# Willow Grove Childcare

Willow Grove Childcare is a full-day nursery at Shaw Wood Academy, Mere Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2DG, in Armthorpe, Doncaster. It is registered for 50 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-grove-childcare-2859760  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Shaw Wood Academy, Mere Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2DG
- Registered places: 50
- Ofsted URN: 2859760

## 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 September 2025 (Reference 2859760). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2859760)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2859760)
- 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/16/2859760)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Shaw Wood Academy, Mere Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2DG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.542248,-1.060820

- 6 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Doncaster there are about 4.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Southfield Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Tranmoor Primary | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Bader Academy |  | 5–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Heatherwood School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Armthorpe Daycare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/armthorpe-daycare-nursery-ey291424) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Rascals](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rascals-318118) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Jumpin Jacks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jumpin-jacks-ey486712) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Starlight's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/starlights-pre-school-2552439) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Hatchellwood Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hatchellwood-preschool-2852292) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Kiddiewinks @ Plover Primary](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddiewinks-plover-primary-2651887) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Willow Grove Childcare take?

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

### What is the nearest station to Willow Grove Childcare?

Kirk Sandall is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2859760)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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