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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. The Willows Nursery School # The Willows Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2021) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · 232 Hall Street, Warrington, WA1 2BW · Warrington Number of places 95 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Oct 2021 Local authority Warrington 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 Nursery School Ltd, part of Evolution Childcare, is an Ofsted-registered day nursery located in Warrington, offering comprehensive care for children aged 0 to 5 years. The nursery prides itself on providing a stimulating and nurturing environment tailored to the individual needs of each child, fostering their learning journey through various activities and experiences. They incorporate fun events monthly, including excursions into the local community and inviting visitors to the setting. The dedicated staff are highly trained and committed to providing quality care. The facility is accessible with a ramp for ease of movement between its two levels and boasts a wide range of amenities such as outdoor play equipment, healthy meals, quiet rooms, and sensory areas, supporting a holistic approach to childcare and development. What it's like Children and their families are afforded a warm welcome. Children are developing firm attachments to the relatively new staff team. Staff use detailed information about children to help them settle, build confidence and a sense of belonging. Ofsted registered Individualised learning Community engagement Highly trained staff Accessible facility ## Pricing & funding Charges are structured around flat rates for full day and half day sessions. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. Age range 0 years 1 month to 5 years 0 months Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day, Half day Food Healthy meals & snacks Established 2019 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Willows Nursery School Last inspected 29 October 2021 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 and their families are afforded a warm welcome. Children are developing firm attachments to the relatively new staff team. Staff use detailed information about children to help them settle, build confidence and a sense of belonging. Inspector highlights - Children are greeted and quickly become engaged in a wide range of activities. - Children are very well behaved and respond well to gentle reminders. - Staff work well with other professionals to provide appropriate support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Partnerships with parents are a strength of the nursery. - The management team and staff have a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. Areas to develop - 1 support new and less-experienced staff to consistently ask questions that encourage children to think and share their ideas and understanding to fully challenge children in their learning - 2 provide greater opportunities for more experienced staff to share their knowledge and expertise with newer staff to help them to raise the quality of teaching to a consistently high level. Inspection #10209654 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50172986) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Willows Nursery School Inspection date Oct 2021 Inspection no. 10209654 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50172986)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2568458) 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 [ Visit website ](https://livingwellwarrington.org/activity/evolution-childcare-the-willows) 232 Hall Street, Warrington, WA1 2BW [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.58745/53.38812/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Warrington - [Day nurseries in Warrington](/search?q=Warrington) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-willows-nursery-school-ltd-wa1-2bw-2568458) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > one parent describes the nursery as a 'big, happy family'. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work well with other professionals to provide appropriate support and continuity in learning for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They carefully monitor the progress of individual children and respond swiftly should they identify any emerging gaps in a child's learning and development. ## Parent Reviews of The Willows Nursery School 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLJYerAkfamj09qjM3LfnTr0d0Q6cgSuHdEo-_Vncp3f_lAvA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) ayesha khan 6 months ago Teachers are well trained and honest in their job very kind to every child [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21SNWQwMUdWVjgyYkRsVFJrUjZSM0JWYldGWVVsRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b02163f59ae71:0x2a86881f3f4d8a02) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUEQdS_3LcQIT-sRTMKf18F7ut5swaeHCM3wnldMazeWjNnb1o=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Naomi Crowe 5 years ago The staff are lovely and so happy and welcoming my son loves going to nursery! Definitely fently recommend the nursery for sure [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURDbnRXWW5RRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b02163f59ae71:0x2a86881f3f4d8a02) Reviews from Google for The Willows Nursery School. 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