Frequently Asked Questions

Little Willow Nest is located at the Subud Centre in Tunbridge Wells (TN4), serving families across Tunbridge Wells, Rusthall, Speldhurst, Langton Green and the surrounding areas.

We are currently preparing for our Ofsted registration visit and plan to open in Autumn 2026, subject to registration being granted.

Families who register their interest will receive updates and priority access to viewing appointments.

Little Willow Nest has been intentionally designed around the needs of babies and young toddlers.

Unlike larger nurseries, we focus on small numbers, consistent caregivers, calm environments and strong relationships with families.

Our approach prioritises emotional security, attachment, responsive caregiving and child-led exploration during the most important period of early development.

Yes. We intend to offer funded childcare places in line with government funding schemes available to eligible families.

Our planned opening hours are Monday to Friday, providing full-day childcare for working families.

Final opening times will be confirmed before launch.

Little Willow Nest is intentionally small, with a total of 12 places available.

We believe children thrive when they are deeply known by the adults caring for them, and our setting has been designed to maintain a warm, personal atmosphere.

Yes.

We plan to offer a number of pre-opening viewing appointments and information sessions for families who register their interest.

These visits will provide an opportunity to meet the founder, view the setting and learn more about our approach.

Simply complete the registration form on our website.

There is no obligation and no commitment required. Registering your interest simply allows us to keep you informed and invite you to future viewing opportunities.

Strong communication with families is extremely important to us.

We believe parents should feel informed, reassured and connected to their child's experience throughout the day. Further details regarding our communication systems will be shared before opening.

Children will be cared for by qualified, experienced early years professionals who share our values around attachment, nurturing care, safeguarding and child development.

Every member of our team will undergo thorough safer recruitment checks and ongoing training.

Our Ofsted registration application has been submitted and our registration visit is currently being arranged.

We will update families as soon as registration has been granted.