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We had seen a great improvement in her social and communication skills throughout the years. She loves to go to the nursery every day and the staff is fond of her.\n\nThe teaching staff identify individual children and treats them nicely, and helps them to improve the skills they required. They are dedicated and help us make her ready for school.\n\nCommunication is clear with the parent app and the weekly newsletters and the staff and the Manager are always willing to help us with our queries anytime.", "datePublished": "2023-08-18T12:17:24.410810Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Ash S" }, "reviewBody": "Brilliant nursery! Our son has had an enjoyable time here. It's a great team - gives individual attention to the needs of the child. Well organized with regular assessments, feedback and support. My son is generally a sweetheart, however there has been several days where he was clingy/cheeky/tantrum-y and they have always been patient and caring. He loves them all and especially so fond of Carrey and Sam. Never felt difficult as a parent to leave him with them...always a delighted face on reaching his bumblebee room. It's a shame that we are relocating and has to take him out of this nursery. My lo will badly miss his Willows! 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Willows Day Nursery # Willows Day Nursery in Aylesbury Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2023) · 4.7 (7 parent reviews) · Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8BD · Buckinghamshire Number of places 130 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2023 Local authority Buckinghamshire 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 Willows Day Nursery in Aylesbury provides exceptional care and education for babies from six weeks old up to children aged five years. The nursery operates from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday, offering a fully inclusive service where all consumables, such as formula milk, nappies, wipes, and freshly prepared meals and snacks, are included. The dedicated team designs age-appropriate activities based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) principles, fostering learning through play. Children benefit from daily access to a large garden area and onsite woodland, participating in Forest School sessions led by a qualified leader, which promotes social, emotional, and physical development in a natural environment. The nursery is committed to sustainability, holding an accredited Green Flag Award and engaging children in eco-friendly activities like recycling and growing vegetables. Parents are kept informed through the Parentzone app and have access to childbase@home, an exclusive website offering resources and workshops. With a strong emphasis on partnership with parents, Willows Day Nursery ensures individual needs are met and provides a safe, healthy, and stimulating environment for all children. Our ethos Willows Day Nursery follows the EYFS principles and incorporates play-based learning. They are committed to holistic child development through daily Forest School sessions in a natural environment, promoting social, emotional, and physical growth. The nursery also emphasises sustainability and strong partnerships with parents. What it's like Children are confident to explore their play space and are supported by staff to extend their play and transition to their next stage in learning. Children show high levels of curiosity and a caring attitude towards their peers and staff, forming close attachments in a nurturing environment. Forest School Eco-Schools Green Flag Award Fully inclusive service Nutritionally balanced meals ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Food Freshly prepared well-balanced meals and snacks are included in the fees. Formula milk is also provided. Parents can opt out of all chargeable extras and provide their own food and consumables. Opening hours 7.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday Age range 6 weeks to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Willows Day Nursery Inspection date Aug 2023 Inspection no. 10301616 Lead inspector Claire Parnell Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227653)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/140897) 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://childbasepartnership.com/nursery/willows-day-nursery/) Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8BD [© 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#/-0.79779/51.79833/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Aylesbury - [Day nurseries in Aylesbury](/search?q=Aylesbury) - [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=willows-day-nursery-hp21-8bd-140897) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Willows Day Nursery Last inspected 8 August 2023 · Claire Parnell 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 are confident to explore their play space and are supported by staff to extend their play and transition to their next stage in learning. Children show high levels of curiosity and a caring attitude towards their peers and staff, forming close attachments in a nurturing environment. Inspector highlights - Children develop strong independence skills through daily routines. - Staff are eager to develop their skills, practice and knowledge. - Staff engage with children in interesting and stimulating play experiences. - Children learn to use rules and boundaries within their play. - Staff know how to promote children's language and speech development in all rooms. