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Willow Cottage Nursery (Bletchingdon) # Willow Cottage Nursery (Bletchingdon) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 building 2 acres of south-facing grounds Inclusive of meals and nappies Accepts 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Willow Cottage Nursery (Bletchingdon) Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10326417 Lead inspector Anneliese Fox-Jones [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239507)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499912) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://willow-cottage.com/bletchingdon-nursery/) Willow Cottage Nursery, The Old School, Kidlington, OX5 3DH [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.27007/51.85576/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Kidlington - [Day nurseries in Kidlington](/search?q=Kidlington) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=willow-cottage-nursery-bletchingdon-ox5-3dh-ey499912) 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 - 1 enhance opportunities for children who are less confident in speaking to talk and express themselves. Inspection #10326417 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239507) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLHBNUbsh8OOT__BKlFuo5_36LGv7eOdqO-ISCVM7NY5CtPSQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Shane King 6 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25SSldVUmZOMUF4WlVWUk5sSXpVVkIwZGkxeFNGRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876db48abd3f641:0x606c1d520d90e525) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVaiaKmtsRz8FitdM0ZBnfE6RrB-AwopznQHqqMJGLz4h0AcxA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Alexander Matveev 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURZMWZpWjRRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876db48abd3f641:0x606c1d520d90e525) Reviews from Google for Willow Cottage Nursery (Bletchingdon). 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