The Willows Daycare

30/09/2026

We would be so grateful for your help!

With our lovely new, bigger rooms, we're seeking any unwanted Christmas decorations for our Christmas Fair on the 28th November. Your donations will help create a wonderful festive atmosphere. If you have anything you'd like to share, please pop it in to the Daycare. Thank you for your support!

29/09/2026

We're excited to share that our October Half Term activity plans are ready and bookings for the Out of School Club are now open!

🧡 Monday 26th - Friday 30th October 🧡

Please contact us if you would like a digital copy of the activity plan and booking form on
📞 (01473) 601 327
📩 [email protected]

Or pop on to the Daycare Office where we will have some copies available.

Booking deadline of Friday 16th October.

28/09/2026

28/09/2026

Let's Talk will be taking part in the Ipswich Book Festival this year. It's running across the town, with events for children and adults from 2nd-4th October. You can find out more about the festival at Ipswich Book Festival. They will be in the Ancient House to talk to parents and children and give away some of their vast collection of pre-loved books which have been donated to them.

Let's Talk will also be launching an interactive story trail on 10th October in Christchurch Park and Ipswich Library in collaboration with Active Suffolk and Ipswich Children's Book Group. The trail is designed for 2–7-year-olds.
Please see poster below for further information.

25/09/2026

Our Macmillan coffee morning is underway, raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Don't forget to pop by and see us, we're here untill 1pm 😃

21/09/2026

Gentle reminder - You are all welcome to join us for our McMillian Coffee Morning on Friday 25th September 2026 here at The Willows, in the Magnolia Room.

10am - 1pm for refreshments and conversation. Please share this fundraiser event and bring your family and friends along too!

We look forward to seeing you all and raising money for this special charity.

15/09/2026

Today Katie returned for a Jo Jingles session, it was so lovely to see her in our new term.
There was lots of engagement with the Australian themed songs and resources, the children learnt about a Kangaroo and their Joey, Koalas and not forgetting spiders!
Ended the session with lots of bubbles which is always a favourite.
Thank you Jo Jingles 💛❤️💛

14/09/2026

Is your child going to primary school in September 2027?

If yes, it's time to apply for your child's school place!

Please click on the link below to start your application online. You have until 15th January 2027.

https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-primary-school-place

10/09/2026

Did you know that The Willows Daycare Ltd is a charity?

Every bit of money we raise goes straight back into the Daycare. This helps us provide essential resources, opportunities, and fun experiences for the children while supporting our ongoing work.

We truly appreciate your support and our next event will be...

our Christmas Fair! ❤️ 🎄🎅🏼⛄ ❄️ ❤️

We would like to kindly ask for donations for future raffles and tombolas. We’re also connecting with local businesses for contributions that could be great raffle prizes, like gift vouchers or other items. As a thank you, we’d love to promote your business on our page. If you have any new or unopened alcohol, chocolates, or toiletry gift packs that you could donate, we would be really grateful to receive them for our upcoming fundraising events. Thank you!

07/09/2026

We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday for our 20th anniversary celebrations and also the grand opening of our new rooms.

It was very special to meet families we have cared for over the years and also the staff from over the last two decades that all joined together to celebrate The Willows Daycare.

Special thank you to -

Shannie at GlitzyGlam FacePainting 🖌️

The team from Ipswich Town Foundation 💙

Gladwell Entertainments for the bouncy castle hire 🏰

And our wonderful Denise for the cake 🎂

Thank you!

We also raised over £200 on the raffle! You are all amazing, thank you for your continued support!

❤️
The Willows Daycare Team