The Willows Day Nursery
The Willows in Brighouse is a bright and friendly nursery situated in a calm residential setting.
Bright and friendly nursery situated in a calm and leafy neighbourhood
Welcome to our nursery in Brighouse. Our building with a sizeable outdoor area is designed to cater for young children’s needs with features that actively encourage child development. Because we believe children learn best through play, all resources are freely available at child height, encouraging independent play and self-choice.
Plenty of space for varied activities
The nursery rooms are well resourced and spacious, with a variety of outdoor play spaces, designed to be a home away from home environment.
Little Nutmegs
(0-15 months)
Little Acorns
(15-24 months)
Chestnuts
(2-3 years old)
Sycamores
(3 years +)
Outdoor Play
Garden
Extra curricular activities
Meals & Snacks
Secure Access
App
Well qualified staff all share a love of working with children
Our qualified staff teams will plan for your child’s learning and development by providing activities that capture their imaginations and follow their interests, laying the foundations for a lifetime of learning.
Meet Donna Whitwam, the manager at The Willows Day Nursery
Hi, I’m Donna, and I have been the proud Nursery Manager at The Willows since 2016. I have a real passion for working with children and supporting their development, and I feel incredibly lucky to have a career that I love.
My journey into childcare has been filled with hard work, determination and lots of learning along the way. As a mum of four, I know first-hand how rewarding, but also challenging, raising children can be. Whilst bringing up my own children, I worked hard to further my education, attending college to achieve my Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications in Childcare. I then went on to university, where I proudly achieved my Level 6 qualification.
In 2013, I gained valuable management experience working at a nursery in Huddersfield, which helped me develop my confidence, leadership skills and knowledge of the early years sector. In 2016, I joined The Willows as Nursery Manager, and I haven’t looked back since!
Alongside my role as Manager, I am also the Designated Safeguarding Lead and have achieved my Level 3 SENCO qualification. Safeguarding and ensuring every child receives the care, support and opportunities they deserve are incredibly important to me.
One of the things I love most about my role is watching children grow in confidence, develop new skills and reach those all-important milestones. I am also passionate about supporting my wonderful staff team, encouraging them to continue learning, develop professionally and achieve their own goals.