# Little Willows Day Nursery

Little Willows Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Little Willows Day Nursery, Powlett Road, BATH, BA2 6QH, in Walcot, Bath and North East Somerset. It is registered for 66 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 28 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Willows Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-willows-day-nursery-ey413022  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Little Willows Day Nursery, Powlett Road, BATH, BA2 6QH
- Registered places: 66
- Phone: 01225 332296
- Website: http://www.littlewillowsdaynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Little Willows Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-willows-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY413022

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 25 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Needs attention |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 25 March 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 30 April 2025: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413022

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2010 (Reference EY413022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413022)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 25 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413022)
- Registered places: 66 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413022)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/204483)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Little Willows Day Nursery, Powlett Road, BATH, BA2 6QH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.388522,-2.353316

- Station: Bath Spa, 0.8 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Henrietta Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Sydney Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sydney Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hedgemead Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sydney Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bath and North East Somerset there are about 3.1 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 28 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathwick St Mary Church School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| King Edward's School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Stephens Church School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Andrew's Church School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Widcombe CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Saviours Infant Church School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Widcombe Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Saviours Junior Church School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Atelier Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/atelier-nursery-ey468398) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Guinea Lane Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/guinea-lane-nursery-ey428181) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Snapdragons Nursery Grosvenor](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/snapdragons-nursery-grosvenor-133076) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Scribblers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-scribblers-day-nursery-ey332969) | Good |  | 07:45–17:30 | 0.9 miles |
| [Alice Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alice-park-nursery-ey363070) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [Widcombe Acorns Pre-School and Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/widcombe-acorns-pre-school-and-forest-school-133108) | Outstanding |  | 08:15–16:00 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Willows Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Little Willows Day Nursery was inspected on 25 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Little Willows Day Nursery take?

Little Willows Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 66 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Willows Day Nursery?

Little Willows Day Nursery is run by Little Willows Day Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Willows Day Nursery?

Bath Spa is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Willows Day Nursery?

You can call 01225 332296 and visit www.littlewillowsdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413022)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Willows+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJmyNgAnOBcUgRpUykWUn5FDI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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