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Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool in Taunton

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
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5.0(5 parent reviews) ·Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool, Lisieux Way, Taunton, TA1 2LB · Somerset
Number of places
53 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Somerset

About this day nursery

Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool, situated in Taunton, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Operating Monday to Friday from 7:45 am to 5:50 pm, 50 weeks a year, the nursery prioritises a homely atmosphere while upholding high standards of care.

Their curriculum encompasses a wide array of engaging activities, including yoga, mindfulness sessions, arts and crafts, cooking, and music time, designed to foster holistic development. The nursery offers dedicated rooms tailored to different age groups—Cocoons (6 months to 2 years), Caterpillars (2-3 years), and Butterflies (3-5 years)—each promoting exploration and learning.

They are committed to environmental friendliness and provide inclusive facilities like a sensory room and a beautiful garden space for outdoor play. With a focus on individualised attention and continuity of care, Little Explorers aims to prepare children for their next educational steps while supporting families through flexible session options and clear communication via their Ovivio app.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled, responding easily to welcoming staff. They learn kindness and enjoy responsibility. Staff have a clear curriculum focus, helping children make good progress and develop imagination.

Homely EnvironmentWide Range of ActivitiesDedicated Age-Group RoomsEco-Friendly MissionSensory Room

Pricing & funding

Charges include a non-refundable registration fee to secure a place, which is waived for children only accessing funded hours. An optional early start is available from 7.45am for an additional charge. Late payments incur a fixed penalty fee.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • A non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place.
  • Registration fee does not apply to children solely accessing funding.
  • Early start from 7.45am must be booked in advance.
  • A late payment charge is applied to overdue accounts.

Key facts

Food

Breakfast, morning and afternoon snack, home cooked lunch with dessert, drinks (water and whole milk), light evening tea (picnic style), and milk for over 1s are included.

Opening hours

Monday - Friday, 7:45 am - 5:50 pm, 50 weeks of the year.

Staff

A highly motivated, experienced and qualified team.

Age range

6 months - 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2022

Waitlist

Not specified

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool

Last inspected 19 July 2023

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 are happy and settled, responding easily to welcoming staff. They learn kindness and enjoy responsibility. Staff have a clear curriculum focus, helping children make good progress and develop imagination.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and settled and learn to be kind.
  • Children demonstrate good use of imagination, acting out stories and pretending to make meals.
  • Children learn about their community and people who help us through visits from local firefighters and trips to a nearby care home.
  • Leaders have worked hard since registration to develop the provision, making improvements to play areas and accessibility.
  • Staff are sensitive and caring, managing children's individual care needs with respect and supporting positive hygiene routines.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff understanding of how to make the best use of learning opportunities to promote all children's language and literacy skills as effectively as possible
  • 2continue to embed the systems for monitoring staff practice to help them meet the learning needs and ideas of all children consistently well.
Inspection #10303080 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of staff and say they are happy with the provision offered.

They comment positively on the good communication staff provide, keeping them well informed and involved with their children's progress.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff continue to develop their understanding of children's needs and have raised their awareness of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) more effectively. They liaise well with parents and other professionals to provide a consistent approach and plan activities to promote the specific individual abilities of children with SEND through their play.

Outdoor space

The inspectors observed children's interactions in play, indoors and outdoors.

Parent Reviews of Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool

5.0
(5)
ethan keating
a year ago

Outstanding, nursery and pre- school! We interact with Amy (caterpillars) and Aleesha (acorns) as they are the key workers for our children and they have taken the time to get to know our little ones inside and out! It’s like seeing a family friend at every pick up and drop off as they have gotten to know us as parents as well. We have the utmost trust and respect for all the staff but both Amy and Aleesha are a credit to the business. I could not recommend this nursery more, if you’re in Taunton try and get them here as they provide a caring, family oriented and safe environment which really promotes learning and equality as well as an incredible place for children to thrive!

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Simon Peacock
3 years ago

Really great place for children.The children love it and also learn so much the owner Gemma is great and so understanding I definitely recommend to anyone with young children

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Glynn Woodward
7 years ago

Great childminders, my little boy loves it here.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

19 July 2023

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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