# Willow Nurseries Limited

Willow Nurseries Limited is a full-day nursery at 1 Royal Croft, Liverpool, L12 2BJ, in Stoneycroft, Liverpool. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-nurseries-limited-2727635  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 Royal Croft, Liverpool, L12 2BJ
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 0151 228 8081
- Website: https://www.willownurseries.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2727635

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727635

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2023 (Reference 2727635). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727635)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727635)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727635)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1795311)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 Royal Croft, Liverpool, L12 2BJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.419955,-2.906796

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Springfield Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Doric Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Liverpool there are about 3.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corinthian Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| East Prescot Road Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Anne's (Stanley) Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Broadgreen Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Knotty Ash Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Blackmoor Park Infants' School | Primary | 0–7 | Requires improvement (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The White House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-white-house-nursery-2806846) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Corinthian Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/corinthian-daycare-ey338566) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kids Planet West Derby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-west-derby-2854781) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bumbles Old Swan](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumbles-old-swan-2818060) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Sandfield Park Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandfield-park-private-day-nursery-322416) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [West Derby Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-derby-pre-school-ey380358) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Willow Nurseries Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Willow Nurseries Limited Good at its inspection on 26 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Willow Nurseries Limited take?

Willow Nurseries Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Willow Nurseries Limited?

Broad Green is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Willow Nurseries Limited?

You can call 0151 228 8081 and visit www.willownurseries.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727635)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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