Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury)

Mandeville Road, Aylesbury HP21 8AL
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9.7 152 Reviews
  • Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury), Aylesbury
A purpose built day nursery, specified by Childbase to the highest quality standard. Developed on behalf of the Stoke Mandeville Hospital to care for children of the Trust employees and the local community, Willows provides a happy, sociable environment where every child is treated as an individual. Willows Day Nursery has obtained their Green Flag Eco-Schools Award.

The nursery has five main playrooms for individual age groups, including sensory rooms and additional sleeping areas. Outside is a large, enclosed and fully equipped garden with separate areas for different activities including a baby garden with a decking area. There is also a forest school, running sessions Monday - Wednesday. In addition to the daily routines, Willows also offer the extracurricular activity of Char Char Chimps to their under 2’s. They attend every Friday from 2:30pm until 3:15pm.

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Care Provided by Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury)

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Jane Hobbs (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 60
  • Total Places for Children
  • 130
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Inset Days
  • Parking

  • Free parking is available on site.


Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) Reviews (152)

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9.7

Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.684) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) has 152 reviews.

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Review from Tiff W (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children thoroughly enjoy their days at nursery.
The staff are always helpful and flexible and I’m completely happy with the service provided.
There are lots of activities and I’m very excited for my children to experience the forest school when it’s ready.

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Review from D K (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team are very attentive and really look after my children. I can go to work knowing that they are safe and in a happy environment. I like the extra events they have (book day, Valentines etc.) as my children enjoy participating in this.

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Review from D P (Father of Child) published on 28 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Willows for six months now and the progress she has made is astounding. She joined with a speech delay but now has picked up not only words but the relevant Makaton signs as well. It is so reassuring seeing her so happy to come to nursery every morning. The staff are amazing
with her and this is shown through the love she shows them and them to her. Cannot fault them in the slightest!

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Review from Judy H (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn’t be happier with this lovely nursery. Our child is welcomed and greeted by name as soon as she arrives by all members of staff, and everyone seems to know how she is doing and what she has been up to. It’s so comforting to know she is well cared for and she always has a big smile on her face
at the end of a busy day. The opening hours being slightly longer than most nurseries are also so handy. Thank you to all Willows staff for making this anxious Mummy’s return to work that bit easier!

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Review from Rebecca R (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended Willows Day Nursery as a baby. He progressed through each room and completed his journey here before heading to school.
From the day I put my son on the waiting list and all through his journey here the admin staff have been so attentive and kept me informed in regards to updates in
the nursery, weekly newsletters and other personal admin. They really go above and beyond and are always so welcoming at the reception.
My son's journey through nursery has been smooth thanks to you all. All the staff are friendly and approachable. My son has thoroughly enjoyed his time here. The quality and variety of food provided are outstanding as well as the facilities and resources.
He has learnt so much and I'm truly grateful for each and every one of the staff in the rooms for all the encouragement and support you provide to allow the children to reach their full potential. As a parent, I have been kept informed and updated about my child's development through the app.

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Review from Abbie C (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has settled in so well to Willows Day Nursery, he is always happy when we pick him up. The staff are so kind and helpful and keep us regularly updated with his progress. They offer a wide variety of food every day, the facilities and resources are very good and he enjoys his time at nursery.

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Review from Penny A (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have recently moved our child to Willows from another nursery as we felt it was not the right fit. We had friends recommend Willows to us and attend their most recent open day. The staff were so incredibly friendly and welcoming, answering all our questions and concerns and making us feel at ease
about how they would care for our child. We were anxious, having not had a good experience elsewhere, however, we needn't have been. The staff have gone above and beyond to make sure we all feel comfortable. It is not easy leaving your child with strangers, especially as first-time parents and the staff at Willows understand this. The level of communication we receive through the days our child is there is fantastic. We receive regular photos as well as notifications about sleep and meals. This has really put our minds at ease to see how well our child is settling in and bonding with the staff. We would highly recommend Willows to any parents/carers.

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Review from Simone Y (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot praise all the staff at Willows Day Nursery enough. My son has been attending Willows since 2018 and during this time he has required a lot of support and extra care due to Down Syndrome. Willows has shown nothing but support and care for us as a family which is greatly appreciated. Our son
loves all the staff and can't wait to go to nursery in the mornings.

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Review from Charlotte H (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended willows for over 2 years and has been very happy there. Kind, caring staff and a safe environment with lots to keep little ones occupied. I feel the environment has helped her learn and grow. She is leaving soon and we will be sad to say goodbye to everyone.

