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Willow Cottage Nursery (Eynsham) # Willow Cottage Nursery (Eynsham) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2022) · Willow Cottage Nurseries, Owls Leat, WITNEY, OX29 4EH · Oxfordshire Number of places 65 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2022 Local authority Oxfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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. Countryside setting Inclusive fees EYFS curriculum Accepts funding ## 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. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - A combined registration and holding deposit is required upon booking. - Starting deposits vary depending on the chosen booking pattern. - Fees include meals and standard nappies for a maximum nine-hour day. - The first two settling-in hours are complimentary. - A 10% sibling discount is available for full-time bookings. - Funding-only places have no associated fees or deposits. ## Key facts Food All meals and standard nappies are included in the fees. Opening hours 7.40am and 5.30pm Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day Established 1996 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Willow Cottage Nursery (Eynsham) Inspection date Jun 2022 Inspection no. 10245486 Lead inspector Amanda Perkin Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50190189)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464144) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=willow-cottage-nursery-eynsham-ox29-4eh-ey464144) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Willow Cottage Nursery (Eynsham) Last inspected 27 June 2022 · Amanda Perkin Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend 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. Inspector highlights - Children delight in a welcoming, safe and well-resourced environment. - Children are polite and behave well, with increased self-control and confidence. - Children benefit from a language-rich environment that builds on their communication skills. - Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively. - Children benefit from a range of activities, indoors and outdoors, that support their physical development. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the monitoring of staff practice so that they receive coaching support that helps them to further improve the good quality of children's care and learning - 2 enhance opportunities for children to maintain their concentration and exploration during the times when staff leave activities to carry out routine tasks. Inspection #10245486 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50190189) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively and work well with a wide range of other professionals. They implement effective support plans to help children catch up in their learning and make progress. Outdoor space Children benefit from a range of activities, indoors and outdoors, that support their physical development. For example, very young children really enjoy learning to navigate steps and slides. Older children enjoy using balance bikes and develop ball skills. Children of all ages show lots of confidence to move in different ways. Inspection history Date: December 2013 - June 2022 Good - December 2013 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Willow Cottage Nursery (Eynsham) ### What is the address of Willow Cottage Nursery (Eynsham)? ### What areas is the nursery working on improving? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### How can Willow Cottage Nursery (Eynsham) be contacted? ### Which funded childcare entitlements are accepted at Willow Cottage Nursery (Eynsham)? ## Nearby day nurseries in WITNEY Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Willow Cottage Nursery (Eynsham). - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.5 mi ### Hanborough Pre-School Witney · OX29 8JG ](/nursery/hanborough-pre-school-ox29-8jg-134440) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### The Oxford Nursery Eynsham Witney · OX29 4PL 5.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/the-oxford-nursery-eynsham-ox29-4pl-403347) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.2 mi ### Little Dots Daycare North Leigh Witney · OX29 6PR ](/nursery/little-dots-daycare-north-leigh-ox29-6pr-ey553515) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 2.6 mi ### Begbroke Playgroup Kidlington · OX5 1RN ](/nursery/begbroke-playgroup-ox5-1rn-134305) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.8 mi ### Combe Pre-School Combe, Witney · OX29 8NA ](/nursery/combe-pre-school-ox29-8na-133487) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### Cygnet Nursery Kidlington · OX5 1RF ](/nursery/cygnet-nursery-ox5-1rf-ey541904) [See all nurseries in WITNEY →](/search?q=WITNEY) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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