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The staff are friendly and always appear to be engaging well with the children. There is an obvious atmosphere of fun and happiness at Marsh Lane Nursery. The nursery is well run by the Management and overall, it's very difficult to think of anything negative to say about the nursery. Both of our children have attended Marsh Lane Nursery and we would thoroughly recommend it!", "datePublished": "2017-12-14T23:29:31.387Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Michelle Rowland" }, "reviewBody": "This nursery dismissed my 3 year old little girl for minor incidents. She is absolutely inconsolable and cannot understand why. She attended for the best part of a year and has lost all of her friends. Despite pleading with the manager and making them aware how traumatic this has been for her they have refused to relent. 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Marsh Lane Day Nursery # Marsh Lane Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · 4.1 (8 parent reviews) · 64 Marsh Lane, Yeovil, BA21 3BX · Somerset Number of places 34 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Somerset About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Marsh Lane Day Nursery Ltd, established in 1995, offers a nurturing environment for children in Yeovil. Situated on Marsh Lane, the nursery is easily accessible from major roads and boasts a private car park for convenient drop-offs and pickups. The facility features three distinct outdoor play areas, with direct access to Yeovil Recreation Centre and close proximity to a local farm and scenic country walks, promoting engagement with nature. Operating Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm year-round, except for bank holidays and a Christmas break, the nursery provides fresh, on-site prepared meals that cater to various dietary needs. The dedicated staff, holding qualifications from Level 2 to Level 6 in Early Years education, are committed to continuous professional development, ensuring they are always up-to-date with best practices. All staff members are certified in First Aid and Food Hygiene. The nursery offers age-appropriate rooms, including the 'Bumble Bee and Ladybird Room' for babies, with ample space for exploration and a quiet cot room for resting. Older children enjoy 'Butterfly Rooms' for free-flow play, featuring a playroom with diverse toys and a versatile role-play area that transforms for imaginative adventures, plus an art room for creative expression. The 'Pre-School Room' prepares children for school with stimulating activities and messy play resources, alongside a covered outdoor area. What it's like Children arrive happily and settle in easily, making good progress in their learning and development. They socialise well, play collaboratively, and develop good independence skills. Staff provide clear expectations, fostering positive interactions among children. Established 1995 Private car park Three outdoor areas On-site fresh meals Experienced and qualified staff ## Pricing & funding 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://marshlanedaynursery.co.uk/contactUs.php) ## Key facts Food All food is provided during these sessions with access to fresh drinking water and milk at all times. Meals are prepared fresh on the premises by our Cook who takes pride in meeting all children’s requirements. Opening hours Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day, Sessional ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Marsh Lane Day Nursery Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10418029 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289976)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/142873) 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 [ Visit website ](https://marshlanedaynursery.co.uk/) 64 Marsh Lane, Yeovil, BA21 3BX [© 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#/-2.64176/50.953/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Yeovil - [Day nurseries in Yeovil](/search?q=Yeovil) - [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=marsh-lane-day-nursery-ltd-ba21-3bx-142873) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Marsh Lane Day Nursery Last inspected 23 September 2025 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 arrive happily and settle in easily, making good progress in their learning and development. They socialise well, play collaboratively, and develop good independence skills. Staff provide clear expectations, fostering positive interactions among children. Inspector highlights - Children make good progress in their learning and development. - Staff support children's communication and language skills effectively. - Leaders are committed to providing children with good-quality care and education. - Older children are creative and use critical thinking skills to problem solve. - Staff support children to develop their physical abilities by providing lots of opportunities for active play. - Children benefit from respectful care routines. - Leaders implement a supervision process to support staff development and plan for improvement. Areas to develop - 1 consider how staffing arrangements can be further improved so that throughout the day all children are consistently immersed in learning - 2 provide more targeted and tailored professional development opportunities to individual staff members to raise the quality of their teaching even further so that they can all provide high-quality, meaningful interactions Inspection #10418029 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289976) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children benefit from daily time in the fresh air, which promotes healthy lifestyles. The inspector observed the quality of education and staff teaching during children's activities, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this is having on the children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Marsh Lane Day Nursery 4.1 (8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXyD3NzzIrDJ3sEljKWVv14QQeZbpvMFYQb6UyBamCB2VWrsS5p=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Coelette Parkes 8 years ago Marsh Lane Nursery is either very good or excellent in all respects regardless of whether you are seeking childcare for a baby, toddler or young child. The staff are friendly and always appear to be engaging well with the children. There is an obvious atmosphere of fun and happiness at Marsh Lane Nursery. The nursery is well run by the Management and overall, it's very difficult to think of anything negative to say about the nursery. Both of our children have attended Marsh Lane Nursery and we would thoroughly recommend it! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNROWN1R3d3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4872402643e4fa3d:0xec34c639e60cb241) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKJKZs0t9mKCskeFdCNELrTa9laFfAYMkzhEQn27J_NVgfSrA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Michelle Rowland 2 years ago This nursery dismissed my 3 year old little girl for minor incidents. She is absolutely inconsolable and cannot understand why. She attended for the best part of a year and has lost all of her friends. Despite pleading with the manager and making them aware how traumatic this has been for her they have refused to relent. It's a very cruel thing to do we cannot comprehend the situation [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNaNVB2c1lBEAE!2m1!1s0x4872402643e4fa3d:0xec34c639e60cb241) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXKRyHmrVYhNmGHmCnx482r0-mgC1t0uSaJkynTei_AnglPonOP=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Thomas Lee 4 years ago Excellent nursery with great staff. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNtelBUbzFBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4872402643e4fa3d:0xec34c639e60cb241) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWKE38BEF2gpvluj-t0HsmvphKe8SQEyPdwCHBnv4rB27mklYhNMw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) Shivan Taha 3 years ago Happy Prosnal 🥰 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1OFBLT3RBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4872402643e4fa3d:0xec34c639e60cb241) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUczZpbqn6cTvX2w4OqMHEImK0UONJWBtgWVqfw3SVS9p-oeRac=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Hîn Bibe 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1OExMWW5RRRAB!2m1!1s0x4872402643e4fa3d:0xec34c639e60cb241) Reviews from Google for Marsh Lane Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17020446843714974273&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2008 - October 2025 Good - September 2025 Good - March 2023 Good - February 2023 Good - May 2017 Good - April 2017 Good - April 2015 Good - March 2015 Good - March 2011 Good - February 2011 Good - May 2008 Good ## Frequently asked about Marsh Lane Day Nursery ### What are the fees at Marsh Lane Day Nursery? ### How are meals handled at Marsh Lane Day Nursery? ### What are the main strengths of Marsh Lane Day Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Yeovil Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Marsh Lane Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### Yeovil College Nursery Yeovil · BA21 4DR ](/nursery/yeovil-college-nursery-ba21-4dr-142870) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Little Discoveries : Yeovil Yeovil · BA21 3EP ](/nursery/little-discoveries-yeovil-ba21-3ep-ey545417) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Appletree Children's Nursery Yeovil · BA20 1DF ](/nursery/appletree-children-s-nursery-ba20-1df-ey336106) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Smartees Day Care Nursery Yeovil · BA20 2DN ](/nursery/smartees-day-care-nursery-ltd-ba20-2dn-ey480779) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Toybox Nursery Yeovil · BA20 2BH ](/nursery/toybox-nursery-ba20-2bh-142865) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.8 mi ### Oaklands day nursery Yeovil · BA20 2DU 4.7(12 reviews) ](/nursery/oaklands-day-nursery-ltd-ba20-2du-2771042) [See all nurseries in Yeovil →](/search?q=Yeovil) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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