Willow Nursery and Pre-School

About this day nursery

Willow Nursery and Pre-School provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from three months to four years and eleven months. The nursery is committed to creating a safe, happy, and engaging space where children can thrive and develop confidently.

They follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, making observations to understand each child's interests and developmental stage, which then informs their planning of exciting and developmentally appropriate activities. The setting emphasises the importance of each child as a unique individual, fostering their resilience and self-assurance through positive relationships.

They believe in enabling environments that support children's learning and development, highlighting the crucial partnership between practitioners and parents. Willow offers dedicated rooms for different age groups: a nursery room for babies and toddlers up to approximately two years ten months, equipped with various sensory and developmental toys, and a sleep room.

The pre-school room caters to children from two years ten months to four years eleven months, featuring a bright, purpose-built space divided into several learning areas, including a kitchen for cooking activities. Additionally, the nursery boasts a large outdoor play area, exclusively for its children, with climbing apparatus, a mud kitchen, and a digging area, where they conduct Forest School sessions to encourage child-led learning in the natural environment.

Our ethos

We want children to feel safe, stimulated and happy in our Nursery & Pre-School and to feel secure and comfortable with our staff. We also want parents to have confidence in both their children’s wellbeing and their role as active parents with the Nursery & Pre-School.

What it's like

Children build secure relationships with staff, coming to them for cuddles and reassurance throughout the day and initiating play. They enthusiastically get involved in the wide variety of activities on offer, and staff plan a varied curriculum that challenges children by incorporating their ideas and requests into the provision. Children show their enjoyment and become engrossed in their play.

Pricing & funding

Fees are calculated using hourly rates that vary across three age groups: under twos, two-year-olds, and over threes. Session options include morning, afternoon, short, and full days. Additional charges apply for extra hours, meals, nappy provision and disposal, and sun cream application.