--- title: "28 Day Nurseries near Taunton, 2 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/south-west/somerset/taunton description: "Compare 28 day nurseries near Taunton: 2 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.5★ from 262 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 Taunton **4.4★** average from **193** Google reviews There are 28 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Taunton on our register. At their latest inspection: 2 rated Outstanding, 21 rated Good, 2 currently Requires Improvement — 92% 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 262 Google reviews across 15 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 21 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 16 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 Taunton at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of Taunton. 28 Ofsted-registered nurseries 92% Good or Outstanding 4.5★ 262 Google reviews 21 Accept funded hours 16 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 2 - Good 21 - 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 Taunton - Abacus Nursery (SW) (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/abacus-nursery-sw-ltd-ta2-7ba-ey437978) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (3) - The Brambles Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-brambles-day-nursery-ta2-6pe-ey553802) · Ofsted Outstanding - Tops Day Nurseries - Musgrove (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-musgrove-ta1-5bz-ey271409) · Ofsted Good · 4.5★ (37) ## Nursery locations in and around Taunton ## Day nurseries in Taunton - ### St George's Pre-School (Taunton) ★ 4.2 (6 reviews) Taunton · TA1 3NR · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/st-george-s-pre-school-taunton-ta1-3nr-ey474983 - ### Chuggers Day Nursery and Preschool ★ 4.1 (9 reviews) Taunton · TA1 3DL · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/chuggers-day-nursery-and-preschool-ta1-3dl-ey467521 - ### Spring Hollies Taunton · TA1 3AG · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/spring-hollies-ta1-3ag-2711634 - ### Bizzi Kids Nursery TAUNTON · TA1 5BQ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bizzi-kids-nursery-ta1-5bq-142844 - ### Mama Bear's Day Nursery TAUNTON · TA1 5AX · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mama-bear-s-day-nursery-ta1-5ax-ey417132 - ### Choo Choo's Day Nursery and Preschool ★ 4.6 (25 reviews) Taunton · TA2 7BW · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/choo-choo-s-day-nursery-and-preschool-ta2-7bw-ey457194 - ### Tops Day Nurseries - Musgrove ★ 4.5 (37 reviews) Taunton · TA1 5BZ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-musgrove-ta1-5bz-ey271409 - ### Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool ★ 5.0 (5 reviews) Taunton · TA1 2LB · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-and-preschool-ta1-2lb-2686514 - ### YMCA Taunton Pre-School ★ 4.4 (103 reviews) TAUNTON · TA1 2LB · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ymca-taunton-pre-school-ta1-2lb-ey501334 - ### Taunton School Pre-Prep & Nursery ★ 3.3 (8 reviews) TAUNTON · TA2 6AD https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/taunton-school-nursery-ta2-6ae-ey310094 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Taunton? We list 28 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Taunton. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Taunton are rated Outstanding? 2 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Taunton, including Abacus Nursery (SW), The Brambles Day Nursery. 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 Taunton? Across 15 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Taunton have left 262 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. 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 Taunton? 21 of the 28 nurseries within 1 miles of Taunton (75%) 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 Taunton take babies? 16 settings within 1 miles of Taunton 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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