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Willow Nurseries

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2024)
·1 Royal Croft, Liverpool, L12 2BJ · Liverpool
Number of places
30 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Liverpool

About this day nursery

Willow Nurseries is a welcoming, family-operated childcare facility in West Derby, Liverpool, dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged three months to five years. The nursery focuses on a holistic approach to early education, emphasising emotional wellbeing alongside a comprehensive curriculum.

They offer a diverse range of activities and experiences designed to foster independence, confidence, and a lifelong passion for learning. The facility caters to various age groups with dedicated baby, toddler, and pre-school rooms, each tailored to support developmental stages.

Willow Nurseries provides home-cooked, nutritious meals prepared with fresh ingredients, accommodating various dietary needs. They are committed to inclusivity and actively involve families in nursery events and projects, aiming to create a strong community hub.

Our ethos

At Willow Nurseries, our core philosophy revolves around cultivating confident, resilient, respectful children with an enduring love for learning. We endeavour to keep our families well-informed and actively involved, valuing their input as an integral part of the Willow family.

What it's like

The manager and staff have created a happy and safe environment for children. They know the children well and build strong relationships with parents to help children feel settled. The curriculum sparks children's interest, leading to a thirst for learning.

Family-run nurseryHome-cooked mealsHolistic development focusStrong community involvement

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged all year round for 51 weeks a year. Funded places require a minimum booking of two days per week at 10 hours a day. Funding does not cover meals, snacks, and extra activities, which are invoiced separately as an optional Essentials and Enhancements charge.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Minimum booking of two days per week for funded places.
  • Government funding is stretched across 51 weeks of the year.
  • Meals, snacks, and extra classes are not covered by funding.
  • Optional Essentials and Enhancements charges are billed for consumables and activities.

Key facts

Food

Home-cooked, nutritionally balanced meals and snacks provided; adaptable for dietary requirements.

Opening hours

7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Age range

3 months - 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full day

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Willow Nurseries

Last inspected 26 March 2024

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

The manager and staff have created a happy and safe environment for children. They know the children well and build strong relationships with parents to help children feel settled. The curriculum sparks children's interest, leading to a thirst for learning.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff have created a balanced curriculum and have clear intentions of what they want children to learn and how.
  • The support for children's emotional health and well-being is impressive.
  • Staff are keenly aware of the importance of children becoming skilled communicators.
  • The curriculum for physical development is strong.
  • Mathematics is firmly embedded in the setting.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to help children manage their own behaviour and understand how it affects others.
Inspection #10337785 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is effective. Staff work in partnerships with parents, teachers, and professionals to ensure that children get the right support. Staff skilfully adapt the curriculum and environment, creating quiet spaces where children can go when they feel overwhelmed. This helps children to re-engage in their learning, leading to steady and sustained progress.

Outdoor space

The report does not provide specific details about the children's use of outdoor space.

Inspection history

Date: March 2024

  • May 2024Good
  • March 2024Good

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