The Willows Outdoor Nursery & Pre-School

244 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood, Blackburn BB6 7LX
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Funding & Fees

Short Day - 8.30am to 4.00pm £48.00
Long Day - 7.30am to 5.30pm £59.00


All places are term time only. Government funded places available.

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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Little Brook Children's Nursery Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Jen Bond (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 9

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

  • from 0 years 11 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-17:30
    Tuesday 07:30-17:30
    Wednesday 07:30-17:30
    Thursday 07:30-17:30
    Friday 07:30-17:30

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Parking

  • Large Private Car Park

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The Willows Outdoor Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (10)

9.5

The Willows Outdoor Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.541) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Willows Outdoor Nursery & Pre-School has 10 reviews.

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Review from A N (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending the Willows since she was 10 months old, and what a fantastic nursery it is!! Every member of staff is brilliant, they are so caring and clearly love what they do. Nursery has done a world of good for my daughter, she is the youngest in her year group, but her vocabulary
is unbelievable. The outside space at the willows is amazing, the children are out rain or shine which i much prefer to than them being in front of screens.
The Willows is fantastic, a lovely nursery run by lovely people. I would recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from Ellie M (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended since September 2025. All staff are brilliant. The communication is great. Staff are kind, attentive, friendly and very helpful. My daughter has improved so much in many ways from attending this setting.
I love that the children are outside in all weathers. The menu of foods
and snacks are always balanced and healthy.
I am always happy to take my daughter to the Willows and she is always excited and happy to go. I couldn't recommend them enough.
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Review from Emily S (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment we walked in for our first visit, it felt like a 'home from home'. Our son ran in with a smile every morning and grew in confidence so much during his 3 and a half years attending the setting.
It truly is an outstanding nursery that prepared our son perfectly for primary school. The
daily structure was engaging and varied with him always coming home talking about new experiences, especially out in the garden. The staff are professional, highly skilled, and clearly care about each child as an individual. It's a safe, stimulating, and happy environment that we would recommend to any parent in a heartbeat.
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Review from Rachel L (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been using the willows nursery since 2018 as our three children have been cared for there. We have always found the staff at nursery to be caring, compassionate and dedicated to helping children to grow through play. Our children have enjoyed going to nursery and love being outdoors in the garden
with staff.
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Review from Katie D (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My youngest daughter started at The Willows at just 4 months old. Leaving your first baby at nursery is daunting, but The Willows were incredible - it genuinely felt like dropping her off at a family member's house. Every child is welcomed into their little Willows family, and the staff care so deeply
about each child's happiness, development, and confidence. When my second daughter started, there was no question she would join her sister. Both girls loved it - they never once said they didn't want to go! The staff's support, encouragement, and warmth helped shape them into curious, confident, and happy little people. The nursery's outdoor facilities are absolutely fantastic - some of the best in the North West - giving the children endless opportunities to explore and play safely every day. I will always be so grateful for the amazing care they gave my girls and can't recommend them highly enough to any parent looking for a nurturing, loving nursery.
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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
10/10 I can't speak highly enough of this nursery after an awful experience at our previous nursery. The setting is always well resourced and the outdoor space by far one of the best in the area. ALL the staff are lovely and my child is always excited to go to nursery- which is every parent's main priority.
If you're looking for a clean, well run, child oriented setting, then this is the one for you!
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Review from Imogen E (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started at the Willows Outdoor Nursery in September 2025 and we have so impressed with the amazing staff, outdoor and indoor facilities and amazing standard of education and skills our daughter has learnt since being there. We choose the Willows as we believe outdoor education is very important
for children, we have been so impressed with facilities, she has done pumpkin picking, been involved in their allotment, outdoor kitchen, cycling and playing with her friends. The staff go above and beyond with everything they do and our daughter comes home so happy every day. We could not recommend the willows more it is an excellent nursery and pre school for all children.
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Review from Madison F (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little ones have been at The Willows since 2023, and I honestly couldn't have wished for a better nursery for my three children. From the very beginning, the staff have been nothing but kind, welcoming, supportive, and incredibly attentive.I would 100% recommend them to anyone searching for a nursery.
My children come home happy every single day, full of excitement telling me all about the fun they've had at nursery. Thank you for taking such amazing care of Laylah, Luca, and Lainey over the last few years. You've played such a special part in their early lives.
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Review from Amber K (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has only been at this nursery for a short time, but the difference we've seen in him already has been amazing. He's absolutely thriving. He comes home happy, more confident, and clearly enjoying his days, which as a parent is the most reassuring feeling.
The staff have been wonderful from the
start. They've made him feel really supported, settled, and understood as an individual. You can tell they genuinely care about the children, not just their development but their emotional wellbeing too. Communication has also been great - we always feel kept in the loop about how he's doing.
We're so glad we chose this nursery and feel very lucky that he's in such a positive, nurturing environment. Thank you to the whole team for making his first experiences here such a happy and encouraging start.
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Review from Katie L (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The outdoor space is fantastic and my children loved spending time exploring nature, especially finding the frogs, which they still talk about to this day! The staff are all very caring, supportive, and truly attentive to each child's needs.
They have also always been amazing at catering for our child's
dietary requirements, giving us complete peace of mind. My children were extremely happy, confident, and thriving during their time here. I would highly recommend The Willows to any parent looking for a nurturing, outdoor-focused nursery.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.541)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.541) out of 10 for The Willows Outdoor Nursery & Pre-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 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 10 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 4.958 for The Willows Outdoor Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (115 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.958
  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 4.583 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Willows Outdoor Nursery & Pre-School is based on 10 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 = 3.75
    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 60 number of registered child places is 12. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 12 = 0.833
  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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Frequently Asked Questions about The Willows Outdoor Nursery & Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that The Willows Outdoor Nursery & Pre-School accepts?

The Willows Outdoor Nursery & Pre-School accepts Children aged from 0 years 11 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is The Willows Outdoor Nursery & Pre-School Open?

The Willows Outdoor Nursery & Pre-School is open: Monday 07:30-17:30, Tuesday 07:30-17:30, Wednesday 07:30-17:30, Thursday 07:30-17:30, Friday 07:30-17:30.

How many Children does The Willows Outdoor Nursery & Pre-School have capacity for?

The Willows Outdoor Nursery & Pre-School has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

How far is The Willows Outdoor Nursery & Pre-School to the centre of Blackburn?

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

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