--- title: "Brue Farm Day Nursery, Castle Cary | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/brue-farm-day-nursery-ba7-7pp-ey396818 description: "Brue Farm Day Nursery in Castle Cary — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Brue Farm Day Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2025) · Brue Farm, Lovington, CASTLE CARY, BA7 7PP · Somerset Number of places 40 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2025 Local authority Somerset ## About this day nursery Brue Farm Day Nursery provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The day nursery focuses on supporting each child's individual development and potential through a child-led approach and a variety of engaging activities. Children of all ages interact and learn together, mirroring a family home setting, which aids in quicker settling for new attendees. The nursery prides itself on its dedicated and experienced staff team, who are considered their most valuable asset. Healthy, home-cooked food and snacks are provided, aligning with their commitment to health and well-being. Brue Farm also offers unique activities such as swimming lessons, interaction with animals in their pet corner, and Forest Skills workshops, encouraging outdoor play and exploration. Parents consistently praise the nurturing care and positive impact the nursery has on their children's confidence and development. Our ethos Brue Farm Day Nursery champions a child-led approach, fostering individual development through engaging activities. They facilitate inter-age interaction, mirroring a family home, and offer unique experiences like swimming, animal interaction, and Forest Skills workshops to encourage outdoor play and exploration. What it's like Children form strong bonds with the friendly, caring staff, who give a very nurturing, reassuring approach. They feel valued and safe in their care. Staff have high expectations of all children and create a well-balanced curriculum for each age group, which supports them to make continual achievements. Child-led approach Integrated age groups (3 months to 5 years) Swimming lessons Pet Corner Forest Skills ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured hourly across three age bands spanning ages zero to five. There is a minimum booking of four hours per session, and fees are charged only for the booked hours. Meals are priced separately, with an additional charge for food applicable during funded sessions. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) - Hourly rate (0-2 years) £8.37 / hour - Hourly rate (2-3 years) £8.21 / hour - Hourly rate (3-5 years) £7.67 / hour - Lunch £2.90 / session - Tea £2.90 / session Good to know - There is a minimum booking of 4 hours per session. - Fees are billed by the hour based on booked attendance. - A £35.00 non-refundable registration fee is payable upon booking. - Meals (lunch and tea) are charged extra at £2.90 each. - An additional meal charge applies if claiming Nursery Education Funding. - Late drop-offs or early pick-ups of 15 minutes or more incur pro-rata charges. ## Key facts Food Healthy home-cooked food and snacks provided Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5.30pm Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2009 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Brue Farm Day Nursery Last inspected 29 August 2025 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Leaders have a strong ethos to promote staff's professional development and staff feel well supported. - Children gain very good language skills and a wide vocabulary through varied experiences. - Partnerships with parents are strong, with parents speaking highly of staff's skill and dedication. - Children enjoy great opportunities to develop their physical skills, including swimming and yoga. - Staff provide excellent support for children's understanding of the world and cultural capital through enriching experiences. Areas to develop - 1 review and improve the organisation of some group activities and minimise noise levels to support all children's engagement, participation and learning consistently well. Inspection #10398818 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289701) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say their children settle easily and have made excellent progress since starting. > Parents comment that staff are professional and committed to their role. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children have fun in their play, such as when jumping in puddles or digging in the garden together. They find some herbs, runner beans and leaves to mix with water and earth and create their special concoctions in the mud kitchen outdoors. Inspection history Date: March 2010 - August 2025 Good - November 2019 Outstanding - April 2015 Outstanding - March 2010 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Brue Farm Day Nursery ### Does Brue Farm Day Nursery accept funded hours? ### What kind of childcare setting is Brue Farm Day Nursery? ### What is the capacity at Brue Farm Day Nursery? ### How are meals handled at Brue Farm Day Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in CASTLE CARY Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Brue Farm Day Nursery. - Ofsted: Good 5.0 mi ### The Bush Nursery Shepton Mallet · BA4 4HP https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-bush-nursery-ba4-4hp-142802 - Ofsted: Good 5.3 mi ### Yeovilteenies Day Nursery Yeovil · BA22 8HL 5.0(8 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/yeovilteenies-day-nursery-ba22-8hl-142872 - Ofsted: Good 5.5 mi ### Next Steps Childcare Centre Shepton Mallet · BA4 6QL 5.0(9 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/next-steps-childcare-centre-ba4-6ql-ey263811 - Ofsted: Outstanding 5.7 mi ### Pilton Pre-School Pilton · BA4 4DH https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/pilton-pre-school-ba4-4dh-142986 - Ofsted: Good 6.9 mi ### First Steps Day Nursery Shepton Mallet · BA4 5QT https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-ba4-5qt-142796 - Ofsted: Good 7.1 mi ### Northover House Day Nursery Yeovil · BA22 8NG https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/northover-house-day-nursery-ba22-8ng-ey307860 See all nurseries in CASTLE CARY →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=CASTLE+CARY ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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