# Willow Day Nursery

Willow Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 2A High Street, Dodworth, S75 3RF, in Dodworth, Barnsley. It is registered for 62 children. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 17 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-day-nursery-2819738  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 2A High Street, Dodworth, S75 3RF
- Registered places: 62
- Phone: 01226 816001
- Website: https://willowdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2819738

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2025 (Reference 2819738). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2819738)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2819738)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2819738)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 2A High Street, Dodworth, S75 3RF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.542381,-1.524817

- Station: Dodworth, 0.3 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wareham Grove, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Barnsley there are about 3.9 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 17 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (November 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Keresforth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Greenacre School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Gawber Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Shawlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Joseph Locke Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Gawber Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gawber-preschool-ey479138) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Roos Private Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-roos-private-nursery-ltd-2805655) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Silkstone Pre School Playgroup Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/silkstone-pre-school-playgroup-ltd-302858) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Victoria Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/victoria-day-nursery-302874) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Cliff Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cliff-nursery-ey428292) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Kabuki Child Care Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kabuki-child-care-centre-ey466990) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Willow Day Nursery take?

Willow Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Willow Day Nursery?

Dodworth is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Willow Day Nursery?

You can call 01226 816001 and visit willowdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2819738)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Willow+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJMa4rYAB7eUgRplvgeszJGKo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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