Willow Tree Nursery School

Chingford Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 4US
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9.9 108 Reviews
  • Willow Tree Nursery School, Clacton-on-Sea
Welcome to Willow Tree Day Nursery, a natural and welcoming nursery designed to promote the development of children through a bespoke curriculum and outdoor area.

The nursery provides a secure and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow, have a voice and make their own choices. and explore and learn through play based activities indoors and out.

Willow Tree Nursery School offers a bespoke curriculum that encourages creativity, social interaction and early literacy and numeracy skills all while ensuring the children's safety and well being.

Educators and passionate staff, are dedicated to creating a positive and nurturing environment, where every child feels valved and supported.

Working closely with parents to understand their child's individual needs and to build strong parent partnerships to ensure a smooth transition for both children and families.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Natalie Fletcher (Senior Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 43

Total Places for Children

  • 120

Age Range

  • from 0 years 5 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full day (8.00am to 6.00pm) 50 weeks
    Half Day (8.00am to 1pm or 1pm to 6pm) 50 weeks
    Term time only limited spaces available


    They also want to support their parent relationship and make mornings easier on the way out, they include all meals from breakfast, snacks, home cooked lunch and a small tea).
    They do ask parents whose children are still in nappies to provide them with wipes.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays, Christmas & 1 week at Easter

Parking

  • They offer a large car park for all their parents and staff

Willow Tree Nursery School Reviews (108)

9.9

Willow Tree Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.859) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Willow Tree Nursery School has 108 reviews.

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Review from Victoria D (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children are very happy coming here, they really care for their aunties and it is always lovely to hear their fun stories. They make some really lovely crafts and are always encouraged to use their imaginations. They get to bake sometimes too which they love to do.
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Review from Amy L (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It gives me great comfort that my daughter is in good safe hands whilst I am at work, she thoroughly enjoys her time at Willow Tree Nursery and she has learnt so much. Attending the nursery has also given her amazing social skills and I love seeing everything she has been up to on the app. All the staff
are so friendly and nothing is ever too much trouble, I can see that she loves all of them and has created a lovely bond with them.
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Review from Holli W (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had two amazing experiences with two separate children attending the nursery at different ages and could not say a bad word. The children have loved every minute of being there and always come home happy. My son's key worker has been an absolute credit, my little one adores her and I love that.
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Review from Yemidale O (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Thank you for the work you do in looking after my little ones. They look forward to coming to the nursery every day and I love that.
I love the fact that they come home with loads of activities which shows that they are very engaged too.
Keep up the good work. Thank you.
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Review from Nikki W (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Extremely happy with the care and attention that is given to my little one, from the first day he started his schooling journey. I absolutely love the fact they constantly update and let us track how well he is doing during the day, via an app. The staff have been amazing, my little one adores his key
worker, which shows how much she has made him feel safe in the nursery environment. He always comes home telling me how much fun he has had with his friends and his aunties. He has come on leaps and bounds in regards to his socialising and learning abilities. There is so much to do whether it be indoors or outside. I also like the security layout for the nursery ie. Passwords etc, the staff are very vigilant with our children's safety. If I was to recommend a nursery, this would definitely be my number 1 place of choice. Thank you so much Willow Tree !!
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Review from Georgia C (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Could not be any happier with Willow Tree Nursery. All of the staff are so helpful, kind and professional. My daughter loves it here, she struggles with her speech, but her key person goes above and beyond to help. They are all just amazing, daily updates online to see what they are up to. Cannot fault.
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Review from Kerry S (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From day one of joining Willow Tree in 2019 the care for my little one has been outstanding. He loves attending and has done in each room he has been in. The staff go above and beyond to make sure the children are safe and happy. As he has gotten older the challenge of the learning has increased and
we get to track this using an app, which is lovely. We are kept informed of current events and important information via email and these are regular. We would and have recommended Willow Tree to our friends and family. We love it!
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Review from Louise B (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is so happy at Willow Tree, really recommend. Communication is great I often get sent pictures of my daughter updating me on what she has done. The staff are friendly, helpful and supportive. Everything about the nursery is great and the rooms are spacious. I would like to thank the staff
for the care they have shown my daughter she would go every day if she could.
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Review from Emily R (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has just started full time here and is a confident and happy little girl. She loves going to nursery each day. The staff are amazing and highly skilled. Very happy. All 3 of my daughters have now attended this nursery and I would recommend it to anyone.
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Review from Mike P (Father of Child) published on 28 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent support for our son. Friendly, caring staff who obviously really love their job. Good communication in a variety of mediums. I would certainly have no hesitation in recommending this nursery to friends and family.
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Review from Danielle H (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loves going to nursery, is very attentive and helpful, seems really interested and understanding of children's feelings and enjoyment. My child has excelled in his confidence since starting at Willow Tree Nursery
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Review from A M (Foster Parent of Child) published on 28 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 7-year-old foster child attends the holiday club at Willow Tree. He absolutely loves it, and it gives him the valuable opportunity of playing with other children his age, as there are only older teenagers at home.
Every school holiday, he asks if he is going, and is always very happy to.
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and friendly staff and really good facilities/resources are always available.
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Review from Jay G (Father of Child) published on 16 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing experience for my daughter.
Taught her how to ride a bike, lovely aunties and fantastic friendships made.
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Review from Laura J (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Willow Tree since she was 9 months old and is now preparing to leave to start school. I cannot fault this nursery one bit, the staff are absolutely amazing and they have gone above and beyond to ensure that the children can still have some form of normality in these very difficult
times. They also made it possible for the children to have a leaver's sports day that they could share with the nursery staff and parents. Thank you!
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Review from Juliet C (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding nursery - staff are amazing and so helpful and caring, always willing to help if you have a question. My daughter started at 15 months and has now done her first year in primary and she still talks about nursery and wanting to go back!
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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I think Willow Tree is a fantastic nursery. Both my children have been here and they both loved it. The staff are fantastic. The things they teach the children is great. Mine both have always had so much fun and gives them a great start for school life.
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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been at Willow Tree since nine months old (now four) and has always been extremely happy there. I would 100% recommend this nursery. My little girl has become a very sociable, bright and motivated child and this is with thanks to all the aunties and keyworkers in her classes. The
nursery always has the childrens wellbeing in their best interests. I can not thank everyone involved in making my little girl the character she is today.
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Review from Y C (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has recently gone back to nursery after time off due to covid19. I cannot thank the staff enough for how reassuring and helpful they have been. He settled back lovely and despite all the changes, he is still happy and enthusiastic when returning (and attending) nursery. The nursery is always
clean and has taken the utmost care at keeping the children safe.
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A brilliant nursery with excellent staff and facilities, can not fault the care they provide to both the students and the parents. My child has come on and developed so much since joining, and as a parent, I couldn't be happier with the service provided.
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff at Willow Tree are friendly and willing to help both parent and child however they can. My son has returned this month, after the covid 'break' and the aunties have made the return, to some form of normality, easy. They have also helped me with a concern I have raised about my sons progress,
advising me on next steps on how I can help at home and how they to can support us both.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.859)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.859) out of 10 for Willow Tree Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 21 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 4.984 for Willow Tree Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (246 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 250 Ratings = 4.984
  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 4.875 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Willow Tree Nursery School is based on 21 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 120 number of registered child places is 24. 21 Positive Reviews ÷ 24 = 0.875
  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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