Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury)

Mandeville Road, Aylesbury HP21 8AL
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  • Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury), Aylesbury
A purpose built day nursery, specified by Childbase to the highest quality standard. Developed on behalf of the Stoke Mandeville Hospital to care for children of the Trust employees and the local community, Willows provides a happy, sociable environment where every child is treated as an individual. Willows Day Nursery has obtained their Green Flag Eco-Schools Award.

The nursery has five main playrooms for individual age groups, including sensory rooms and additional sleeping areas. Outside is a large, enclosed and fully equipped garden with separate areas for different activities including a baby garden with a decking area. There is also a forest school, running sessions Monday - Wednesday. In addition to the daily routines, Willows also offer the extracurricular activity of Char Char Chimps to their under 2’s. They attend every Friday from 2:30pm until 3:15pm.
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Funding & Fees

Our fees include all consumables such as formula milk, nappies, nappy cream, baby wipes, sun cream, freshly prepared well-balanced meals throughout the day and all activities. Our full fee information is available to download on our website.

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Jane Hobbs (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 60

Total Places for Children

  • 130

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 & Inset Days

Parking

  • Free parking is available on site.

Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) Reviews (172)

9.9

Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.894) out of 10, based on 37 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) has 172 reviews.

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My twin boys have attended Willows since they were 9 months old and from day 1 the boys have loved attending nursery. The environment is calm & clean. All the staff genuinely care about the children and give 100% to ensuring that the children's individual needs are met, whilst providing plentiful learning
opportunities through play. The nursery teach & use sign language to help the children communicate their needs before they can talk. They also teach manners & encourage independence.
Staff remain consistent, my boys were fortunate to have one of their favourite room leaders Lisa, follow them through the different age range rooms, for most of the past two years.
Having experienced other local nursery & preschool, I always recommend Willows!
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Review from Tanya W (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two boys, and I have sent them both to Willows Day Nursery in Stoke Mandeville. My 5 year old now goes to school and is thriving and I have no doubt it's because of the amazing start he got at this nursery. My youngest who is soon to be 3 is having the same amazing experience there, despite it
being in the opposite direction to the school run we wouldn't dream of moving him as we love it too much!
Every member of staff is amazing, they work so hard, create such beautiful relationships with the children and make it so easy to have peace of mind that your children are well cared for. I love this nursery and will be very sad when my youngest leaves, and I have no reason to go there! It is worth every penny in my eyes!
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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Willows Day Nursery since he was 9 months old, and we have been so happy with our experience. He really enjoys going each day and has formed wonderful bonds with his key carers throughout his time there. The staff are caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in the children's development.
They also cater very well for dietary requirements and are always happy to accommodate individual needs when required, which gives us great peace of mind. He enjoys his time there so much that some days he doesn't even want to come home, which says it all. We feel very reassured knowing he is happy, settled, and well cared for.
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Review from Rachael H (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter, now 3, has been attending Willows since she was 12 months old. Both her and we absolutely love the setting. Overall, the nursery and staff are fantastic. The children often do enrichment activities and exciting learning through play. The older children in the Pre School and Butterfly rooms
also attend forest school every fortnight, which my daughter absolutely loves. We provided feedback on a small concern about a year ago, and the Manager, Jane, addressed the issue straight away and professionally.
I was nervous about sending my daughter to nursery, but our experience of Willows and the team has been excellent. I thoroughly recommend the setting and have already put our son's name down to attend once I return to work.
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Review from Beth I (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our LG has attended Willows since 2024 starting in Ladybirds & moving up appropriately. She absolutely loves going and I cannot recommend the nursery enough. Staff are so lovely and always on hand for support. She has created some really lovely friendships and is thriving in all aspects. The team at
Willows do an outstanding job and we are extremely grateful for all they do.
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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery and staff. Our little girl has been attending for 2 years now and she's so much more confident. She's grown a lot and continues to surprise us with certain things she's learned from the nursery setting
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Review from Katy W (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so impressed and happy with how well our son is doing in nursery. He was a reserved little boy who has absolutely blossomed in Willows and has developed lovely relationships with the staff as well as friendships with his peers. It is a hard decision choosing the right nursery and you put huge
trust in the adults caring for your precious child, but I have never doubted the commitment, care, kindness and expertise of the staff at willows.
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Review from N H (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with Willows Day Nursery and the care they provide for our son. The staff are incredibly kind, patient, and genuinely invested in each child's development. From day one, they've made him feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. We've seen such a positive change in his confidence,
social skills, and curiosity since starting here. Communication with parents is excellent, and it's clear how much thought and care goes into the activities and routines. Knowing our son is happy and well cared for every day gives us complete peace of mind. We're so grateful to the whole team at Willows and would highly recommend them to any parent.
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Review from R S (Father of Child) published on 17 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Willows Day Nursery has been THE best choice my wife and I could have made for our little girl. Every single member of staff there, from management, to practitioners, to canteen staff and everyone in between, has been incredible to our little girl. From our first visit day, where many staff members
greeted us by name, to settling in sessions which guided our girl to life at Willows, to the time she has attended the nursery, it has been nothing short of exceptional. The care and love every single staff member shows to the kids is unmatched, and they genuinely do care for the children as if they were their own. The staff go out of their way to help the children develop by painting, reading, guiding, and going the extra mile by learning words from native languages, taking an interest in the child's home life in order to make them feel more welcome at nursery, and providing extremely detailed and reassuring updates on the app. I'd give stars if I could.
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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't speak highly enough of this nursery! The staff are amazing! so kind, caring, and attentive to my son. From the very first day, they made my son feel comfortable and supported. The settle-in sessions were carefully timed each week before his start, and since starting full-time time he has settled
in so well! In just a few weeks, I've already seen such so much progress in his speech and language. I'm so grateful for the positive impact they've had on my son, and I couldn't have chosen a better place for him to learn.


