The Willows Nursery School

232 Hall Street, Warrington WA1 2BW
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9.8 55 Reviews
  • The Willows Nursery School, Warrington
The Willows Nursery School provides children with safe and vibrant environments in which they can learn and play.

Multi-coloured and sensory surroundings filled with stimulating, age-appropriate activities, have all been tailored to suit the needs of developing minds and bodies, and aid them in their initial stages of education and advancement.

Daily show rounds are available Monday to Friday; please book a show round to find out what makes the nursery so special.

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Care Provided by The Willows Nursery School

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Lucie Swift and Helen Dodd (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 22
  • Total Places for Children
  • 95
  • 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

The Willows Nursery School Reviews (55)

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9.8

The Willows Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.846) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Willows Nursery School has 55 reviews.

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Review from D L (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with how they take care of my daughter. I can recommend it to everyone, my daughter is happy there, she comes back with a smile on her face and goes there with pleasure, and the ladies are very nice and helpful.

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Review from Jolanta S (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn't ask for better nursery and staff for my daughter to be in, simply 10 out of 10 service.
Very helpful bunch of people, my daughter seems always to be happy. Nothing else to say but keep up the good work guys!

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Review from B D (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery! My eldest son came here from 9 months until primary school 6 years ago, they were so wonderful with him that my 14-month-old has been full-time since he was 6 months old. Both of them have had milk allergies and The Willows have always accommodated that perfectly. Both my sons have
been so happy and the staff are amazing.

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Review from Ashley D (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been coming to this nursery since he was 9 months old. He absolutely loves coming to nursery which puts a first-time mum's mind at ease. The staff all know him on a personal level and take care of his needs exceptionally well. They think of all activities that ensure they have fun
but equally also hit their milestones and learn new things. It's really nice to get updates via the app. They have home-cooked meals by the chef and you get a run down after each day of what they've had to eat and how much etc. You have a monthly calendar with events for the month for the children so you can pre-plan clothes etc for the occasion or themed day. It's great that you have a key worker allocated to your child to understand their needs and get to know their routine which I think is imperative. He has come on so much with his speech and understanding of things and activities since starting and nothing is ever too much trouble. It's very safe and never had any issues.

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Review from Leanne W (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a brilliant nursery this is! My daughter has come on so much since starting here. The girls are absolutely amazing with her and always have so much time for me as well. I feel at ease leaving her as I am a nervous parent when it comes to leaving her. She's always happy and singing when it's time
for pickup. Can't thank the girls enough for taking such good care of my girl.

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Review from E T (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone at The Willows is so nice and welcoming. My little girl really enjoys the varied and age-appropriate activities inside and outside. She's been learning lots of new things since she started in May. The home-cooked meals are great and she's given plenty of fresh fruits as well.
At the nursery,
it's fantastic to see how their key people encourage them to reach all the small and big milestones.
I know that she's safe and in good hands every day when we enter the premises.

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Review from P H (Father of Child) published on 10 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter enjoys her time here and has created really strong bonds with the staff, and other kids. She is always doing a variety of activities each day to help her grow, which is great to see. The food is always to a good standard, and more is always available if the kid is hungry. The nursery is
really supportive of changes in circumstances for parents too, and helped me with flexibility on collection when I changed jobs.

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Review from N S (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has come on leaps and bounds. The nursery staff are excellent with my child. I enjoy all updates about what my child has been doing. And hearing about their development. It feels like one big family in there and that's something I really like about the nursery.

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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely brilliant nursery, my little man is coming on nice and learning new stuff, I love dropping him off in the morning knowing he's safe and looked after, he eats all his meals, likes going outside and starting to interact with other children.

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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I sent my first two children to this nursery and it was brilliant then (eldest about to start high school). We are now living in a different town but my 3rd also comes here because no other nursery can compare to this one. The staff, facilities, level of care, nutrition etc are all amazing.

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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We can't praise the Willows enough. Both our children are incredibly happy there and are learning new things every day! Our 2-year-old's speech has come on leaps and bounds and our somewhat reserved COVID baby's (who's nearly 4) confidence has soured! He runs into nursery incredibly happy every morning
and has made 3 best friends!
All of the staff at Willows are so friendly and show genuine interest in our family and know our children well. The Willows are seamlessly run, nothing is ever too much trouble and we are kept up to date on everything with lots of lovely, varied events on at regular intervals. We can't recommend the Willows enough. Thank you all, for everything you have done for us so far and we know you'll continue to do!

