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Willow Tree Daycare # Willow Tree Daycare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2025) · 5.0 (5 parent reviews) · Willow Tree Daycare, Lee Lane, Sheffield, S36 9NN · Barnsley Number of places 32 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2025 Local authority Barnsley 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 Tree Daycare, located between Penistone and Holmfirth, offers childcare services for children aged 6 months to 5 years. The nursery focuses on providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can play, learn, and grow into confident and independent individuals. With a dedication to open-ended play, they offer a diverse range of interactive activities designed to support each child's unique age, stage, and development. The stunning rural location, surrounded by fields and woodland, provides ample opportunities for outdoor exploration and nature walks, ensuring children have safe and expansive spaces to learn and play. Their core mission is to create a welcoming "home from home" atmosphere where every child feels safe, happy, and valued. Our ethos Willow Tree Daycare is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment that fosters confident and independent individuals. Their approach centres on open-ended play and offers diverse interactive activities to support each child's unique development. They aim to create a welcoming "home from home" atmosphere where children feel safe, happy, and valued. What it's like Children arrive happily at this warm and welcoming nursery, where staff greet them individually with genuine care. They take time to gather important information from parents, ensuring each child's needs are understood and met from the very start. As a result, children settle quickly and form strong, trusting relationships with staff and their friends. Rural location Ages 6 months to 5 years Open-ended play Government funded hours ## Pricing & funding This nursery offers full-day, morning, and afternoon sessions. Additional hours are available if pre-booked, and homemade meals are charged separately. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Good to know - A deposit is required to reserve a place, which is refunded on the first month's invoice. - All fees are payable one month in advance, before the 25th of the previous month. - Extra hours must be pre-booked. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday: 8am - 6pm Age range 6 Months to 5 Years Term time / All Year All Year Food Homemade dinner and tea, or packed lunch Established 2023 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Willow Tree Daycare Inspection date Aug 2025 Inspection no. 10415286 Lead inspector Jennifer Cowton Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50286892)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2738030) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://willowtreedaycare.co.uk/) Willow Tree Daycare, Lee Lane, Sheffield, S36 9NN [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.68367/53.52653/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Sheffield - [Day nurseries in Sheffield](/search?q=Sheffield) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=willow-tree-daycare-s36-9nn-2738030) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Willow Tree Daycare Last inspected 12 August 2025 · Jennifer Cowton 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 arrive happily at this warm and welcoming nursery, where staff greet them individually with genuine care. They take time to gather important information from parents, ensuring each child's needs are understood and met from the very start. As a result, children settle quickly and form strong, trusting relationships with staff and their friends. Inspector highlights - Children's independence is consistently promoted. - Staff skilfully support children's communication and language development. - Staff actively promote children's healthy lifestyles through daily routines and activities. - Partnerships with parents are highly effective. - Leaders are passionate and committed to continual improvement. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to implement additional strategies for reducing dummy use, further enhancing children's communication and language development - 2 strengthen current monitoring and staff observations to place greater emphasis on improving teaching quality, ensuring it is consistently of a high standard. Inspection #10415286 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50286892) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children enjoy daily outdoor play, developing physical skills and a love of being active. For example, children recall actions to a favourite book, pretending to go on a bear hunt in the outdoor forest area. ## Parent Reviews of Willow Tree Daycare 5.0 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJKwKU1rqSpWOaJBu-AgaS6cmUEm3DeJmxNhBT27aeFjEtYEw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rosie Elliott 5 months ago Brilliant nursery, very open and welcoming making the transition as easy as possible for you and your little ones. The team work so hard to make sure the kids have lovely moments and memories. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s5RlVrNURXbmx2TjBScFpsVkdPR1ZET0VOcFIwRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bd7d0a04b5d71:0x34dbf69b966edc4e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJmIbOaxpG90P_Djt-Ok2pozb-sH4CqbZ6RF6FD3NPP-E2D=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Joseph Longley a year ago Really good nursery. Owner is very friendly and welcoming. Staff are all amazing and have been brilliant with our girl who has complex needs. The setting is awesome inside and out with various different outside and inside spaces. My other children have been to other nurseries in Penistone and must say this one is the best locally and well worth the 5 minute drive out of town. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURyZzVqbkRBEAE!2m1!1s0x487bd7d0a04b5d71:0x34dbf69b966edc4e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLHsezAHJdXh9nVLVzS4ro9nVajD8RVat7ccyq1GkjMokBW=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rebecca Mills 2 years ago My little one joined in September of last year and he absolutely loves it. He has become more confident and really enjoys going to nursery. The staff are so friendly and approachable and you really feel like your child is in the best hands. Thanks so much everyone you’re amazing! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQxaElTZzB3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487bd7d0a04b5d71:0x34dbf69b966edc4e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIgFix4Gr9PsjtSrFeQ4Lb6sXY-ypDANnRZt6i9l0m9T379qg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Alexandra Dontu a year ago My little girl adores going to the nursery. 100% recommend! 🩷🥳 Everyone is kind, dedicated and patient, you couldn't ask for more. 🌻 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VLU0ExLXFhdE9YaHJnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bd7d0a04b5d71:0x34dbf69b966edc4e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJxmMMMPZWWb5D1G1oTbzGsix_ME_wM2GGFK0Cq8G3Xfeoe_w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Alina Fitzgerald 2 years ago Our son was one of the first to start at Willowtree when it opened. Lovely daycare, with a team that have a great attitude and genuinely care about the children. Would highly recommend. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNaeEliTVBBEAE!2m1!1s0x487bd7d0a04b5d71:0x34dbf69b966edc4e) Reviews from Google for Willow Tree Daycare. 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