Full-day nursery in Yeading, Hillingdon
Willow Tree Nursery
The Apostolic Church, Willow Tree Lane, Hayes, UB4 9BB · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
Fees
| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| All ages | £12 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
- Charge on funded hours
- £4.50 full day
- Deposit
- £150
- Registration fee
- £60
Funded hours: 30 hours
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–18:00
- Ages
- up to 5 years
- Sessions
- Per hour
Getting there
The Apostolic Church, Willow Tree Lane, Hayes, UB4 9BB · More nurseries in UB4
Buses
7 bus stops within 400 m, including Reynolds Road, Yeading Lane / Willow Tree Lane and Homefield Close.
Parks and playgrounds
- Warrren Park12 min walk
- Playground5 min walk
- Playground5 min walk
- Playground6 min walk
- Playground6 min walk
- Playground10 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Hillingdon 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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Willow Tree Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Apostolic Church, Willow Tree Lane, Hayes, UB4 9BB, in Yeading, Hillingdon. It is registered for 15 children and takes children aged up to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 64 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and early phonics. Ofsted's 2022 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Its website also names SEND support, an inclusive setting, music classes and STEM activities.
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
- Early phonicsSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are included in the fees. Its website says the kitchen is allergy-aware and healthy snacks are provided.
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Parents provide packed lunchSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website lists its own garden, a growing or allotment area, local outings and trips, and all-weather outdoor play.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Growing / allotment areaSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
- All-weather outdoor playSource: nursery website
Settling in
Care details on its website include a key person system.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Breakfast clubSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted's 2022 inspection judged safeguarding to be effective. Its website says the nursery has a secure entry system.
- Secure entry systemSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
- STEM activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
According to its website, applicants schedule a meeting with the Nursery Manager and attend in person with their child for an informal readiness assessment, then submit the required documentation. The registration fee is £60 and the deposit fee is £150, and private places also need a refundable deposit and an admin fee. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Tree NurseryThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | up to 5 yrs | This nursery |
| Magicwords DayNursery LtdFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Little Marvels Day Nursery (Brookside)Full-day nursery | Report card 2026 | £65 | 08:30–15:30 | 2–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Inmaa Nursery & Pre-School LTDFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Kiddiecare NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–8 yrs | 0.6 miles |
| KiddieCare NurserySessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | 1–5 yrs | 0.8 miles |
| Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Academy GardensFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.8 miles |
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Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Brookside Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2024 0.3 miles
- Yeading Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Goodinspected May 2023 0.3 miles
- Belmore Primary Academy Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected November 2023 0.4 miles
- Yeading Infant and Nursery School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected December 2024 0.4 miles
- The Willows School ages 4–11Ofsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected October 2024 0.4 miles
- Viking Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2023 0.5 miles
- Downe Manor Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected June 2024 0.5 miles
- St Raphael's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected January 2022 0.6 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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How much does Willow Tree Nursery cost?
Willow Tree Nursery publishes these fees: per hour £12 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Willow Tree Nursery offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Willow Tree Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £4.50 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.
What are Willow Tree Nursery's opening hours?
Willow Tree Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Willow Tree Nursery take?
Willow Tree Nursery takes children aged up to 5 years.
What is Willow Tree Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Willow Tree Nursery Good at its inspection on 2 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Willow Tree Nursery take?
Willow Tree Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 15 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Willow Tree Nursery?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Willow Tree Nursery.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Willow Tree Nursery?
Yes. Willow Tree Nursery lists a deposit of £150 and a registration fee of £60.
What approach does Willow Tree Nursery follow?
Willow Tree Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Early phonics.
Does Willow Tree Nursery have outdoor space?
Willow Tree Nursery lists: Own garden, Growing / allotment area, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play.
Does Willow Tree Nursery support children with SEND?
Willow Tree Nursery lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Willow Tree Nursery?
Southall is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Willow Tree Nursery?
You can call 020 7856 0325 and visit www.willowtreechildcare.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Hillingdon
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- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.willowtreechildcare.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2566903 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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