Opening hours
8am - 6pm, 51 weeks a year
Leaping Frogs Day Nursery
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jul 2024)
Number of places
75 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Wiltshire
About this day nursery
Leaping Frogs Day Nursery, nestled between Zeals and Mere in Wiltshire, is an Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' setting that embraces a nature-led approach to early childhood education. 2 acres, the nursery provides a stimulating 'home-from-home' environment where children aged 3 months to 4 years are encouraged to explore and learn through play.
The nursery features a mini-farm with chickens and other animals, offering unique outdoor learning opportunities. Children engage in activities that foster confidence, kindness, and capability, with a strong emphasis on fresh air and traditional values.
The curriculum is tailored to individual interests and needs, ensuring each child reaches their full potential. 5 years), Froglets & Toadlets (2 to 3 years), and two pre-school rooms, Froggies and Toadies (3-4 years).
These spaces offer a variety of experiences including sensory play, messy play, quiet areas, and extensive outdoor access to gardens, climbing forts, and even miniature Shetlands and goats. Leaping Frogs Day Nursery operates 51 weeks a year, from 8 am to 6 pm daily.
Our ethos
We believe in the power of play, fresh air, and good old traditional values – helping children grow into confident, kind, and capable individuals. At Leaping Frogs, no two days are ever the same, because no two children are. Their unique interests and needs guide everything we do, and we’re here to nurture each little personality to their full potential.
What it's like
Children arrive happy and eager to explore an engaging and inspiring environment that enables them to become extremely independent learners, such as growing produce from seed and caring for animals. Staff consistently implement a highly ambitious curriculum, ensuring children progress rapidly while having fun, developing physical skills, language, and early mathematical understanding.
Ofsted OutstandingNature-led LearningMini-FarmIndividualised LearningOutdoor Play
Pricing & funding
Fees are charged hourly based on age group and room placement, with additional costs for snacks and meals. Parents can choose between a term-time only contract or an annual contract, with the latter including a holiday allowance.
Funding accepted
Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Good to know
- Charges are billed hourly based on booked hours only.
- Choice of term-time only or annual contracts.
- Annual contracts include two weeks of fee-free holiday.
- Accepts funding and childcare vouchers.
Key facts
Age range
3 months to 4 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Leaping Frogs Day Nursery
Last inspected 3 July 2024
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children arrive happy and eager to explore an engaging and inspiring environment that enables them to become extremely independent learners, such as growing produce from seed and caring for animals. Staff consistently implement a highly ambitious curriculum, ensuring children progress rapidly while having fun, developing physical skills, language, and early mathematical understanding.
Inspector highlights
- Children become extremely independent learners, gaining confidence in growing produce from seed and caring for animals.
- Staff consistently implement a highly ambitious curriculum, leading to rapid progress for children.
- Children develop strong language and communication skills through high-quality teaching.
- Children skilfully learn to think for themselves, assess risks, and play harmoniously.
- Children have an impressive understanding of hygiene and develop independence in self-care.
Inspection #10347048 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents confirm the excellent communication and partnerships with them.
Parents comment how staff 'turn education into an adventure'.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
All children relish outdoor play, where they have excellent opportunities to challenge their physical skills and learn about nature. They gain amazing confidence, resilience and kindness as they care for the menagerie of animals.
Parent Reviews of Leaping Frogs Day Nursery
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Jordan Shackleton
2 years ago
Leaping Frogs reputation is certainly warranted, it's an absolute gem of a nursery. All of the staff are friendly/professional and are extremely knowledgeable. Our daughter had the best start to learning here, it's very clear that a lot of care and thought goes in to every day at Leaping Frogs. Our daughter still talks about her time here even though she's moved on to 'big school'. Send your kids here, you won't regret it!
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Hatty Campbell-Clause
2 years ago
Our 2.5 year old daughter has been at leaping frogs nursery since she was 10 months old and I can not speak highly enough about the nursery, staff or setting. It is the most wonderful nursery and our daughter has so much fun during her days there. I am constantly in awe of how much fun they pack into a day. Our daughter has progressed so much due to her time at leaping frogs, they really do manage to make learning so much fun. All the farm animals are an absolute highlight for our daughter and the amount of care and attention each of the staff give the children is evident from how much all the children appear to love their time there (you often see older children coming in to pick up younger siblings and being so pleased to see the staff that clearly use to look after them, I have lost count of the number of times I have seen older children running up and giving the staff huge hugs. It’s so lovely to see). It really is just such a lovely nursery in every way. Thank you to everyone at leaping frogs for making it what it is.
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Josh Winn
2 years ago
My daughter attends this nursery and I have to say that me and my partner are overjoyed with the service that we receive from the staff and the outstanding care they provide for our child. The days are filled with beautiful activities that teach the children to be kind to animals and to be kind to each other as well as helping them advance in all areas of early learning. The staff are helpful, professional, supportive and always cheerful. Thanks for everything you do Leaping Frogs!
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Caroline Holmes
2 years ago
Exceptional nursery with exceptional staff. My daughter moved to Leaping Frogs in her pre-school year after attending another lovely nursery for a couple of years. She was really reluctant at first but now she tells me off for picking her up!! The activities are so thoughtfully planned with the children’s interests in mind, she is more confident with animals since attending and really enjoys interacting with them. Outdoor facilitaties are unrivalled locally and it is wonderful seeing her on the app jumping in muddy puddles in the provided outdoor gear. Nourishing home cooked lunches, excellent equipment indoor and outdoor and best of all; the most fun and caring staff. I am so grateful to each of them for their very clear joy and care towards my daughter. I feel so lucky she has a place here.
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Kate Allcott
2 years ago
All 3 of my boys have been to Leaping Frogs and it really is the best. The care, love and fun the staff provide is truly amazing. My eldest son has a severe peanut allergy and everyone was excellent and managed everything safely. The team have created such a special and unique culture at leaping frogs, we have high expectations and we have never been disappointed. The care and enjoyment for supporting young children always shines through. All my boys have loved the outside space and always recall their time with the animals.
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Inspection history
Date: March 2013
- July 2024Outstanding
- August 2018Outstanding
- March 2013Outstanding
Frequently asked about Leaping Frogs Day Nursery
About the setting
Leaping Frogs Day Nursery CIC registered at its current location in 2012. The nursery operates from the outskirts of Zeals, near Warminster, Wiltshire, and is open for 51 weeks of the year, closing only for bank holidays and between Christmas and New Year. It is open from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, and provides an optional holiday playscheme during school holidays. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years, and employs 27 members of staff to work directly with the children, with various qualifications including three holding early years teacher status.
- URN
- EY452129
- Registered person
- Leaping Frogs Day Nursery C.I.C.
- 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
- Outstanding
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