# Willows Farm Day Nursery and Preschool

Willows Farm Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Willows Activity Farm, Coursers Road, Colney Heath, St. Albans, AL4 0PF, in Shenley, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 245 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 22 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willows-farm-day-nursery-and-preschool-2707966  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Willows Activity Farm, Coursers Road, Colney Heath, St. Albans, AL4 0PF
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 245
- Phone: 01727 829535
- Website: http://www.willowsfarmdaynursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2707966

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 October 2023, 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/16/2707966

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2022 (Reference 2707966). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2707966)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2707966)
- Registered places: 245 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2707966)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/841607)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30

## Getting there

Address: Willows Activity Farm, Coursers Road, Colney Heath, St. Albans, AL4 0PF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.723669,-0.279486

- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Wooly Jumpers, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Gold Panning, 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hertfordshire there are about 2.9 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 22 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Colney Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Bowmansgreen Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Colney Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Clore Shalom School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Manor Lodge School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Samuel Ryder Academy | All-through | 4–19 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Nightingales Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nightingales-day-nursery-ey348672) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Yellow Ducks Children's Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-ducks-childrens-nursery-limited-2873059) |  |  | 08:30–15:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Learners Land (London Colney) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-land-london-colney-ltd-2697236) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [The Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-village-pre-school-2645092) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Strong Roots Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strong-roots-forest-school-2636656) | Outstanding |  | 09:30–15:00 | 1.2 miles |
| [Treasure Tots Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treasure-tots-pre-school-limited-ey539547) | Good |  | 08:30–15:00 | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Willows Farm Day Nursery and Preschool's opening hours?

Willows Farm Day Nursery and Preschool opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Willows Farm Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Willows Farm Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 23 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Willows Farm Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Willows Farm Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 245 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Willows Farm Day Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01727 829535 and visit www.willowsfarmdaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2707966)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Willows+Farm+Day+Nursery+%26+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ-71z79Q9dkgRgCoZ55DP3zE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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