Willow Cottage Nursery Schools are located in beautiful Oxfordshire countryside.
Our nurseries offer parents the highest quality childcare and a preschool education of excellence. Parents can leave their child/children with confidence, knowing that they are in a happy, safe, and loving environment with everyone working to provide the best possible outcomes for them.
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Visit from our local firefighters - Our Eynsham setting wanted to share with you their very exciting morning. Today we had a planned visit from our local @Oxfordshirefireandrescueservice . The children had a great time and were very excited! They explored the different protective clothing, walked around the fire engine and took a closer look inside. We even had a demonstration… Click for more details
Laura Starr is getting married! - Laura goes off today to get ready for her wedding next week Saturday 5th June. The children and team came together in the field to present her with some gifts and to wish her and Johnny well for their special day. We wish them all the best for their new life together and look forward… Click for more details
Willow Cottage Nurseries Are Now Recruiting - Willow Cottage Nurseries are recruiting passionate Team Leader, Deputy Team Leader and professional Early Years Practitioners and Educators to help us deliver the highest quality education and childcare. Are you looking to take on a fresh challenge? We have several leadership positions becoming available across our settings in Farmoor, Eynsham and Bletchingdon. If you would… Click for more details
Willow Cottage Team Update Spring 2021 - A warm welcome to our new team members. Martha Shepherd, Jessica Harper, Rubie Gray, Sherry Smith, Sarah Taylor, Jane Gibbs, Jessica Klincsek, Ashley Ormandy-Salter, Donna Burton, Beth Egan and Kerry Smith. Many congratulations to: Charni and Ben Taylor (Eynsham) for the safe arrival of baby Freya. Baby Freya Taylor Mimi & Stevie’s Tudor (Eynsham) for… Click for more details
A reflection on our Journey through the Pandemic. - Last spring, we were thrown into the challenges of lockdowns and a pandemic that has had a significant impact on our provision. Since reopening our nurseries in June last year, Willow Cottage has been structured in mixed age group Bubbles. This structure was introduced to minimize the infection risk whilst also providing a secure and… Click for more details
Rebecca’s Baby Shower - Last Thursday we had intended to be Rebecca's maternity leave send off with a surprise baby shower. We had “it’s a girl” cupcakes, balloons, a nappy cake and socially distanced games all planned and ready to go. Click for more details
Mr. Willow’s Hot Cross Buns - Children’s Cookery and Food Understanding made FUN with Mr. Willow (The Bear Chef). Mr. Willow’s Hot Cross Buns. A recipe to make with your child. Makes approximately 12 buns. Click for more details
Day of Reflection - Today marks one year since the first UK lockdown. Today we are taking the opportunity to reflect on all that has happened over the past year. The teams will be talking to the older children about all the people who have looked after us and remember the journey we have been on this past year. Click for more details
World Book Day 2021 - Thank you to those parents and family members who sent in a video of them reading a story, we have loved watching them. Last week the children and staff were invited to come to nursery dressed as a book character, wearing their pyjamas or just to bring in their favourite book. We had some wonderful… Click for more details