Opening hours
Monday - Friday: 07:30 - 17:30
Little Beeches Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
Number of places
97 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Somerset
About this day nursery
Little Beeches Nursery, which opened in September 2022, provides a nurturing and engaging environment for children from 12 weeks old up to school age. Located on the same site as Maiden Beech Primary Academy, the nursery benefits from shared facilities while operating independently.
The nursery features two distinct areas: 'Caterpillars' for children under two, and 'Butterflies' for two-to-four-year-olds. Both spaces offer direct access to bespoke outdoor play areas, including a mud kitchen, bug hotel, and gardening opportunities for growing fruits, vegetables, and plants.
The nursery's philosophy centres on providing every child with an exceptional start to their educational journey, fostering confidence, resilience, independence, and curiosity with a rich and relevant curriculum based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework. They aim to ignite a desire for learning and challenge children to reach their full potential.
Our ethos
Little Beeches Nursery's philosophy is founded on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, aiming to provide every child with an exceptional start by fostering confidence, resilience, independence, and curiosity. They seek to ignite a desire for learning and challenge children to reach their full potential.
What it's like
Children happily enter the nursery and are greeted by friendly, enthusiastic staff who provide a safe and stimulating environment. Warm, positive interactions help children develop a sense of belonging and staff support good behaviour and independence.
Opened September 2022Located on primary school siteDedicated spaces for under 2s and 2-4 year oldsOutdoor learning focusEYFS Curriculum
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)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.
Key facts
Age range
12 weeks to school age
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
September 2022
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Little Beeches Nursery
Last inspected 29 January 2025 · Vicky Burns
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 happily enter the nursery and are greeted by friendly, enthusiastic staff who provide a safe and stimulating environment. Warm, positive interactions help children develop a sense of belonging and staff support good behaviour and independence.
Inspector highlights
- Children are happy, eager to attend and well engaged
- Warm, positive interactions give children a strong sense of belonging
- Ambitious, well-structured curriculum supporting good progress
- Highly effective partnerships with parents and responsive key-person approach
- Staff support children's physical development, including outdoor balancing activities
Areas to develop
- 1develop the organisation of larger group activities for children so they can engage and benefit from the learning experiences.
Inspection #10368060 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Children engage in various physical activities and staff support development of large- and small-muscle skills. Older children enhance their balance and challenge themselves outdoors on large wooden balancing beams, strengthening the muscles in their body.
Inspection history
Most recent inspection
29 January 2025
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
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