





Willaston Pre-school is a very experienced early years provider offering a wonderful nurturing environment for local children aged 2+ who live in the Crewe and Nantwich area (including Weston, Shavington, Hough, and Wistaston). Being situated next to Willaston park, and with large spacious play areas both inside and outside, children gain essential social and academic skills by learning through play, with a great emphasis placed on outdoor activities for creativity...
Funding & Fees
Holiday club £5 per hour
From September 2025. Optional hot lunches £3 per day (£1.50 for disadvantaged/EYPP), snack fee 45p per 3-hour session (free for disadvantaged/EYPP).
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesOwner
- Willaston Pre-school Committee
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Jacqueline Piaf (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 11
Registered Charity Number
- 1035488
Total Places for Children
- 24
Age Range
- from 2 years 0 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 07:30-17:30
- Tuesday 07:30-17:30
- Wednesday 07:30-17:30
- Thursday 07:30-17:30
- Friday 07:30-17:30
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Parking
- Free car park available just outside
Willaston Pre-School Reviews (46)
Willaston Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.772) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Willaston Pre-School has 46 reviews.
This pre school is a hidden Gem to understand the magic of it I highly recommend you visit
My little daughter enjoyed the life of school very much and she is now very willing to go to school every day. She can speak a few English words now and participated her classmate's birthday party and has a lot of friends at school now.
We moved our son to Willaston pre-school at the start of the year, and we've seen such a huge change in him. The pre-school has an amazing program to develop young minds, and our son has come on leaps and bounds there. When he has pushed boundaries with his behaviour they've come up with suggestions and ideas to help bring things back in line, and they've worked each and every time. The ladies working there are all incredible and fantastic with the kids - all putting in so much time and energy into each day. We're always met with a smile and positivity for drop-off or pick-up, and my son is keen to run into class each and every morning. It's lovely to see how much he's enjoying it, as well as all the progress he is clearly making.
I can't recommend the pre-school enough - they're working wonders with our little boy!
We are 3 months into our child's Nursery journey with Willaston and we have noticed a huge development with his speech and communication. He is noticeably happy at drop-offs and talks fondly of nursery when at home. The communication with staff and the admin team is friendly and prompt. We are in the process of increasing our child's days at the Nursery, and the process is quite straightforward.
Willaston Preschool is truly an amazing place. The staff are wonderful - they know each child so well and really understand their individual needs. It feels like a real family environment, with many of the team having been there for years (some over 20!), which says so much about the care and stability they provide.
My older daughter also went here and absolutely loved it, and now my youngest is having the same fantastic experience. They also take the children on lovely local trips, which my girls have adored. The preschool is incredibly flexible around family needs too, which makes such a difference.
We couldn't be happier, and I'm so grateful for the love, patience, and support they give every day. Highly recommend!
My little one loves to go there every morning.
Impressive staff support and very good communication
We will definitely recommend it to other parents from the area !
Very welcoming staff with up to date CPD allowing for them to create the best environment possible for the children. My child is always very happy to go and always has a great time! A big positive is their insistence on outdoor activities which happens every day regardless of the weather which is now even better as they have a huge canopy extending into the outdoor area to shelter children from rain.
We have sent three children to Willaston Pre school now and they have all loved the home from home environment. The staff are dedicated, caring and supportive and the staff to children ratio gives the children ample attention. Two of our children have left for reception feeling secure and confident due to the help of the nursery staff and no doubt the third will too. We love it!!
I cannot recommend it enough, the teachers are amazing, so kind and caring, ensuring that the children in their care have every resource they need to help them become better versions of themselves. Teachers keep you up to date their children's behaviour, and the learning progress, giving you ideas to help them at home if they're struggling.
Now leaving preschool to go into reception we'll really miss the staff & how friendly they are, thank you for all you do & keep up the good work x
My daughter has been attending this nursery for around 5 months and she absolutely loves it! she's thriving here! her speech has come on really well since being there. The nursery practitioners are all absolutely amazing and go above and beyond for all of the children there! i trust them wholeheartedly with my little girl and i'll be sure to send my future children here too! if you are reading this and thinking about sending your child i 100% recommend! absolutely amazing place!
