# Willows Day Nursery

Willows Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Willows, 21 Firth Street, BRIGHOUSE, HD6 3BB, in Brighouse, Calderdale. It is registered for 90 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willows-day-nursery-ey542549  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Willows, 21 Firth Street, BRIGHOUSE, HD6 3BB
- Registered places: 90
- Phone: 01484 715676
- Website: http://www.thewillowsdaynursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY542549

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 June 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/EY542549

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2017 (Reference EY542549). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542549)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542549)
- Registered places: 90 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542549)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 21 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1789439)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Willows, 21 Firth Street, BRIGHOUSE, HD6 3BB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.697630,-1.786335

- Station: Brighouse, 0.3 miles
- 26 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bramston Street Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Rydings Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Bramston Street Play Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Oaklands Play Area, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Calderdale there are about 2.8 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longroyde Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Woodhouse Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (December 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form |  | 5–19 | Outstanding (September 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Field Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Carr Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Highbury School |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bridge End House Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bridge-end-house-nursery-ltd-ey367827) | Good |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Smarties Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smarties-nursery-ey501506) | Outstanding |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Learners Pre-School Day Care Inc](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-pre-school-day-care-inc-2537743) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Toy Box Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toy-box-day-nursery-ey550549) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Wellholme Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellholme-park-nursery-ey488177) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Hipperholme & Lightcliffe Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hipperholme-and-lightcliffe-day-nurseries-limited-ey401758) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Willows Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Willows Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 21 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Willows Day Nursery take?

Willows Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 90 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Willows Day Nursery?

Brighouse is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Willows Day Nursery?

You can call 01484 715676 and visit www.thewillowsdaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542549)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Willows+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJT1zdwL7de0gRlYIk6YZfAQs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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