--- title: "Willow Children's Centre Nursery, London | Ofsted: Outstanding" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/willow-children-s-centre-n7-0bf-131749 description: "Willow Children's Centre, a nursery in London — rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 4.6/5 from 16 reviews. See fees, hours and photos. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Willow Children's Centre Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2025) · 4.6 (16 Google reviews) · Willow Children's Centre, 1a Holbrooke Court, London, N7 0BF · Islington Number of places 70 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected May 2025 Local authority Islington ## About this day nursery Willow Children's Centre, registered with Ofsted in 2006, offers childcare for children aged 0-5 years, operating year-round from 8am to 6pm on weekdays. The day nursery received an Outstanding rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 29 May 2025. Children thrive in this exceptionally warm and happy setting, benefiting from a curriculum that provides rich learning experiences both within the day nursery and during regular outings. Staff are highly skilled at responding to individual children's needs, fostering excellent attitudes to learning, and nurturing their curiosity and love for exploration. The nursery also places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, with a meticulously designed garden where children can engage in joyous activities in nature, learning to take risks through climbing, exploring, and balancing on logs, which supports their physical development, balance, and coordination. Leaders are dedicated to ensuring every child reaches their full potential, providing extensive training for staff. The nursery offers expert care and support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who have gaps in their learning, working closely with health and educational professionals to tailor teaching to individual needs. Staff also provide invaluable advice and guidance to parents, helping them access specialist services when required. The nursery is praised by parents for its inclusivity and the enriching learning experiences that help children to flourish. What it's like Children thrive in this exceptionally warm and happy nursery. Staff are skilful in responding to children's individual needs. Children have excellent attitudes to their learning. Leaders are passionate about providing children with rich learning experiences within the nursery and during regular outings, prioritising their curiosity and love of learning. Outstanding Ofsted rating Ages 0-5 years Sensory play Outdoor learning garden SEND support All year round ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours each weekday from 8am to 6pm, all year round Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2006 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Willow Children's Centre Last inspected 29 May 2025 · Jacqueline Halpin 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 Inspector highlights - Leaders are exceptional in their passion for every child to reach their full potential, providing regular and varied training for staff. - Staff ensure that children receive excellent learning experiences and have high expectations for all children. - Staff support children's speech and language to an excellent standard, teaching them new words throughout the day. - Staff plan for children's physical development exceptionally well, providing opportunities for climbing, balancing, and imaginative play. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who have gaps in their learning receive expert care and support. Inspection #10380659 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280642) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak with enthusiasm about the excellence of leaders and staff. > They praise how leaders and staff understand the uniqueness of their children and embrace any interests with enthusiasm. > Parents appreciate the inclusiveness of the nursery and the richness of the learning their children receive to help them thrive. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who have gaps in their learning receive expert care and support. Leaders work closely with health and educational professionals to individualise their teaching to support children's individual needs. Staff provide parents with excellent advice and guidance to help them to access specialist services where needed. Outdoor space Staff plan the garden to provide children with joyous learning in nature. Children learn how to take risks, such as through climbing and exploring the exceptionally well-structured garden. Children climb the wooden wall and use the tree house to explore. They enjoy balancing on logs, which supports their balance and coordination. ## Google Reviews of Willow Children's Centre 4.6 (16 Google reviews) Jamie 12 months ago Willow Children's Centre discriminates against children of working parents, as they have implemented a rule that gives first priority to children who attend sessions with their parents. As such, children with carers are denied access until fifteen minutes after the session has started and are sometimes outright refused access, depending on the staff member on duty. Their venue is described as “friendly, safe, and welcoming”, but that only applies to parents. Carers are treated remarkably differently, and the claim that their sessions are inclusive is disappointingly inaccurate. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNMbGY3NXR3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48761ba0bd421b4f:0x1bd69bd5d98898c0) Claudia Falso 9 years ago I LOVE this children's centre! All the staff is really nice and the children are always happy and smiley. They have lots of activities and a great internal playing space for kids to run around. They also distribute vitamins for breast mums and babies. Their community midwives are so nice as is the lady doing antenatal yoga! If you live in Holloway do go take a look (and a class or 2!). Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBa2FqMWdBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761ba0bd421b4f:0x1bd69bd5d98898c0) Philip Gater 9 years ago Even though it says its closed on saturdays its not the centre is open they have a Dads group there. Iv been taking my Daughter since she was a baby the Dads group is a fantastic place for Dads who want somewhere to go each week with there children, every one is friendly and the staff are fantastic. The centre has an outdoors area for the little ones to runaround and a couple of tree house's with slide and lots of other fantastic activities for your children to play and learn. I really recommend if your a Dad to take your little ones here on a Saturday they will love it Opening times 10am-12pm Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBbXRlaXJnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761ba0bd421b4f:0x1bd69bd5d98898c0) Mozhgan Enayat 7 years ago This place is just amazing. The midwife calls Michelle is one of the best midwife ever. She cares about all details. Anytime i see her i feel more supported and stronger. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRck0tM3R3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48761ba0bd421b4f:0x1bd69bd5d98898c0) Wendy Hamam 3 years ago I have just spent three weeks at this amazing nursery I have to say l have been welcome by all the amazing staff who l will miss but most of all l walk with a walking stick to enable me to get about From the moment l stepped into the nursery l was welcomed with open arms and all staff were really positive to me needing my stick and made sure l had help me out if needed THANK YOU For the nursery it is an an amazing experience from babies to nursery 🤗 Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPNTk2SF93RRAB!2m1!1s0x48761ba0bd421b4f:0x1bd69bd5d98898c0) Reviews from Google for Willow Children's Centre. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=2005962026820081856&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2005 - June 2025 Outstanding - May 2025 Outstanding - July 2019 Outstanding - June 2019 Outstanding - November 2015 Good - October 2015 Good - August 2011 Good - July 2011 Outstanding - March 2008 Good - March 2005 Good ## Frequently asked about Willow Children's Centre ### Which funded hours does Willow Children's Centre accept? ### What do parents say about Willow Children's Centre? ### What are the main strengths highlighted for Willow Children's Centre? ### Does Willow Children's Centre take babies? ### When is Willow Children's Centre open? ### How does Willow Children's Centre support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Willow Children's Centre. - Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Fatiha Nursery London · N7 0LP 5.0(15 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/fatiha-nursery-n7-0lp-2515642 - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Les Petites Etoiles Bilingual Montessori - Tufnell Park London · N7 0ND 4.9(36 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/les-petites-etoiles-bilingual-montessori-tufnell-park-n7-0nd-ey412485 - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Capital City College Holloway Nursery London · N7 0SP 3.1(94 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/capital-city-college-holloway-nursery-n7-0sp-ey314149 - Awaiting first inspection 0.3 mi ### Bright Beginners Daycare London · N7 0PS 4.7(7 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginners-daycare-n7-0ps-2813428 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Little Raccoons Nursery Tollington London · N7 6RE 3.9(7 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-raccoons-nursery-tollington-n7-6re-2556612 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Minik Kardes at Hornsey Road Children's Centre London · N7 7EN https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/minik-kardes-ltd-at-hornsey-road-children-s-centre-n7-7en-2733371 See all nurseries in London →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=London ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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