# The Willow Children's Centre The Willow Children's Centre is a full-day nursery at Barnhill Road, Wembley, HA9 9YP, in Wembley Park, Brent. It is registered for 98 children and takes children aged 12 months to 4 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 57 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willow-childrens-centre-ey335023 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Barnhill Road, Wembley, HA9 9YP - Ages: 12 months to 4 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 98 - Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Phone: 020 8937 6561 - Website: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-willow-children-s-centre-ha9-9yp-ey335023 - Ofsted URN: EY335023 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. - Quality of education: Good - Behaviour and attitudes: Good - Personal development: Good - Leadership and management: Good Safeguarding effective. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY335023 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2006 (Reference EY335023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY335023) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY335023) - Registered places: 98 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY335023) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/531978) ## Fees Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 15 hours. Fees: not published yet. Nurseries in Brent that publish fees charge £75–£104 a day for 2-year-olds (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00 - Ages: 12 months to 4 years ## Getting there Address: Barnhill Road, Wembley, HA9 9YP Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.561812,-0.269559 - Station: Wembley Park, 0.5 miles, step-free access - Station: Wembley Stadium, 0.8 miles - Station: Neasden, 1.0 miles - 3 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Chalkhill Park, 0.1 miles - Park: Union Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Quainton Street Open Space, 0.3 miles - Park: Union Park, 0.4 miles - Park: Canada Gardens - Play Area, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Brent there are about 3.8 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 57 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Outdoors - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-willow-children-s-centre-ha9-9yp-ey335023) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-willow-children-s-centre-ha9-9yp-ey335023) - Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-willow-children-s-centre-ha9-9yp-ey335023) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-willow-children-s-centre-ha9-9yp-ey335023) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-willow-children-s-centre-ha9-9yp-ey335023) ### Care and routines - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-willow-children-s-centre-ha9-9yp-ey335023) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-willow-children-s-centre-ha9-9yp-ey335023) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-willow-children-s-centre-ha9-9yp-ey335023) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-willow-children-s-centre-ha9-9yp-ey335023) - SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-willow-children-s-centre-ha9-9yp-ey335023) - Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-willow-children-s-centre-ha9-9yp-ey335023) - Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-willow-children-s-centre-ha9-9yp-ey335023) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-willow-children-s-centre-ha9-9yp-ey335023) ### Extras and activities - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-willow-children-s-centre-ha9-9yp-ey335023) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Chalkhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Lycee International de Londres | | 3–19 | | yes | 0.3 miles | | Ark Academy | All-through | 3–18 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Phoenix Arch School | | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) | | 0.6 miles | | Wykeham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Oakington Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | | St Christopher's Prep School | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Barnhill Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnhill-preschool-playgroup-137762) | Good | | 09:15–13:00 | 0.3 miles | | [St Nicholas Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-nursery-ey483622) | Outstanding | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Canopy Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canopy-childrens-nursery-2647653) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles | | [St. Andrews Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-nursery-137842) | Good | | 08:00–16:30 | 0.6 miles | | [Happy Days Montessori Childrens House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-montessori-childrens-house-137801) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Learning Stars Montessori Childrens House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/learning-stars-montessori-childrens-house-ey495111) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Willow Children's Centre offer 15 funded hours? Yes. The Willow Children's Centre offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does The Willow Children's Centre take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. The Willow Children's Centre offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### What are The Willow Children's Centre's opening hours? The Willow Children's Centre opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does The Willow Children's Centre take? The Willow Children's Centre takes children aged 12 months to 4 years. ### What is The Willow Children's Centre's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated The Willow Children's Centre Good at its inspection on 22 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can The Willow Children's Centre take? The Willow Children's Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 98 children at any one time. ### Does The Willow Children's Centre have outdoor space? The Willow Children's Centre lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Outdoor classroom, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips. ### Does The Willow Children's Centre support children with SEND? The Willow Children's Centre lists: SEND support, SENCo, Support for children learning English, Sensory room and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to The Willow Children's Centre? Wembley Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact The Willow Children's Centre? You can call 020 8937 6561 and visit www.nurseryadvice.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY335023) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.nurseryadvice.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-willow-children-s-centre-ha9-9yp-ey335023) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Willow+Children%27s+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJN7PAtHARdkgR1k5ZKFpN5Fs) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.