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Willow Cottage Nursery (Farmoor) # Willow Cottage Nursery (Farmoor) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2025) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Willow Cottage Nursery, Oxleys Farm, OXFORD, OX2 9NS · Oxfordshire Number of places 60 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2025 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 Farmoor offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children, set within three acres of beautiful countryside. Conveniently located near Oxford with easy access from major roads, the nursery provides a safe and healthy setting for children to learn and develop. The curriculum focuses on the Early Years Foundation Stage, delivered by dedicated staff. The nursery offers various booking patterns, with a minimum of two days per week to ensure stability for the children. Fees are inclusive of all meals and standard nappies, with full-day cover based on a maximum nine-hour day. They also participate in government funding schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare and Early Education Funding. The admissions process involves an initial availability request, followed by a visit to the setting if a place can be offered. Willow Cottage Nurseries Ltd has been operating since 2017 and is a member of the National Day Nurseries Association. What it's like Children love attending this welcoming, nurturing and calm setting. Staff have worked hard to develop and maintain strong, secure relationships with children and their families. As a result, children quickly separate from their parents or carers and settle well. Countryside setting Inclusive fees (meals and nappies) Accepts Early Education Funding ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged monthly based on the child's age and weekly attendance, calculated annually and split into twelve equal payments. Rates cover a maximum nine-hour day and include meals and standard nappies. Sibling and early-starter discounts are available, and funding-only places have no associated fees. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Fees are calculated annually and divided into twelve equal monthly payments, due on the first of each month. - Fees include meals and standard nappies, based on a maximum nine-hour day. - A 10% discount is available for full-time siblings. - A 33% discount is offered to eligible non-funded new starters joining within two months before a term starts. - Administrative fees apply for registration, holding deposits, late payments, and late child collections. - Fees are subject to an annual review on May 1st. ## Key facts Opening hours Maximum 9-hour day Age range Babies to 4 years old Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day Food All meals included Established 1996 Waitlist Waiting list available ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Willow Cottage Nursery (Farmoor) Inspection date Apr 2025 Inspection no. 10395091 Lead inspector Anneliese Fox-Jones [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277708)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464145) 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-farmoor-ox2-9ns-ey464145) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Willow Cottage Nursery (Farmoor) Last inspected 23 April 2025 · Anneliese Fox-Jones 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 love attending this welcoming, nurturing and calm setting. Staff have worked hard to develop and maintain strong, secure relationships with children and their families. As a result, children quickly separate from their parents or carers and settle well. Inspector highlights - Children benefit from a wide range of activities and really flourish from the wealth of outdoor learning opportunities. - Leaders are highly reflective of the quality of the care and education provided. - Babies enjoy stimulating activities and staff support them well. - Children develop their mathematical skills well. Staff model mathematical language throughout play to help children to consider how many more blocks they will need to match the numerals. - Staff have developed strong partnerships with parents. Parents are delighted with the care their children receive and appreciate how much time children spend outside. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to develop further their already good teaching and embed consistency to enhance modelling of language, effective questioning techniques and further extend children's thinking, problem-solving and communication skills. Inspection #10395091 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277708) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are delighted with the care their children receive and appreciate how much time children spend outside. > They comment on the progress children make while at the nursery and the strong relationships children have with their key person. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully included in the setting and are valued by their peers. Leaders work closely with a wide range of external agencies to further support children with SEND. This ensures that children with SEND are provided with reasonable adjustments and are able to fully access the curriculum. Outdoor space Children benefit from a wide range of activities and really flourish from the wealth of outdoor learning opportunities. Outside, younger children enjoy painting, digging in the sand or mud and pouring water. Older children splash in puddles, role play in the mud kitchen, create games as they hunt for dinosaurs and take risks negotiating many obstacles. ## Parent Reviews of Willow Cottage Nursery (Farmoor) 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWw7N0DYXVwRExg9kXuaA8lBwVzdF7_g5kWwCg7UOoAKAt0NDgk=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Stephen Harness 4 years ago Our son has just “graduated” from the Farmoor setting after three and half years. The staff have been great with him and he’s loved his time there. He’s left happy and ready for big school. So that’s probably the most appropriate thing to say when considering whether we’d recommend it to other parents. 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[See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6825947863970376709&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: December 2013 - April 2025 Good - August 2019 Good - December 2013 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Willow Cottage Nursery (Farmoor) ### What is the address of Willow Cottage Nursery (Farmoor)? ### Which curriculum does Willow Cottage Nursery (Farmoor) follow? ### How does Willow Cottage Nursery (Farmoor) support children with SEND? ### Which funded childcare entitlements does Willow Cottage Nursery (Farmoor) accept? ### What kind of childcare setting is Willow Cottage Nursery (Farmoor)? ### How can Willow Cottage Nursery (Farmoor) be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in OXFORD Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Willow Cottage Nursery (Farmoor). - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### The Oxford Nursery Eynsham Witney · OX29 4PL 5.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/the-oxford-nursery-eynsham-ox29-4pl-403347) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 3.4 mi ### Your Co-op Little Pioneers Oxford Station Oxford · OX1 1LF 3.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-pre-school-oxford-ox1-1te-2777663) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.4 mi ### Willow Cottage Nursery (Eynsham) Witney · OX29 4EH ](/nursery/willow-cottage-nursery-eynsham-ox29-4eh-ey464144) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.5 mi ### Bainton Road Nursery Oxford · OX2 7AF ](/nursery/bainton-road-nursery-ox2-7af-2698576) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.5 mi ### Polstead Preschool Oxford · OX2 6TN 4.3(49 reviews) ](/nursery/polstead-preschool-ox2-6tn-133989) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.5 mi ### St Thomas's Day Nursery Oxford · OX1 1JP ](/nursery/st-thomas-s-day-nursery-ox1-1jp-134023) [See all nurseries in OXFORD →](/search?q=OXFORD) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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