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Full-day nursery in Orsett Heath, Thurrock

Willow Garden Day Nursery (WGDN)

176 Heath Road, Orsett, GRAYS, RM16 3AP · Getting there

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Inspected 12 February 2026 · Full inspection. Each area has its own grade; there is no single headline grade.

  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Behaviour and routinesStrong standard
  • Children's welfare and well-beingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard
  • SafeguardingStandards met
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Official records

  • Ofsted registrationRegistered since January 2012Reference EY438186Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
  • Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 12 February 2026Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
  • Registered places36 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026

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Getting there

176 Heath Road, Orsett, GRAYS, RM16 3AP · More nurseries in RM16

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Buses

4 bus stops within 400 m, including Heath Road.

Parks and playgrounds

  • Orsett Heath6 min walk

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Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.

In Thurrock there are about 4.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.

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What parents say

5.0on Google from 6 reviews, October 2026

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About Willow Garden Day Nursery (WGDN)

Willow Garden Day Nursery (WGDN) is a full-day nursery at 176 Heath Road, Orsett, GRAYS, RM16 3AP, in Orsett Heath, Thurrock. It is registered for 36 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. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (October 2026).

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What is Willow Garden Day Nursery (WGDN)'s Ofsted rating?

Willow Garden Day Nursery (WGDN) was inspected on 12 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 Garden Day Nursery (WGDN) take?

Willow Garden Day Nursery (WGDN) is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

How do I contact Willow Garden Day Nursery (WGDN)?

You can call 01375 384787.

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Last checked 30 October 2026 · Ofsted URN EY438186 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake

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