Overview
A family run and privately owned childcare setting that has been established for 9 years as an expansion to Edwalton Kids Club which has been running for 28+ years. We are incredibly passionate about giving children the best start in life and our curriculum focuses on embedding independence, confidence and life skills in addition to meeting all the other areas of the EYFS. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2025.
Being an independent business means that we have the freedom to
- Be flexible and responsive to the needs of our families, adapting our services, hours, and routines to suit the local community.
- Create a personalised, family-focused environment where every child is known, valued, and supported as an individual.
- Make our own decisions based on what’s best for the children, without having to follow rigid corporate structures or national chains.
- Innovate and try new approaches in early years education and care, tailoring our curriculum and activities to suit our setting and the children we care for.
- Build strong relationships with local schools, services, and community groups to better support children’s development and transitions.
- Foster a close-knit staff team where values, ethos, and professional development are shaped by the needs of the setting, not dictated by a central office.
- Stay rooted in our community, offering a consistent and trusted presence for families over the years.
We are based opposite Edwalton Primary School and have funded places available for 2, 3 and 4 year olds.
Times and availability
Age Range: 2-4
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Time | Closing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 9.00am | 3.00pm Term Time |
| Monday to Friday | 7.30am | 6.00pm School Holidays |
| Monday to Friday | 7.30am | 9.00am Breakfast Club |
Open 51 weeks of the year offering both all year round and term time only places.
Contact
We have dedicated rooms for our toddlers (2 year old and young 3's) and preschool children 3.5years to school age. In addition to these two main rooms we have a craft room and two other rooms that we use for group work.
Address
Childcare
Funded places
- Tax-free childcare
- 30 hours for working parents - 9m to 4 years
- 15 hours for 3 and 4 year olds universal
- Early Learning for 2 year olds
Places
- Number of places: 50
Schools
- Edwalton Primary School
Before and After school care for Edwalton Primary School
Costs
| Description | Cost type | Unit price | Cost unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Year Olds Half Day | Per Session | £22.50 | |
| 2 Year Olds Full Day | Per Day | £42.00 | |
| 3 and 4 Year Olds Half Day | Per Session | £18.50 | |
| 3 and 4 Year Olds Full Day | Per Day | £31.00 | |
| Per Hour | £5.80 |
Contact provider for more information.
Inclusion
Supporting
- Global development delay
- Autism
- Speech, language and difficulties
- Deaf / hearing impairment
Dietary needs
We cater for all dietary requirements.
Special needs (children)
Staff team complete and update their training regularly. We also work closely with the schools and families specialist team who offer additional advice and support for settings and families with additional needs.
Wheelchair access
Local Offer
Ofsted
Willow Childcare And Training Limited
- URN: EY545282
- Registration date: 21-04-2017
Child Services Register
| Register | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Early Years Register | 21-04-2017 | Registered |
| Compulsory Childcare Register | 21-04-2017 | Registered |
| Voluntary Childcare Register | 21-04-2017 | Registered |