Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury)

Mandeville Road, Aylesbury HP21 8AL
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9.8 154 Reviews
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 (154)

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Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.766) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) has 154 reviews.

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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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Review from Sharon D (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I started using Willows Day Nursery when I had my first born, he was 6 months old. I have 7 children, all who have attended or are attending to this present day. I am pleased with the nursery and the staff. It is lovely to know the staff can approach me with an issue and I can approach them if I have
an issue, it feels like my second home. My children have really enjoyed attending the nursery. The staff don't get much credit for doing what they do, thank you for being part of mine and my children's lives, they have happy memories from attending the nursery. Thanks again Willows.

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Review from Jennifer W (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been with Willows since she was just over one and I have found the care and education she has received in these formative years exemplary. She loves the nursery and I now get pushed out of the door when I drop her off! Now in the pre-school room, we can view her learning journal which
documents all the fun she's been having and the friendships she has formed. All the staff are lovely, very approachable, listen to what you are saying and the communication within the facility reliable and consistent. I have the utmost confidence that when I leave my daughter she is in a happy, safe and nurturing environment with people that she is familiar with.

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Review from Michele (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves coming to this nursery, he is a happy, content baby and is always full of smiles when I come to collect him.


I feel confident that he will get lots of care and attention when he is at Willows and he adores the staff in the room, especially his key person. I also know that any dietary

or personal preferences are adhered to and managed appropriately.


I would happily recommend this nursery to anyone and I'm pleased with how my son is progressing in his time here.


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Review from Nikola G (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves her time at nursery. She has been attending one day a week since she was 10 months old and has settled so well. The staff in the 'Caterpillar Room' are amazing, my daughter loves them all. They always made me feel so comfortable leaving her there every Tuesday. I am looking
forward to seeing her grow at her time at The Willows.

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Review from Andrew D (Father of Child) published on 8 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found the nursery very welcoming and the staff very approachable. I like how it's made very clear who my child's keyworker is and she has made a lovely bond with her. I feel happy to drop my child off and know that she will be well looked after at willows.

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Review from Hazel S (Grandmother of Child) published on 8 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I often pick my grandson up from the Willows nursery and just want to say if you are needing a nursery for your child then I would recommend the Willows. The children are very happy and do a lot of activities throughout the day... The staff are so good and have a good connection with all the children.
Well done the team and they always make me feel so welcome when I collect him.

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Review from Tracy D (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Son has been at the willows since he was 10 months old and he has just left to go to preschool. I can not express how great this nursery is and the staff are all outstanding and have a great connection with all the children. My son loved going to nursery and was very sad to say goodbye. He has become
a very bright little boy and the daily work that they do with the children is very good. I have some lovely photos of him throughout his stay with the willows. I am very sad to see him leave but with another baby, on way, I will be seeing you all again soon. A massive Thank you.

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Review from Jaime B (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been here since she was 9 months old, she is now 2. I have never had any concerns with her care and have always been made to feel reassured and confident in the care she receives at Willows. This is because of the competent staff but also because of how happy she is with the staff and
how excited she is when I pick her up. I am extremely happy with how the staff treat my daughter and the feedback I receive on a daily basis about how she has been. I feel they have a real interest in developing her and helping shape her as a person in a positive way.


I am also overwhelmed by how much she learns and I like that we get a weekly newsletter so we can practice the things she learns in the nursery at home, which we hope helps reinforce the learning.


All the staff are equally amazing and all very different which is good for her to experience different personalities. I am happy with all aspects of the nursery including admin staff and management.


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Review from Vicky H (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The new parent app is really good, have done a range of observations and the detail is great to read. The app is easy to use and I love the fact that I can add things that we do outside of nursery. As my child only does 3 days at nursery it's really important that communication of his development is
easily accessible for both key worker at nursery and parents. I think it's a great success.

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Review from Ian A (Great-grandfather of Child) published on 26 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Willows Day Nursery is a fantastic nursery. Staff are friendly and approachable. My great granddaughter has settled in very well into the nursery and enjoys her time spent there. A very clean and tidy nursery for children and parents.

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Review from Eilidh M (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love the staff at Willows, they work so hard and seem to genuinely love the children. They have become our friends and we trust them completely with our children. Great start for kids, we will miss you! Thank you.

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Review from R D (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery with very caring and kind staff who always go the extra mile.

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Review from Prithpal P (Father of Child) published on 9 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is excellent.
No complaints. Our son is diagnosed with ASD... the nursery and staff have been very supportive and encouraging. Management has been exceptional and accommodating. Very safe environment. Communication is excellent sometimes could be improved at ground level.

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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Today my boy graduates from Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) having been there a few days a week since he was six months old! A sort of emotional day but with happy memories! my son has come on socially in leaps and bounds in the pre-school room and has a great bond and trust with the staff! I will continue
to highly recommend the Willows.

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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been with Willows since the age of 1 she is now 4 ½ and has learnt a great deal.
The team at Willows have been very kind, caring and have done a great job looking after our little girl.
Definitely, recommend to others 10/10

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Review from T W (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My three children attend the Willows Day Nursery and I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone. Staff ar friendly professional and above all caring.

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Review from Tara S (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are always very friendly, helpful and accommodating and we always get a warm welcome when coming into the nursery. My little boy is settling in well and enjoys pre-school. Including the many activities, he does throughout the day. We are all very happy with the nursery.

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Review from Ann-Marie J (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Willows Day Nursery for nearly 4 years, she has loved every minute of it and we couldn't be happier with her care. She has learned so much, made lots of friends and been made to feel very safe and secure. The staff have really got to know her and personality. They have let
her develop her skills and encouraged her interests. The food is excellent and couldn't be better. I couldn't have asked for more for myself or my daughter.

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Review from Giles H (Father of Child) published on 8 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter is coming to the end of her time at Willows Day Nursery and it has been a pleasure since the first day. The staff are professional and courteous and have provided a sound foundation for our daughter's development.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.766)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.766) 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 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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 4.804 for Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) is calculated as follows: ( (266 Excellents x 5) + (34 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 311 Ratings = 4.804

  • 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 4.962 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) is based on 25 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. 25 Positive Reviews ÷ 26 = 0.962

  • 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.


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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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