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First Class Nurseries

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
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5.0(5 parent reviews) ·British Red Cross Society, Salmon Parade, Bridgwater, TA6 5JT · Somerset
Number of places
45 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
Somerset

About this day nursery

First Class Nurseries is a well-established, privately owned day nursery in Bridgwater, founded in 2002 by experienced Nursery Nurses Lisa and Denise. Catering to children from two years old up to rising five, the nursery is committed to providing outstanding childcare and education in a relaxed, friendly, and safe environment.

They aim to foster initiative, independence, and strong social skills in children, preparing them for a confident start to school. Having moved to larger premises in 2017, the nursery boasts excellent facilities, including a secure garden with an outdoor mud kitchen, construction area, and an allotment for growing fruit and vegetables, promoting outdoor play and learning year-round.

First Class Nurseries offers an all-inclusive service for 50 weeks of the year, with comprehensive day care that includes professionally catered, nutritious meals prepared on-site. The staff are all experienced, qualified, and first-aid trained, with a strong focus on security, evident in their secure premises, gated gardens, and CCTV monitoring.

They maintain a strong partnership with parents through regular newsletters, activity sessions, and an online 'Tapestry' account to track children's progress. The nursery also provides a welcome pack for each child, including a rucksack, drinks bottle, and t-shirt.

Our ethos

The nursery is committed to providing outstanding childcare and education while fostering initiative, independence, and strong social skills in children to prepare them for a confident start to school. They promote outdoor play and learning year-round, including through an allotment and mud kitchen.

What it's like

Children arrive happily, excited to see staff and their friends and eager to start their day. Staff organise learning experiences that motivate and inspire children to learn. Children behave well and follow the routines and expectations of the nursery. They have excellent manners and show respect for others. Children learn to be independent and to take responsibility for small tasks. Staff nurture children's language development well. Children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for school.

Established since 2002All-inclusive serviceExtensive outdoor facilitiesOwner-managed

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

50 weeks of the year, full-time day care opening hours

Food

All meals and snacks included (Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea), caters for allergies, 5-star food hygiene rating

Waitlist

Waiting list for 2-3 year old room and pre-school room

Age range

2 years to rising 5 years

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for First Class Nurseries

Last inspected 22 July 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

Children arrive happily, excited to see staff and their friends and eager to start their day. Staff organise learning experiences that motivate and inspire children to learn. Children behave well and follow the routines and expectations of the nursery. They have excellent manners and show respect for others. Children learn to be independent and to take responsibility for small tasks. Staff nurture children's language development well. Children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for school.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive happily, excited to see staff and their friends and eager to start their day.
  • Staff organise learning experiences that motivate and inspire children to learn.
  • Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise and develop their balance, strength and flexibility as they play outside.
  • Staff well-being is a high priority for leaders.
  • Children build strong bonds with staff, which nurture children's emotional development.

Areas to develop

  • 1sharpen the implementation of the curriculum during group times to help ensure that all children receive the same high-quality interactions with staff and to reduce waiting times.
Inspection #10407339 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Where there are concerns about children's development, staff take swift action to help close any gaps. For example, seeking support from external professionals when needed. Staff teach children signing to help them to communicate their wants and needs.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise. They develop their balance, strength and flexibility as they play outside. Staff teach children to catch and throw balls and help develop children's coordination by challenging them to spin hula hoops around their bodies. Children learn about the natural world as they plant vegetables, watch them grow and eat them at mealtimes.

Parent Reviews of First Class Nurseries

5.0
(5)
Emma Childs
7 years ago

I highly recommend First Class Nursery as it’s facilities are fantastic and the staff are all so welcoming and caring. My eldest son has just left them to go onto school. He started very shy but left a confident caring little boy and they are very good at getting the children school ready. My youngest has just started & is settling in well. They are very organised and informative which I like and would definitely recommend anyone to take a look at this nursery if they are looking for childcare!

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Elise Davis
7 years ago

Fantastic Nursery and amazing staff. Two of my children have already flourished at this nursery and I will look forward to my third child starting later this year. The service here has been truly outstanding and I will be forever grateful for the care given to my children during their time at First Class.

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Elizabeth Gray
7 years ago

This is an excellent nursery. It offers a clean, organised and happy environment. Staff are very friendly and professional. My son always has a positive experience here and I would definitely recommend it!

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Gemma May
a year ago

Absolutely brilliant nursery my boy loves going all teachers are amazing

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Inspection history

Date: January 2020

  • July 2025Good
  • January 2020Outstanding

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