Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury)

Mandeville Road, Aylesbury HP21 8AL
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9.7 153 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 (153)

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Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.676) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) has 153 reviews.

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Review from Paul H (Father of Child) published on 3 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My last child is just about to leave Willows and I cannot say how pleased I am with the setting. Both my children have built up really good relationships with the team and they have taught them so much.

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Review from Peter W (Grandfather of Child) published on 22 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our grandchildren have been at Willows over the last six years. They have both been very happy there. The staff are superb. They show great care towards the children and genuinely have an affection for their charges. The happy disposition of the staff transfers to the children. I am sure my
grandchildren have gained greatly from being there in their development and general education.

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Review from Janine W (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Willows has provided top class child care to both of my children (over the last 6 years) and I cannot fault them at all. 100% effort, love and dedication 100% of the time. The staff are always happy and smiling (special mention to certain staff). One member of staff is always smiling when I walk in
and even if I have had a bad day at work she always makes me smile. My children love Willows and the staff there and they should be highly recommended for their service.

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Review from Danielle C (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has settled in so well, everyone has been very supportive towards me as I’m a first-time mum and it was hard to put my son into nursery but I know I can call them 10 times a day if I wanted to and they would not get annoyed. My son has a lovely time at nursery and I’m very happy with it.

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Review from Louise G (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My lb has settled well at nursery. The staff are wonderful and supportive of your parenting choices. I love the online learning journey as it keeps me updated on the activities he’s participated in. I also love the varied menus available. Everything is provided for you, so less to worry about in the
morning rush!

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Review from Anthony B (Father of Child) published on 29 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since joining the Willows in November. My son’s confidence, learning and social skills have immproved imencely.

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Review from Lyn W (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my daughter started at Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) in January her speech and confidence have developed extremely quickly. The staff are fabulous, very attentive and can not do enough to help my daughter develop. The facilities, resources and food choices are also fantastic.

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Review from Gabbie M (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been so happy with Willows Day Nursery.
Our son joined when he was 20 months old, as his first childcare setting, and he settled extremely quickly. All of the staff, not only in his room (Ladybirds) but also throughout the Nursery, are kind and caring. On approach to the nursery, he will now
say another child’s name (who he is now good friends with, before the age of 2!) and he will run down the corridor to his room. He is so so happy here, and we are so happy with the care he is receiving.
We love the online observations & pictures that we can check daily! Watching his progress is absolutely amazing - he has come so far since joining Nursery!
Outdoor & indoor equipment are excellent. Always new toys and topics to explore every day.
Amazing staff, a lovely & clean setting and a truly wonderful place!!

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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Every day we are greeted with smiles and welcomes from all members of staff, be it the front desk or staff in the rooms. Everyone is always so friendly and will spend time chatting about my son’s day even though it might be a manic pickup time. My son was not quick to settle but every effort was made
to make each transition as smooth as possible. Thanks to your hard work he is now super happy at The Willows.


A big thank you to his keyworker in particular, I literally have never met a more smiley person, even at the end of a busy day! She really goes the extra mile as far as communication is concerned and is so easy to talk to, as are all the other ladies in the room. I have no doubts when I’m at work about the care he gets, which means so much as I can switch off and concentrate on work until pick up time.


A big thank you to all your staff from my husband and I!


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Review from Jennifer A (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Willows are fantastic. They have really helped my son settle in well and he has come on so much since starting there in the summer. I felt that they really listened to me with regards to his fussy eating and trouble napping and the updates that they give via parent zone are very comforting and helpful
to see that he's enjoying himself there. Willows have also been fantastic at helping me out when I've had to change my work schedule or my other childcare arrangements have had to change and they've been able to sort out extra days or swapped days where they can and have never made me feel like I'm mucking up their schedule! I would definitely recommend them.

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Review from Gill J (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband and I could not be happier with the service Willows are providing our children with. We love everything about it, from the friendly staff to the healthy food provided.
They have both come on so much but in particular, our son's confidence is growing every day. He talks non stop about the
fun they have and loves all of the activities. When he started he was very shy, as he had gotten used to being with me whilst I was on maternity leave, which made going back to work difficult, but Willows were so patient and really helped us adjust and he is so happy there - they both are!
We couldn't have chosen a better childcare provider and would recommend Willows to anyone.

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Review from Victoria R (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our children have attended Willows since 2013 and have enjoyed their time immensely.
The staff are caring and thoughtful, always having time to discuss any concerns with a friendly face.

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Review from Saima Z (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The standard and quality of care has been amazing and the key workers that have worked with my son have gone above and beyond to ensure that my child has had valuable learning experiences as well as having fun.
The high standards of training and management expectations are reflected through the quality
of care that the staff provide.
I would recommend to any parent to use Willows as they will not be disappointed.

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Review from Louise C (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Willows has always been a caring and fantastic nursery, having had two children go through Willows, they have always been excellent at looking after and stimulating my children.
The care from the staff has always been excellent and they have encouraged my son with his needs.

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Review from Lorraine T (Grandmother of Child) published on 10 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The teachers are mostly very caring and lovely to the children. All staff know the children's names and the girls are very happy at nursery.

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Review from Alex F (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Willows for two years and both her social and educational skills have gone from strength to strength. She loves all the staff and never wants to leave at home time.

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Review from Jo D (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son has thoroughly enjoyed his time at Willows. The staff have been fantastic, looking after his every need and preparing him for school.
Feedback has been great and I feel he is progressing well.

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Review from Vicky B (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very pleased with the nursery, the staff are excellent and my son has had a fantastic time, learnt lots and gained so many skills. He has experienced so many different activities.

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Review from Lavinia H (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Willows Day Nursery has proven to be a Godsend for us. We had to find a space at a month's notice and stumbled upon a real gem. Our 3yr old loves coming to 'preschool' every day, and even asks to come on her days off. The staff are all very kind, and clearly excellent at nurturing and developing the
children. Every day there are loads of different activities, and the older children are being prepared for 'big school' with several exciting events including a graduation party! The nursery is also very efficiently run, which means that all-round we know our child is happy and safe. Our 10month old has just completed settling in sessions and enjoys exploring the large space in the baby rooms. I can very highly recommend this place - the best nursery for miles (we looked at loads!).

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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending the Willows for nearly 3 years and loves it there.
I can't thank the staff at Willows enough for helping us raise such a brilliant little boy.
The staff at Willows, the management team are always at their best, very welcoming, very approachable, everyone always has a smile
and it didn't take long for them to get to know me and my son.
When I leave my son at nursery, I can do so knowing that he will be cared for to a very high standard.
Willows provides various activities for both development and entertainment which keeps the nursery life interesting for him and provides an excellent start to his education. The nursery provides healthy eating, my son loves the food and he always asks for and gets more. Facilities are excellent but above all are the standards and professionalism provided by the staff. I am sure he will miss everyone when he leaves for school later this year.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.676)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.676) 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 4.791 for Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) is calculated as follows: ( (243 Excellents x 5) + (33 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 287 Ratings = 4.791

  • 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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Places are available. Please contact our nursery for details on age groups and session availability.


Awards / Recognitions (20)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

Recipient: Childbase Partnership

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

Recipient: Childbase Partnership

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

Eco Schools 2023 - 2024

Recipient: Childbase Partnership

Date: Sunday 01 Jan 2023 More details

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Meet the Team (1)

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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