He's able to play and learn indoors and outdoors at his choosing, which he really enjoys as he is a very active boy. The key workers are fantastic; they set regular goals to help him reach his milestones and coordinate all goals with home life.


A huge thank you to all the staff!

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Review from F C (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Willows in September, and the nursery has been absolutely amazing in helping her settle in. I was really anxious about her starting nursery, but she has settled so well thanks to the wonderful staff. Everyone is so warm, welcoming, and caring, and I'm so glad I chose Willows.
The nursery is always clean and provides such a lovely, nurturing environment for the children.
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Review from Millie B (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Willows Day Nursery for a couple of years now and she absolutely loves it. The staff always go above and beyond to make her feel supported and safe. A very special thanks to the team leader of bumblebees and now in ladybirds and her calm, kind and proactive approach has
definitely been paramount in making my daughter's experience a lovely one.


My youngest daughter is just about to start the nursery in September and I am very positive that her time at Willows will be just as fantastic.
Thank you all for everything you do!

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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been going to the Willows Day Nursery for the past 4 years and loves it there! He has made some great friends and will be sad to leave in September. The staff are very caring and keep him engaged in many activities throughout the day!
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Review from Chelsea S (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Willows Day nursery has been nothing but fantastic. The staff are absolutely amazing and they always go above and beyond for the children in their care. They are very passionate and very helpful. My son has absolutely thrived since attending this nursery and I have already registered to send my daughter
too. They offer so many different activities for the children, they offer healthy fresh meals daily and they are always there to give a detailed handover at the end of the session. They are such a lovely bunch of supportive individuals and myself and my son will miss them dearly. My child has progressed so much with the help of this nursery and I just know he will miss it so much. The senco is fabulous as well. I am so thankful to them for taking such good care of my son and would definitely recommend them.
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Review from Scott S (Father of Child) published on 14 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The highest recommendation I can give is that we've signed our unborn child up to come to the nursery when he's ready. My daughter has loved her time and has really bonded specifically with Nursery Practitioners in preschool, and they've both been exceptional with her.
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Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is thriving at nursery and learning new things all the time. He loves the outside space and the toys available. All the staff are friendly and caring.
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Review from J L (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl absolutely loves coming into nursery every day such a lovely warm and welcoming environment. All staff are amazing and I can see how happy my daughter is when I collect her at the end of the day. Handover is always brilliant. A big thank you to everyone at Willows.
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Review from V J (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one took a while to settle in but ow that they have have love coming to nursery everyday. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive and we have full confidence in the team here.
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Review from E H (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so grateful to the amazing staff at willows nursery. Everyone both in and out of caterpillar room has been so friendly and welcoming to us and our daughter. We have found the transition difficult , and we have been met with kind faces throughout, no question is too much. The staff have gone
above and beyond to settle our little one, holding her to sleep which I appreciate is tricky in a busy environment, and encouraging her poor eating habits. We are now starting to see their hard work and kindness pay off as she starts to settle in. So grateful, thank you.
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Review from Heidi C (Mother of Child) published on 12 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been at Willows for 2 years and she loves it. The day is full of fulfilling activities and includes multiple trips to their forest school. She comes home everyday having learnt something new, with crafts she's created or stories of playing with her friends. The food is excellent and the
staff genuinely care about the children and show compassion, interest and joy in their roles.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.894)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.894) out of 10 for Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) 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 37 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 37 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 4.894 for Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) is calculated as follows: ( (398 Excellents x 5) + (43 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 443 Ratings = 4.894
  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 Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) is based on 37 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 130 number of registered child places is 26, which has been reached with 37 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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Meet the Team (1)

Jane

Jane Hobbs

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 1998

Jane is Manager of Willows Day Nursery in Aylesbury and has a wealth of experience, having worked in the early years sector for 24 years. Jane is Level 3 qualified and has worked for Childbase Partnership for 24 years.


What is your favourite feature of Willows?


My favourite feature of the nursery is the garden and Forest school area as we have recently had these renovated.


What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?


I am proud of how the team pull together when support is needed.

Frequently Asked Questions about Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury)

What is the Age Range of Children that Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) accepts?

Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) Open?

Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) 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 Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) have capacity for?

Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) has capacity for a total of 130 Children.

How far is Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) to the centre of Aylesbury?

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

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