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Karebears Childcare # Karebears Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2024) · Ryesland Way, Creech St. Michael, TAUNTON, TA3 5TA · Somerset Number of places 36 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2024 Local authority Somerset About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Karebears Childcare, serving Taunton, TA3 5TA, adopts a holistic approach to early childhood education, aiming to foster self-awareness and understanding of the world in young children. The nursery and pre-school provides a warm, nurturing ‘home from home’ environment where children feel secure and happy to explore and learn. Its programmes are continuously adapted to meet contemporary educational standards, offering supportive environments tailored to each age group from 4 months to Pre-School. Through cooperative play and creative activities, Karebears Childcare helps children achieve social, emotional, and physical milestones naturally, preparing them for future stages of their lives. The dedicated team, led by owner and director Karen Davey, ensures a stimulating and engaging experience for all children. Our ethos At Karebears Childcare, our mission consists of providing a warm and nurturing environment where children feel safe. We create a home from home environment which enables the children to feel happy to explore and learn. Our unique Nursery and Pre-school offers various activities that are specifically designed for each age group. Through cooperative play and creative activities, kids reach their social, emotional and physical milestones naturally and with ease. What it's like Staff warmly greet children and parents, and share information to meet children's needs. Children quickly settle, eager to engage in activities. Staff are gentle and reassuring, making children feel emotionally secure and able to learn. The curriculum and environment motivate children to be active learners, with babies exploring edible sand and older children choosing to play indoors or outdoors. They develop physical skills and critical thinking, with staff guiding them to wrap parcels. Staff sequence learning effectively, ensuring children make good progress from babies using scoops to pre-schoolers managing tongs and pincers, preparing them well for school. Holistic Approach Nurturing Environment Age-Specific Programmes Cooperative Play ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.facebook.com/karebearschildcare5/) ## Key facts Opening hours Not specified Age range 4 months - pre-school Term time / All Year All Year Food Not specified Staff 12 Waitlist Not specified ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Karebears Childcare Inspection date Dec 2024 Inspection no. 10368087 Lead inspector Elaine Douglas Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50267085)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455304) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](http://www.karebearschildcare.co.uk/) Ryesland Way, Creech St. Michael, TAUNTON, TA3 5TA Opening hours Not specified [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-3.03654/51.02565/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near TAUNTON - [Day nurseries in TAUNTON](/search?q=TAUNTON) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=karebears-childcare-ta3-5ta-ey455304) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Karebears Childcare Last inspected 11 December 2024 · Elaine Douglas 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 Staff warmly greet children and parents, and share information to meet children's needs. Children quickly settle, eager to engage in activities. Staff are gentle and reassuring, making children feel emotionally secure and able to learn. The curriculum and environment motivate children to be active learners, with babies exploring edible sand and older children choosing to play indoors or outdoors. They develop physical skills and critical thinking, with staff guiding them to wrap parcels. Staff sequence learning effectively, ensuring children make good progress from babies using scoops to pre-schoolers managing tongs and pincers, preparing them well for school. Inspector highlights - The new management team successfully leads the setting with a strong staff team. - Leaders support staff in making meaningful observations, leading to appropriate planning for individual learning needs. - Children of all ages enjoy stories and develop language and mathematical skills. - Staff provide good support to help children become independent in self-care tasks. - Children have good experiences to develop their awareness of safe and healthy practices. Areas to develop - 1 focus staff development on giving babies enough time for babbling and building on ways to ask older children questions to enhance their thinking and language skills even further - 2 strengthen partnerships with other settings children attend to plan more consistently for all children's next stages of development. Inspection #10368087 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50267085) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are incredibly positive about the setting, confirming how well their children are progressing. > Parents comment on the setting being a 'home from home' for their children. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff adapt activities so that all children benefit, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders contact other settings children also attend if children have SEND, though this is not consistent for all children. Children with SEND exclaim, 'I did it!' Outdoor space Older children choose where they prefer to play indoors or outdoors, developing a positive attitude to learning, such as eagerly joining a music and movement session in the garden. Children of all ages enjoy stories, independently and with staff, indoors and outdoors. Inspection history Date: July 2013 - December 2024 Good - March 2019 Good - April 2018 Good - August 2017 Good - March 2015 Good - November 2014 Inadequate - November 2013 Requires improvement - July 2013 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Karebears Childcare ### What is Karebears Childcare's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information about fees for Karebears Childcare? ### Does Karebears Childcare accept funded hours? ### What are the opening hours at Karebears Childcare? ### Does Karebears Childcare support children with special educational needs or disabilities? ### Who leads the team at Karebears Childcare? ### What age range does Karebears Childcare cater for? ### How does Karebears Childcare foster a 'home from home' environment? ### Can I contact Karebears Childcare for more information or to arrange a visit? ## About the setting Karebears Childcare registered in 2013 and operates in the village of Creech St Michael, near Taunton, Somerset. The nursery employs 12 members of childcare staff, including the owner. Of these, six hold early years qualifications at level 3 and two hold qualifications at level 2. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks a year and provides government funded places. URN EY455304 Registered person Davey, Karen Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Good ## Nearby day nurseries in TAUNTON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Karebears Childcare. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Kiddi Caru Nursery Taunton · TA1 2PX 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ta1-2px-ey346416) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Tops Day Nurseries - Mini Mariners Taunton · TA1 2DU 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-mini-mariners-ta1-2du-ey343441) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### YMCA Taunton Pre-School Taunton · TA1 2LB 4.4(103 reviews) ](/nursery/ymca-taunton-pre-school-ta1-2lb-ey501334) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool Taunton · TA1 2LB 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-and-preschool-ta1-2lb-2686514) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Brook Green Early Years Taunton · TA2 7HD ](/nursery/brook-green-early-years-ta2-7hd-ey316345) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Spring Hollies Taunton · TA1 3AG ](/nursery/spring-hollies-ta1-3ag-2711634) [See all nurseries in TAUNTON →](/search?q=TAUNTON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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