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The menu is great a choice of different foods (healthy) plus the growing garden for fresh Vegetables etc for the children and to use for meals, learn about growing foods ! Rose who runs the nursery is always helpful and understanding, like the rest of the staff !ill be sad when my little girl leave but would recommend the Nursery to anyone has helped my little girl in her learning goals and her general manner to be a smart loving toddler thankyou", "datePublished": "2016-05-07T17:47:34.418Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "K R" }, "datePublished": "2018-09-15T20:56:55.318226Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/explorers-day-nursery-ba5-3lq-ey462695#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "South West", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=South%20West" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Explorers Day Nursery", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/explorers-day-nursery-ba5-3lq-ey462695" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/explorers-day-nursery-ba5-3lq-ey462695#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Explorers Day Nursery suitable for under-twos?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The nursery accepts children aged 0 to 3 years. 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Explorers Day Nursery # Explorers Day Nursery in Wells Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2022) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · 56 Bath Road, Wells, BA5 3LQ · Somerset Number of places — Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Oct 2022 Local authority Somerset About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Explorers Day Nursery, spearheaded by the mother-daughter duo Rose and Vicky, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children in Wells. With Rose contributing 30 years of childcare expertise and Vicky bringing fresh, managerial experience, the nursery prioritises each child's well-being and development. The setting is designed to encourage confidence and independence through individualised and group learning. Children are grouped by age into 'Crawlers and Climbers' (0-2 years), 'Adventurers' (2-3 years), and 'Pioneers' (3-4 years), each with dedicated learning spaces. The nursery embraces an open-plan, free-flow approach, allowing children to explore various areas and facilitating interaction between siblings. This design helps children become familiar with their surroundings, peers, and staff, ensuring a smooth transition as they grow. The outdoor area is thoughtfully planned with a baby zone, a home area with raised planting beds, and a 'Daredevil Corner' for climbing adventures. The nursery operates 50 weeks a year, closing for specific periods in August and over Christmas/New Year, with no charges during these closures. Our ethos Explorers Day Nursery aims to foster confidence and independence through individualised and group learning, utilising an open-plan, free-flow approach that encourages children to explore various areas and interact with peers. They also provide a thoughtfully planned outdoor environment for adventurous play. What it's like Children are calm, settled and enjoy their time in this setting. They separate well from their parents and form good relationships with staff. Staff encourage children to be as independent as possible, and children feel safe exploring their environment and the carefully arranged resources that are easily accessible. Family-run Experienced Staff Free-flow Play Outdoor Learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) - Morning session, including breakfast (7.30am to 12 noon) £24.50 / session - Morning session, including breakfast and lunch (7.30am to 1.30pm) £30.50 / session - Afternoon session, including tea (2pm to 6pm) £24.50 / session - Afternoon session, including lunch and tea (12 noon to 6pm) £30.50 / session - All day to include breakfast, lunch and tea (7.30am – 6pm) £43.00 / day ## Key facts Session types Morning session, including breakfast, Morning session, including breakfast and lunch, Afternoon session, including tea, Afternoon session, including lunch and tea, All day Opening hours Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 6pm, Friday 7.30am to 5.30pm Age range 0-4 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2013 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Explorers Day Nursery Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10236180 Lead inspector Kate Rogers Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50198502)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462695) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=explorers-day-nursery-ba5-3lq-ey462695) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Explorers Day Nursery Last inspected 6 October 2022 · Kate Rogers 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 Children are calm, settled and enjoy their time in this setting. They separate well from their parents and form good relationships with staff. Staff encourage children to be as independent as possible, and children feel safe exploring their environment and the carefully arranged resources that are easily accessible. Inspector highlights - Children are calm, settled and enjoy their time in this setting. - Staff encourage children to be as independent as possible. - Children feel safe exploring their environment and the carefully arranged resources that are easily accessible. - Relationships with parents are strong. - Staff use the outdoor area to teach children about planting, growing and harvesting and to develop children's physical skills. Areas to develop - 1 improve staff interactions and modelling of skills with children, to deepen and extend children's learning - 2 adapt daily routines to ensure that they are tailored to the children's needs to maximise children's learning time. Inspection #10236180 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50198502) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents speak highly of the nursery and feel well informed about what their children are doing > as a result of parental feedback, staff planned activities linked to emotional awareness and parents reported improvements in their children's emotional literacy skills Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) shares information with primary schools for children who may need more support. This enables children to settle well in the next stage of their education. Outdoor space Staff use the outdoor area to teach children about planting, growing and harvesting and to develop children's physical skills. Older children use the bike track to develop physical skills and to learn about road safety. ## Parent Reviews of Explorers Day Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLEPIamhBMmGtuWAzsZsqIgoTgi05IZWUIEtmcrE5lB0TN9Gg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Katie Cushing 10 years ago my little girl started at the Nursery from 6 months and now she's nearly 4! she has always loved it there the staff are so friendly and always doing different activities with the children. The menu is great a choice of different foods (healthy) plus the growing garden for fresh Vegetables etc for the children and to use for meals, learn about growing foods ! Rose who runs the nursery is always helpful and understanding, like the rest of the staff !ill be sad when my little girl leave but would recommend the Nursery to anyone has helped my little girl in her learning goals and her general manner to be a smart loving toddler thankyou [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBX3BHSEFREAE!2m1!1s0x48722249fdf1d6ff:0xadf9c88fb6b2667b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ-i0vTQEYErXx5CyqVjPm9xw26w3FmGS6K5eNykvocXsANRg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) K R 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRd0tlZkNBEAE!2m1!1s0x48722249fdf1d6ff:0xadf9c88fb6b2667b) Reviews from Google for Explorers Day Nursery. 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