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to understand how to enable less confident children to communicate what they would like to do next. Inspection #10301616 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227653) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities have access to equipment with positive interactions. This helps to support their particular learning and preferences in play. Outdoor space All children have continual opportunities to explore both indoor and outdoor environments. Staff recognise that some children learn better outside than in. Older children explore movement and balance in the woodland area using hammocks and yoga poses. ## Parent Reviews of Willows Day Nursery 4.7 (7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU7vIb9qZJAsWQDNNyYTaSzl9q3SyULvaNHt_tW93UbWV2F65OT=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Rithma Fonseka 2 years ago My child has been with the nursery for a few years. We had seen a great improvement in her social and communication skills throughout the years. She loves to go to the nursery every day and the staff is fond of her. The teaching staff identify individual children and treats them nicely, and helps them to improve the skills they required. They are dedicated and help us make her ready for school. Communication is clear with the parent app and the weekly newsletters and the staff and the Manager are always willing to help us with our queries anytime. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwZ3ByVndnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876f656aff51003:0x8fa88164d4cc319b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIaoez2V6oHN0S2S2e3g9-B_3EAWU0zYYYD9uOt6aK5hvKevorB=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Ash S 2 years ago Brilliant nursery! Our son has had an enjoyable time here. It's a great team - gives individual attention to the needs of the child. Well organized with regular assessments, feedback and support. My son is generally a sweetheart, however there has been several days where he was clingy/cheeky/tantrum-y and they have always been patient and caring. He loves them all and especially so fond of Carrey and Sam. Never felt difficult as a parent to leave him with them...always a delighted face on reaching his bumblebee room. It's a shame that we are relocating and has to take him out of this nursery. My lo will badly miss his Willows! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNOdGN2VG93RRAB!2m1!1s0x4876f656aff51003:0x8fa88164d4cc319b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV1O3GVZP9m6JmZVv_7PCQxj5RVQqJQTNM0h_FGNUBnmL6xEspt=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) joe shields a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNicEp1Z3ZBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876f656aff51003:0x8fa88164d4cc319b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVcmorYSYj73XQDdaPxWujUvTKkFwcglZ5LCLc8lr14CvWgzWE=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Cristina Rosca 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1bU11N0hREAE!2m1!1s0x4876f656aff51003:0x8fa88164d4cc319b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX0aYMBC4fDSDe1Q3TlG7SQOsYFnxxBSSkjRPMSlncAPg1bVeZKug=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Fiona S 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1cmFqREV3EAE!2m1!1s0x4876f656aff51003:0x8fa88164d4cc319b) Reviews from Google for Willows Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10351666013577949595&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2005 - September 2023 Good - August 2023 Good - February 2018 Good - January 2018 Good - June 2013 Outstanding - May 2013 Outstanding - July 2011 Outstanding - June 2011 Outstanding - July 2007 Requires improvement - March 2005 Good ## Frequently asked about Willows Day Nursery ### What are the fees at Willows Day Nursery? ### What ages of children does Willows Day Nursery look after? ### How many places does Willows Day Nursery have? ### When is Willows Day Nursery open? ## Nearby day nurseries in Aylesbury Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Willows Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### Grasshopper Day Nursery (Aylesbury) Aylesbury · HP21 9PD 4.9(16 reviews) ](/nursery/grasshopper-day-nursery-aylesbury-hp21-9pd-ey459394) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Stellar Nursery Aylesbury · HP21 9NJ ](/nursery/stellar-nursery-hp21-9nj-2781463) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### ME Montessori Nursery & Preschool Aylesbury · HP21 9TT ](/nursery/me-montessori-nursery-preschool-hp21-9tt-2756910) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Bedgrove's Busy Bees Pre School Aylesbury · HP21 7UE ](/nursery/bedgrove-s-busy-bees-pre-school-hp21-7ue-ey546569) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Pollyanna Pre-School Aylesbury · HP22 5UJ ](/nursery/pollyanna-pre-school-hp22-5uj-140849) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Hawkslade Farm Pre-School Aylesbury · HP21 9YL 3.4(5 reviews) ](/nursery/hawkslade-farm-pre-school-hp21-9yl-ey311978) [See all nurseries in Aylesbury →](/search?q=Aylesbury) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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