Willows Farm Day Nursery

I have been in touch with the nursery to arrange my daughters place. Despite all the problems due to COVID-19, all the ladies are always cheerful, kind, ready to help. I can be one of those parents who always has “just one more question” I have never felt I can’t just ring and ask and they are always patient and encouraging. Exactly the environment I want my daughter to be in. Even though I was only able to view the nursery through an online tour, I still felt so reassured this is the right place for my baby girl. My daughter is so excited to join and I am excited for her. Thank you so much to the manager and her team.

Willow farm is a great nursery. The staff are always so warm and friendly and they all pay such great attention to detail. My oldest daughter, who’s now in reception, still remembers her key workers and has fond memories. My youngest daughter absolutely loves it there and I would definitely recommend it to others.

As the mother of a child with special educational needs, it was very important for me to find a nursery that were prepared to support us and work together to give her the best start in life. Willows Farm Nursery has exceeded expectations, working with myself and my child's speech and occupational therapists to supper her in achieving her targets. The SENCo is fantastic, so caring and considerate and all members of staff have gone above and beyond, learning to communicate with my daughter using sign and communication cards. My daughter always has lots of stories to share about her mornings on the farm, riding tractors, holding chicks and feeding the animals. I 100% recommend this fantastic nursery and so sad we cannot stay here for the rest of her education.

We have been delighted with our experience of the nursery since the very first settling in session. The staff are brilliant - warm, comforting, professional and fun - our daughter loves them, especially her fantastic key worker! I also like the environment and the fact she gets to get out to the farm; at a time when many of us are stuck indoors with activities limited, I've really appreciated the daily farm trips. Highly recommend!

Both my girls have attended Willows Farm Day Nursery since they were 1. My eldest is now at school in year 1 and my youngest is currently in preschool getting ready to start school next year. My eldest still has such fond memories of her time at Willows and my youngest loves going in every day. The staff are caring, attentive and really help to develop and nurture the children. It's been amazing to see the development of our youngest as they start to prepare her for school next year. I couldn't recommend this nursery more highly.

We are 3 months in from starting at Willows Farm and our son has settled so well, getting the best of indoor and outdoor activities (taking trips to the farm most days) and our son loves it! The staff are also all really friendly and helpful constantly keeping us updated on progress and learning. Our son's key worker is great!

They get fantastic meals and snacks, nappies/formula if needed. We can literally drop them off with nothing and know that they are being so well looked after. I cannot speak more highly of them; the staff are amazing. Well done to the whole team for running such a wonderful place.

We are delighted with our experience of the nursery so far. The communication has been great and it's been wonderful to see how easy our son has settled in. We love the activities that he's been able to take up both indoors and out. We couldn't be happier with our decision to enroll our son here.

The nursery is such a great setting for little ones, they love going out on the farm and the great space there is. The staff are all so friendly and genuinely really care about my children which is such a comfort.

My son has settled in so well at nursery, he seems so happy here and always has a day full of fun activities. I love that Willows Nursery uses the farm as part of their day and I hear nothing but good things from all the other parents that use this nursery. My son has been to a previous nursery and he never fully seemed to settle but he is a different child here at Willows.

My son has attended Willows Nursery since he was six months old, and I cannot recommend the setting enough. The staff are caring, genuine and passionate, they know him so well, what makes him laugh, what things he enjoys doing and they always go above and beyond to ensure he has the best day with his little friends. Being a working mum I always have slight guilt that he has been in childcare, but he is being looked after by Willows makes me feel so much better. He loves going to Pre School now, the garden is huge with lots of activities in. He enjoys going on regular trips to the farm to see the Peter Rabbit shows, on Tristan the Tractor and seeing all the animals. He has been transitioned between rooms extremely well, with the staff knowing a lot about him. He's moved from the baby room all the way to Pre School. Highly recommend for anyone looking for nature-based childcare.

