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Willow Cottage Nursery (Bletchingdon)

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Willow Cottage Nursery, The Old School, Kidlington, OX5 3DH · Oxfordshire
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Oxfordshire

About this day nursery

Willow Cottage Nursery in Bletchingdon offers childcare within a picturesque Victorian school building, dating back to 1870. The nursery is nestled in a conservation area, surrounded by over 2 acres of south-facing grounds, aiming to provide a safe, healthy, and natural environment for children's development.

Conveniently located near Bletchingdon's village green, it is easily accessible from Woodstock, Kidlington, Bicester, and the A34. The nursery is part of Willow Cottage Nurseries, which also has locations in Oxford, Eynsham, and Witney.

They emphasise a settled and stable environment, delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage to high standards, and require a minimum two-day booking pattern, including either a Monday or a Friday. Fees are inclusive of meals and standard nappies, covering a maximum nine-hour day, with additional charges for extra hours or late collections.

The nursery also participates in government funding schemes and offers sibling discounts.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and are greeted warmly by the welcoming staff. Experienced staff create a calm, cosy and homely environment. Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum based on children's current skills and interests, which is extended by new language and resources. Children make good progress and are eager to explore and learn.

Picturesque Victorian building2 acres of south-facing groundsInclusive of meals and nappiesAccepts government funding schemes

Pricing & funding

Fees are calculated annually and billed in twelve equal monthly installments. Charges are based on the child's age band and the number of days booked per week, covering a maximum nine-hour day. Monthly fees include all meals and standard nappies, with funding stretched across three terms.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • A combined registration fee and holding deposit is required upon registration.
  • Starting deposits are due two months prior to the start date and deducted from the first invoice.
  • A 10% discount is available for full-time siblings.
  • Late collection, late payment, and failed direct debit fees apply.
  • Fees are calculated annually and invoiced monthly in advance on the first of the month.
  • Stretched funding is available across three terms, including funding-only places with no associated fees.

Key facts

Opening hours

weekdays, from 7.40am until 5.45pm, for 51 weeks of the year

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Willow Cottage Nursery (Bletchingdon)

Last inspected 17 January 2024 · Anneliese Fox-Jones

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happy and are greeted warmly by the welcoming staff. Experienced staff create a calm, cosy and homely environment. Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum based on children's current skills and interests, which is extended by new language and resources. Children make good progress and are eager to explore and learn.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders are passionate and committed to the continuous improvement of the nursery.
  • Children are curious about the world around them and relish the opportunities to be outside.
  • Staff encourage children constantly to be increasingly independent.
  • Partnership with parents is a real strength of the nursery.
  • The management team is proactive in monitoring staff practice.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance opportunities for children who are less confident in speaking to talk and express themselves.
Inspection #10326417 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

highly professional and committed, and children get the best start in life

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children are curious about the world around them and relish the opportunities to be outside, which supports them in learning new skills and vocabulary. Children use binoculars to observe nature, enjoy painting, compare quantities in the water tray, and build dens in the garden with their friends.

Parent Reviews of Willow Cottage Nursery (Bletchingdon)

5.0
(2)

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Inspection history

Date: May 2018

  • January 2024Good
  • May 2018Good

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