Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

116 Fairfield Road, Appleton, Widnes WA8 6SJ
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9.4 68 Reviews
  • Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school, Widnes
Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school is a caring, happy nursery in Widnes for babies and children aged up to five years. The nursery has been caring for the children since 1995 and has an excellent reputation in Widnes.

Children at Willowdene can play in a safe and secure outdoor area, whatever the weather, and go on regular adventures to Victoria Park, which is directly opposite the nursery. The friendly, experienced and qualified staff provide children with fun learning activities planned around their individual likes and interests. These cover all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Children are provided with delicious, nutritionally-balanced meals and snacks, freshly prepared in the nursery kitchen every day.

Willowdene’s kind, caring staff hold safeguarding training and paediatric first aid certificates and all team members undergo enhanced DBS checks.

The nursery has CCTV and secure door entry systems to provide added security for its little ones.

The team at Willowdene are so proud of their nursery. Get in touch to make an appointment to look at everything they have to offer.

Nappies, wipes, sun cream, milk and all meals and snacks are including in fees.

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Care Provided by Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Andrea Hume (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 19
  • Total Places for Children
  • 76
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (68)

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Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.436) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school has 68 reviews.

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Review from Alexandra S (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The whole team has done a lot for my daughter and helped her open up from being a quiet baby. My child has had a lot of issues and they've supported her and helped her grow into the bubbly toddler she is today.

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Review from Hannah T (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves going to nursery here. All the staff are wonderful, they are so good with the children. It gives me peace of mind knowing he goes there and enjoys himself as well as learning and developing into his own person. He had plenty of variety for his meals and snacks. The staff, especially in
the baby room, keep you informed and contact you if they have any concerns as well as listen to you should you have any concerns or like to keep baby in a routine.

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Review from Rachel Ann F (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are amazing here. My daughter is so happy here. I was initially worried about putting my daughter in nursery at 6 months old, but Willowdene has made the experience so positive. The activities for the children are so good and the staff are always happy.

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Review from M P (Grandmother of Child) published on 1 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery - the staff always go above and beyond for my grandchild. She has really come on since starting the nursery. She enjoys taking part in good activities and enjoys playing in the large outdoor area.

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Review from Helen G (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children absolutely love coming to Willowdene. They have both come on leaps and bounds within their development. The staff are always very welcoming, friendly and certainly know my children well. The manager is very friendly and is always helpful if I have any questions. The menus are really
good with lots of healthy things on there that my children enjoy. I would definitely recommend Willowdene to anyone looking for a great nursery.

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Review from Sam (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the girls are great with my little one. My older daughter went here as well from nine months until she started school. The manager is very helpful when I have needed extra days ect.

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Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having placed two of my children in Willowdene, I can honestly say that I have already recommended it to a good few people now. From my first introduction to the nursery, I was very impressed by the openness and transparency of the place, and how it is run, which I found very reassuring. The staff are
very friendly, approachable and the nursery has been very accommodating with suiting our working hours. We have always had lots of daily feedback, and parents evenings, which I'm aware some nurseries do not provide. I also feel that staff have known both my children as individuals and have worked with their personalities to bring out the best in their little characters. My youngest is currently enjoying a very lively pre-school.

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Review from Kerry (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been coming to Willowdene for 13 years with all our children. My child is happy, confident and social. She loves her keyworkers and has a great relationship with them. She looks forward to going to nursery and loves telling us about her day.

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Review from Monica H (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have two girls that attend the nursery. The team at Willowdene do a fantastic job to create a caring and nurturing environment where our girls love to learn and grow in skills and confidence.

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Review from Kelly K (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been coming to Willowdene nursery now for nearly a year, and I can't thank the staff enough for how much he has come on.
He has only just turned four and can now write his name, all on his own; he is so happy with himself.
I can't thank the staff anymore for what they do, they are brilliant
and very welcoming.
I highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Nicola S (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I currently have two children at Willowdene and are both very happy.
They have come on with their development so much in the warm, caring, and encouraging learning environment.
The staff work hard and are friendly, supportive and approachable.
The online learning is very good, my husband and
I really enjoy looking through our children's' books, reading the comments and looking at the photographs of our children.
We really couldn't fault this nursery!

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Review from Katie P (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely staff who really care about my child’s development and give him lots of learning opportunities.
Nursery clean and lots of toys for the children to play and explore with.
If I have more children, I will definitely be using Willowdene.

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Review from Jennifer W (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely staff. Willowdene allows me to go to work without worrying, knowing that my child is in safe hands. They treat our children like their own whilst helping them learn along the way. For that, I am very grateful

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Review from Laura G (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has come on leaps and bounds at Willowdene. The staff have been attentive in providing support and listening to concerns around my son and his allergies. I have always found the nursery to be accommodating and more than happy to communicate on any level. The activities my son does, he really
enjoys and talks about his interactions with his friends.

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Review from Gemma B (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started at Willowdene Nursery on a full-time basis at 6 months old. He has just turned 2 years old and Willowdene feels like part of our family. The staff are amazing, so friendly and attentive, and the care they offer the children is simply wonderful. Communication between the nursery
and home is great and the online learning journal is great and easy to access to see what fun he has been up to and the skills he is developing. Every day at pick up time a thorough breakdown of meals, sleep time, nappies etc is given and it has really helped me establish a routine with him at home. The meals on offer sound delicious and he is eating a wide range of fruit and vegetables. I really can't recommend Willowdene enough - they have my son on a full-time basis which he loves and my mind is totally at ease whilst I'm in work full time, knowing that he is having fab opportunities every day to have messy play etc which I can't always offer at home. Very happy mummy and son!

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Review from Paula C (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Willowdene nursery from the age of 2 and she’s now in her final class at four and a half years old.
Every single room that my daughter has been in, throughout her nursery journey, she has received one on one care, excellent food and we as parents have received excellent feedback
from all members of staff from parents evening/pickups/ and where an issue/problem/concern has arisen.
I would highly recommend this nursery. My daughter has been so happy here, and the staff have given her memories, strength, guidance and education from start to finish, to start her school life with confidence and the tools she needs for later on in life.

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Review from Sara S (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery in a morning. She has a really lovely connection with all that work there. All of the room assistants are really great and help all the children as much as they can. Nothing is ever too much to ask and they are always willing to help if we have any questions.
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chef is also really great. My daughter has allergies and will often have something made especially for her so she never misses out.

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Review from Claire (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been very happy so far with the nursery and the staff are lovely, very caring. Also, value for money compared to other nurseries in that nappies, wipes, milk and 3 meals a day are provided, breakfast served up until 9 am which isn't the case elsewhere. The food is well thought out and the menu
varied, better than what I can do at home! My daughter seems happy here and will continue to use this nursery.

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Review from Jo (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 3rd child is currently at the nursery, both my other children were there till they started school and I can’t recommend it enough. The staff are so nice and caring to the children, they have lots of activities and equipment for the children to use.
There are still staff there from 9 years ago
which says a lot.
I haven’t had 1 incident with any of my children while they were in their care.
My friends have also had children in there and are really happy with it.

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Review from Alison G (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended the nursery since she was 18 months old. She is now in her final year in the pre-school. She really enjoys going to Willowdene. Every room has provided the correct level of stimulation for her to develop. The activities they do are always very creative and educational. She has
made lots of good friends there and it has helped her with making the next step of starting primary school in the next few months.

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.436)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.436) out of 10 for Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 9 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 4.944 for Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (102 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 108 Ratings = 4.944

  • 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 4.492 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on 9 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 = 3.9

    • 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 76 number of registered child places is 15.2. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 15.2 = 0.592

  • 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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