# The Willows Day Nursery

The Willows Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Old Main Road, Fleet Hargate, Holbeach, SPALDING, PE12 8LL, in Fleet Hargate, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willows-day-nursery-ey439986  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Old Main Road, Fleet Hargate, Holbeach, SPALDING, PE12 8LL
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01406 423112
- Ofsted URN: EY439986

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 July 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/EY439986

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2012 (Reference EY439986). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY439986)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY439986)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY439986)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/451707)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Old Main Road, Fleet Hargate, Holbeach, SPALDING, PE12 8LL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.804037,0.072048

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Lincolnshire there are about 2.9 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gedney Church End Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Fleet Wood Lane School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Building Blocks Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/building-blocks-nurseries-2748301) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Small Saints Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-saints-pre-school-253758) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-ey266850) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Cinder Ash](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cinder-ash-253615) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Acorn Pre-School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-pre-school-cio-2516397) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Tydd St Mary Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tydd-st-mary-playgroup-253630) | Good |  |  | 4.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Willows Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 14 July 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 60 children at any one time.

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

You can call 01406 423112.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY439986)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Willows+Day+Nursery+Fleet&query_place_id=ChIJwTXFKjz810cRt_Zw_q9SxJw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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