--- title: "Willow Tree Nursery, Shiptonthorpe | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/willow-tree-nursery-yo43-3pu-2770552 description: "Willow Tree Nursery in Shiptonthorpe — rated Good by Ofsted. 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 Shiptonthorpe Ofsted: Good (Apr 2025) · Unit 19-21, Brookfield Business Park, Shiptonthorpe, YO43 3PU · East Riding of Yorkshire Number of places 59 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Apr 2025 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire ## About this day nursery Willow Tree Nursery in Shiptonthorpe provides a warm and welcoming environment for children aged 0-11 years, operating Monday to Friday from 7:15 am to 6:15 pm, all year round. Established in December 2023, the day nursery maintains strong key-person relationships, ensuring children feel secure and confident to explore the well-resourced setting. The day nursery, rated Good by Ofsted on its latest inspection on April 24, 2025, focuses on individualised learning plans, taking into account children's interests and developmental next steps. Staff are skilled at promoting communication and language development, introducing new vocabulary and encouraging imaginative play. Physical development is supported through activities like riding around the garden and climbing, while younger children can practise crawling and walking indoors. The nursery excels in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working closely with other professionals to create multi-agency approaches and tailored care. Children are encouraged to manage their feelings and resolve conflicts, learning respect and kindness. They are also prepared for school through independence-building activities, such as serving their own food and pouring drinks. Parents are highly complimentary of the service, noting their children's significant progress and valuing the ongoing updates and the staff's thorough knowledge of their children's needs. What it's like Children are cared for in a warm and welcoming environment. Strong key-person relationships help children to feel secure and confidently explore the well-resourced environment. Staff know their key children well and children make good progress. Warm & welcoming environment Strong key-person relationships Individualised learning Support for SEND Promotes physical development Prepares children for school ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.15am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, all year round Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Willow Tree Nursery Last inspected 24 April 2025 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 are cared for in a warm and welcoming environment. - Leaders have worked hard to address actions from the previous inspection, revisiting the curriculum and providing training for all staff. - Staff enable children to progress with their communication and language skills. - Staff guide children through activities, which supports their physical development well. - Staff support children who need additional support particularly well. Areas to develop - 1 maximise opportunities for mathematical learning to enhance positional language and children's spatial reasoning skills, with particular regard to measure and quantity - 2 consider seeking feedback from parents and others to contribute to self-reflection and evaluation - 3 promote children's understanding of healthy eating to improve their knowledge and develop healthy habits. Inspection #10363376 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277800) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are extremely complimentary about the service provided. > They feel that their children have progressed significantly since attending the setting and value the ongoing updates provided by staff. > Parents are aware of who their child's key person is and value all staff knowing their child's needs. > Parents feel the care given to their children is exceptional. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support children who need additional support particularly well. They invite other professionals into the setting to enable a multi-agency approach to ensuring children's individual needs are met. They seek guidance and advice from other professionals to guide tailored care. Outdoor space Children have opportunities to ride around the garden and climb up the slide. Younger children are able to practise their crawling and walking skills as they move around the room. Inspection history Most recent inspection 30 July 2024 Requires improvement Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50256041) ## Frequently asked about Willow Tree Nursery ### What outdoor space does Willow Tree Nursery have? ### What does Willow Tree Nursery do well? ### When is Willow Tree Nursery open? ### Whereabouts is Willow Tree Nursery? ### Does Willow Tree Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ### Does Willow Tree Nursery take babies? ## Nearby day nurseries in Shiptonthorpe Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Willow Tree Nursery. - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Blue Sky Day Nursery York · YO43 3GA https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/blue-sky-day-nursery-yo43-3ga-ey308984 - Ofsted: Outstanding 2.8 mi ### The Old School House Nursery York · YO43 4QP https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-old-school-house-nursery-yo43-4qp-314743 - Ofsted: Good 5.5 mi ### St John's Pre School And Nursery Pocklington · YO42 2QE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/st-john-s-pre-school-and-nursery-yo42-2qe-ey248034 - Ofsted: Good 5.7 mi ### Lyndhurst Private Pre-School Day Nursery York · YO42 2JZ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/lyndhurst-private-pre-school-day-nursery-limited-yo42-2jz-ey264161 - Awaiting first inspection 5.7 mi ### Little Pips Day Nursery York · YO42 2NJ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-pips-day-nursery-yo42-2nj-2858839 - Ofsted: Good 5.7 mi ### Blue Sky Day Nursery Pocklington York · YO42 2AE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/blue-sky-day-nursery-pocklington-yo42-2ae-2634740 See all nurseries in Shiptonthorpe →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Shiptonthorpe ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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