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 – Summer Term

Standard Funding

Starts on Monday 30th March

Easter Holiday is 7th April to 17th April (no funding available)

Half Term is Monday 25th May to Friday 29th May (no funding available).

The funding ends on Friday 17th July.

Stretched Funding

Will continue until Friday 14th August

Headcount Week: 11th to 15th May

Foxglove Keyperson MeetingsThursday 25, June, 2026 and Wednesday 1, July, 2026

These evenings provide an opportunity for you to discuss your child’s learning and development with their keyperson.

Leavers’ CelebrationsMonday 13, July, 2026 to Thursday 16, July, 2026
Start time: 13:30 - End time: 15:00

For families of the Foxglove Room children who are leaving us over the summer to go to school in September.

Leavers’ PartyFriday 17, July, 2026
Start time: 11:00 - End time: 13:00

For children who are leaving us over the summer to go to school in September.

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