Little Willows Kindergarten

Joicey Road, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 5AT
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9.9 137 Reviews
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Tanya Vadhera
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Vicky Rounthwaite (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 17

Total Places for Children

  • 120

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 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 & Christmas

Parking

  • The nursery have ample parking behind the building.

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Little Willows Kindergarten Reviews (137)

9.9

Little Willows Kindergarten has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.856) out of 10, based on 40 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Willows Kindergarten has 137 reviews.

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Review from Jess B (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wednesday when I tell my little girl it's time to go to nursery she jumps out of bed. No messing about like other days. It's her favourite time of the week.
The staff are amazing and we love each one that we've met and have worked in the different rooms.
A special shout out to four staff members who
have all been my child's key workers and she's loved you all.
If you want a nursery that will look after your children like you work and encourage their development into wonderful humans then this is the nursery for you.
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Review from L G (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to any parent seeking a nurturing and enriching early learning experience for their child. From the moment we stepped through the door, it was evident that the team’s dedication to the children’s well-being is second to none. Their warm smiles and genuine care
instantly put both my child and me at ease. My son looks forward to each day at the nursery, and I am grateful for the positive impact the staff have had on his development.
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Review from F F (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little man started at nursery full-time at six months old and has been there for almost four months now. He has absolutely loved every second of it.
The staff there have been so attentive to him, encouraging his interests and providing us with detailed updates at the end of the day. He looks forward
to going every day and loves the singing, music, and daily activities that keep him interested.
He is EBF and Little Willows have been very supportive in managing this challenge which has been reassuring.
We’ve been so grateful for the support from Little Willows and would recommend!
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Review from Lisa F (Grandmother of Child) published on 6 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Grandson started at Little Willows Kindergarten in April and has already made great progress. The staff are amazing, so friendly, caring and helpful and he already adores being with them. He loves being outside and the nursey has fantastic outdoor space for him to play, grow and learn. The indoor
space is light, spacious and well equipped to support his development. He also enjoys a wide varied array of meals. We couldn't be happier. I would recommend Little Willows Kindergarten to everyone.
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Review from Graham H (Grandfather of Child) published on 8 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is first class, they go that extra mile also their security and care of our grandson is fantastic. I would fully recommend them to any family looking for childcare.
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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two boys, aged 2 and 3, attend the nursery and they absolutely love it there, as do I.
It's a beautiful nursery, where children are encouraged to sing, dance and express themselves, whilst in a caring, stimulating, learning environment. The staff are simply wonderful and have created a strong bond
with my boys. I am so very grateful for the opportunities the nursery provides to them and how much they have flourished due to the positive influence this has had on them, both inside and outside spaces are beautiful. In addition, the nursery have been fantastic in accommodating my son's allergies. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery.
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Review from D B (Father of Child) published on 1 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic facilities. Staff are unbelievably warm and there is no other place I would want my child to be.
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is amazing. Always go out of their way to make things special. All the staff are really professional and friendly. My child loves nursery.
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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little daughter has been in the nursery for the last 4 weeks and we have been very happy so far. Staff are very friendly and attentive. I can see my little one is enjoying her time here.
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Review from D B (Father of Child) published on 1 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fantastic nursery with a great understanding of children and fantastic resources. The nursery has fantastic outdoor areas for the children to enjoy their time. The staff are very friendly and very knowledgeable. They always have time to get to know the children and have the best interests
of the children in their hearts. Highly recommend this nursery!
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Review from Jamie S (Father of Child) published on 1 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic for the development and learning of the children. Always enjoys his day and has made lots of friends.
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Review from George T (Father of Child) published on 1 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing staff amazing work keep it up!
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Review from Michael S (Father of Child) published on 30 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves nursery and has formed excellent relationships with the staff. I feel this is due to the care provided by the staff and range of activities offered. I've really enjoyed the family fun day. It was lovely being able to see him play.
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Review from Hannah D (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had a lovely day at family day at nursery today. It is so nice to see how happy and comfortable my daughter is here at nursery. The atmosphere here is so friendly and warming. My mind is at ease knowing she is here. She has learnt so much and progressed in lots of skills. Thank you so much.
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Review from Olwyn J (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have all been really happy with the nursery from the start. The staff have been amazing and the experiences and opportunities for the children are fantastic.
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Review from Rosalyn P (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great to be back into the garden to see how the garden has been transformed and how the children love playing. Great staff, make such a lot of effort during difficult times. Highly recommend to anyone.
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Review from Helen S (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery with fantastic staff and facilities. Would definitely recommend.
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Review from Rachel B (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We had a lovely time at the family day at the nursery today. It was lovely to see where my son plays and hear what he enjoys at nursery.
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Review from F D (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son was extremely shy and very clingy when he started this nursery, however since attending he has developed so much with his confidence and speech. In the space of a year he has achieved so much and its all down to the staff. When I collect my son he is full of smiles, which makes me feel so happy
and I feel safe that he is in a place that he fully enjoys! I am so grateful for the staff in this nursery for all the support they have provided to me and to my son, they are the nicest bunch of girls! The staff are very efficient and my son adores them! I could not recommend a nursery more. Thank you for everything and keep up the amazing work you all do.
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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter moved here after 3 years at another nursery. We were very worried that she would struggle with the change, the staff at the nursery have been very helpful in her transition. They have taken time to learn about mu daughter - her likes, dislikes and general life.
My daughter loves the outside
space and talks lots about her friends (which includes the staff).
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.856)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.856) out of 10 for Little Willows Kindergarten 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 40 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 39 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 4.856 for Little Willows Kindergarten is calculated as follows: ( (420 Excellents x 5) + (51 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 478 Ratings = 4.856
  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 Little Willows Kindergarten is based on 39 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, which has been reached with 39 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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