Willow Tree Nursery Mildenhall

Kennet Barns, Church Lane, Mildenhall, Marlborough SN8 2LU
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  • Willow Tree Nursery Mildenhall, Marlborough
Willow Tree Nursery is located in a converted barn in the centre of Mildenhall, a pretty village in Wiltshire. The nursery is a small 52 place settings split between 3 rooms and a large outdoor classroom and garden. The grassy garden is perfect for learning about nature, and the large undercover area lets the children play outside whatever the weather. Children are encouraged to explore and spend as much time as possible outside. The team run forest sessions and regular walks around the village.

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Care Provided by Willow Tree Nursery Mildenhall

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Nina Richards (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 14
  • Total Places for Children
  • 84
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:45-18:00
    Tuesday 07:45-18:00
    Wednesday 07:45-18:00
    Thursday 07:45-18:00
    Friday 07:45-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Willow Tree Nursery Mildenhall

  • Funded Sessions starting from £1.90 per hour.

Willow Tree Nursery Mildenhall Reviews (20)

9.8

Willow Tree Nursery Mildenhall has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.845) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Willow Tree Nursery Mildenhall has 20 reviews.

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Review from L C (Father of Child) published on 14 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wllow's is a fantastic nursery with great staff and facilities, I like the fact they interact with the parents with stay & play, etc. My son has developed so much since he has been coming here. Also, the teachers are very professional and fantastic with the children. My son is always excited to go in
the mornings which is down to the great staff that work there.

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Review from Andras P (Father of Child) published on 14 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are very accommodating and caring. There are various activities being run throughout the week which are engaging and keep the children occupied. You can see the progression of your child(ren) month by month. The nursery takes feedback on-board, and keeps improving which is being reflected
in the recent improvement in the outside playing area. Overall satisfied and would recommend.

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Review from Nikki B (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very welcoming, friendly, kind staff. My daughter has become much more confident and developed so many skills since being here.

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Review from Elizabeth V (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely home from home for my two boys. So much to play with and explore. Lots of messy play (but in a hygienic sense) and sensory play. Very friendly staff and so welcoming and supportive.

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Review from J M (Father of Child) published on 5 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 3-year old son has had a wonderful experience at Willow Tree Nursery in Mildenhall, where he has been since he was just 3 months old. From the very beginning the staff provided a warm, nurturing environment helping him grow and develop with confidence. He has built strong relationships with staff
and friends, enjoying a range of engaging activities that have fostered his love of learning the nursery caring approach has ensured he feels safe, happy and excited to attend each day.

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Review from Natalya F (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has just started at Willow Tree Nursery, and we've had such a positive experience. I was very anxious about her starting, especially as she is so young, but the seedlings team has made us (both baby and parents) feel at ease. She already enjoys her days there and comes home with big smiles.
The staff are wonderful with her, and they got to understand her needs very quickly. A special shout out to her key worker. You are all amazing :)

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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending from the age of 10 months and is now nearly 4. We have sent our daughter here too and she has been going for nearly a year. They have taken her to see her brother is she is upset and they see each other in the large garden.
They are both very happy and have such special relationships
with the staff.
They give fantastic communication through the app. We are often messaging throughout the day. The management put a lot of effort into organising nativity, sports day and stay and play sessions for parents to attend.
We get a thorough handover and lots of artwork that they have produced.
My son loves the dance class with the lady who runs them they have in the preschool room. Really recommend.

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Review from Christina B (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Willow Tree Nursery is an exceptional childcare facility that truly stands out for its caring and professional approach. From the moment we step inside, you can feel the warmth and dedication that permeates the environment. The staff in the Baby Room are particularly remarkable - they are incredibly
nurturing, attentive, and make it clear how much they genuinely care for each child's well-being. They take the time to create a safe, comfortable, and stimulating environment where babies can thrive, which is so important for the parents' peace of mind. The manager at Willow Tree Nursery deserves a special mention as well. Their leadership is evident in how smoothly the nursery operates and in the positive energy of the entire team. Overall, Willowtree Nursery provides an exceptional experience that gives parents confidence that their little ones are in the best possible hands.

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Review from Lara F (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started here full-time just after her 1st birthday. It's truly become the best second home a little girl could dream of, all the staff are fantastic, kind, funny, they care so much about all the kids and it shines through. She adores them all. There is a fantastic different selection of
toys, but again the staff come up with some of the most ridiculous but amazing activities. Constantly are updated with pictures, progress reports and what they have eaten, how long they have slept and how many nappies have been changed. I will forever be grateful to the Willow Tree management and staff. I looked round 5 other nurseries before I found Willow Tree and fell in love with it immediately. They also arrange, nativities, a Christmas party where Santa came, stay and play sessions for parents to see what their child or children get up to. The best outdoor space. If you want a homely, safe, loving environment, where staff and children are happy this is the place to go for.

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Review from Jan B (Grandmother of Child) published on 6 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have collected my grandchildren from nursery school a few times and the staff have always been very friendly and welcoming. The children come out happy and contented.
I have heard my older grandson talking about his friends at nursery and what he has been doing. Overall I have very positive views
and have just been to a lovely nativity play where all the children were included.

