Frequently Asked Questions
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Little Willow Nest is designed exclusively for babies and young toddlers aged up to 2 years.
By focusing on a younger age group, we are able to create an environment, daily rhythm and level of care specifically tailored to the needs of children during their earliest years.
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Little Willow Nest is located at the Subud Centre in Tunbridge Wells TN4 9SA, serving families across Tunbridge Wells, Rusthall, Speldhurst, Langton Green and the surrounding areas.
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We will be welcoming our first families in October 2026.
We still have spaces and would love to show you around. Book a tour!
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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.
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Yes. We offer funded childcare places in line with government funding schemes available to eligible families.
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We are open Monday to Friday, providing full-day childcare for working families.
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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.
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Absolutely. We’re currently arranging viewing appointments for families interested in joining Little Willow Nest.
A visit is a chance to meet us, see the setting, ask questions and get a feel for whether Little Willow Nest is right for your family.
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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.
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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.
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Yes! Our registration certificate is made available to all parents