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Review from L I (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot praise Willows Day Nursery enough. My child has been attending since he was 10 months old and will be off to school this September and could never have imagined how much he has flourished in this setting. The staff has been absolutely amazing in helping him develop into a caring and independent
child by nurturing his interests. They were able to work with us in areas of development we had concerns about him when he was younger and did so well it is no longer a concern. I feel like Willows is part of our extended family, all the staff are friendly and knows us personally, even if they are not our key workers. Management team is supportive and provides clear and frequent communication. There's a great variety of healthy and nutritious food and I often find my son eating better and more open to trying new foods than he would at home. I am extremely excited by the development of the new forest school in this setting.

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Review from Liliana P (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Willows Day Nursery has a fantastic, caring and supportive team. They look after my son in the best way, helping in such a great way with his development. They look after my son and ourselves. They are always there for you. I highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from J P (Father of Child) published on 7 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have sent both our children to Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) since the age of 1. Our son is 3 and a half now and our daughter is nearly 2 and a half. They have had a fantastic experience at Willows and continue to do so. The staff are all brilliant, know our children well and provide a broad range
of activities. We would recommend Willows to any parent.

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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic nursery. So imaginative with their activities, has really fostered a lot of music and dancing in my child. Food is excellent with my daughter regularly requesting meals she has at nursery, at home. Dealt with the covid-19 pandemic really well, clear communications and for key workers
was open all the time. Thank you.

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Review from Rebecca F (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend this nursery. My two daughters aged 2 and 4 are thriving. The staff are nothing but kind and caring. There is good communication between myself and them. I know they would approach me if there were any problems. This nursery also provides a very good menu of homecooked food
so I know my girls are getting a healthy and varied diet. It's been a tough year for everyone, however, everyone at the nursery have made sure that daily life is as normal as possible and have stayed open every day throughout.

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Review from Natasha S (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our four year old daughter loves her time at Willows Day Nursery. She has been in Ladybirds, Bumblebees and now attends preschool. All the staff are very friendly and supportive. Our daughter has made great progress in preschool with her social skills, eating correctly, language skills and she is now
developing her knowledge and skills with phonics, writing and numbers. Willows Day Nursery has provided her with a super start and all the key skills required to have a successful start in reception when she begins primary school this September.

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Review from Genevieve C (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Jack has been with Willows since he was 9 months old. He has made a lot of friends and learned a lot throughout the years. The staff is great, always there if you need anything and listens to your concerns. I love the app so you can see what they are up to. I think I'll miss the girls as much as my
little one when he'll start school in September.

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Review from Jenny G (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can’t recommend Willows Day Nursery highly enough, the staff are wonderful and really care about the children. They take time to understand each child’s needs and listen to feedback and requests from parents. The management team are efficient, responsive, and have really gone out of their way to accommodate
me and my daughter.
My daughter has been attending since she was 2 years old, and will be off to school in September. She absolutely loves nursery and has made so many wonderful friends whilst here, on top of also developing in terms of independence, reading, writing, social skills etc. She feels comfortable with the staff and has a lovely relationship with everyone in her room.
We will really miss Willows from September, but I’ll be sending my two boys here next year!

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Review from Kimberley M (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my girls have thrived here (eldest has since left and is in reception at school, youngest still attends). The facilities are great, staff are lovely and I trust the nursery so much with my girls that I am driving well out of my way on commute, to keep my youngest there.

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Review from Charly T (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery!
Cannot fault in anyway. Staff are lovely and my son is always very happy when going to nursery and coming home.
Highly recommended to anyone thinking of applying for their child to attend.

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Review from Hannah C (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started Willows Day Nursery not long after the pandemic lockdown, so was not used to being without me. Willows were amazing at settling him in, his personal development, interaction and speaking has come along so fast since being at Willows. Their regular daily updates are also fantastic,
making parents feel at ease. I am really happy that we chose Willows and would highly recommend to any other parents. Thanks to all the staff, who are fabulous.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.684)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.684) out of 10 for Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.799 for Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) is calculated as follows: ( (246 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 288 Ratings = 4.799

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.885 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) is based on 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 130 number of registered child places is 26. 23 Positive Reviews ÷ 26 = 0.885

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Jane

Jane Hobbs

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 1998

Jane is Manager of Willows Day Nursery in Aylesbury and has a wealth of experience, having worked in the early years sector for 24 years. Jane is Level 3 qualified and has worked for Childbase Partnership for 24 years.


What is your favourite feature of Willows?


My favourite feature of the nursery is the garden and Forest school area as we have recently had these renovated.


What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?


I am proud of how the team pull together when support is needed.


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