--- title: "Willow Tree Nursery, Hayes | Ofsted: Good | Reviews" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/willow-tree-nursery-ub4-9bb-2566903 description: "Willow Tree Nursery in Hayes — rated Good by Ofsted and 4.9/5 from 56 reviews. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Willow Tree Nursery in Hayes Ofsted: Good (Aug 2022) · 4.9 (56 Google reviews) · The Apostolic Church, Willow Tree Lane, Hayes, UB4 9BB · Hillingdon Number of places 15 places Age range Up to 2 yrs Last inspected Aug 2022 Local authority Hillingdon ## 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 day 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. Good Ofsted rating Stimulating curriculum Strong relationships with staff Creative and outdoor play School readiness Effective safeguarding ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, all year round except on public bank holidays Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Willow Tree Nursery Last inspected 2 August 2022 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 Inspector highlights - Children develop good creative skills using various materials like sequins, tissue paper, glue and wheat to create their own ice creams. - Children learn to share and to take turns well when using outdoor toys and equipment, such as scooters and balls. - Children take part in recycling waste, and staff teach them about how this helps the planet. - Children make good progress and learn useful skills in preparation for school. - Staff support children's physical development well, including climbing, balancing, and developing small-muscle control. Areas to develop - 1 build on opportunities for younger children to learn to do things for themselves and consistently develop independence skills - 2 consider ways to create a better balance between activities led by adults and those led by children. Inspection #10239286 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50194192) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager discusses workload with staff and offers developmental opportunities and support where needed. Staff have attended courses, including a course on autism spectrum disorder which led to greater understanding in this area. Outdoor space Children learn to share and to take turns well when using outdoor toys and equipment, such as scooters and balls. Staff help children to identify numbers as they play hopscotch in the garden. ## Google Reviews of Willow Tree Nursery 4.9 (56 Google reviews) Binoy Gopinathan 6 months ago My little girl loves coming here! The staff are very supportive, and they always keep parents informed. They also hold regular parent meetings. Highly recommend. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xCWmJ6VmFNa3BZZEdOWlVtdElVR3RrYUd0NVltYxAB!2m1!1s0x48766d86ea8e736b:0xc8a1899906cc9933) Ernesta 2 months ago PLEASE Do not take your child there specially if they have special needs!! They are not capable looking after the kids once they start getting to much they will reduce your hrs and will complain every couple days! Reducing hrs will affect child! They say they are trained to take care of kids with autism but they are not !! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21FeE9UUnFWbmh3T0dOUExURmhiazFpUXpaV2JIYxAB!2m1!1s0x48766d86ea8e736b:0xc8a1899906cc9933) Barbara Soja 6 months ago Very good nursery, my son is happy to coming here every day, his making progress because staff putting big efforts to teaching kids Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t4VFRYUldOalIyYVhCVlowTkNibFpRZWpWdFFVRRAB!2m1!1s0x48766d86ea8e736b:0xc8a1899906cc9933) Rashidatu Bangura 5 months ago My child has improved greatly since she started the willow tree nursery, I have seen a great improvement. The teachers are so kind and patient. I love the nursery. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUR3MjYyUGRREAE!2m1!1s0x48766d86ea8e736b:0xc8a1899906cc9933) sita pun 5 months ago I must say staff are very caring and supportive.My son loves going to nursery.I can notice his progress everyday.My baby is in good hand.Thank you all the teachers. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25saGJYQkVSMlZCYkRGcmIyZzFabE10Uld4eFIyYxAB!2m1!1s0x48766d86ea8e736b:0xc8a1899906cc9933) Reviews from Google for Willow Tree Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=14456987569173076275&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: August 2022 - September 2022 Good - August 2022 Good ## Frequently asked about Willow Tree Nursery ### How was Willow Tree Nursery rated by Ofsted? ### What strengths were highlighted for Willow Tree Nursery? ### What was Willow Tree Nursery asked to improve? ### When does Willow Tree Nursery open? ## Nearby day nurseries in Hayes Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Willow Tree Nursery. - Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Once Upon a Time Day Nurseries Hayes · UB4 9AY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/once-upon-a-time-day-nurseries-ub4-9ay-ey461760 - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Little Marvels Day Nursery (Brookside) Hayes · UB4 9LW https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-marvels-day-nursery-brookside-ub4-9lw-ey540682 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Magicwords DayNursery Hayes · UB4 0HA 4.9(38 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/magicwords-daynursery-ltd-ub4-0ha-2783082 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Inmaa Nursery & Pre-School Northolt · UB5 6HW https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/inmaa-nursery-pre-school-ltd-ub5-6hw-2700890 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Kiddiecare Nursery Northolt · UB5 6NN 4.8(26 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kiddiecare-nursery-ub5-6nn-ey372674 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Academy Gardens Northolt · UB5 5QN 4.7(12 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hungry-caterpillar-day-nurseries-academy-gardens-ub5-5qn-ey552928 See all nurseries in Hayes →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Hayes ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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