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Review from G S (Father of Child) published on 3 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at the nursery for more than three years. She is very happy there and the staff are excellent. There are lots of activities and events which she enjoys and have allowed us to get to know many of the other parents. Communication is very good we always get a thorough, honest handover
at the end of each day.

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Review from Sarah S (Grandmother of Child) published on 23 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are all so pleased with the support and care our grandson is receiving. The staff at Willow Tree appear very attentive and caring towards him. Our grandson loves going there and that speaks volumes for us. Keep up the great work and thank you.

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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Willow Tree are amazing - our children have been there for more than 2 years and we feel very comfortable and confident in their wellbeing.
We also appreciate the range of activities put on for the children.

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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery staff go above and beyond to support both children and parents. Handovers are always informative and the staff are always helpful when we have anything we want to talk about. My daughter is always excited to go to nursery and will run in of her own volition. Would highly recommend to anyone
looking for a nursery in the area.

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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team are a pleasure to work with and involve in our children's upbringing. Both the children have formed strong bonds with their carers and the kids love going, it's a wonderful environment and the kids are flourishing. Thanks for being awesome.

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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been really pleased with the care that both of our children have received at the nursery. Our oldest is now three and has been at the nursery for two and a half years. The nursery staff have always been enthusiastic and cater for each child's individual needs. Our three-year-old is happy there
and enjoys the additional activities the nursery offers such as French and dance.
We have been particularly impressed by the baby room this time round, which provides a thorough handover each day.

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Review from Amber H (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would not send my child anywhere else! Everyone we have dealt with so far has been exceptional, my son genuinely looks forward to coming into the nursery everyday. I couldn't be happier with the nursery, excellent all around!

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Review from Rachel O (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Willow Tree Nursery has been the best setting for my little girl since she was 2 1/2 years old. Not only does she love going to nursery but she has so much to do and learns so much everyday. All the key workers are so caring and attentive and I feel my girl is in the safest hands. In particular, two
staff members have taken the time to get to know my child on such a personal level that they each handover leaves me and my husband feeling happy our daughter has had a fulfilled day. We've recently welcomed another baby and when the time comes we will certainly be looking to send her to Willow Tree Nursery.

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Review from Amanda K (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Avenue nursery have been brilliant with my children, teaching them lots and very caring towards them. They have both enjoyed their experience at Avenue and have helped prepare my eldest for reception class at school.

Reply from Amber Roots, Owner at Willow Tree Nursery Mildenhall

Many thanks for such kind words. We hope your eldest is enjoying his time at school.


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Review from Tracey A (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter enjoys her time at nursery and enjoys mixing with the other children. She also enjoys going to the park and other activities. They do a variety of activities, which is very important for their learning skills.

Reply from Sophie Martin, Senior Manager at Willow Tree Nursery Mildenhall

Many thanks for your wonderful review, it is so lovely to hear of the amazing time that your daughter has had at our setting.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.845)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.845) out of 10 for Willow Tree Nursery Mildenhall 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 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.845 for Willow Tree Nursery Mildenhall is calculated as follows: ( (180 Excellents x 5) + (33 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 213 Ratings = 4.845

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Willow Tree Nursery Mildenhall is based on 18 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 84 number of registered child places is 16.8, which has been reached with 18 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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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Meet the Team (3)

Sophie

Sophie Martin

Job Title: Senior Manager

Joined: 2017

I am a mum of 3 boys, and I have worked in the early years sector for over 15 years. I strive to support our staffing team to be the best they can be, providing learning opportunities and thriving to support our staff’s continuous professional development within the organisation. I work closely alongside our setting managers to develop their settings and help them to ensure we are maintaining to high standards and quality care and education through play we aim for within the company.


Nina

Nina Richards

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2020

My name is Nina and I’m the Nursery Manager here at Willow Tree Nursery. Here is a little bit about me. I started my childcare journey around 20 years ago and have always had a passion to shape little minds, I’m a keen believer in children learning through play and being creative allows both children and adults to express themselves freely, making each day dynamic, exciting and hugely fulfilling.


Etta

Etta Amor

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2018

My name is Etta I started working for the nursery as an apprentice in 2018, straight after I finished school with no experience of working with children. Over the years I have learnt through experiences in lots of different rooms, after lockdown I was placed into the baby room which is where I stayed for a couple of years and really enjoyed doing lots of sensory play and watching little babies grow into their characters and forming unique personalities. In 2023 I became Deputy Manager of Willow Tree Nursery which has been a good learning experience for me.


Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Tree Nursery Mildenhall

What is the Age Range of Children that Willow Tree Nursery Mildenhall accepts?

Willow Tree Nursery Mildenhall accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Willow Tree Nursery Mildenhall Open?

Willow Tree Nursery Mildenhall is open: Monday 07:45-18:00, Tuesday 07:45-18:00, Wednesday 07:45-18:00, Thursday 07:45-18:00, Friday 07:45-18:00.

How many Children does Willow Tree Nursery Mildenhall have capacity for?

Willow Tree Nursery Mildenhall has capacity for a total of 84 Children.

How far is Willow Tree Nursery Mildenhall to the centre of Marlborough?

1.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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