# Willow Tree Day Nursery

Willow Tree Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 18a Cottingham Way, Thrapston, Kettering, NN14 4PL, in Thrapston, North Northamptonshire. It is registered for 35 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-tree-day-nursery-2811691  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 18a Cottingham Way, Thrapston, Kettering, NN14 4PL
- Registered places: 35
- Ofsted URN: 2811691

## 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 November 2024 (Reference 2811691). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2811691)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2811691)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2811691)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1501556)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 18a Cottingham Way, Thrapston, Kettering, NN14 4PL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.397678,-0.539888

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Peace Memorial Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 North Northamptonshire there are about 3.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrapston Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Titchmarsh Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Thrapston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-thrapston-2833590) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Aldwincle Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aldwincle-pre-school-2858891) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Titchmarsh Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/titchmarsh-pre-school-ey540169) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Ringstead Robins Cio Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ringstead-robins-cio-preschool-2547021) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Playmates Pre-School (Raunds)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playmates-pre-school-raunds-220279) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Raunds Child Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/raunds-child-centre-2857956) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 3.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Willow Tree Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2811691)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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