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Willowdene at Sherfield Park # Willowdene at Sherfield Park Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · SHERFIELD PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE, Sunwood Drive, Hook, RG27 0FP · Hampshire Number of places 40 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2023 Local authority Hampshire 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 Willowdene at Sherfield Park is an inviting nursery that opened its doors in November 2013, expanding the reputable Willowdene brand. Located within the Sherfield Park Community Centre, this nursery boasts a vibrant, luminous, and welcoming environment tailored for children aged 2 to 5 years. It features a spacious interior thoughtfully arranged to balance creative play with essential learning activities. Complementing its indoor facilities, there is a large, secure outdoor area equipped with various garden toys and equipment, enabling children to engage with the curriculum both inside and outside. The nursery is outfitted with top-quality, age-appropriate resources, creating an engaging and fun atmosphere for daily learning and exploration. Willowdene at Sherfield Park upholds a philosophy centred on delivering outstanding childcare, fostering excellent learning skills within an enjoyable and stimulating setting, and maintaining the consistent ethos and high standards associated with the Willowdene name, all while ensuring exceptional care and a friendly approach. What it's like Children are very happy and warmly greeted by caring staff, forming strong relationships and feeling safe and secure. Staff reinforce positive behaviour and encourage children to play and interact together, helping them to develop social skills. Spacious indoor and outdoor areas Purpose-built room High-quality equipment Child-led learning ## Pricing & funding Fees are based on hourly rates, which are split into two age bands: under two years, and ages two and over. Meals are charged separately as individual add-ons. A registration fee is required once a booking is confirmed. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Good to know - Registration fee is due upon confirmation of booking. - Meals are charged separately as individual items. ## Key facts Opening hours 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, five days a week, 51 weeks a year (closed for Christmas and Bank Holidays) Food Breakfast, lunch and tea provided for an extra charge. Age range 9 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2013 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Willowdene at Sherfield Park Inspection date Jan 2023 Inspection no. 10264453 Lead inspector Lynne Murray [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50207517)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469484) 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 [ Visit website ](https://www.willowdenenursery.org.uk/what-do-we-do/sherfield-park) SHERFIELD PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE, Sunwood Drive, Hook, RG27 0FP [© 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#/-1.05145/51.30276/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Hook - [Day nurseries in Hook](/search?q=Hook) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=willowdene-at-sherfield-park-rg27-0fp-ey469484) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Willowdene at Sherfield Park Last inspected 10 January 2023 · Lynne Murray 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 very happy and warmly greeted by caring staff, forming strong relationships and feeling safe and secure. Staff reinforce positive behaviour and encourage children to play and interact together, helping them to develop social skills. Inspector highlights - Children are very happy entering this calm and welcoming nursery. - Staff ensure that children feel safe and secure, both inside and in the outside space. - Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language effectively. - Staff are well supported by the owner and the manager. - Parents are very happy with staff and give complimentary feedback. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff's skills in recognising and making use of opportunities to enhance children's language development even further - 2 develop a more consistent approach to encouraging children's independence and self-care skills during everyday routines. Inspection #10264453 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50207517) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are very happy with staff and give complimentary feedback. They comment on the strong bond their children have with staff, and how they feel very comfortable leaving their children in the care of staff. > Parents express how their child is making progress in all areas of development. This includes personal, social, and emotional development, mathematics and communication and language. > Parents feel they can approach staff at any time to discuss their children's progress. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively, using strategies like Makaton to help them feel included. Outdoor space Staff ensure that children feel safe and secure, both inside and in the outside space. They talk to children during story time and while outside in the garden. ## Parent Reviews of Willowdene at Sherfield Park 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK4Dpeglqfvg0KwIsNg76A-T492mZfqymrt3n5LwoCE1F_BXg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Caroline Little 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNSdHNINEh3EAE!2m1!1s0x48742127fd444271:0x75f6817650822e5b) Reviews from Google for Willowdene at Sherfield Park. 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