# The Willows Daycare Nursery

The Willows Daycare Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Willows Daycare Nursery, Mereside, Soham, CB7 5EE, in Soham, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 68 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willows-daycare-nursery-221551  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Willows Daycare Nursery, Mereside, Soham, CB7 5EE
- Registered places: 68
- Phone: 01353 624821
- Website: https://willowschildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 221551

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 February 2022, 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/16/221551

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1993 (Reference 221551). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221551)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221551)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221551)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/336695)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Willows Daycare Nursery, Mereside, Soham, CB7 5EE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.336779,0.329756

- Station: Soham, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Adizone, 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 Cambridgeshire there are about 2.8 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Weatheralls Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Shade Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Soham Village College | Secondary | 11–16 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Wombatz Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wombatz-ltd-2526408) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Soham Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/soham-playgroup-ey389687) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Fordham Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fordham-preschool-2715996) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Isleham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/isleham-pre-school-221894) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Burwell Early Learners CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burwell-early-learners-cio-2649500) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Little Thetford Acorns Pre-School and Children's Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-thetford-acorns-pre-school-and-childrens-club-ey405040) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Willows Daycare Nursery Good at its inspection on 8 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

The Willows Daycare Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

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

Soham is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01353 624821 and visit willowschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221551)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Willows+Day+Care+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ_TkgQBhr2EcRX631pRQYhN0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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