Willow Tree Nursery in Hayes

About this day nursery

Willow Tree Nursery, established in 2020 and located in Hayes, UB4 9BB, offers childcare on non-domestic premises for children aged 2 to 2 years. 30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except on public bank holidays.

Rated as Good by Ofsted in its August 2022 inspection, the nursery provides a stimulating curriculum where children settle well and form strong relationships with staff. Children engage happily in diverse activities, developing good creative skills using various materials and learning to share and take turns, especially with outdoor toys like scooters and balls.

The curriculum promotes good progress in preparation for school, including understanding recycling and how things grow. Staff have high expectations for each child and support their physical development, communication, language, literacy, and mathematical skills through activities like counting objects and playing hopscotch.

Willow Tree Nursery also focuses on children's personal development, teaching them about feelings and respect for difference by exploring various cultures and families. The manager supports staff effectively, offering developmental opportunities, including training on autism spectrum disorder to enhance understanding in this area.

Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff well-trained in child protection procedures and vigilant about maintaining a safe and clean environment, supported by CCTV across the nursery.

What it's like

Children settle well and are keen learners, forming strong, close relationships with staff who have high expectations for each child. They engage happily in diverse activities, developing creative skills and a good understanding of sharing and turn-taking. Children make good progress and learn useful skills for school, including behaving well and understanding their role in recycling and how things grow.

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