Little People of Willow Vale

9 Willow Vale, Shepherds Bush, London W12 0PA
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9.9 52 Reviews
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Little People of Willow Vale is a childcare provider that invests in its staff, maintaining robust training programmes and believing in the value of Montessori style learning through play.

The provider has built up a strong reputation in West London, seeking to help children become happy and confident learners as they progress towards school.

There are biometric and keypad door entry systems in place for parents' peace of mind, while CCTV is also installed.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Anisah Bahar (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 13

Total Places for Children

  • 46

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 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 Easter & 1 week at Christmas

Little People of Willow Vale Reviews (52)

9.9

Little People of Willow Vale has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little People of Willow Vale has 52 reviews.

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Review from H C (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really lovely nursery. The staff are super friendly with lots of energy and are really caring of all the children. We get lots of lovely pictures of her doing various activities which she enjoys greatly. I would thoroughly recommend this nursery.
Reply from Jane Gleasure, Owner at Little People of Willow Vale
Thank you for your review. It is lovely to hear that the app is providing lots of photos of all the lovely activities in the classroom.
I appreciate your time in writing this review and will be very…read more
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our child has been at Little People of Willow Vale since they were fourteen months old until the age of three and four months. They have been through all three rooms at Willow Vale. The staff care very much about the children. There are lots of varied activities, the food is good and lots of options.
They have plenty of activities in the garden and ballet and gymnastics. My Child has been very happy there and really looks forward to going in. Thank you Willow Vale.
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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My baby has been going to this nursery since he was 11 months old. Being a panic monster mom, I was super stressed out about handing my son to people whom I never met before. However, the staff at the nursery were extremely kind and comforting. They ensured me that he would be very well taken care and
I shouldn’t worry about anything. They were super patient and gentle throughout the settling in. While it took him a month to settle in, he would happily jump to the staff when we dropped him off and became attached to staff. It was a lovely sight to watch him hugging the staff like they are his family. The staff were very patient in updating us every evening of his daily activities and providing us with photos. The staff have been highly considerate about our requests/concerns and were always approachable. Overall, we loved the place and would strongly recommend the nursery to parents.
Reply from Jane Gleasure, Owner at Little People of Willow Vale
Thank you so much for your kind words. I will be delighted to share them with my team who take such great care of the babies and the children in the nursery.
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Review from Quratulain A (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A great place for my son to grow, play and learn. All the staff are so friendly and welcoming and the children are encouraged and nurtured. The kids are taken care of in an exceptional way. The staff keep updating us about our kid's progress and also about his overall day. My kid is learning a lot and
he has built a special bond with all his teachers at the nursery as he keeps telling us about them at home as well. There are so many activities both indoor and outdoor to occupy kids and support their development. I would recommend this nursery to anyone.
Reply from David Gleasure, Owner at Little People of Willow Vale
Thank you for giving our nursery team such a lovely review, it's really appreciated.
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Review from Milly H (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could not fault this nursery. The staff are incredible, and my son loves every minute he is there. From the minute I enquired about a place, everyone was so helpful and kind. Any child would be lucky to go here.
Reply from Jane Gleasure, Owner at Little People of Willow Vale
That is so kind of you to take the time to write your review. I am delighted that the passion and care towards the children are obvious to see. Thank you again.
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Review from Agathe B (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending this nursery for a year and is transitioning into the pre-school room. She just loves nursery. We know she is safe and very happy there, and she has learnt so much both at a practical level as well as at an emotional one. We feel she could not have a better start in life.
The staff are friendly, caring and professional. There is great effort put into a variety of engaging activities, and into sharing updates with parents. The outdoor space, in particular, is lovely. Thank you, Little People of Willow Vale!
Reply from Jane Gleasure, Owner at Little People of Willow Vale
Thank you so much for your kind words of appreciation. It means so much to us all
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Review from Mara V (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending the baby room since November 2020. We are delighted for the attention and care of the staff. He has developed a lot in just a short period of time and we have been constantly updated about his daily activities and progress. We love the fact it is a small nursery as it feels
