Willow Cottage Nursery (Eynsham)

About this day nursery

Willow Cottage Nursery in Eynsham provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children situated in the picturesque Oxfordshire countryside. The nursery boasts spacious premises covering over an acre, offering a natural setting for children's growth and development.

Located conveniently on Lower Road, accessible from the A40, it serves families from Oxford, Witney, and surrounding areas such as Brize Norton, Carterton, Ducklington, Freeland, and North Leigh. The nursery focuses on providing comprehensive care, with fees inclusive of all meals and standard nappies for a maximum nine-hour day.

They offer various booking patterns, with a minimum of two days per week to ensure a stable and settled experience for each child. To manage occupancy, all booking patterns must include either a Monday or a Friday.

The nursery is committed to delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage to high standards and actively supports families in utilising Early Education Funding and the Tax-Free Childcare Scheme. They also offer a 33% discount for new starters and a 10% discount for full-time siblings, with specific terms and conditions.

The application process involves an initial availability request followed by a visit to the setting if a place is confirmed.

What it's like

Children delight in this welcoming, safe, and well-resourced environment. Enthusiastic and caring staff set high expectations, resulting in polite and well-behaved children. Children show a love of books and benefit from a language-rich environment and a carefully considered curriculum.

Pricing & funding

Fees are billed monthly and vary based on the child's age, attendance pattern, and funding status, covering up to a nine-hour day. Standard rates include all meals and nappies. A range of deposits and registration fees apply, though fully funded places are available with no associated fees.