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Willow Tree Daycare

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Willow Tree Daycare is a beautiful nursery located within the Hazelhead estate between Pen*stone and Holmfirth; in the heart of the countryside.

We are a small nursery, creating a caring, home from home environment.
✨ Ofsted Good provider ✨

29/05/2026

🐸 These two preschoolers have dedicated so much time to learning about and engaging in our frog topic (and asked many, many questions along the way!!!!). Watching it all come together as they experienced our tiny frogs up close made us absolutely certain that they will grow up loving and protecting every frog they see! 😭

While we know this topic can be controversial, we stand by how important these experiences are. Giving children the chance to connect with and care for wildlife first hand helps build understanding, respect, and a love for protecting nature from an early age.

What an idyllic childhood our Willow Tree little ones experience! 💚

*Hands were washed and all precautions taken to keep both froggies and children safe!*

26/05/2026

🍓 Strawberry Planting Fun! 🌱

The children had a great time planting out our strawberry plants today. We talked about how the pretty white flowers will eventually drop off, and in their place our strawberries will begin to grow!

With a bit of sunshine and plenty of care, we’re hoping for a lovely harvest this year.... maybe even enough to make some strawberry jam for the Pen*stone Show after the judges comments our blackberry jam received from the judges in 2025! 💁‍♀️🤞

22/05/2026

Our tadpoles are finally becoming froglets! 🐸💚 They’ve all got back legs, and some even have their front ones too! Next their tails will disappear and they’ll be fully fledged frogs 🥹 We’ve tipped the tank and added rocks so they can climb out for air now they have lungs 🌿💦 Soon we’ll be saying goodbye as they head back to Janet’s pond 🐸🏡

20/05/2026

🐣✨ Exciting news… our chicks have arrived! ✨🐣

They’re all safely tucked into their incubator now and we’ll be watching them closely as they settle in.

We’ve already had some brilliant conversations about what might be inside the eggs… suggestions so far include lizards 🦎, snakes 🐍 and even crocodiles 🐊!

We’re just hoping the children convinced it’s dragons and dinosaurs 🐉🦖 aren’t too disappointed when the big reveal happens… 😄

Watch this space! 👀

***We have chosen to partner with Gemma at Armitage Poultry as we are confident in her commitment to ethical farming practices, Gemma provides these opportunities because, as an EYFS teacher herself, she believes it is important to give children hands on learning experiences (please ask if you have any questions or would like further information)***

12/05/2026

The children have been talking and wondering about our hedgehog house this week 🥰, following some guidance from Watermeadows Hedgehog Rescue we've made some changes to the area and we'll be giving them plenty of space and peace for now though!

They've also sent us this incredible idea for how you can make a hedgehog house at home too, some of our older children would love this if you have a spare box in the garage! 🦔

11/05/2026

🐦Spring Refresh: Bird feeders restocked and ready for visitors! 🌷

Our children are animal mad at the moment, and we are absolutely loving it! Following children’s interests is such an important part of good early years practice, and we’re proud to be raising the next generation of wildlife warriors. 🐦🌿

After sitting empty all winter (following the bird flu restrictions) our 2 year olds have been busy refilling our bird feeding stations, now some of the restrictions have been lifted! We’re also following all RSPB guidance on safe bird feeder practices to help keep our feathered friends happy and healthy ❤️

10/05/2026

To mark National Hedgehog Awareness Week, we installed a brand new hedgehog house next to the woodland, conveniently located beside some hedgehog poo, expertly identified by Sally! 🦔💩

The children helped place the house and fill it with food while we chatted about when hedgehogs come out and what they like to eat. Although, thanks to the very clearly labelled bag of hedgehog food, most answers to “What do hedgehogs eat?” were simply… “hedgehog food!” Technically correct, to be fair. 😄

We’re looking forward to making regular trips down to check on the house and refill the food dish. The children were very keen to wait and see if a hedgehog arrived straight away, but we explained they were probably all asleep and it might take a little while for one to discover its new home. After all, moving house is a big job....even for hedgehogs!

They might not have loads of boxes to pack, but imagine trying to carry a sofa with no hands! 🦔📦

09/05/2026

🎶 Enchanted Forest Melodies and Dancing Through the Trees🌲

Fionnuala visited us this week to play the most beautiful music amongst the trees, making our forest feel even more magical than usual 🌿✨ Gentle tunes drifted through the woods as the children danced, explored, played their own instruments and connected with the music in their own unique ways 💚

Some twirled, some listened quietly, some made music of their own, each child accessing the experience in the way that felt right for them 🥰 Watching the children move so freely and naturally with the music was truly special.

A huge thank you to Sally for connecting us with Fionnuala, and the biggest thank you to Fionnuala for giving her time and creating such a magical experience for the children 🌲💛

08/05/2026

A sneak peak of our VERY exciting visitor to the forest today.... 🎵🎶 More to follow....

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Willow Tree Daycare
Sheffield
S369NN

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm

Telephone

+447754474748

Website

http://www.willowtreedaycare.co.uk/

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