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 Donna (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended the Willow Tree, we have always found the staff to be very friendly and helpful and both children have really loved there time there.
They always have fun activities for the children and have there best interest at heart. The nursery is completely safe and feels me with
confidence that my children are being well looked after.
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Review from Shannon (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been coming to Willow Tree since she was 8 months old. She started in Buds and is now in Blossoms. Each and every member of staff has been amazing and my daughter has come on so much since attending. Cannot recommend the nursery enough :)
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Review from Jessie (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children have been attending the nursery since they were babies.


My children enjoy attending the nursery, they find it a safe environment, they learn and have fun each day. Everyday is an exciting day for them to explore and enjoy fun and games whilst meeting the expectations for their ages development.

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Review from Michelle S (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Willow Tree over 3 years now. I can’t thank the staff enough for what they do for her and how much she has learned from there. There is always a smile as soon as you open the door all the staff are happy, friendly and willing to help at any point. She is going to miss
all of the staff so much when she attends school and we will have to regularly go back for visits and cuddles from the aunties!
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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful staff and nursery, I can't fault it.
My twins have progressed wonderfully and their confidence has grown.
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Review from Alexandra D (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love the nursery and find the Aunties very helpful and understanding. There is lots to do in the rooms. My twins love coming to nursery as did my eldest.
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Review from Leanne C (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly group, very welcoming, always lots of activities to do and the children are always happy.
I would recommend to friends and family.
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Review from L L (Grandmother of Child) published on 20 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I came across The Willow Tree first as a mum of my children that attended and settled in very quickly and loved their time at the nursery.
The Aunties were always very caring and nothing was too much trouble. The activities that the nursery provided were always fun and educational.
Just recently my
two granddaughters have also attended the nursery from babies to school age, the youngest just started school in September 2017. They both loved their time at the nursery and it also helped them settle into their school life.
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Review from Leonie E (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a twin mum, I looked for guidance and support. I believe this group helped me and more. My twins look forward to this group, learning new things and making friends. I would highly recommend this group to others and would not think twice about using the nursery for my children.
Staff are always positive
and chatty as well as the nursery being clean and bright for the children.
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Review from Prinaven M (Father of Child) published on 25 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very experienced staff. Highly recommend. I had both my children in Willow Tree and was very happy.
Highly recommend. The nursery very clean and had lots of activities for the children.
Staff always reassured us. My children learnt a lot.
They were very happy in the nursery and made lots of friends.
It improved their personality. Overall a very good experience and I highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Sue P (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery provided my son with a weeks work experience. They were so welcoming. The nursery practitioners were happy to guide and support him. Everyone was pleased with him and praised his efforts. It was clear the nursery had a nurturing and educational approach to both the children who attend and
those who wish to make their career in nursery work. A fantastic nursery.
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Review from Isobel T (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been in Willow Tree Nursery & Children's Centre for 4 years and has thoroughly enjoyed it, she received the best care on all levels. The staff are very helpful, friendly and make/form really good attachments to the children.


I would highly recommend this nursery. It's always available

for questions and consultation.
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Review from K S (Foster Parent of Child) published on 25 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Willow Tree Nursery & Children's Centre has always provided top quality personalised care for all my children that have attended the nursery and crèche.


Every part of their care has been perfect. My little one with severe and complex needs loved all the 'Aunties and Uncles' and the only place I

ever felt comfortable leaving him.
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Review from Paula B (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my boys have attended Willow Tree since they were babies and our experience has been completely positive.
I have had no issues at all, my children have been very happy and have flourished. It has given them the perfect start in life and starting school. The aunties are all an absolute credit
and everything is about helping the children grow.
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Review from S T (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found my experience as a parent of the nursery very pleasant. The aunties have been helpful whenever I have asked about my child's day or progress. I have been made to feel welcome each day I arrive to drop off or collect my child also.
It has been a brilliant service so far compared to previous
experiences at other places.
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Review from Sarah Jane C (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Willow Tree has offered both my children the best possible start in life. Offering, fun, care, education and professional childcare at all times. Both my children have enjoyed every minute spent here and have both made incredible friends and wonderful relationships with their Aunties. Highly recommend
the nursery to everyone! You will not find a better one!
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Review from Andrea H (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended Willow Tree and loved it. My son joined when he was 2; an incredibly shy boy who didn't talk or really socialise with anyone. He came on leaps and bounds here. He loved the big outdoor play areas and really did thrive with their support. Their school transition was also
great and he felt really at ease about starting school last year. My daughter has been with Willow Tree since 6 months old. They were fantastic with her as a baby and as she has moved through the bigger rooms she's grown in confidence and loves spending time there. Would definitely recommend.
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Review from Kirsty J (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended Willow Tree, with my youngest only starting two weeks ago. Both absolutely love it.
It's a very lovely environment and all the aunties and uncles are brilliant and do a fantastic job.
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Review from Sadie M (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends Willow Tree Nursery and I honestly could not be happier with her experience so far. As a worried parent, it was nice that they offered support to me as well as my daughter.
I feel completely satisfied with my daughter's experience with the nursery and would most definitely recommend
it.
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Review from Richard A (Father of Child) published on 7 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended the After School Club and Holiday Club before he moved onto High School. He loved coming to the nursery every day and the Aunties and Uncles made his stay enjoyable. When attending the Holiday Club he loved the fact that each day had a different theme and all different activities. Hence
over the 6 weeks summer holidays, he never got bored.
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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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