A Superior Start for
Curious Young Minds

Your child’s future is shaped in the first 6 years of life. At Willow, we combine the proven structure of the EYFS framework with the inspiration of the Curiosity Approach to give children a foundation that supports a lifetime of growth.

To help every child thrive, we focus on how they learn best. Each child is unique, and our passionate educators provide individual attention that inspires confidence, independence, and a love for learning. Speak to our teachers and you’ll see their dedication; speak to our children and you’ll hear their joy. Willow is not just childcare – it’s a place where potential is nurtured every day.

Our thoughtfully designed natural environments spark creativity, encourage hands-on exploration, and help children discover the abilities that make them extraordinary. Guided by best practices from the UK, we give children the skills, curiosity, and resilience they need for school and beyond – a gift that lasts a lifetime.

Happy Staff = Happy Child

Our pre-schools have been awarded the prestigious 'Great Place to Work' certificate based on an extensive survey among all our staff!

By fostering a supportive and inspiring environment for our staff, we ensure that your child receives the utmost care and nurturing, setting the stage for their happiness, and solid foundation for the future.

At our pre-schools, we believe that happy staff leads to happy children. By creating a supportive and inspiring environment for our team, we ensure that every child receives the highest level of care and nurturing. We understand that the early years are crucial for building a solid foundation for their future, and we take this responsibility seriously.

With the 'Great Place to Work' certification, you can have confidence that our staff is not only motivated and passionate but also fully committed to your child's happiness and development. From their first steps through to their educational journey, we strive to provide a warm, welcoming, and stimulating environment that encourages exploration, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

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We Help Children Develop Emotional Resilience, Integrity & Confidence

Our Mission

Inspiring Young Minds To Excel In Life

Since opening our nursery, Willow’s mission has been simple. To give children an authentic English education, ensuring their success later in life.

The value of our style of learning is that it’s multi-disciplinary. Meaning children aren’t learning one set of skills but having to pull it together, better preparing them for the real world. For this reason, Willow children have every tool they need to grow into self-reliant, pragmatic, and creative adults capable of facing any obstacle life throws at them.

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Our Culture

Inspiring Creativity & Purposeful Play

At Willow, we blend the freedom of child-led exploration with the guidance of skilled early years practitioners. Children are encouraged to choose projects that ignite their curiosity, becoming deeply engaged from the moment they enter our nursery.

Through this approach, your child learns how to plan, problem-solve, and see ideas through to completion, with gentle support rather than instruction. Each day offers opportunities to explore, create, and discover – cultivating a lifelong love for learning while building confidence and independence.

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Our Approach - EYFS & Curiosity Approach

Optimise Learning & Brain Growth At Each Stage Of Development

At Willow, we combine the best of two worlds: the strong foundation of the UK EYFS curriculum and the creativity-driven freedom of the Curiosity Approach.

We’ve found these two frameworks create the perfect combination. Our approach to early education enables children to discover a love for learning which will stay with them for life, helping them in their academic journeys.

At the same time, discover learning through child-led activities provides an open learning environment where children are free to explore and find the unique abilities that will set them apart in the world.

Every day we commit to provide children with the skills to fulfill their potential. From the moment you step foot into our nurseries, we will take care of your child as if it were our own. Our early learning practitioners are experts in fully engaging children’s minds while giving them the loving support they need to guarantee their rapid development. It’s no surprise parents are raving about Willow Nursery. Come see it for yourself.

Meet Our Leadership Team

The Leaders In Early Education

Willow executives are changing the way the world approaches early education. Every decision they make is guided by their commitment to providing the best value to the children in our care, the parents, and our employees.

Willow is a human-centered organization driven by our vision to maximise children’s development. Our management team is made of mothers, with decades of experience under their belts, who want to help as many children as possible to reach further and become the best version of themselves.

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Early Learning Practitioners

Dedicated Early Learning Practitioners

Willow early practitioners are dedicated, committed and nurturing. They create a warm environment for children to feel relaxed so they can learn. You’ll notice when you walk in how the parents, family and staff all feel like part of one welcoming and loving community. Our early practitioners range from CACHE 3-5 & FS1 & FS2 trained.

One thing can never be replaced: people who want to make a difference in your child’s life and that have drive and commitment. Our early learning practitioners are trained for in-the-moment teaching, where children can follow the spark of what ignites their interest and follow that through to its conclusion.