--- title: "18 Day Nurseries near Bridgwater, 1 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/south-west/somerset/bridgwater description: "Compare 18 day nurseries near Bridgwater: 1 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.2★ from 109 Google reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near Bridgwater **4.1★** average from **59** Google reviews We track 18 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Bridgwater. At their latest inspection: 1 rated Outstanding, 12 rated Good, 2 currently Requires Improvement — 87% of graded settings here are Good or better. 4 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 109 Google reviews across 11 of these nurseries, averaging 4.2★. 8 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 8 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and Google reviews. ## Nurseries in Bridgwater at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 2 miles of Bridgwater. 18 Ofsted-registered nurseries 87% Good or Outstanding 4.2★ 109 Google reviews 8 Accept funded hours 8 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 1 - Good 12 - Requires improvement 2 3 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 4 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Bridgwater - Bridgwater and Taunton College Childcare Centre (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bridgwater-and-taunton-college-childcare-centre-ta6-4pz-142750) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.4★ (7) ## Nursery locations in and around Bridgwater ## Day nurseries in Bridgwater - ### Little Crickets Pre School Bridgwater · TA6 3RF · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-crickets-pre-school-ta6-3rf-ey552864 - ### First Class Nurseries ★ 5.0 (5 reviews) Bridgwater · TA6 5JT · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/first-class-nurseries-ta6-5jt-ey548852 - ### Little Adventures Nursery (Bridgwater) ★ 3.9 (22 reviews) Bridgwater · TA6 7AS · Ofsted: Requires improvement https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-adventures-nursery-bridgwater-ta6-7as-2696181 - ### Westover Little Stars Pre-School BRIDGWATER · TA6 7HB · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/westover-little-stars-pre-school-ta6-7hb-ey358881 - ### The Olive Tree Nursery ★ 3.1 (9 reviews) Bridgwater · TA6 5HT · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-olive-tree-nursery-ta6-5ht-ey409425 - ### Kids N Co Dragons Playgroup BRIDGWATER · TA6 3QE · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kids-n-co-dragons-playgroup-ta6-3qe-142898 - ### Bridgwater and Taunton College Childcare Centre ★ 4.4 (7 reviews) Bridgwater · TA6 4PZ · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bridgwater-and-taunton-college-childcare-centre-ta6-4pz-142750 - ### Rainbow Pre-School ★ 4.8 (6 reviews) Bridgwater · TA6 4QX · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-playgroup-ta6-4qx-ey294245 - ### Sunbeams Nursery BRIDGWATER · TA6 4PT · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-nursery-ta6-4pt-ey472845 - ### Mama Bear's Day Nursery ★ 4.2 (5 reviews) Bridgwater · TA6 4RR · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mama-bear-s-day-nursery-ta6-4rr-2581792 - ### Butterflies Day Nursery @ Bowerlane ★ 4.8 (5 reviews) Bridgwater · TA6 4TY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-day-nursery-bowerlane-ta6-4ty-ey248113 - ### Future Stars Coaching at Willowdown Primary School Bridgwater · TA6 4FU https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/future-stars-coaching-at-willowdown-primary-school-ta6-4fu-2872335 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Bridgwater? We list 18 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Bridgwater. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Bridgwater are rated Outstanding? 1 nursery is currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 2 miles of Bridgwater, including Bridgwater and Taunton College Childcare Centre. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location. What do parents say about nurseries near Bridgwater? Across 11 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 2 miles of Bridgwater have left 109 Google reviews at an average of 4.2★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals. Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Bridgwater? 8 of the 18 nurseries within 2 miles of Bridgwater (44%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top. Which nurseries near Bridgwater take babies? 8 settings within 2 miles of Bridgwater are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common. These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. 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