At Willow Tree Nursery, we promise to create a loving, inspiring, and secure environment where your child can thrive. Guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) principles, we support each child’s unique journey through early childhood with warmth, care, and curiosity.

 

We believe childhood should be joyful — a time to play, explore, and discover — with trusted adults who truly understand early development.

 

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​🧒 Age Range

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We welcome children aged 2 to 5 years — a magical stage of exploration, imagination, and rapid personal growth.

Each child is supported at their own pace, with routines and learning experiences that nurture independence, confidence, and a love of learning.

 

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🎨 Activities & Learning

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We believe early education should be exciting, purposeful, and child-led. Through a carefully balanced curriculum, we naturally blend play with guided learning and enjoyably for young minds.

 

Each day includes a variety of enriching activities:

 

• Bubble play and sensory exploration

• Arts & crafts to inspire creativity

• Music, singing, and rhythm games

• Storytime and interactive puppet theatre

• Science experiments to spark curiosity

• Phonics and mark-making games for early literacy

• Imaginative role play and small-world adventures

• Outdoor learning, gardening and nature walks

 

We also encourage messy play with water, sand, dough, mud, and more, which helps to build fine motor skills, concentration, and early science concepts.

 

Even simple daily routines — like hand washing, toileting, or lunchtime — are learning opportunities. We use songs, gentle conversation, and repetition to support language, social awareness and self-care skills.

 

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🔒 Child Protection & Safeguarding

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Your child’s safety is our absolute priority. We follow rigorous safeguarding policies in line with UK statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education, EYFS Framework).

 

We ensure that:

 

• Every child is respected, included, and protected

• Our team provides continuous, attentive supervision

• All staff hold enhanced DBS checks

• Any concerns are handled promptly and compassionately

• Staff are trained in paediatric first aid and annual safeguarding updates

 

We cultivate a safe and respectful culture where children feel confident to express themselves and ask for help.

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🩺 Health, Safety & Environment

 

We uphold high health, hygiene, and risk management standards to give families peace of mind.

 

• All toys and materials are regularly cleaned and maintained

• Outdoor equipment is inspected for safety and age-appropriateness

• Healthy meals and snacks are served in a supervised, social setting

• We promote oral health, handwashing routines, and self-care skills daily

 

Our setting is designed to be calm, accessible, and welcoming indoors and out.

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🤝 What You Can Expect as a Parent

 

We believe a strong relationship with you is the foundation of a great early years experience.

 

• We share regular observations, photos, and progress updates

• Daily handovers allow time to ask questions or share feedback

• We’re always happy to chat, listen, and work together

• You’ll feel confident knowing your child is thriving, safe and celebrated

 

We also host parent meetings, learning evenings, and seasonal events to keep you involved in your child’s early journey.

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💬 Let’s Grow Together

 

At Willow Tree Nursery, our promise is simple: We will treat your child with the same respect, attention, and kindness we would offer our own.

 

Together with families, we nurture confident, kind, and curious learners who are ready to take their next steps with joy and resilience.