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Willows Private Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2021)
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4.4(7 parent reviews) ·38 Fair Road, Bradford, BD6 1QL · Bradford
Number of places
42 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2021
Local authority
Bradford

About this day nursery

Willows Private Day Nursery, located in Bradford, provides childcare services for children from birth to eight years old, including a holiday club. The nursery aims to offer a fun and stimulating learning environment through diverse indoor and outdoor activities, all delivered by qualified and caring childcare practitioners.

The nursery is committed to the belief that every child deserves the best start in life, focusing on early development as a major impact on their future. Operating since 1996, the team fosters individual growth in a happy, safe, and educational setting, working in close collaboration with parents.

The nursery emphasises the importance of good parenting and high-quality early learning in preparing children for future challenges. Safeguarding is a top priority, with CCTV systems monitoring all visitors to ensure the safety of children, parents, and staff.

Prospective parents are invited to visit for a nursery tour or to inquire about place availability through their online form. The nursery also offers 10 parking spaces at the front for convenience.

What it's like

Children are happy and have close bonds with staff, promoting social skills. They are confident, independent, and eager to learn, with good social and communication skills. Staff use stories to introduce new vocabulary and check understanding, making learning engaging.

Stimulating indoor/outdoor environmentExperienced and qualified staffFocus on early child developmentHoliday Club availableStrong parent partnership

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)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

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, all year round, excluding bank holidays and the week between Christmas and New year

Age range

Newborns to eight years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Willows Private Day Nursery

Last inspected 2 July 2021 · Clare Cotton

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 happy and have close bonds with staff, promoting social skills. They are confident, independent, and eager to learn, with good social and communication skills. Staff use stories to introduce new vocabulary and check understanding, making learning engaging.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy, confident, and independent, with good social and communication skills.
  • Staff make stories interesting, involving all children and introducing new vocabulary.
  • Staff have clear expectations for behaviour, and children remind each other of rules.
  • Leaders and staff work together to reflect on the setting and identify improvements, such as renovating the outdoor area.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported particularly well.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance teaching to give children further challenges to deepen and to extend their thinking skills
  • 2provide more-stimulating activities to fully engage younger children and to promote their independence.
Inspection #10198580 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They speak highly about the staff and say staff share ideas to help them to support their children's learning at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported particularly well. Staff quickly identify children who may need extra help and work in partnership with parents and outside agencies to provide necessary assistance.

Outdoor space

The manager is keen to renovate the outdoor area to create a space where children can plant and grow fruit and vegetables, helping them learn about the world. Children have regular access to learn in the fresh air, supporting their health and well-being, and staff inspire them to keep active through activities like riding bicycles and using apparatus.

Parent Reviews of Willows Private Day Nursery

4.4
(7)
Zoe Helm
2 years ago

My daughter attended the pre school before she started school she loved going and would talk about the staff..She now attends the out of school club she loves going. All the staff are lovely and my daugter will talk about them and when at home asks when she will swe them.

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Tony Goodchild
2 years ago

Two of my kids have attended willows and the staff are great, such a great setting and the staff are very welcoming and helpful, my son has been diagnosed with ASD and ADHD and the staff helped with getting things in place even when his school showed no interest in helping, my kids are always happy when they spot the staff outside of the nursery which obviously means they enjoy going, would definitely recommend the nursery to everyone

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Rebecca Calvert
2 years ago

My twins went here and Boys loved it here, the staff are lovely, they still ask to go back! X

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Catherine Deegan
2 years ago

FANTASTIC SETTING WONDERFUL STAFF

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Inspection history

Date: July 2021

  • July 2021Good
  • July 2021Good

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