Willows Pre-School Hammersmith

1 St Peters Road, Hammersmith, London W6 9BA
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2024 AWARD: THE LEADING NURTURING NURSERY IN LONDON

Willows Preschool has been recognised with the Small Business Elite Award 2024 for being the Most Nurturing Preschool in London! This achievement celebrates a unique approach to early years education, centred on nurturing each child’s growth in a way that supports both their body and mind.

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Care Provided by Willows Pre-School Hammersmith

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Joanna (Principal)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 17
  • Total Places for Children
  • 50
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 9 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Willows Pre-School Hammersmith

  • Monthly Fees:


    Full Days:
    3 Days: £1,391/month
    4 Days: £1,808/month (2.5% saving)
    5 Days: £2,145/month (7.5% saving)
    Additional Days: £115/day (must have an active 3- or 4-day enrollment)


    Half Days:
    5 Mornings (7:30 am – 12:30 pm): £1,147/month
    5 Afternoons (1:00 pm – 6:00 pm): £1,147/month

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  • Parking

  • Off street parking is available.


Willows Pre-School Hammersmith Reviews (9)

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Willows Pre-School Hammersmith has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.242) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Willows Pre-School Hammersmith has 9 reviews.

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

Our experience with Willows Nursery and Pre-School has been exceptional since our children began attending in 2022. The staff at Willows are wonderful, kind, and incredibly caring. Their genuine passion for nurturing young minds is evident in the way they engage with the children. It's heartwarming
to see how much my children love going there each day. The facility offers great, freshly made food daily, ensuring that the children receive nutritious meals. They receive weekly music lessons which is always a highlight. Regular outings and trips are organized, providing exciting learning experiences outside the classroom. The team's efforts to help children develop into well-rounded individuals are truly commendable. I highly recommend Willows Nursery and Pre-School for their outstanding dedication and commitment to childcare. The staff are second to none, creating a safe and loving environment where children can flourish.

Reply from Joanna, Principal at Willows Pre-School Hammersmith

Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! It means the world to us to hear that your experience with Willows Nursery and Pre-School has been exceptional. Our team is truly passionate about creating a nurturing and engaging environment for every child, and your kind words reaffirm our commitment to making each day special. We're delighted that your children love coming to Willows and that you appreciate the care, dedication, and enthusiasm of our staff. Ensuring children receive freshly made, nutritious meals, enjoy enriching activities like music lessons, and experience exciting learning opportunities beyond the classroom is at the heart of what we do. Your recommendation and recognition of our efforts inspire us to continue fostering a safe, loving, and stimulating environment where children can thrive. Thank you for being a valued part of the Willows family. We look forward to many more wonderful moments together!


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Review from Hattie B (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Willows! Since joining, our daughter has blossomed with confidence, something we hadn't seen as much of in her previous nursery. She absolutely adores the weekly visits from the 'Malcolm the Music Man,' who comes twice a week; it's truly the highlight of
her week! The staff's dedication to creating enriching experiences is clear, from thoughtfully planned day trips that spark her curiosity to the amazing, nutritious meals that she loves. We also really appreciate the opportunity to join afternoon sessions, which gives us a chance to see her thrive in her little habitat and share in her joy firsthand. It's been heartwarming to watch her come home full of stories of new adventures, and we're so grateful for the incredible care and attention she receives every day. Highly recommended!

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Review from Ekta G (Mother of Child) published on 29 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Willows Hammersmith is a wonderful preschool. We relocated from the US in Jan'22 and were unsure how our son would adjust to a new environment and that too for an extended period of time that he needed to stay at the school. The care and love that he received from his teachers at Willows, made him immediately
fall in love with the school. We were very pleased with the learning curriculum of the school, the interactive ways in which the learning was imparted and the trips organized to enhance kids' exposure. Our son absolutely loved his teachers and so did we. Cheers to the team and the management for maintaining such a personal connection with each and every kid at Willows!

