Welcome to Willow Childcare

At Willow Childcare children, parents and carers, staff and trustees work together to create an environment which is challenging, stimulating, creative and enjoyable, where all are encouraged and supported to become independent and lifelong learners and where everyone feels safe, valued and respected.

Mary Andrew BEd Hons EYP – Head of Centre

Our lastest Ofsted report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545201

Dates for your diary

Early Education Funding – Autumn Term

Standard Funding

Starts on Monday 8th September.

Half Term is Monday 27th October to Friday 31st October (no funding available).

The funding ends on Friday 19th December.

Stretched Funding

Starts on Monday 1st September.

The funding ends on Friday 20th December.

Headcount Week: 29th September to 3rd October

Christmas Open DaysMonday 8, December, 2025 to Friday 12, December, 2025

We hope parents can join us, from 10.15am to 11.45am or 1.30pm to 3pm

Christmas PartiesThursday 18, December, 2025
Start time: 11:00 - End time: 13:00Christmas Closure

The Centre will close at 6pm on Friday 19th December 2025 and will reopen at 7.30am on Monday 5th January 2026.

Early Education Funding – Spring Term

Standard Funding

Starts on Monday 5th January 2026

Half Term is Monday 16th February to Friday 20th February (no funding available).

The funding ends on Friday 27th March

Stretched Funding

Starts on Monday 5th January 2026

Headcount week: 12th to 16th January 2026

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