# Willow Childcare & Training

Willow Childcare & Training is a sessional pre-school at Fairfield Bungalow, Wellin Lane, Edwalton, Nottingham, NG12 4AS, in Edwalton, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-childcare-and-training-ey545282  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Fairfield Bungalow, Wellin Lane, Edwalton, Nottingham, NG12 4AS
- Registered places: 50
- Ofsted URN: EY545282

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 24 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545282

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2017 (Reference EY545282). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545282)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545282)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545282)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/982641)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Fairfield Bungalow, Wellin Lane, Edwalton, Nottingham, NG12 4AS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.913035,-1.109989

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Miss Machin's Field, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Nottinghamshire there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwalton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Rosecliffe Spencer Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Pierrepont Gamston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Jesse Gray Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Abbey Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Tollerton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| West Bridgford Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Ark at Wellin Lane Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-at-wellin-lane-pre-school-2627934) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Grosvenor House Day Nursery And Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grosvenor-house-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey484837) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Edwalton Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/edwalton-day-nursery-253393) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Paper Moon Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paper-moon-nurseries-253395) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Edwalton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-edwalton-2644400) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Willow Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-pre-school-ey434993) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Willow Childcare & Training Outstanding at its inspection on 24 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Willow Childcare & Training take?

Willow Childcare & Training is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545282)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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