Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury)

Mandeville Road, Aylesbury HP21 8AL
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9.9 163 Reviews
  • 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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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 (163)

9.9

Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.911) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) has 163 reviews.

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Review from E K (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The preschool is the best it has been in the years all my children have attended. My son is happy, secure and stimulated every day he attends. The variety of activities and structure to the day gives excellent opportunity for the kids to really settle and interact.
I've not had any concerns over my
child's happiness and safety when he's there and he has made significant bonds with his carers.
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Review from Richard T (Father of Child) published on 4 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely friendly staff within Willows, not only in the room that my daughter is in but the nursery as a whole, everyone has a smile on their face. My daughter always seems happy when I pick her up and from the regular observations we receive, it looks like she has lots of fun during day and has settled
in so well.
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Review from Catherine E (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to this nursery since about August 2018 and has come on leaps and bounds since he started. Most weeks he comes home and surprises me with something new he has learnt, like writing his name, which I never knew he could do. He is more than happy to go to nursery and often doesn’t
want to come home which I haven’t found with any other childcare provider.
Management have frequently gone out of their way to help me out with sessions when my daughter has been very poorly, which I can’t thank them enough for.
I have no hesitations in recommending the nursery to other parents and will be sending my daughter here to after maternity leave. One very happy mummy.
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Review from Fiona S (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment I was shown around the nursery, I immediately felt comfortable.
I was so pleased when my daughter managed to get a place here and they were very reassuring and comforting as I'd never left my daughter anywhere before.
All members of staff were and continue to be friendly, professional
and amazing with all the children that I see. My daughter overcame her separation anxiety with lots of support from the lovely staff and now gets very excited when she sees the entrance of the nursery! She is genuinely so happy there and clearly learns so much as she comes home with new skills all the time. Couldn't recommend any higher.
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Review from Fran W (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter joined the nursery in November 2018 and I am so thrilled we managed to get her a place! The staff have always been polite, friendly and helpful. My daughter’s key worker, as well as all other staff in her room, can always update me on the activities she’s been involved in, how she’s been,
etc. and I know she’s completely at home with all of the adults in her room. It makes it so much easier leaving her knowing she enjoys her time there and her development has come on leaps and bounds in the last three months.
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Review from Elaine (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started attending Willows Day Nursery in January 2018. From the day I first visited to make an enquiry to my daughter's first day the staff at Willows were more than helpful and supportive! Since she started she has been thriving at the nursery, there are always different activities and
focused tasks for her to take part in. The staff have a genuine care for her that is evident in how they are with her. I also find the regular updates through the parent zone are a great way to see what she gets up to at nursery.


My daughter is always so excited to arrive at nursery in the morning and I often have to convince her to leave in the evenings. It makes me very happy to see how much she enjoys going to nursery and how settled she is there.

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Review from Kate P (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are very friendly and approachable and singing from the hymn sheet. Care for my child is clearly of the utmost importance and protocol is followed carefully, eg. number of adults in a room to children, the form completed when medicine is given.


My child clearly enjoys his time at nursery,

I would like to hear/see more of what they've been up to, eg, a follow up from the activities planned on the newsletter perhaps? Or more photos on parent zone? I'm very happy with the food he is given and the amount of sleep he is having, he clearly feels comfortable and evidently loves the staff caring for him.


My only bugbear would be that the paint used, seems to stain clothes, I can never get it out!


Appears to be a team atmosphere, for example; reception and kitchen staff are also familiar with the children and everyone knows what they're doing.


Management/admin are organised.


Overall, I'm very happy with the care given.

Reply from Tracey Brett at Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury)
Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery and your positive feedback about our team.