I was very apprehensive about my 2-year-old starting pre-school this September, as she has never been left with anyone else, but she has settled in so easily here. The staff are so nice and friendly and it really is like a home from home being a small pre-school. The staff/child ratio is also amazing so they get that extra attention. My little girl loves her teachers already and loves talking about her morning on the car ride home. So glad we picked this preschool.
We could talk about how much we love Willaston Pre-school all day. The staff are the most caring, kind, supportive and genuinely incredible team. Our little boy is thriving here and is so excited to attend. The setting is wonderful with plenty of space for playing and learning. Thank you to all the staff here for making the settling-in process easy, and for giving our boy days to remember!
My daughter started in May after having little/non nursery experience and the improvements we are seeing already are amazing. The educational and fun aspects are very well balanced and I think she is going to come on leaps and bounds.
Our daughter is delayed for her age due to her medical history and every member of staff has really looked after her. As a parent, you always want to make sure you're sending your child to a loving and safe environment and I truly believe this is just that. All the staff go above and beyond, so thank you.
Would recommend them to anyone trying to make that decision as to which preschool to send their child to in the area!
My daughter was not merely taught or cared for, but nurtured here and that's been so evident in her smiles, memories, and love for her friends and leaders.
May I also commend the administrator who works voluntarily, always ready to help.
I am so glad I chose to send my children to Willaston Preschool. The ladies are absolutely fantastic, no job is too big or too small. There are so many lovely activities planned for the children e.g animals coming to visit from a local zoo, a day all about Rome, and not forgetting trips to the library on the local bus and walks around the local area.
This nursery is the best the staff are all friendly and go above and beyond my little one has loved going the care they have given has been above and beyond and the one-to-one learning is the best you really won’t find a better nursery.
Since my little boy started at this preschool, I can't express enough how pleased I am with everything they do here. From the moment we visited the preschool before registering him, he was off playing straight away and settled right in. We knew he was going to be happy there! My little boy used to attend a different nursery but had to move him as they closed their toddler room due to staffing levels. Whilst I never had any issues with the previous nursery, since he started at Willaston Pre-School I have noticed a huge change in his development. I think the fact they mix the 2-year-olds with the 3-year-olds is so beneficial as he is with older children he can learn from. All of the ladies are lovely and I cannot recommend this preschool enough!
Absolutely outstanding pre-school - if there were 6 stars, I would be choosing that! Thank you to all the lovely teachers and a special shout out to one staff member in particular who does a fabulous job on the admin too.
Such a lovely nursery. All staff are extremely friendly. My daughter has settled in better than I could have hoped. The key worker provides regular updates and puts my mind at rest about how my child is settling in. Drop off and pick up is smooth and informative!
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News (1) & Events (0)
- Posted: Monday 09 Mar 2026We are delighted to announce a fun optional holiday club for children aged 2 to 6 years old which will provide continuous care throughout the year except for Christmas, May...
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Meet the Team (1)
Jacqui is passionate about early years and has been inspiring young children to learn since before she gained her BA Hons degree in 2003, with a total of 36 years in the early years sector. She also has extensive positive experiences with SEND children, knowing how to access appropriate support for both home and pre-school. She is a very motivational person, to both children and our team, and can turn her hand to anything.
Frequently Asked Questions about Willaston Pre-School
What is the Age Range of Children that Willaston Pre-School accepts?
Willaston Pre-School accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Willaston Pre-School Open?
Willaston Pre-School is open: Monday 07:30-17:30, Tuesday 07:30-17:30, Wednesday 07:30-17:30, Thursday 07:30-17:30, Friday 07:30-17:30.
How many Children does Willaston Pre-School have capacity for?
Willaston Pre-School has capacity for a total of 24 Children.
How far is Willaston Pre-School to the centre of Nantwich?
1.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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