# Willow Tree Nursery

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-tree-nursery-2566903  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Apostolic Church, Willow Tree Lane, Hayes, UB4 9BB
- Ages: up to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 15
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 7856 0325
- Website: http://www.willowtreechildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2566903

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 August 2022, 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/16/2566903

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2020 (Reference 2566903). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2566903)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2566903)
- Registered places: 15 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2566903)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| All ages | £12 |

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

Source: nursery website (https://www.willowtreechildcare.co.uk/copy-of-opening-hours), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: up to 5 years
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: The Apostolic Church, Willow Tree Lane, Hayes, UB4 9BB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.527227,-0.397872

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Warrren Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 64 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### 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 curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.willowtreechildcare.co.uk/)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.willowtreechildcare.co.uk/)

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says the kitchen is allergy-aware and healthy snacks are provided.

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.willowtreechildcare.co.uk/faq)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.willowtreechildcare.co.uk/copy-of-opening-hours)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.willowtreechildcare.co.uk/copy-of-opening-hours)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.willowtreechildcare.co.uk/)

### Outdoors

Its website lists its own garden, a growing or allotment area, local outings and trips, and all-weather outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.willowtreechildcare.co.uk/)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.willowtreechildcare.co.uk/)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.willowtreechildcare.co.uk/_files/ugd/d0b417_c606f089bb994836814a48bd811a79d9.pdf)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.willowtreechildcare.co.uk/)

### Settling in

Care details on its website include a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.willowtreechildcare.co.uk/terms-and-condition)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.willowtreechildcare.co.uk/faq)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.willowtreechildcare.co.uk/copy-of-opening-hours)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.willowtreechildcare.co.uk/opening-hours)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://www.willowtreechildcare.co.uk/copy-of-opening-hours)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.willowtreechildcare.co.uk/terms-and-condition)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.willowtreechildcare.co.uk/_files/ugd/d0b417_fd120fca64974da98dbae7e9a92171b8.pdf)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2022 inspection judged safeguarding to be effective. Its website says the nursery has a secure entry system.

- Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.willowtreechildcare.co.uk/terms-and-condition)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.willowtreechildcare.co.uk/our-promise)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.willowtreechildcare.co.uk/our-promise)

### 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Yeading Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Belmore Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Yeading Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Willows School |  | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Viking Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Downe Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Raphael's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Magicwords DayNursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magicwords-daynursery-ltd-2783082) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Marvels Day Nursery (Brookside)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-marvels-day-nursery-brookside-ey540682) | Report card Feb 2026 | £65 | 08:30–15:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Inmaa Nursery & Pre-School LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/inmaa-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-2700890) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kiddiecare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddiecare-nursery-ey372674) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [KiddieCare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddiecare-nursery-ey494715) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Academy Gardens](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hungry-caterpillar-day-nurseries-academy-gardens-ey552928) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2566903)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.willowtreechildcare.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.willowtreechildcare.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Willow+Tree+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJa3OO6oZtdkgRM5nMBpmJocg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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