Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

116 Fairfield Road, Appleton, Widnes WA8 6SJ
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9.9 78 Reviews
Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school is a caring, happy nursery in Widnes for babies and children aged up to five years. The nursery has been caring for the children since 1995 and has an excellent reputation in Widnes.

Children at Willowdene can play in a safe and secure outdoor area, whatever the weather, and go on regular adventures to Victoria Park, which is directly opposite the nursery. The friendly, experienced and qualified staff provide children with fun learning activities planned around their individual likes and interests. These cover all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Children are provided with delicious, nutritionally-balanced meals and snacks, freshly prepared in the nursery kitchen every day.

Willowdene’s kind, caring staff hold safeguarding training and paediatric first aid certificates and all team members undergo enhanced DBS checks.

The nursery has CCTV and secure door entry systems to provide added security for its little ones.

The team at Willowdene are so proud of their nursery. Get in touch to make an appointment to look at everything they have to offer.

Nappies, wipes, sun cream, milk and all meals and snacks are including in fees.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 19

Total Places for Children

  • 76

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (78)

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Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.888) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school has 78 reviews.

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Review from H P (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, my son is very happy. All the staff really care for the kids.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your kind words! We are so glad to hear that your son is happy at our nursery. Our dedicated staff truly cares for every child and we strive to make them feel loved and cared for. We appreciate your support and trust in our team.

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Review from T E (Father of Child) published on 10 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff at Willowdene are really supportive and caring. Our daughter loves coming to nursery and has made lots of friends.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that your daughter is enjoying her time at Willowdene and has made friends. Our staff is dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for all of our little ones. We look forward to watching her grow and learn with us!

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Review from Jennifer O (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful nursery all staff are well warming and welcoming and have really met to the standards what the nursery provides
My child is well looked after and it's is shown when my child arrives we're he shows how happy is is when we enter though the door

Reply from Leah Hannon, Marketing at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your kind words about our nursery! Our team takes great pride in providing a warm and welcoming environment for your child. We are delighted to hear that your child is happy and well taken care of. We will continue to strive for excellence in all that we do. Thank you for trusting us with your child's care.

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Review from John B (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Willowdene has been a great nursery for helping my child develop. He has come on so much since starting the nursery and loves attending. He has a lovely bond with all of the staff and has made lots of friends.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Marketing at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review! We are happy to hear that your child has had a positive experience at Willowdene. Our team is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and engaging environment for all children. We are thrilled to see your child's progress and friendships blossom.

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Review from V C (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I feel like my child is well looked after and cared for by staff. She likes going to nursery and loves her friends. She always comes home happy telling us all about the things she did throughout the day. She enjoys the activities she is presented with. The only issue is the price, it is quite expensive.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

We are thrilled to hear that your child is happy and enjoying their time at our nursery. Our dedicated staff work hard to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment. We understand that cost can be a concern, but we believe in providing quality care for your child. Thank you for your kind review.

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Review from S M (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely staff taking care and looking after my son. We can tell he is learning a lot, Partou is very beneficial to his growth.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

We're delighted to hear that your son is thriving at Partou! Our dedicated staff are committed to providing a nurturing and educational environment for all children. Thank you for choosing us for your child's growth.

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Review from P O (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great experience, my child loves all the staff who are very caring and professional. She has came on leaps and bounds since starting.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We are thrilled to hear that your child is thriving with our caring and professional staff. We are committed to helping all our students reach their full potential.

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Review from N C (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is excellent, it's got a lovely atmosphere and the staff are great with the kids. Our daughter has come on leaps and bounds since she started coming to the nursery around 9 months old. Each day there are loads of activities and getting updates on what has happened during the day very reassuring
as a parent to see that your child is happy and settled.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school. We're happy we can meet your expectations!

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Review from C F (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always have a great experience with Willowdene. Staff are friendly, insightful and always helpful I never have any worries or concerns leaving my son. Nursery is always accommodating to dietry requirements and they often update the app with personal pictures and updates.
I only have the highest praises
for Willowden!

Reply from Reece jones, Home Manager at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school. We're happy we could meet your expectations! Reviews like this give us motivation and help us ensure we provide high-quality care. Thank you, and have a fantastic day!

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Review from Nathen H (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All staff are friendly and informative - also very good with my child (she loves the park).
Plenty of activities for all ages.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

we appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback.

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Review from G F (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has really settled in at Willowdene since only starting a couple of months ago. All the staff are amazing and really care for all the children. There are regular trips to the local park and plenty of time spent out of the garden - which I think is great.

Reply from Reece jones, Home Manager at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

Hi we're so glad that we were able to go above and beyond your expectations! Thank you so much for the positive review! Thank you, and have a fantastic day!