much like home and the babies can bond with the staff and their little friends.
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Review from Bernadine H (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff at Little People Willow Vale are extremely friendly, welcoming and helpful. My daughter has really enjoyed her time at nursery and is really beginning to be confident. The nursery has been really helpful in supporting her speech and language delay. A special thank you to her amazing key
workers who ensure my child's individual needs and interests are met. Thank you to all the staff for your hard work.
Reply from Jane Gleasure, Owner at Little People of Willow Vale
Thank you for your review - recognising and helping children with any support they need to thrive, is a part of our work in which we are very skilled. Supporting children in the early years makes a…read more
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Review from T G (Father of Child) published on 24 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We had an unsatisfied experience with another nursery which he had a lot of accidents. We decided to change and we found Little People Of Willow Vale. The staff are taking very good care of him and he has been learning a lot through his time in the nursery, doing different activities which are changing
every week. The bottom line is we are happy with this decision.
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Review from D A (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Little People of Willow Vale nursery since February 2020. He's loved it there ever since and I've seen a massive improvement in his skills since then. I especially love the staff at Willow Vale as they are so loving and caring, everyone is involved from the owner down. My son
is 16 months now and he will definitely keep attending unless we move away.
Reply from Jane Gleasure, Owner at Little People of Willow Vale
Thank you for writing your review and for the lovely comments about the team. I will ensure that we share the reviews with them as they love working with the children each day.
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Review from G K (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery. The staff are great and are very experienced in their work. Would definitely recommend this Nursery. We all felt like family! Although it’s small, space is used well and the chefs are amazing cooks.
Reply from Jane Gleasure, Owner at Little People of Willow Vale
Thank you for your lovely review - Yes we all consider ourselves family - we have worked together as a staff team for years and this passion shines through with the love and care given to each and…read more
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Review from Nicola M (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My oldest child came to Willow Vale for a year and before starting school and my youngest has been coming since he was 2 years old. Both of them love the nursery and were always happy spending time there. The staff is lovely - kind, caring, considerate of the child’s needs and concerns. I have also
found them to be very considerate of my needs as a parent. Their flexibility has always been very much appreciated also. Very happy to have this nursery around the corner to me!
Reply from Jane Gleasure, Owner at Little People of Willow Vale
Thank you so much for taking the time to write these kind words. It means so much to all the staff.
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Review from Inna S (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We’ve been very happy with Little People, they have created a nice intimate environment for the children. The staff are great and attentive and our son is very content at the nursery. We love getting updates on daily activities via the dedicated app.
Reply from Jane Gleasure, Owner at Little People of Willow Vale
Thank you for your kind words. The App has indeed been very useful to help share photos and information about the children's day and their activities with parents each day. This has been especially…read more
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Review from Aastha G (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is a hidden gem. The staff are utterly charming, caring, kind, loving, nurturing, patient and always upbeat! The staff have stayed at the nursery for decades and are a testament to how ‘family-like’ this nursery appears to be. The children are always happy and smiling. This for me is the
biggest test for any nursery! My son loves the yoga, ballet, football lessons and can’t wait to resume them. They cater to allergies thoughtfully and more importantly, they genuinely care! My son talks about the staff all day! We are yet to experience formal Montessori teaching/reading/writing training as my son is not yet 3 - this would be a big test for the nursery this coming year as we are an academically focused family. I would only encourage them to vary their lunch/snack menu more widely (difficult during covid). All in all, a complete delight and it’s a joy to send our son here! Please keep up the good work and keep spreading happiness!
Reply from Jane Gleasure, Owner at Little People of Willow Vale
Thank you for your comments. Our staff love what they do and this shines through every day in the way they work with the children each day. We are always looking to improve our service and so we will…read more
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Review from Zuhur U (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery, amazing staff and amazing atmosphere.
My kids love attending the nursery.
Always prepared to welcome children even at a global pandemic.
The staff made sure the children’s safety were their top priority, and I couldn’t recommend them enough.
Reply from Jane Gleasure, Owner at Little People of Willow Vale
