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The Willows Daycare # The Willows Daycare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jun 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · The Willows Children's Centre, Magdalene Close, Ipswich, IP2 9UX · Suffolk Number of places 46 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority Suffolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Willows Daycare, located in Ipswich, provides high-quality childcare for children from birth to 11 years old. The facility emphasises a nurturing and secure environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential, supported by experienced and qualified staff who prioritise each child's happiness and well-being. 00 pm, 49 weeks a year, closing for two weeks over Christmas and one week during the summer half-term for staff training, as well as on bank holidays. The purpose-built facility is bright and spacious, featuring a large outdoor play area. The day care is structured into three age-specific rooms: "The Nest" for infants up to two years, "The Seedlings" for two to three-year-olds, and "The Blossom Room" for three to five-year-olds. These rooms are designed to cater to developmental needs, offering stimulating resources and spaces for both active play and relaxation. Activities and learning experiences are based on the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, focusing on prime areas like communication, physical development, and personal/social/emotional growth, alongside specific areas such as literacy and mathematics. The nursery also provides an Out of School Club and Holiday Club for children aged 4-11, offering breakfast and after-school care during term time, and full-day care during school holidays. The Willows Daycare is committed to providing nutritious food and has a full-time Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to support children with additional needs. The nursery values strong partnerships with parents, offering trial sessions and maintaining open communication through key persons, newsletters, and parent evenings to ensure a collaborative approach to each child's development. Our ethos The Willows Daycare Limited operates using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, focusing on the prime and specific areas of learning to support children's development. They are committed to providing a nurturing and secure environment, prioritising child happiness and well-being, and value strong partnerships with parents through open communication and collaboration. What it's like Children thrive in this nursery because staff use expert knowledge and skilful interactions to create a safe, rich learning environment. A meticulously planned, ambitious curriculum captures children's interests and helps them become self-assured, confident and eager to explore. OFSTED-rated Outstanding Age-specific rooms (0-5 years) Out of School Club Holiday Club Nutritious meals ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Willows Daycare Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10392458 Lead inspector Lynn Hartigan Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50282967)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337463) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-willows-daycare-limited-ip2-9ux-ey337463) ## Key facts Session types Full daycare, Sessional care, Breakfast Club, After School Care, Holiday Club Opening hours 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, 49 weeks a year Age range Birth to 11 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2007 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Willows Daycare Last inspected 25 June 2025 · Lynn Hartigan Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children thrive in this nursery because staff use expert knowledge and skilful interactions to create a safe, rich learning environment. A meticulously planned, ambitious curriculum captures children's interests and helps them become self-assured, confident and eager to explore. Inspector highlights - Meticulously planned, ambitious curriculum - Outstanding quality of teaching and interactions - Strong, large outdoor learning environment - Inclusive provision with robust support for children with SEND - Children are confident, self-assured and make sustained progress Inspection #10392458 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50282967) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make sustained progress. Staff provide a wealth of support for children with SEND and complete robust support plans that involve all those in the children's learning, promoting an inclusive environment. Outdoor space Children flourish in the large outdoor learning environment, using authentic resources to investigate, showing resilience and engaging in imaginative play such as bus rides. Babies enjoy bouncing on trampolines and splashing in water play and develop physical skills outdoors. ## Parent Reviews of The Willows Daycare 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUbVPj9jz7gq_6IQVPQ-cdLVRumyGxlVkea9P5Hvkz3ZD9hDtxj=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Molly Ross a year ago They did an absolute amazing job with my son! He’s blossomed so much since he started here and I couldn’t be more thankful x [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURyNjdUUTFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9a043c1c6a951:0xe736b8f5bffdd2c5) Reviews from Google for The Willows Daycare. 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