Nursery Directory
Acorn Day Nursery, Somerton A long established highly respected day nursery. We provide a friendly and welcoming environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Excellent Ofsted report April 2007. Education grants accepted for 3-4 year olds. Open Mon-Fri 8am-6pm throughout the year. PHONE 01458 273705
Alby’s Childcare, Albemarle Centre, Albemarle Road, Taunton. Providing safe, high quality care and learning opportunites for children aged 2-4 years. Open 8am-6pm. Monday to Friday.PHONE 01823 448926 e-mail: albys@albemarle-centre.co.uk
Ashill Pre-school. Situated on the site of Ashill Primary School near Ilminster, this small and friendly pre-school provides high quality care, learning and play provision for children aged 2-4 years and is open from 9am -12pm term times. For enquiries please call 07530 220182
Brook Green Early Years We offer a flexible child-led learning environment within our nursery, which is situated within Hillside Children’s Centre, Priorswood. We take children from 3 months to 5 years and offer a variety of full or part time sessions to suit your needs. Fully qualified, caring staff including an Early Years Teacher who works closely with us and oversees our education and curriculum planning. Excellent new facilities, including a secure outdoor garden which the children can access at all times. We are open between 8am and 6pm for 50 weeks of the year. We are registered to accept the Education Grant for 3 and 4 year olds. PHONE Alison 01823 353072 or email Alison@brookgreen0310@wanadoo.co.uk
Cheekie Monkeys Ilminster. Cheekie Monkeys Nursery is now OPEN in Ilminster, providing full day-care facilities from 8am – 6pm Monday to Friday. We have lots to offer. For more information please ring 01460 52457
Cherrytrees Montessori offers an holistic approach and provides a rich and nurturing environment for young children’s learning and development. Cherrytrees moves into Cossington’s new Village Hall in January and will be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am until 3pm. Contact Margaret Dobbs 01458 210436 or email cherrytreesmont@aol.com
Fairfields Montessori School and Nursery, 76 Benedict Street, Glastonbury is registered to take children from 3 months to 5 years in term time and up to 8 years in the holidays. New building now open. Open Monday – Friday 8am-6pm An excellent Ofsted report 01458 834294
First Steps Day Nursery School (all year from 8am-6pm). For children from 3 months to 5 years. Offering a caring, educational and safe environment for your child. All fully qualified staff. PHONE Elaine Garland 01749 346733 email: fsdaynursery@btconnect.coz
Hassockmoor Childcare & Out of School Club. Full day care and pre-school. Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ with experienced, caring and qualified staff offering a safe and happy environment. Large outdoor area with chickens, pigs and sheep. Forest School sessions. A wide range of activities in a structured but relaxed atmosphere. Phone: 01460 24010. Email: hassockmoor@yahoo.co.uk
Hazlegrove Nursery and Pre-Prep, Sparkford (2 ½ – 7 years) Experienced staff and outstanding facilities including an indoor swimming pool, woods and outside play areas. “Hazlegrove children are happy children” says Headmaster Richard Fenwick, “we simply want to provide the very best education we can for the pupils in our care”. For more information, contact Fiona O’Neill on 01963 442606 or admissions@hazlegrove.co.uk
Home from Home Nursery. A homely atmosphere, with a friendly and caring environment. Encouraging children’s emotional awareness. Open Mon-Fri 8am- 6pm. From 4 months – 5 years. PHONE Claire 01458 446460 email: homefromhomenursery@btconnect.com
Jabberwocky Childcare Centre, Street. Under new ownership of Alison Rogers and the passionate and inspriational care and drive of the staff. We take children from five months to school age. Open Monday to Friday 8am-6pm, 50 weeks a year. Please call Alison to arrange an appointment to visit. 01458 446999 www.jabberwockynursery.com
King’s Hall Nursery King’s Hall is a wonderfully traditional yet progressive school set in the rolling Somerset countryside just outside Taunton. Although the Nursery shares the Preparatory school’s superb facilities, it is self contained and operates in a secure and peaceful environment. A Montessori classroom, Forest school and highly experienced, dedicated staff make King’s Hall Nursery the natural choice for children 3 to 5 years. Phone: 01823 285921 www.kingshalltaunton.co.uk
Leweston Nursery and Pre-Prep, Sherborne. Excellent facilities and extensive grounds with space for adventure, discovery and freedom. On Thursday mornings Toddler Tunes and Parent and Toddler Group. Excellent Ofsted Report. To find out more about our friendly atmosphere PHONE 01963 211010 www.leweston.co.uk
Little Owls Childcare Centre, Wells Road, Wedmore, BS28 4SA. Located in an excellent rural location, large secure garden for your children to enjoy with its own pirate ship the “black pearl” and nature watch. Forest school activities daily. Friendly fun environment delivering high quality educational childcare, offering excellent healthy snacks and meals. Open 51 weeks of the year, baby room, nursery and pre-school. For more details www.littleowlschildcare.com or contact us 01934 713527. Ofsted registered.
