Welcome to Willows Pre-School / Nursery
Where Your Child’s Natural Curiosity Leads the Way.
At Willows Pre-School, we create a joyful, nurturing environment where your child’s early years of discovery blossom. Our approach centers on child-led learning, allowing little ones to explore, play, and grow at their own pace. With the guidance of our experienced educators, your child’s natural curiosity is encouraged, fostering a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.
We understand that every child develops differently, which is why our educators are experts at recognizing when your child is ready for new challenges. By gently introducing learning opportunities that match their interests, we nurture their confidence and ensure they feel supported in every step of their journey.
At Willows, learning happens naturally through play, curiosity, and everyday moments—like counting leaves or rolling a dice in a game. These simple, playful activities lay the foundation for essential life skills while keeping learning fun and engaging.
We believe that pushing a child before they’re ready can cause stress, much like physical overexertion can harm the body. That’s why we adapt our approach to suit each child’s unique needs, creating an optimal learning experience where they thrive.
Join the Willows Pre-School community, where your child’s happiness, growth, and lifelong love for learning come first.
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The Willowsway®: Nurturing happy, Resilient Children at Willows Pre-School
Welcome to Willows Pre-school! We are excited to introduce you to the WillowsWay®, our unique approach to early childhood education designed to help your child become the best version of themselves.
At Willows Pre-school, we believe that happiness is key to a child’s success and well-being, and we have crafted our educational philosophy around this idea. Here’s how the WillowsWay® makes it happen.
The WillowsWay® is based on the latest brain science, emphasizing the importance of what we call autonomic flexibility. This is a fancy term for the body’s ability to adapt to stress and stay calm under pressure. When a child has good autonomic flexibility, they can handle life’s ups and downs with more ease and joy.
Our approach focuses on four key areas: good nutrition, regular exercise, practicing gratitude, and building meaningful relationships.
Good Nutrition
What your child eats can greatly affect their mood and ability to concentrate. We provide balanced, nutritious meals at Willows Pre-school to ensure that your child’s brain and body are fueled for learning and growth. A healthy diet helps reduce inflammation in the body, which is linked to lower stress levels and better emotional health.
Regular Exercise
Physical activity is not just good for the body; it’s also great for the mind! Exercise helps kids manage stress and improves their mood by boosting happy chemicals in the brain. At Willows, we incorporate plenty of fun, active play into each day to keep your child moving and smiling.
Practicing Gratitude
Teaching children to appreciate what they have can lead to increased happiness and reduced anxiety. We encourage our students to express gratitude daily, whether through simple thank-you or more structured activities. This habit helps them focus on the positive aspects of life, promoting a happier outlook.
Meaningful Relationships
Strong, supportive relationships are crucial for emotional well-being. At Willows Pre-school, we foster a warm, inclusive community where children learn to build friendships and feel connected. These positive interactions are foundational for developing confidence and resilience.
What Parents Say
Amy Matthews
I cant’t recommend Willows, Hammersmith enough! By far the best nursery in Hammersmith / Chiswick from my experience and research. My 18 month old daughter has thrived there from day one due to the nourishing, fun environment that they provide. The level of care from staff is exceptional and is...
Sarah
A quick note to say, as I have told you in person a few times already, how fresh and fun the new equipment is in the garden/soft play outdoor area!!Thank you for enhancing the options for the kids by adding new things to adventure and play on. Also the rolling...
Nadine
It’s great to see the addition of new equipment in the outdoor area! Amelia showed me the new “kitched” and the seesaw with great enthusiasm. The toys look like they will be good for all the age groups, Ella also immediately took an interest when she saw them at pick-up....
Urszula
Quick note from to say the outdoor area is looking superb at the Hammersmith Pre-School. The lovely natural equipment is very much enjoyed by Lilla and appreciated by us. It looks great! I would equally like to express my gratitude to Joanna who clearly organised and tidied the entire outdoor...
Adriana and Ross
Dear Hammersmith. Thanks to you and the staff (teachers, cleaners and kitchen workers) for their hard work and dedication with our kids. Rafael loves nursery and he has blossomed into this confident and smart little boy. We are very excited to see what comes next in the future.
...Parent
Hi Joanna, I thought I would drop you a line to say how impressed I am with Willows Preschool. I looked at a number of local nurseries, but your explanation of how children’s brains develop and the Willowsway convinced me. It was the best decision I have made for ?????...