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The Willows Private Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
·49 Bridgefold Road, Rochdale, OL11 5BX · Rochdale
Number of places
66 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Rochdale

About this day nursery

The Willows Private Day Nursery in Rochdale is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where children can thrive. The nursery prides itself on fostering a love of learning through a well-rounded curriculum and engaging outdoor experiences.

They aim to create a strong partnership with parents, encouraging an open-door policy for visits. The nursery offers varied meal times with a focus on nutritious choices, and their fees are reviewed annually to ensure continued investment in staff, facilities, and equipment.

The Willows also supports families by accepting government grants for eligible three-year-olds and offering discounts for siblings. They believe in continuous improvement, reflected in their regular Ofsted reports and involvement of parents as partners in their child's development.

The nursery is committed to offering a high standard of care and education, with a clear focus on the individual needs of each child within their Squirrels, Badgers, and Owls rooms.

What it's like

Children arrive at the nursery happy and excited to enter. They confidently wave their parents off before finding an activity to join. Children are safe in this nursery and have a positive attitude to learning, enjoying activities like "dough disco" that develop their muscles for writing.

Sibling discount availableAccepts government grantsOpen door policy

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.

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year

Established

2005

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Willows Private Day Nursery

Last inspected 22 April 2022

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 arrive at the nursery happy and excited to enter. They confidently wave their parents off before finding an activity to join. Children are safe in this nursery and have a positive attitude to learning, enjoying activities like "dough disco" that develop their muscles for writing.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are safe in this nursery.
  • Children have a positive attitude to learning.
  • Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) incredibly well.
  • Children learn some of the different ways to keep themselves healthy.
  • Parents speak highly of the nursery.

Areas to develop

  • 1support all children to engage in high levels of participation and concentration during group activities
  • 2strengthen systems used to support children to regulate their own feelings and start to understand how their behaviour has an impact on others.
Inspection #10218462 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) incredibly well. They know children and their individual needs exceptionally well. Children are allocated a key person who works closely with them and their families, providing consistent levels of care such that children with SEND are making very good progress and are well prepared for their next stage in learning.

Outdoor space

Children get ample opportunity to play outside in the fresh air. They get lots of exercise as they enjoy riding bikes and scooters along the race track, which supports children's physical development well.

Inspection history

Date: February 2009

  • April 2022Good
  • August 2019Good
  • August 2014Outstanding
  • February 2009Outstanding

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