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Review from R S (Father of Child) published on 16 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very well run ship where my child not only seems to develop wonderfully but is also cared for in a loving and safe environment by the excellent staff. We could not be happier with the service provided.

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Review from Kelly S (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Willows Pre-School Hammersmith for the last two and a half years and we have seen him thrive during this time. He is well prepared to start big boy school next fall. The school's staff are caring and many are long tenured individuals at the school. We get daily updates, photos,
and regular meetings with the staff to understand what the children are doing and learning at school and how they're progressing against the curriculum and key milestones. The communication is fantastic and I feel very well informed about my son and his development. The curriculum is impressive with good variety of types of activities (arts and crafts, maths, science, physical activity, structured and free play, indoor/outdoor activities), extracurriculars such as a weekly music teacher and field trips, and topics. The families that attend are an added bonus, very diverse community and welcome/supporting of all the children in school. I would recommend Willows without hesitation and very happy and impressed with our decision.

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Review from James B (Father of Child) published on 16 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Willows and have been a part of the community for five years now. The manager and the team are brilliant. We particularly love their building, attention to music and dance as well as ongoing arts and crafts focus as well as phonics.

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Review from Matthew G (Father of Child) published on 16 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful nursery. I've had one girl go through from baby to pre-school and another currently in the baby room. The carers shower the children with love, stimulate them through creative learning and allow for downtime when needed. Couldn't rate the nursery highly enough.

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Review from Nadine G (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Willows Pre-School Hammersmith is a wonderful preschool and nursery! Our older daughter has been attending Willows for over two years and is now in their preschool room. Our younger daughter, one, will join soon in the baby room. The staff are very competent and friendly and I am very impressed by the
range and quality of activities that they do with the kids. Our daughter's language, creative and social skills are developing in leaps under the guidance of her preschool teachers and she often tells us how happy she is to attend Willows!

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Review from Kate M (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my boys attend/attended Willows Pre-School Hammersmith from an early age. I couldn't have wished for a better environment for them. From the settling in process, to continued support throughout, culminating in setting my eldest up for success when he started school this September. Not only are
the staff incredible in all rooms (baby, toddler and preschool) but the support staff, kitchen staff, music teachers and head office all make for the most wonderful environment. Couple that with the other parents and you have an incredible support network for yourself as much as for your children. I would highly recommend Willows to anyone!

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Current Review Score: 8.2 (8.242)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.2 (8.242) out of 10 for Willows Pre-School Hammersmith 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 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.3 out of 5 from 2 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 4.917 for Willows Pre-School Hammersmith is calculated as follows: ( (22 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 24 Ratings = 4.917

  • 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 3.325 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Willows Pre-School Hammersmith is based on 2 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 = 3.125

    • 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 50 number of registered child places is 10. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 10 = 0.2

  • 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 (1)

Joanna

Joanna

Job Title: Principal

Joined: 2021

Joanna Podsiadlo is our Principal, bringing extensive experience in early years education and management. With over a decade of experience, including her most recent role as area manager for Willows, Joanna has consistently demonstrated her commitment to creating nurturing, stimulating environments that promote learning through play. She holds an Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) and has a deep understanding of child development, safeguarding, and health and safety regulations. Joanna is a dedicated leader with excellent communication skills, a passion for supporting children and staff, and a strong ability to manage operations efficiently. She is committed to ensuring that every child under her care thrives in a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.


Frequently Asked Questions about Willows Pre-School Hammersmith

What is the Age Range of Children that Willows Pre-School Hammersmith accepts?

Willows Pre-School Hammersmith accepts Children aged from 0 years 9 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Willows Pre-School Hammersmith Open?

Willows Pre-School Hammersmith is open: 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.

How many Children does Willows Pre-School Hammersmith have capacity for?

Willows Pre-School Hammersmith has capacity for a total of 50 Children.

How far is Willows Pre-School Hammersmith to the centre of London?

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

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