Willow Cottage Kindergarten and Nursery is an established family-run business with 25 years experience. We offer parents the highest quality child-care, "Second to Mum", and a complementary pre-school education of excellence. Parents can leave their children with confidence, knowing that they are in a happy, loving and safe environment. We enjoy an excellent reputation for the high standards that our children achieve, particularly in pre-school reading and writing.

The“Willow Cottage Commitment” to our parents

  • The highest quality childcare for your child because of the continuous investment we make in our staff, resources, and facilities, and the importance we give to “hand picking” our staff.
  • A pre-school education of excellence. . more>>
  • A personal welcome for your child.
  • Delicious home-cooked, nutritious meals. . more>>
  • A totally reliable service.
  • A very specialised & bespoke service for younger babies and toddlers. . more>>  
Ofsted says:
”The leadership and management is OUTSTANDING"
 

The importance of good food at an early age

Professor John Stein F R C P Oxford University says:-

There is now overwhelming evidence that infants' nutrition plays a very important part in optimal development of their brains. In particular lack of essential micronutrients such as omega 3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals can limit acquisition of cognitive skills very significantly. Hence the high quality of the food provided by the Willow Cottage Nurseries, as evidenced by their winning their National Nursery Food Award, is crucial to their fantastic success.”

John Stein studied Medicine and Neurology at Oxford University and then was appointed tutor in Medicine at Magdalen College, Oxford, ...
 
 
In August 2008 a study carried out at the University of Bristol indicates "that early eating patterns have effects that persist over time,regardless of later changes in diet. Dr Emmett said" So it is very important for children to eat a well balanced diet from an early age if they are to get the best out of their education".
Ref:Mail on Line Laura clark 13/08/08

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Willow Cottage Nursery National Food Award

Willow Cottage Nursery National Food Award

Willow Cottage Nursery at Eynsham & Farmoor was named runner-up in the first National Nursery Food Award 2007 at the BBC Good Food Show in Birmingham on November 28.

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