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Jabberwocky Childrens Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
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5.0(62 parent reviews) ·2 The Tanyard, Leigh Road, STREET, BA16 0HD · Somerset
Number of places
100 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Somerset

About this day nursery

Jabberwocky Children's Nursery, located in Street near Glastonbury, Somerset, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery operates year-round, closing only for Christmas week, with daily hours from 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM, providing consistent support for families.

The facility boasts architect-designed rooms and gardens, alongside dedicated areas for different age groups: the "Toaves" room for infants aged 0-2 with its own baby garden, the "Banders" room for 2-3 year olds with a toddler's garden, and the "Jabbers" room for 3-5 year olds, which includes beautifully curated indoor spaces and access to a large outdoor classroom at The Arboretum. The Arboretum features two heated yurts and serves as an off-site Forest School.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and unique experiences like Farm School, Beach School, gardening, cooking, and woodworking clubs. A dedicated minibus facilitates weekly trips to local attractions, enriching the children's learning journey.

Jabberwocky is committed to offering flexible sessions to accommodate diverse family needs and actively supports government funding schemes and Tax-Free Childcare to make their high-quality provision accessible and affordable.

Our ethos

Jabberwocky Children's Nursery is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and unique experiences. Their pedagogical approach is evident in their Forest School programme at The Arboretum, alongside activities like Farm School, Beach School, gardening, cooking, and woodworking. They aim to enrich the children's learning journey through these diverse, hands-on experiences.

What it's like

Children flourish in this nurturing and stimulating environment. Every child is warmly greeted on arrival by the kind and friendly staff team, which helps children to feel secure and valued from the start of every day. All children make good progress in their learning and are well prepared for their next stages of development.

Year-round careForest SchoolFarm SchoolBeach SchoolFlexible sessions

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:15 AM to 6:00 PM daily, all year round (except Christmas week)

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Jabberwocky Childrens Nursery

Last inspected 13 June 2023 · Jo Beighton

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 flourish in this nurturing and stimulating environment. Every child is warmly greeted on arrival by the kind and friendly staff team, which helps children to feel secure and valued from the start of every day. All children make good progress in their learning and are well prepared for their next stages of development.

Inspector highlights

  • The passionate management team has a clear vision for creating a consistently positive environment that nurtures both children and staff.
  • The manager is committed to extending the skills of all staff as part of a continual development programme and works alongside the team to provide feedback and ideas that help staff to make changes that instantly improve children's experiences.
  • All children benefit from many opportunities to explore the local community, growing their own fruits and vegetables and caring for a variety of animals.
  • Staff teach children about the importance of looking after their bodies, encouraging them to carry water bottles and take regular drinks during daily walks to the forest school.
  • Children are confident communicators and concentrate well on their chosen activities, showing increasing levels of perseverance.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to strengthen staff's interactions to further engage and challenge children's learning
  • 2extend information-sharing with parents about what children are being taught and their next steps for learning.
Inspection #10286006 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children benefit from many opportunities to explore the local community. They develop physical skills during challenging experiences, such as confidently climbing trees using a rope ladder and running through woodland avoiding obstacles. Children also successfully learn how to keep themselves safe in the forest school.

Parent Reviews of Jabberwocky Childrens Nursery

5.0
(62)
Will Ollason
2 months ago

We couldn’t be happier with Jabbawokey. From the moment our daughter started attending, it was clear how much the staff genuinely care about the children and the environment they create for them. Our daughter absolutely loves going in each day and is always excited to tell us about what she’s been doing. The nursery does a brilliant job of keeping the days fun and engaging, and the weekly trips and outings are fantastic. It’s great knowing the children get to explore beyond the classroom and experience new things regularly. One of the standout parts for us is the forest school sessions. It’s such a brilliant way for the children to learn, play and build confidence outdoors. Watching our daughter develop a love for nature and outdoor activities has been amazing. A special shout out to Lol Lol, Libby, Cath and Ashton, who have all been absolutely brilliant with our daughter. Their kindness, patience and enthusiasm really stand out and make such a difference. The staff are warm, attentive and clearly passionate about what they do. Communication with parents is great and you always feel confident that your child is in safe and caring hands. We’re so grateful to the whole team for creating such a positive, nurturing and exciting place for children to learn and grow. We would highly recommend Jabbawokey Nursery to any parent looking for a fantastic start for their little one.

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Giorgia Farano
5 months ago

Our daughter has been attending Jabberwocky for over a year now, after moving from another nursery, and the difference has been incredible. She used to find nursery days difficult, but now she truly enjoys going and often asks to attend more often. Her confidence has grown so much, and she is noticeably happier and more settled with each passing day. The staff are consistently warm, supportive, and accommodating, and the facilities are excellent. The variety of activities on offer keeps her engaged, stimulated, and excited to learn and play. We are extremely happy with the level of care provided and feel very reassured as parents. We would wholeheartedly recommend Jabberwocky to other families.

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Matilda Locke
5 months ago

Our child has been attending Jabberwocky for 3 months. It has been a really pleasing experience. We didn't know what to expect having found it difficult to secure a nursery place, yet we feel extremely lucky to be sending our child here. Everyday the kids do different activities and go on trips around the local area. The staff are enthusiastic, positive and caring. It is a joy to listen to the tales of the day at handover and love seeing the excitement on the little ones face each morning and the chatter home at the end of the day. We appreciate everything the nursery is giving to their well being and development.

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Ana Cabral
5 months ago

Our daughter is turning 3 now and has been with Jabberwocky since she was just 6 months old. We honestly couldn’t be happier. It’s a wonderful Montessori environment with forest school, animals, and so many enriching experiences that really respect each child as an individual. The staff are incredibly kind, caring, and respectful, and it’s clear how much they genuinely care about the children going the extra mile to ensure all her (and our) needs are met. Our daughter is happy, confident, and thriving there. I have absolutely no complaints and trust them completely with her. We feel very lucky to have found this nursery and would recommend it wholeheartedly to any parent.

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Shani Need
5 months ago

I have two children at Jabberwockey nursery. My little boy has additional needs and has been deferred a year from starting school and has remained at Jabberwockey. They are honestly fantastic, so caring and kind and all of the team and Leanne are so excited to share in all the big and little victories with you. Truly a great place! They have done wonders with both my children but my little boy especially has come on leaps and bounds.

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Inspection history

Date: October 2017

  • June 2023Good
  • October 2017Good

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