--- title: "The Willows Private Day Nursery — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "The Willows Private Day Nursery in Rochdale — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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The Willows Private Day Nursery # The Willows Private Day Nursery Compare Contact 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 available Accepts government grants Open 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 - 1 support all children to engage in high levels of participation and concentration during group activities - 2 strengthen 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50184557) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Willows Private Day Nursery Inspection date Apr 2022 Inspection no. 10218462 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50184557)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308399) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-willows-private-day-nursery-ol11-5bx-ey308399) 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 2022 Good - August 2019 Good - August 2014 Outstanding - February 2009 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about The Willows Private Day Nursery ### How did The Willows Private Day Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What are the fees at The Willows Private Day Nursery? ### Is The Willows Private Day Nursery a private nursery? ### What is the age range at The Willows Private Day Nursery? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Rochdale Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Willows Private Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Supertots Day Nursery Rochdale · OL11 5AF ](/nursery/supertots-day-nursery-ol11-5af-316462) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.5 mi ### Hopwood Hall College Nursery Rochdale · OL12 6RY 4.1(119 reviews) ](/nursery/hopwood-hall-college-nursery-ol12-6ry-316317) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Littlesteps (Rochdale) Rochdale · OL12 7ES 4.1(9 reviews) ](/nursery/littlesteps-rochdale-ltd-ol12-7es-ey473586) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### The Shutters Village Day Nursery Rochdale · OL12 7DW ](/nursery/the-shutters-village-day-nursery-ol12-7dw-316465) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### 1st Safari - Genesis (Rochdale) Rochdale · OL11 4HA 3.8(6 reviews) ](/nursery/1st-safari-genesis-rochdale-ol11-4ha) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### The Nursery; Special Educational Needs and Disability Childcare Rochdale · OL16 1NR 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/the-nursery-special-educational-needs-and-disability-childcare-ltd-ol16-1nr-2712203) [See all nurseries in Rochdale →](/search?q=Rochdale) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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