Lydford House Day Nursery A family run nursery with highly qualified staff providing care and education from 3 months to school age in a home from home environment. Free places available for three and four year olds. Further information: 01963 240100 www.lydfordhousedaynursery.co.uk
Millfield Pre-Prep (ages 2-7) Situated in its own dedicated area within the Prep School, children enjoy the whole School’s outstanding facilities including an indoor swimming pool, Forest School and dedicated music teachers. Over 25 different after-school clubs run every week including horse-riding, chess, pottery and cricket, plus daily Early Birds and Late Club (8am-6.00pm). PHONE 01458 837750. www.millfieldprep.com.
Next Steps Childcare Centre (all year 8am – 6pm). At the Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet. For all your childcare needs from 3 months – 8 years. Baby/toddler room, nursery, pre-school, after school club. Nanny/mother’s help can be supplied to your home. PHONE 01749 346808 www.nextstepschildcare.com
Noah’s Ark Pre-School, situated on the grounds of St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic School, Lover’s Walk, Wells. Our dedicated staff team have an holistic approach to every individual child and their family. We offer a happy, safe and stimulating environment where children can learn respect for themselves and each other, whilst taking part in a balanced program of activities ranging from gardening to yoga. Open 9am – 3pm term time only. ages 2-5 years. www.noahsarkpreschoolwells.com. Call 07773 688 943 for more information.
Perrott Hill Montessori Nursery and Pre-Prep. Given ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, the Montessori Nursery is situated in the attractive, safe courtyard of the manor house. The Nursery children, aged 3-4 years, have the use of the extensive grounds and facilities of the school as well as having their own outdoor adventure play area. The staff are warm and friendly. Free after school care is available. www.perrotthill.com or 01460 72051
Pilton Playgroup Established in 1966, our experienced staff continue to provide the individual attention your child needs in a kind, respectful and structured environment to assist and support your child in making the transition from toddler life to school life. We are Ofsted registered and take children from age 2 – 5 years old. Education Grants are available for children age 3 & 4. We offer yoga sessions and Forest School from our stunning rural location. NEW OPENING HOURS 8am – 3.30pm, full or half day sessions available with Breakfast Club, 8-9am if needed. Please contact us on 01749 899147 or piltonplaygroup@btinternet.com
Queen’s College Nursery 3-4 yrs. Our friendly nursery provides outstanding care and education with excellent facilities for all our young children. Staff are all highly qualified, experienced and caring. The Nursery is situated within our Pre-Prep dept and has its own safe, secure, child centred garden and all weather covered area. Outdoor play and learning is a key element of our education at Queen’s and children enjoy weekly Forest school sessions both in our school grounds and in local woods. Achieving ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by OFSTED we offer the very best start in early years education, encouraging all our children to happily grow and develop in independence and confidence. PHONE 01823 340830
Sunny Hill Nursery and Pre-Prep. Free toddler group Weds 10.30am – 12noon. A happy and sociable place, Sunny Hill Nursery and Pre-Prep, at Bruton School for Girls, cares for boys and girls aged 2 – 7. A safe and secure setting within the school’s beautiful 40-acre campus coupled with small class sizes and caring staff offer the best start for an enquiring young mind. Please do come and visit. Phone 01749 814427 www.brutonschool.co.uk.
Taunton Nursery School, for children from 2 years old. Flexible Nursery Education, 8am – 5.45pm Highly qualified teachers. Spectacular grounds and facilities used by all. Children can attend a combination of morning, afternoon and late club sessions. www.tauntonschool.co.uk 01823 703303
The Park School Nursery, Yeovil. Give your child the best start in our friendly, professional Nursery, catering for children from 3 years in a caring, Christian environment. Full or part time. Outstanding OFSTED report. Nursery Funding vouchers accepted. Visit our School – you will receive a warm welcome. For further information PHONE 01935 423514
Thorncombe Jumping Beans Playgroup. A small and friendly playgroup offering high quality care, learning and play provision for children aged 2 -4 years. Open Tuesday – Friday 8.45am -1pm, full funded care for the over 3’s. Toddler group on Thursday 10am – 12 noon. Come to Thorncombe Village Hall near Chard and meet our friendly team or give us a call on 07922 926380
Wellington Junior School Nursery Attractive, purpose built building. Talented teachers. Cheerful children. Proud parents. All this can be yours at Wellington Junior School Nursery and Pre-Nursery. EYFS can be used against our reasonable fees. Please enjoy our website www.wellington-school.org.uk or call Alison Jones to arrange a visit 01823 668710. You won’t be disappointed.
