SEND? ### Does The Willows Day Nursery (March) have an Ofsted rating? ## Nearby day nurseries in March Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Willows Day Nursery (March). - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Blackberry House Day Nursery (March) March · PE15 9NT ](/nursery/blackberry-house-day-nursery-march-pe15-9nt-ey494606) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Clarence House March March · PE15 8NP 5.0(24 Google reviews) ](/nursery/clarence-house-march-pe15-8np-ey500408) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.5 mi ### Maple Grove Community Group March · PE15 8JT 3.4(5 Google reviews) ](/nursery/maple-grove-community-group-pe15-8jt-221889) [See all nurseries in March →](/search?q=March) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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