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We do take our roles very seriously, and during Covid-19 this has been especially important. We love what we do and we are grateful that this shines…read more
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Review from Grace J (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little People of Willow Vale is absolutely incredible and the best decision we made with regards to childcare. Our daughter joined just after her first birthday when the nursery re-opened following the COVID lockdown and I was returning to work as a keyworker full time following maternity leave. I was
initially nervous because our daughter is very attached to me (even more so with the lockdown) but the staff have been amazing. It is like a small family - they really are extremely caring and kind to the children and our daughter settled in really quickly and she sleeps so well there too! The attention to cleanliness and hygiene has been excellent and the meals provided are really healthy and nutritious. We have noticed that she has really advanced in her developmental milestones and more confident and independent since joining Willow Vale. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great small nursery environment.
Reply from Jane Gleasure, Owner at Little People of Willow Vale
Thank you so much for your very kind review. It actually makes us feel quite emotional reading such lovely comments as we are all so passionate about the work we do each day with the lovely children…read more
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Review from Wafa D (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I want to say thank you to the team. I was never worried to send my son to nursery because I knew that he was going to be happy and with staff who was going to look after him and give him enough attention. The staff are friendly and soon I will put my second one too. Thanks to all nursery team.
Reply from Jane Gleasure, Owner at Little People of Willow Vale
Thank you for your review. We are delighted that you were so happy with our nursery and our wonderful staff. I will share your lovely comments with the staff team.
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Review from Hana A (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son attended Willow Vale nursery after attending another nursery and he enjoyed his time there. The stuff always informed me of any changes and give good feedback about my son. Overall good nursery setting and stuff.
Reply from Jane Gleasure, Owner at Little People of Willow Vale
Thank you for your kind words. We are always looking at ways we can enhance the children's experiences and quality of care.
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Review from Catherine P (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since our twin daughters left for pre-school, our younger daughter has started at Willow Vale. She has a completely different personality to her sisters, and has developed so differently and just as happily there - nurtured again by the loving, curious and skilled staff. We felt looked after and in
it together during lockdown, despite the difficulties for all businesses and families. We are very pleased with our choice of nursery.
Reply from Jane Gleasure, Owner at Little People of Willow Vale
Thank you Catherine for your kind words. We love caring for your three girls over the past few years, who are all so similar and yet so different in personality. We have worked very hard to ensure…read more
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Review from Ben W (Father of Child) published on 25 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care and attention that all the staff of Little People of Willow Vale give my daughter is outstanding. My wife and I are grateful to be able to use this excellent nursery with its wonderful staff.
Reply from Jane Gleasure, Owner at Little People of Willow Vale
Thank you, we have been delighted to welcome your daughter into our nursery baby room this summer and are so pleased that you have been so happy with the care you daughter has received so far. We look…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.931)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10 for Little People of Willow Vale is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.931 for Little People of Willow Vale is calculated as follows: ( (135 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.931
  2. 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 Little People of Willow Vale is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 46 number of registered child places is 9.2, which has been reached with 12 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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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Dawn Cove

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2000

Dawn was a secretary before she worked with children, but in the early 1970’s she worked for 7 years at Hammersmith and Fulham as a Nursery Nurse, where she achieved her NNEB qualification. Dawn then had 3 of her own children and during this time she ran a local playgroup. She also trained as a gymnastic coach in artistic and rhythmic gymnastics before teaching in a local school, and by 2000 Dawn joined Little People of Willow Vale as Deputy Manager, finally taking over as Manager the following year.


Dawn then completed her BA Hons degree in Early Years Education and then became Education Coordinator for both the Willow Vale and Fulham nurseries in 2014. This allowed her to manage government requirements, staff training in safeguarding, the Early Years Foundation stage which involves development milestones, observations and encouragement in staff having to have a range of activities in their planning.


She is now full-time manager of Willow Vale where she leads teachings in Forest School and also leads a Guide’s and Brownie’s group in her spare time.

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