My son loves going to Willows nursery, he waves to the animals as we drive along the road and can’t wait to go in when we arrive! All staff are warm, friendly and give a thorough debrief on my son's day. He loves the outside and seems to get plenty of time doing activities and going to the farm; if he had his way he would be outside all day! I would highly recommend Willows, my son has attended since he was 6 months and he is coming up to 2.5 and he is progressing very well. My 2nd son is due to start in January, he will be 6 months and it makes it that little bit easier going back to work knowing he is in such great hands.

Willows Farm is an amazing nursery that both my children have thrived and grown in. The staff are all extremely friendly and nurturing and give their all to ensure a safe and fun environment. The facilities are like no other and the children get to experience the fresh country air and fun on the farm. They have always been so accommodating and supporting all our childcare needs and continue to grow to provide a wonderful place for my children to thrive.

After looking at a number of nurseries for my 1-year-old daughter (at the time), I had no doubt that Willows was the best by far for outdoor space. My son now attends Willows and has since he was 1 year old and now nearly 4 years old. It is a fabulous nursery/pre-school. What drew me was having outside space and visits to the farm and the fun and care he receives whilst there. He has had so much fun and learning whilst at Willows and as he will be starting school next September I will be very sad not to be taking him to Willows pre-school anymore. He has been very lucky to have such a great nursery/pre-school. My daughter and son will look back on their early years there with great fondness. My daughter is still in touch with friends she made whilst there. The staff work really hard and have really excelled throughout the extra difficulties of Covid and still try to make it as fun and nurturing as they can in very difficult circumstances.

Couldn’t think of a better place for our child to attend nursery - the addition of the farm and the safe outdoor environment is a huge added bonus. One of the greatest strengths is the staff - They are so kind and caring and we are very impressed with all the things our little boy comes home with having learnt or done during the day. We have a lot of confidence in the nursery and the staff and couldn’t ask for more.

All staff at Willows Farm Nursery have been absolutely brilliant with my son. He started at 1 year old and settled very quickly with no issues. We get daily feedback at the end of each day from his key worker on how much he has eaten, slept, dirty nappies and play highlights. Some of the massive plus points for us was that the kids get to go out and see the farm animals, there are nice large indoor and outdoor areas for each age group, plenty of parking and they serve a range of great meals (mix of hot and cold) and snacks to ensure a varied diet. They do a range of exciting activities with the kids that really activate different areas of their learning and development through play. A big thank you to all the staff but especially to our key worker who has been exceptional and always has a smile on her face!

We couldn’t recommend this nursery enough, our little one has attended the setting since he was 6 months old, he’s now 3 and absolutely loves going every day! He always goes in with the biggest smile on his face and leaves telling me “he’s done everything today!” He loves the weekly visits to Willows Farm, seeing the animals, playing on the adventure play areas and even seeing the Peter Rabbit shows. The staff are kind, caring and always ensure all of his needs are met going above and beyond! He has a great bond with his key worker and has made lots of little friends along the way. He absolutely loves going to preschool! Would recommend to anyone looking for a nature-based, outdoor-focused nursery!

We are so thrilled with Willows Farm Day Nursery. My daughter gets to explore the farm, has made loads of friends and loves her key workers. There is a family feel about this nursery, and the atmosphere from drop off to pick up is one where all staff and children are happy. Highly recommend.

I spent a lot of time researching local nurseries and talking to other parents and after visiting Willows Farm with my mother in tow who is a retired headteacher, it was a no brainer. Willows nursery won based on their ethos, organisation and structure. The bonus is it's on a farm and they take the children to visit an animal every day. I honestly believe the care and education she receives has helped her develop at a rate of knots. I am looking at moving to Bedfordshire and if I do we will still bring our daughter to Willows Farm. If you are a parent looking for a nursery, look no further. They have looked after my daughter since she was 6 months old and she adores her keyworkers and is absolutely thriving. I am beyond happy with our decision to choose Willows Farm Nursery.

My child has recently just started at Willows Nursery and so far we are very pleased with our experience so far. Great communication between staff and parents, even in this difficult time. They have really helped my child settle and been understanding and caring even when he was poorly. They seem to be building a great relationship with my child which is reassuring and makes it easier when dropping him off.