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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?region=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) 4. Willows Private Day Nursery # Willows Private Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2021) · 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 - 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 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 environment Experienced and qualified staff Focus on early child development Holiday Club available Strong parent partnership ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Willows Private Day Nursery Inspection date Jul 2021 Inspection no. 10198580 Lead inspector Clare Cotton Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167170)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2529807) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=willows-private-day-nursery-bd6-1ql-2529807) 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 - 1 enhance teaching to give children further challenges to deepen and to extend their thinking skills - 2 provide more-stimulating activities to fully engage younger children and to promote their independence. Inspection #10198580 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167170) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKCO5BkYrReXUrkTNFxs8b7bJwAGmR7Fb1B_we5a-JLOdj8Fg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNsdGR1N3NRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487be727586edf6b:0x41bd7a748c09d1fd) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKj8p3P8iGyRDFVKyX4rQsBamKoglEbkQLqHkh0SLb3ZA3QOg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) 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 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNsdGRlbmtRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487be727586edf6b:0x41bd7a748c09d1fd) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXQVZ0JsAblpYRB3cCe7g-fGOBhAD3pGpVewKLJ8s_NL4HauQDxPQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNsNGFqN3BRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487be727586edf6b:0x41bd7a748c09d1fd) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK7Hhc6oTJGAZSRSjasx1Bm2kHS-SIUw1XiIWziSSQkWiHFlw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Catherine Deegan 2 years ago FANTASTIC SETTING WONDERFUL STAFF [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNsbklLWGJBEAE!2m1!1s0x487be727586edf6b:0x41bd7a748c09d1fd) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJM1wtPa1tEMRmZRpEZWtDGbhsn8WRzCSuPqMC6bEivykPhXg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Ronnie Wilson 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNXa3RqSFFBEAE!2m1!1s0x487be727586edf6b:0x41bd7a748c09d1fd) Reviews from Google for Willows Private Day Nursery. 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