"We are extremely proud of who we are and what we do." 

– Pav Holman, Nursery Manager

Blue Willow began as a small childminding setting in 2008 with a very clear vision.

 To offer children an environment that is homely, warm and caring, and to build good relationships with our children and their families. 

 In 2015 we evolved into Blue Willow Day Nursery, and our vision has evolved and grown with us. What was important to us then, is even more important to us now, and we have developed an approach that is completely unique, and worthy for little miracles.

"Children are born with a natural desire to learn, in ways that are unique to them." 

– Pav Holman, Nursery Manager

We have spent many years evolving our thought processes when thinking about how best to support children’s learning. Blue Willow has become a toyless environment, replacing the typical plastic toys you might expect to find in a nursery, with beautiful and natural resources. 

 Our playdoh kitchen is rustic and homely. We have replaced shop bought coloured playdoh, with playdoh that is freshly made by the children each day using herbs and flowers to excite their senses. 

The baby room is filled with sequins and bangles to capture the attention of young minds, and our home corner has real cups and saucers to enhance children’s play.

"The best classroom and the richest cupboard are roofed only by the sky" 

- Margeret Mcmillan, Nursery School Pioneer

Children are naturally drawn to the excitement of being outdoors. Learning is richly supported by the change of the seasons, and everything that nature has to offer. 

Our large outdoor garden provides this in abundance. Specific resources are not needed in our garden, just appropriate clothing to protect the children against all weather conditions, and a few key areas to enhance natures brilliance. 

The sand pit, mud kitchen and rowing boat are a few of the children’s favourite areas to play.

"One of the best gifts a child can give is their trust. It's our job not to let them down." 

– Yvonne Martin, Nursery Manager

Children need to be happy, and feel secure in our environment. Our team of incredible practitioners are there for children as soon as they arrive in the morning, and they give them all the support they need to thrive and develop throughout their time at Blue Willow.

"Children watch and mimic behaviours they see from other children around them. There is so much a toddler can learn from their older friends in Green Elms!" 

– Yvonne Martin, Nursery Manager

Blue Willow has 3 different age groups of children. 

Yellow Beeches for our youngest children, under the age of 2. 

Orange Chestnuts for our 2-3 year toddlers. 

And Green Elm’s pre-school room for 3-5 year olds. 

Each group has dedicated practitioners that work with individual children as their key workers. We have always believed, that children should be able to interact with each other across the whole nursery. All children have high levels of supervision during mixed aged socialising, particularly our very youngest children, to ensure they are correctly supported.