# The Willows Day Nursery

The Willows Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Willows Day Nursery, 380 Redditch Road, Kings Norton, BIRMINGHAM, B38 8PS, in Hawkesley, Birmingham. It is registered for 88 children. It opens 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willows-day-nursery-ey270031  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Willows Day Nursery, 380 Redditch Road, Kings Norton, BIRMINGHAM, B38 8PS
- Opening hours: 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 88
- Phone: 0121 458 2828
- Website: http://www.willowsdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY270031

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 May 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/EY270031

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2003 (Reference EY270031). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY270031)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY270031)
- Registered places: 88 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY270031)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/597756)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: The Willows Day Nursery, 380 Redditch Road, Kings Norton, BIRMINGHAM, B38 8PS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.397421,-1.945653

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hawkesley Hall Public Open space, 0.2 miles
- Park: West Heath Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Shannon Road Public Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Birmingham 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkesley Church Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| West Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Fairway Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Ark Kings Academy | All-through | 3–18 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| West Heath Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Wychall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiddlywinks Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-nursery-limited-2878169) | Report card May 2026 |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Westhill House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westhill-house-day-nursery-ey390259) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Scallywags Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-scallywags-day-nursery-ey457121) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [The Green Day Nursery (Kings Norton) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-green-day-nursery-kings-norton-ltd-ey265436) | Good |  | 07:15–18:30 | 1.1 miles |
| [Alphabets @ Cofton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alphabets-cofton-ey313625) | Requires improvement |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Conifers Day Nursery KN Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/conifers-day-nursery-kn-limited-2719739) | Outstanding |  | 07:45–18:00 | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Willows Day Nursery's opening hours?

The Willows Day Nursery opens 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

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

Ofsted rated The Willows Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 26 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

The Willows Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 88 children at any one time.

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

Northfield is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 0121 458 2828 and visit www.willowsdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY270031)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Willows+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJcSSXtki-cEgRDF19-lwkK1s)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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