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Review from M D (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our children were very happy at The Willows. Our eldest child would always run into nursery with delight and loves to tell us all about the fun things she'd learnt that day.
The Willows is a very diverse setting, which is something we have always loved about the nursery - our children have learnt
to respect others cultures.
One of our children has health issues and allergies, and they were always adhered to, which gave us huge reassurance.
The meals are varied and nutritious, and a real appeal of the nursery.
The staff are caring and hardwiring. Due to the nature of the industry, we are sad to see some fabulous staff leave the childcare industry.

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Review from Jade T (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been coming to The Willows for nearly 2 years now. Him starting at nursery had to be brought forward slightly due to work complications and this was a very stressful and upsetting time for myself but the staff were/are absolutely amazing in all situations. I honestly couldn't imagine
leaving my little one at any other nursery.

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Review from Tracey G (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been coming to The Willows Nursery School for 1 year now and from day 1 the staff have been so attentive and caring. Everyone goes above and beyond providing a personable experience - it's heartwarming to know that they really do care for your child as you would. The growth I have seen in
my son since he has been there has been phenomenal; he's come on leaps and bounds. They are always engaging with me to ensure that his care is consistent e.g. what we are doing for naps at home / potty training etc. without putting on any pressure. I simply cannot thank everyone there enough for "raising my child just perfectly". Facilities are fantastic and kept well. Meals provided are nutritious (and happy to give extra portions when my son asks!). Location is just perfect for us too.

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Review from Siobhan M (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending the nursery for nearly a year after it was highly recommended by a customer of mine.
The staff are all amazing with her and she loves attending. She’s very shy around people due to being born at the start of Covid and not having the same contact with people as you normally
would but she’s settled lovely and is coming out of her shell.
I’m expecting again and will be bringing him once he’s older and highly recommend the nursery to anyone looking for their own children.

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Review from K U (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic and joyful place for kids to develop, grow and play. The attitude of staff is very positive and encouraging for kids. She is eating at the nursery, which means she likes the food. You're doing a great job, my little one loves going to this nursery.

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Review from J F (Father of Child) published on 12 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to this nursery for several years now and she is coming to the end of her time here. The nursery has shaped her into an intelligent and polite little girl with the skills she will need to start school in September. The staff are all brilliant at all levels and rooms and there
is a real community feel about the nursery. If you are looking for a nursery to send your child to you can't go wrong here.

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Review from Emma P (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff and setting.

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Review from Jade R (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest child attended this nursery from age one until going to school and now my youngest attends there too. The staff are friendly and helpful, each room is lovely and they always have lots of activities for the children to take part in each day. My eldest child loved his time there and my youngest
really enjoys going as well. I really can't fault the nursery and the lovely staff team here!

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Review from I U (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely staff, very caring and great facilities. My firstborn started in the baby room and was here until he started school, now my little one is in the reception room.
Would highly recommend to any parent. Town centre location is a bonus too.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.846)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.846) out of 10 for The Willows Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 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 4.951 for The Willows Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (193 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 203 Ratings = 4.951

  • 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 4.895 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Willows Nursery School is based on 17 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 95 number of registered child places is 19. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 19 = 0.895

  • 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 (2)

Helen

Helen D

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2004

I began working at Willows Nursery School in 2004 only months after they opened, I began in the Toddler Room as a childcare practitioner. Over the years I have been based in all rooms, being a senior in the Baby and Toddler Room. Having this experience helped me to gain the knowledge required to progress onto the role of Assistant Deputy Manager, then to Assistant Manager, and more recently Nursery Manager.


In my new role, I am based within all rooms working with the teams to help to enhance their learning environments and to create the best possible place for the children in our care. I hold a Foundation Degree in Early Years, I am Paediatric trained and also First Aid at work trained. I have an up-to-date food safety and child protection certificate also.


Lucie

Lucie S

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2010

I gained my BTEC National Certificate in Childcare at college before starting at Willows Nursery School. I have worked at Evolution Childcare for 4 and a half years, working in the Toddler and Reception Rooms, before being promoted to Senior Practitioner last year. I was then offered the role of Baby Room Manager and Assistant Deputy Manager. I am now delighted to be working alongside Helen as Nursery Manager.


During my time at Evolution Childcare, I have completed many other qualifications, including Team Leadership and Equality and Diversity. I currently hold certificates for Food Hygiene and Paediatric First Aid and have also gained my Early Years Degree.


Frequently Asked Questions about The Willows Nursery School

What is the Age Range of Children that The Willows Nursery School accepts?

The Willows Nursery School accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is The Willows Nursery School Open?

The Willows Nursery School is open: 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.

How many Children does The Willows Nursery School have capacity for?

The Willows Nursery School has capacity for a total of 95 Children.

How far is The Willows Nursery School to the centre of Warrington?

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

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