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Review from Rachel M (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent place for childcare, amazing service for my child and it is lovely to see how much our little boy is card for.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!

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Review from Vikki H (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Willowdene nursery is fantastic and I am so happy I chose for my daughter to attend. My daughter enjoys her time in nursery and is always welcomed by smiling faces. The staff are fantastic and can never do enough. My daughter has progressed so much since attending and is constantly challenged and learning
new things. I would highly recommend Willowdene to families looking for excellent childrens care.

Reply from Reece jones, Home Manager at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

we are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience and we're glad you had such a wonderful experience with us! Thank you, and have a fantastic day!

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Review from K E (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff so friendly and make me feel happy and peace of mind leaving my child.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school. We're happy we can meet your expectations!

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Review from Abbie T (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Willowdene for approx 18 months, the nursery is fantastic, rooms are set out great for little ones, outdoor space is lovely. There are so many activities for children to get involved in.
The most amazing thing about the nursery is the staff, my daughter's key worker
is exceptional, as well as the other staff in the Cygnets room. My daughter's key worker knows her likes and dislikes and has really taken time to get to know her and her little personality, she celebrates all of her achievements and milestones no matter how small. In the 18 months at Willowdene every staff member we have interacted with, even some in other rooms refer to my daughter by her name and all take time to greet us.
Thoroughly appreciate the updates to the app throughout the day, especially the 'moments' with updates and pictures.
I would really recommend Willowdene, I feel absolutely assured that I am leaving my daughter in a place she is safe and well cared for each day.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

We're thrilled to hear that you and your daughter have had such a positive experience at Willowdene. Our staff takes great pride in getting to know each child and providing a safe and nurturing environment. Thank you for recommending us, it means the world to us.

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Review from Paul H (Father of Child) published on 25 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love bringing my son to nursery, he looks forward to coming in every day and he loves all the teachers in his class and previous classes. The additional activities such as Diddi dance and football is also something he looks forward to and we get regular updates on the new dances he has learnt!

Reply from Leah H, Family Care Team at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for the positive review. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything additional we can do for you.

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Review from Bukola A (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Partou Willowdene is the best place for every kid to be, I brought my son a few months back and he has really improved in so many ways. All the staff are very nice and supportive, their professionalism is compared to none. The nursery environment, the ambience are very nice and good for children's safety.
There is no discrimination whatsoever and I really love their service. I would love to appreciate every member of staff for the good work they are doing.

Reply from Leah H, Family Care Team at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for the positive review! If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!

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Review from Clare E (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

There have been some lovely improvements to the nursery in the last few months, it is such a lovely place to bring my daughter. She is really enjoying her time at preschool. It's made to be fun learning and she has some lovely preschool friends. Great work to all the staff. I always feel confident my
daughter is looked after while in the care of the nursery.

Reply from Erin Lowe, Family Care Team at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for the positive review, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback.

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Review from Katrina M (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Willowdene Private Day Nursery and Pre-school really is an outstanding childcare setting - having had a child previously attend and one still at the nursery, I can’t imagine them being anywhere else. Staff really do go above and beyond to make the place a home from home for the children in their care
in the way that they welcome and look after them. From the settling-in, the handovers to the communication about what the children are doing daily and the food that they provide, I couldn’t ask for more. The most important thing, my children have thrived and enjoyed every moment of their time at Willowdene which speaks louder than anything I could write!

Reply from Leah Hannon, Family Care Team at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

Katrina, reviews like this give us motivation and help us ensure we provide high-quality care. Thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at Willowdene Private Day Nursery! Thank you so much again for your feedback. We hope you have a great day.

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Review from Heather May G (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started this nursery last year and it was such a new challenge for the both of us. I was very apprehensive as he is my pride and joy but honestly the staff are so good and so encouraging. He struggled going in at first and there was tears from us both but the support I received was so
brilliant and he now runs in and even asks for his key person at home. I am really happy with the staff here and he has come on leaps and bounds. I love that I can ring at any time and they are always honest and I love my picture updates it puts my mind at ease. This is a truly lovely nursery with very down-to-earth staff. Im so grateful!

Reply from Ali Kelly, Family Care Team at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day!

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.888)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.888) out of 10 for Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.888 for Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (214 Excellents x 5) + (25 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 240 Ratings = 4.888

  • b) 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 Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 76 number of registered child places is 15.2, which has been reached with 20 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2025

Recipient: Partou

Date: Monday 31 Mar 2025 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

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Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

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Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

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Frequently Asked Questions about Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

What is the Age Range of Children that Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts?

Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school Open?

Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school have capacity for?

Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school has capacity for a total of 76 Children.

How far is Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school to the centre of Widnes?

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

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