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244 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7LX
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23 February 2026
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.
13 February 2026
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.
13 February 2026
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.
12 February 2026
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.
11 February 2026
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.
11 February 2026
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!
11 February 2026
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.
11 February 2026
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.
11 February 2026
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.
11 February 2026
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.
Latest Reviews for The Willows Outdoor Nursery & Pre-School
23 February 2026
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.
13 February 2026
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.
13 February 2026
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.
12 February 2026
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.
11 February 2026
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.
11 February 2026
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!
11 February 2026
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.
11 February 2026
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.
11 February 2026
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.
11 February 2026
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.