As a nursery we try and upload as much as we can to Parentzone for parent’s to see what their child…read more
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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been really pleased with Willows Day Nursery. My son spent 4 years at the nursery and he has developed really well. The nursery have greatly supported us. Staff are friendly and caring. Facilities are good.
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Review from Dianne S (Grandmother of Child) published on 6 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Reception staff and nursery staff always friendly.
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Review from Christopher K (Father of Child) published on 5 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is great to know that my son not only receives great care, but his development and exposure to a variety of learning opportunities is a priority.
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Review from Paul H (Father of Child) published on 3 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My last child is just about to leave Willows and I cannot say how pleased I am with the setting. Both my children have built up really good relationships with the team and they have taught them so much.
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Review from Peter W (Grandfather of Child) published on 22 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our grandchildren have been at Willows over the last six years. They have both been very happy there. The staff are superb. They show great care towards the children and genuinely have an affection for their charges. The happy disposition of the staff transfers to the children. I am sure my
grandchildren have gained greatly from being there in their development and general education.
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Review from Janine W (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Willows has provided top class child care to both of my children (over the last 6 years) and I cannot fault them at all. 100% effort, love and dedication 100% of the time. The staff are always happy and smiling (special mention to certain staff). One member of staff is always smiling when I walk in
and even if I have had a bad day at work she always makes me smile. My children love Willows and the staff there and they should be highly recommended for their service.
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Review from Danielle C (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has settled in so well, everyone has been very supportive towards me as I’m a first-time mum and it was hard to put my son into nursery but I know I can call them 10 times a day if I wanted to and they would not get annoyed. My son has a lovely time at nursery and I’m very happy with it.
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Review from Louise G (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My lb has settled well at nursery. The staff are wonderful and supportive of your parenting choices. I love the online learning journey as it keeps me updated on the activities he’s participated in. I also love the varied menus available. Everything is provided for you, so less to worry about in the
morning rush!
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Review from Anthony B (Father of Child) published on 29 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since joining the Willows in November. My son’s confidence, learning and social skills have immproved imencely.
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Review from Lyn W (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my daughter started at Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) in January her speech and confidence have developed extremely quickly. The staff are fabulous, very attentive and can not do enough to help my daughter develop. The facilities, resources and food choices are also fantastic.
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Review from Gabbie M (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been so happy with Willows Day Nursery.
Our son joined when he was 20 months old, as his first childcare setting, and he settled extremely quickly. All of the staff, not only in his room (Ladybirds) but also throughout the Nursery, are kind and caring. On approach to the nursery, he will now
say another child’s name (who he is now good friends with, before the age of 2!) and he will run down the corridor to his room. He is so so happy here, and we are so happy with the care he is receiving.
We love the online observations & pictures that we can check daily! Watching his progress is absolutely amazing - he has come so far since joining Nursery!
Outdoor & indoor equipment are excellent. Always new toys and topics to explore every day.
Amazing staff, a lovely & clean setting and a truly wonderful place!!
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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Every day we are greeted with smiles and welcomes from all members of staff, be it the front desk or staff in the rooms. Everyone is always so friendly and will spend time chatting about my son’s day even though it might be a manic pickup time. My son was not quick to settle but every effort was made
to make each transition as smooth as possible. Thanks to your hard work he is now super happy at The Willows.


A big thank you to his keyworker in particular, I literally have never met a more smiley person, even at the end of a busy day! She really goes the extra mile as far as communication is concerned and is so easy to talk to, as are all the other ladies in the room. I have no doubts when I’m at work about the care he gets, which means so much as I can switch off and concentrate on work until pick up time.


A big thank you to all your staff from my husband and I!

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Review from Jennifer A (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Willows are fantastic. They have really helped my son settle in well and he has come on so much since starting there in the summer. I felt that they really listened to me with regards to his fussy eating and trouble napping and the updates that they give via parent zone are very comforting and helpful
to see that he's enjoying himself there. Willows have also been fantastic at helping me out when I've had to change my work schedule or my other childcare arrangements have had to change and they've been able to sort out extra days or swapped days where they can and have never made me feel like I'm mucking up their schedule! I would definitely recommend them.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.911)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.911) 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 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 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 4.911 for Willows Day Nursery (Aylesbury) is calculated as follows: ( (318 Excellents x 5) + (27 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 347 Ratings = 4.911
  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 29 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 130 number of registered child places is 26, which has been reached with 29 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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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.

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