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Willow Tree Nursery School

Chingford Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 4US
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Willow Tree Nursery School, Clacton-on-Sea
Willow Tree Nursery School, Clacton-on-Sea
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...  

Funding & Fees

From April 2026
Full day (8:00am - 6:00pm) from £67.50

We also offer Morning and Afternoon Sessions

We want to make life simple, so our fees include infant formula, milk, freshly prepared snacks, and meals. We also provide nappies, wipes, and sun cream, or parents can bring their own if they prefer

Contact Willow Tree Nursery School to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Natalie Fletcher (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 43

Total Places for Children

  • 120

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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 (114)

9.4

Willow Tree Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.421) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Willow Tree Nursery School has 114 reviews.

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Review from Juliet C (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2021 Submitted via Website
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Review from Becki B (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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Our son has been attending Willow Tree for over two years. He has received excellent care and learning and development opportunities through each stage of his time at Willow Tree.
We particularly love the amount of time the children can spend outside. Communication between Aunties’ and home has always been very good, and they have really helped through the transition for our son welcoming a baby sister and helping him understand what was happening at such a young age.

We look forward to our daughter joining in September!

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Review from Hayley S (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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All 3 of my children attend Willow Tree and absolutely love it, I was nervous when the nursery reopened after lockdown but on the 1st day back I knew I’d made the right decision sending them back as the nursery has done everything possible! A big Thankyou to all the staff.

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Review from Victoria P (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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Both of my children started at Willow Tree at nine months old and has moved through the rooms at the nursery. The staff are professional, friendly and support both the children and parents throughout their nursery journey. The staff have really supported my girls to settle and with their development in all areas whilst keeping us updated. My children love the Aunties and all the fun experiences they do at nursery. The nursery is very clean and spacious and there are always fun activities set up which the girls are excited to see when I drop them off.

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Review from Livvy B (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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My child has had a wonderful start to nursery life thanks to all of the amazing staff at Willow Tree. The support we've had as first-time parents has been more then I could ever imagine. It's just so lovely!

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Review from Louise R (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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We’ve had a great experience at Willow Tree. The nursery was recommended to us because of its excellent reputation which has not disappointed. The staff are really good (office and aunties). They are experienced and know what they are doing. They take good care of them and always have time for a de-brief at the end of the day. The outdoor space is great also. My son takes part in Spanish lessons and loves it. They prepare the children for school with registration time, queuing to wash hands, sitting at a table for snack/lunch etc... The room is set up similar to what they would expect when they start school so helps them to adjust. Overall it’s a great nursery.

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Review from Kieran C (Father of Child) published on 18 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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I can't recommend this nursery enough. All of the aunties are lovely and very supportive. My daughter loves it there, she has learned a lot whilst being at this nursery. To add, the nursery's facilities are great and I can't fault anything. My daughter has developed so well at this nursery and she will miss it dearly when she joins school this year but having said this, they have done a brilliant job in supporting her in this transition.

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Review from Courtney D (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has attended Willow Tree since she was 18 months old, I'm a big believer that it takes a village to raise a child and Willow Tree have certainly been a part of that village. The aunties are incredibly caring, they love the kids and care so much about them in every way. They provide a solid, stable environment for the children and have great relationships with the parents. My daughter is due to start school soon, she has grown into a fun, kind, caring and confident little girl. We will miss the Willow Tree.

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Review from Kerry M (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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My child has been attending Willow Tree day nursery since she was 10 months old. We have had the pleasure of being in every age-appropriate room. As my child grows her milestones have always been met, and we would like to thank all the staff at Willow Tree for being so welcoming and polite and always happy. My child will miss the aunties and uncle at Willow Tree as she is off to school now. Thank you for helping build my child into a clever happy little person. She has enjoyed all her time here thank you.

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Review from Gemma G (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2020 Submitted via Website
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My little boy has been going to this nursery since he was in buds and going up through all the classes I have never ever encountered a single problem. Every single member of staff has been fantastic, the nursery is so clean and of a high standard of professionalism. I always feel happy when I’ve left him knowing he’s in a safe and secure environment. I thoroughly recommend this nursery, as in my opinion, this is the best nursery about. Keep up the good work.

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Review from Charlie P (Father of Child) published on 23 April 2020 Submitted via Website
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My little one started at this nursery when she was 6 months old and she has loved every minute she has spent there, the staff are great and always helpful. Willow Tree is simply the best.

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Review from Rebecca (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2020 Submitted via Website
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My son joined Twiglets/Catkins in summer of 2019. The team were very supportive and even though it took him a while to adjust (he was 20 months on joining), I always felt confident leaving him at Willow Tree. The staff are all very kind and friendly and my son is always excited to see them. The facilities are lovely, and they are always coming up with new and creative activities. I am very happy with the nursery and the confidence it has given my son, especially when mixing with other children and learning new concepts. The nursery itself seems very safe and well run. I would highly recommend Willow Tree and will be sending my daughter too soon!

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Review from Natalie R (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2020 Submitted via Website
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My little girl settled really well into Sunflowers and the staff in there were very welcoming and helpful. They were extremely patient with my little girl through potty training her and helping her. She was always so happy to go into the room and loved going straight in and playing with her friends in there. She enjoyed doing the activities the staff had out and I enjoyed looking at her Eylog to see what she had been up to at nursery.

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Review from Georgina S (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter has attended this nursery since moving to the area 6 months ago, the staff and management are always very welcoming, friendly and accommodating. I feel completely happy leaving my 3/4-year-old in their hands. They have so many activities and I love the interaction by getting links to a log with pictures as to what they have been doing. I would not hesitate to recommend Willow Tree to anyone. I'm only too sad we had to move house too far to continue to use them 'til primary school.

Reply from Sally Bird, Office Support at Willow Tree Nursery School

Thank you Georgina, much appreciated. Sorry to see you go but send you both the best Willow Tree wishes for health and happiness in your next venture. Don't forget to pop in if you're ever in the area.

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Review from J T (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter went to this nursery and currently, my son goes. I would highly recommend the nursery. To know your children are well looked after and cared for is the main thing, the employees go above and beyond and my son loves coming. Both my children grew in confidence since coming here and have learnt so much. Amazing staff!

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  • Recipient: StoralDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
  • Recipient: Willow Tree Nursery SchoolDate: Monday 31 Mar 2025
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