Opening hours
Monday - Friday 08:00 - 18:00
Choo Choo's Day Nursery and Preschool
Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
Number of places
47 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Somerset
About this day nursery
Choo Choo's Day Nursery and Preschool, located in Taunton, TA2 7BW, is a nurturing environment where qualified and passionate staff are dedicated to fostering each child's early learning journey. The nursery prioritises individualised education plans, recognising the unique needs of every child, and ensures parents are kept informed through regular updates via the Blossom app.
Open Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 18:00, Choo Choo's operates year-round, except for major bank holidays and the festive period between Christmas and New Year. They also offer term-time only positions for added flexibility.
The nursery has embraced a 'Curiosity Method' in its approach, redesigning spaces and activities to encourage innate curiosity, awe, and wonder in children, aiming to cultivate future thinkers and doers by getting the learning environment just right.
Our ethos
Choo Choo's Day Nursery and Preschool embraces a 'Curiosity Method,' redesigning spaces and activities to foster children's innate curiosity, awe, and wonder. Their aim is to cultivate future thinkers and doers by ensuring the learning environment is optimally designed for this purpose. They also prioritise individualised education plans to meet each child's unique needs.
What it's like
Children arrive happy and are keen to get into nursery to play. The friendly and welcoming staff greet children and help them to settle quickly into their chosen activity.
Individualised Education PlansYear-Round OpeningCuriosity Method
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
- Holiday Club session£38 / session
- Breakfast (Holiday Club)£1.50 / session
- Tea (Holiday Club)£3.00 / session
- Hourly rate (under 5s in Holiday Club)£7.77 / hour
Key facts
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Choo Choo's Day Nursery and Preschool
Last inspected 24 February 2023
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children arrive happy and are keen to get into nursery to play. The friendly and welcoming staff greet children and help them to settle quickly into their chosen activity.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders and staff have high expectations for what they want children to achieve.
- Parents are very happy with the care that their children receive.
- Leaders reflect on their environment and consider how it supports children's learning.
- Leaders recognise the impact that the cost of living is having on parents, and encourage the use of recycled resources.
- Staff provide a good range of interesting activities to spark children's curiosity.
Areas to develop
- 1develop strategies to support the children who have delays in their language development to communicate their wants and needs
- 2review the organisation of adult-led activities to ensure that all children are able to focus and be involved.
Inspection #10276927 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents say that the staff are welcoming and supportive.
Parents say that staff work closely with them to get to know their children so that they feel secure.
Parents say that staff help with managing children's behaviour and support them with toilet training.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Leaders and staff provide support to help children who have delays in their development. For instance, they put plans in place and refer them to other professionals to access further support.
Outdoor space
Older children benefit from lots of fresh air and exercise. Children develop an interest in books and stories, and choose to use the reading nook in the garden.
Parent Reviews of Choo Choo's Day Nursery and Preschool
4.6
(25)
Jodie Hutchinson
3 years ago
A great nursery in all aspects! The staff are lovely and welcoming, communication is great and the children are learning all the time! My son went there for 2 years and absolutely loved it! He made some lovely friends and has now moved up to school with a few of them! The activities that are done with the children are just great! Stuff that I would never think to do at home. My daughter has just started there and has settled in well. I honestly wouldn't want to send them anywhere else.
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Hannah Comley-White
3 years ago
Fantastic nursery. Have had all 3 of my children here, all have thrived and been really cared for. Staff are friendly yet professional, and the nursery have wonderful and fun activities for the children. The outside space is a plus as it's so important for children to be getting fresh air to run around. The information reported back is always in depth and I know how my child is doing and progressing within the setting. Really recommend Choo Choos. I cannot stress how amazing they are.
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Chantelle Jones
3 years ago
My son started at 18 months and will be leaving this year to go to school. Fantastic setting and really child focussed. Love the variety of themed activities provided to explore different events/celebrations throughout the year. We recently held a birthday party with other children from the nursery in attendance and the children were such a polite and caring bunch. Will be sad when he goes to school.
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Leanne Hawkins
3 years ago
A fantastic early years setting. With great learning opportunities for all pre school children. Big focus on the outside and nature, with themed activities. Very caring staff, who are supportive and nurturing. Choo Choos also shares highlights on a confidential App from your child's time at nursery, with written details and photos. My grandchild has developed excellent speech and social skills all in preparation for moving to Primary education.
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Arianna Holmes
3 years ago
Both of my children attend this nursery and I cannot recommend them enough they really take the time to bond with the children and the activities they provide are so well thought through whilst also being very fun!
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Inspection history
Date: July 2013
- February 2023Good
- July 2017Outstanding
- August 2016Good
- May 2014Good
- July 2013Requires improvement
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