The Willows Nursery School

232 Hall Street, Warrington WA1 2BW
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  • The Willows Nursery School, Warrington
The Willows Nursery School provides children with safe and vibrant environments in which they can learn and play.

Multi-coloured and sensory surroundings filled with stimulating, age-appropriate activities, have all been tailored to suit the needs of developing minds and bodies, and aid them in their initial stages of education and advancement.

Daily show rounds are available Monday to Friday; please book a show round to find out what makes the nursery so special.
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Funding & Fees

https://evolution-childcare.co.uk/parents/fees/fees-the-willows/

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Lucie Swift (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 95

Age Range

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

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • The nursery offer ample on-site parking to ensure stress-free drop-offs and pick-ups for busy families.

The Willows Nursery School Reviews (63)

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The Willows Nursery School has a Review Score of 10 (9.953) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Willows Nursery School has 63 reviews.

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Review from Sudharson A (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Evolution Childcare @ Willows in Warrington is truly an ideal place parents are looking for. The staff are very understanding, kind and attentive to the needs of children. They come across as very patient. Special mention to the manager and staff who always welcomes you with a smile when you enter/leave
the nursery. The nursery has good space outside for children's outdoor activities and the staff are always keen on the safety of the children. We are happy to recommend Evolution!
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Review from Sylwia L (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lot of activities for children every month, even if they are in nursery only 15 hours per week as my daughter. Lovely staff, lovely place.
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Review from Stacey H (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery. The facilities are great and all the staff are lovely and genuinely care for all the children, my little girl started The Willows when she was just 9 months old. She has grown so much and learns something new every day. The Willows has helped her develop into a bubbly and confident little
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.953)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.953) out of 10 for The Willows 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 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.978 for The Willows Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (222 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 227 Ratings = 4.978
  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 4.975 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Willows Nursery School is based on 19 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.975
    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 95 number of registered child places is 19, which has been reached with 19 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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Meet the Team (1)

Lucie

Lucie Swift

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2010

I have been part of the Evolution Childcare family for over 15 years, gaining extensive experience across all age groups and rooms. This breadth of hands-on practice has given me a deep understanding of child development, high-quality care, and the day-to-day realities of nursery life.


After several years of dedicated work, I was offered the role of Baby Room Manager and Assistant Deputy Manager — positions I held for around five years. During this time, I strengthened my leadership skills, supported staff development, and worked closely with families to build strong, trusting partnerships. These experiences shaped my approach to nurturing both children and teams, and prepared me for the next step in my journey.


In 2019, I was proud to be promoted to Nursery Manager, a role that has allowed me to bring together my passion for early years, my commitment to high standards, and my belief in creating a warm, supportive environment for children, families, and staff.


Alongside my practical experience, I have completed my Foundation Degree in Early Years and undertaken a wide range of professional training throughout my time at Evolution Childcare. Continuous learning is important to me, and I am committed to ensuring our practice remains reflective, current, and centred around the needs of every child.

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