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Willows Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School

Member since Jun 2025 Last Updated Nov 2025 Last Login 10 Nov 2025

Our Summary

Daycare
Pre-School
Ofsted Registered
Holiday Club
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
9 months old Funded Childcare

About Us

Willows Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School in London Colney, near St Albans, offers high-quality childcare and early years education for children aged 0 to 5.

Set within the beautiful surroundings of Willows Activity Farm, our nature-based nursery gives children the freedom to explore, learn, and grow through play.

We follow the Forest School approach, encouraging confidence, independence, and curiosity through outdoor learning and hands-on experiences.

From caring for animals to planting seeds in our garden, every day is an opportunity for discovery.

Conveniently located just off the M25, we welcome families from St Albans, London Colney, and across Hertfordshire.

Our qualified team provides a nurturing environment with dedicated baby, toddler, and pre-school rooms, plus access to funded childcare places for eligible families.

Discover why parents call us one of the best nurseries in St Albans for outdoor, farm-based learning — book a visit to Willows Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School today.

Our Availability

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Last Updated: 10/11/2025

Our Fees

  • Childcare from £51.30 per morning
  • Childcare from £51.30 per afternoon
  • Childcare from £83.20 per day
  • Childcare from £400.80 per week
  • Childcare from £1,603.20 per month

Our fees cover a wide range of benefits, including:

Freshly prepared, nutritious meals and snacks
Supervised visits to Willows Activity Farm
Formula milk for babies and cow’s milk for older children
Nappies, nappy cream, and wipes
Dedicated, qualified, and caring staff
Regular parent evenings
Discounts for Willows Activity Farm members
Our “Planning in the Moment” teaching approach
Nursery care from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm

Our Ofsted Inspections

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Good
23 October 2023
Children benefit from regular outdoor activities and farm visits in this welcoming nursery setting. The provision offers a nurturing environment with good role models and meaningful teaching. Management is actively involved in maintaining quality care and education. While the setting excels in outdoor learning experiences, there is room for improvement in enhancing staff's teaching skills and communication with parents about children's learning at home.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.

Our Documents

  • Ofsted Certificate (added 22/07/2025)
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