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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South West](/search?region=South+West) 4. Willow Childcare # Willow Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · Willow Childcare, Greenway Avenue, Plymouth, PL7 4RR · Plymouth Number of places 150 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Feb 2026 Local authority Plymouth About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Willow Childcare, located on Greenway Avenue in Plymouth, provides a warm, inclusive, and nurturing environment for children aged 0–10 years. Registered with Ofsted since 2019, the nursery operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The setting received an Outstanding rating in its latest inspection on 9 February 2026, a testament to its commitment to high-quality care and education. Willow Childcare prioritises the welfare and well-being of every child, ensuring they feel secure and confident from their earliest stages. The dedicated team focuses on building trusting relationships and providing highly personalised support, especially for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who thrive due to the tailored assistance that removes barriers to their learning. The nursery fosters an environment where children can confidently share their ideas and feelings, explore creativity, and develop critical thinking skills through a broad and ambitious curriculum, enriched by community partnerships and engaging indoor and outdoor play opportunities. What it's like The nursery creates a warm, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child can thrive and develop a deep sense of belonging. Leaders and staff provide personalised support that removes barriers to learning, ensuring children feel emotionally secure and confident. Children engage enthusiastically in a broad and ambitious curriculum, enriched by community partnerships, helping them explore creativity, deepen critical thinking, and strengthen communication skills. Outstanding Ofsted rating Personalised learning support Enriched curriculum Strong community links Strong safeguarding ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday : 07:30 - 18:00 Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2019 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected Feb 2026 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard — Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Strong standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 0 to 10 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Willow Childcare Last inspected 9 February 2026 Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend The nursery creates a warm, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child can thrive and develop a deep sense of belonging. Leaders and staff provide personalised support that removes barriers to learning, ensuring children feel emotionally secure and confident. Children engage enthusiastically in a broad and ambitious curriculum, enriched by community partnerships, helping them explore creativity, deepen critical thinking, and strengthen communication skills. Inspector highlights - All children make excellent progress from their starting points across all areas of learning. - The nursery provides a happy environment, where warm and respectful relationships help children to feel secure. - Leaders design a broad and ambitious curriculum that enables all children, including those who face barriers to learning, to access a wide range of meaningful experiences. - Leaders and staff show a consistent commitment to inclusion across the nursery. - Leaders show passion and dedication in their roles and create a very effective and cohesive leadership team. - Children thrive in a warm, inclusive, and nurturing environment, developing a deep sense of belonging. - Staff provide personalised support, removing barriers to learning and ensuring emotional security and confidence. - Children engage enthusiastically in a broad and ambitious curriculum, enriched by community partnerships, fostering creativity and critical thinking. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards. They should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of disadvantaged children, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and those who may face other barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing. Inspection #10214472 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50299468) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Willow Childcare Inspection date Feb 2026 Inspection no. 10214472 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50299468)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545201) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=willow-childcare-pl7-4rr-2545201) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities thrive because staff provide highly personalised support that removes barriers to their learning. Leaders and staff show a consistent commitment to inclusion, running a robust monitoring system and using their secure knowledge to plan individualised support. Staff provide motivating sensory activities and adapt their teaching skilfully to meet different needs, ensuring children flourish. Outdoor space Children move freely between well-organised indoor and outdoor spaces, engaging in plentiful physical exercise, exploration, and creative play. Staff use these moments to teach children how to recognise and manage risks, promoting confidence and an understanding of safety. Environments are thoughtfully organised to promote independence, curiosity, and physical wellbeing, with opportunities for activities like pretending to make pancakes in the mud kitchen or mixing potions. ## Frequently asked about Willow Childcare ### What grade did Ofsted give Willow Childcare? ### Open hours at Willow Childcare? ### What is the address of Willow Childcare? ### How does Willow Childcare support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Plymouth Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Willow Childcare. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Newlife Nursery and Preschool Plymouth · PL7 2AU ](/nursery/newlife-nursery-and-preschool-pl7-2au-ey468489) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Little Nippers Childcare Plymouth · PL7 2AQ ](/nursery/little-nippers-childcare-ltd-pl7-2aq-ey454562) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Bright Sparks Children's Centre Plymouth · PL3 6HA ](/nursery/bright-sparks-children-s-centre-ltd-pl3-6ha-ey411404) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Honeyshute Preschool Plymouth · PL6 5XQ ](/nursery/honeyshute-preschool-pl6-5xq-2697328) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Achievers Day Nursery Laira · PL3 6DG 4.3(11 reviews) ](/nursery/achievers-day-nursery-ltd-pl3-6dg) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Plympton St Maurice Childcare Centre Plymouth · PL7 1UB ](/nursery/plympton-st-maurice-childcare-centre-pl7-1ub-ey474376) [See all nurseries in Plymouth →](/search?q=Plymouth) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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