# Willow Childcare

Willow Childcare is a full-day nursery at Willow Childcare, Greenway Avenue, Plymouth, PL7 4RR, in Woodford, Plymouth. It is registered for 150 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-childcare-2545201  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Willow Childcare, Greenway Avenue, Plymouth, PL7 4RR
- Registered places: 150
- Phone: 01752 347170
- Website: http://www.willowchildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2545201

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 9 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545201

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2019 (Reference 2545201). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545201)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545201)
- Registered places: 150 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545201)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Willow Childcare, Greenway Avenue, Plymouth, PL7 4RR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.394296,-4.074022

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Plymouth there are about 3.6 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (December 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Boringdon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary's Priory Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Leigham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Austin Farm Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Longcause Community Special School |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (Improving) (October 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Plympton St Maurice Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woodford Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodford-community-pre-school-ey493636) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Newlife Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newlife-nursery-and-preschool-ey468489) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Ridgeway Methodist Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ridgeway-methodist-preschool-ey541662) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Nippers Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nippers-childcare-ltd-ey454562) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Bright Sparks Children's Centre LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-childrens-centre-ltd-ey411404) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Honeyshute Preschool Austin Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeyshute-preschool-austin-farm-2902170) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Willow Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Willow Childcare was inspected on 9 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Willow Childcare take?

Willow Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 150 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Willow Childcare?

You can call 01752 347170 and visit www.willowchildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545201)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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