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My daughter tried other nurseries but ended up still crying after a month, until I found Willow Tree. I cannot thank the girls enough and I would highly recommend Willow Tree. My daughter loves going to nursery now. I did worry about the capacity as I wanted my son to get in as well, though luckily, they are both in now, happy happy. They have settled in amazingly well in a short period of time, and have gone above and beyond in supporting them.\nMy son and daughter are doing brilliantly well, and their development have come on in leaps and bounds. They are always welcomed by staff, they feel happy, supported, and safe in their very cozy environment. I knew this nursery was for them as I felt like home the first time I visited.\nTheir staff are amazing, and would offer to help our family whenever they could. Thank you so much Hannah, Laura, Donna, Sharon, Sarah, Grace, Laurie Dilecta and everybody. 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Willow Tree Day Nursery Biddulph # Willow Tree Day Nursery Biddulph Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Nursery House, Craigside, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 6BN · Staffordshire Number of places 40 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2025 Local authority Staffordshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Willow Tree Day Nursery Biddulph, established in 2019, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises in Stoke-on-Trent, rated 'Good' by Ofsted at its most recent inspection on 28 January 2025. 15pm, closing only for bank holidays and one week over Christmas. Children attending Willow Tree Day Nursery Biddulph are described as happy and content, forming strong bonds with the warm and nurturing staff who create a safe and secure environment. The play areas are thoughtfully arranged to support children's developmental needs. Children behave well, responding positively to gentle guidance and learning to resolve minor disagreements. The nursery's curriculum is well-designed with clear objectives for learning, ensuring children make consistent progress by building on their existing knowledge and skills. Communication and language development is well supported, with specific programmes available for children requiring additional help, such as speech development support. Staff work closely with outside agencies and parents to ensure every child makes the best possible progress. Independence is actively encouraged in various areas, for instance, babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers are supported to drink from unlidded cups, serve themselves during mealtimes, and use cutlery appropriately. Parents frequently praise the care their children receive and value the effective communication from the nursery regarding their child's learning and wellbeing. What it's like Children are happy and contented in this nursery, building close relationships with warm and nurturing staff who help them feel safe and secure. The play environments are arranged to meet children's developing needs, and children behave well, responding to gentle reminders and learning to resolve minor disputes. They gain skills and knowledge for the next stage of their learning and eventual move to school. Well-designed curriculum Good communication support Promotes independence Nurturing staff Support for SEND ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.15am to 6.15pm. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2019 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Willow Tree Day Nursery Biddulph Inspection date Jan 2025 Inspection no. 10383293 Lead inspector Suzanne Taylor Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50270351)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2553057) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=willow-tree-day-nursery-biddulph-st8-6bn-2553057) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Willow Tree Day Nursery Biddulph Last inspected 28 January 2025 · Suzanne Taylor 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 are happy and contented in this nursery, building close relationships with warm and nurturing staff who help them feel safe and secure. The play environments are arranged to meet children's developing needs, and children behave well, responding to gentle reminders and learning to resolve minor disputes. They gain skills and knowledge for the next stage of their learning and eventual move to school. Inspector highlights - The nursery curriculum is well designed with clear intentions for children's learning. - Communication and language is generally supported well. - Pre-school children are confident to speak, using clear speech and sharing their knowledge. - Children who need additional support receive specific help to make positive progress. - Independence is promoted very well in a range of areas. - Managers provide staff with the support, guidance and training they need for professional development. - Parents are happy with the care their children receive and speak highly of the staff. Areas to develop - 1 support staff further to develop their verbal interactions to enable children time to think and respond with their own ideas, practising their speaking skills - 2 increase the opportunities for children to be even more independent, particularly to manage their personal care at the earliest they are capable. Inspection #10383293 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50270351) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are happy with the care that their children receive. They speak highly of the staff and say their children often speak of them at home. Parents are particularly pleased with the communication from the setting and say they value the information they receive about their child's care and learning. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children who need additional support receive the specific help that they need to make positive progress from their starting points. For example, staff use additional programmes to support speech development, which has helped children to quickly catch up. Staff liaise effectively with outside agencies and parents to help children make the progress they are capable of. ## Parent Reviews of Willow Tree Day Nursery Biddulph 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXtiZPBD41c9yKugrOMS3M7M9Sq_SMGNWKij50nAQpL8XXGg5FO=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Nicole Mak 2 years ago The best ever nursery in Biddulph. My daughter tried other nurseries but ended up still crying after a month, until I found Willow Tree. I cannot thank the girls enough and I would highly recommend Willow Tree. My daughter loves going to nursery now. I did worry about the capacity as I wanted my son to get in as well, though luckily, they are both in now, happy happy. They have settled in amazingly well in a short period of time, and have gone above and beyond in supporting them. My son and daughter are doing brilliantly well, and their development have come on in leaps and bounds. They are always welcomed by staff, they feel happy, supported, and safe in their very cozy environment. I knew this nursery was for them as I felt like home the first time I visited. Their staff are amazing, and would offer to help our family whenever they could. Thank you so much Hannah, Laura, Donna, Sharon, Sarah, Grace, Laurie Dilecta and everybody. You are all amazing and I can’t thank you enough for everything you do. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwLUxpbFlBEAE!2m1!1s0x487a454bc2ede16d:0xd6aef878c0f7b081) Reviews from Google for Willow Tree Day Nursery Biddulph. 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