--- title: "Oaklands day nursery, Yeovil — Rated 4.7 by 12 parents" description: "Oaklands day nursery in Yeovil — Rated 4.7 from 12 parent reviews. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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The staff is super caring and supportive. They look after your child from baby room to pre school age with lots of activities. Every stage of development is supported and documented.A modern nursey clean and very well organised.", "datePublished": "2026-03-05T22:36:23.770850682Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Elle “Angelcake74” White" }, "reviewBody": "If your child is starting primary school this September then please consider Oakland's as my two girls love it and the teachers are excellent.", "datePublished": "2017-07-04T17:44:11.934Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Will Baker" }, "reviewBody": "Wonderful Children's centre, very modern. 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Oaklands day nursery # Oaklands day nursery in Yeovil Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 4.7 (12 parent reviews) · Preston Grove, Yeovil, BA20 2DU · Somerset Number of places 67 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2026 Local authority Somerset About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Located in Yeovil, BA20 2DU, Oaklands Day Nursery, registered with Ofsted on January 10, 2024, provides childcare on non-domestic premises for children aged 0 to 4. The nursery is praised for its warm and nurturing environment where children feel secure and happy, supported by strong settling-in arrangements and an effective key-person system. Staff at Oaklands excel at knowing each child well, understanding their individual interests and personalities, and adapting their support to ensure meaningful learning experiences. The nursery places a high emphasis on developing independence and school readiness skills, fostering a love of reading with accessible book bags and a lending library that includes dual-language books to support children with English as an additional language. Children at Oaklands benefit from engaging, themed activities, exploring nature, and developing mathematical language through daily routines and play, all within a setting that promotes positive behaviour and social cooperation. What it's like Children are happy, settled and feel safe within this warm and nurturing environment. Strong settling-in arrangements, alongside an effective key-person system, help children to form secure and trusting relationships with staff. Staff know children exceptionally well, including their interests, personalities and starting points, which helps them provide tailored support and meaningful learning experiences. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported effectively, with staff using visual aids, symbols and communication cards to strengthen understanding and confidence. Warm and nurturing environment Strong settling-in arrangements Effective key-person system Promotes independence and school readiness Engaging themed activities Positive behaviour encouraged ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:00 - 18:00 Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2024 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Apr 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Oaklands day nursery Last inspected 20 April 2026 What it's like to attend Children are happy, settled and feel safe within this warm and nurturing environment. Strong settling-in arrangements, alongside an effective key-person system, help children to form secure and trusting relationships with staff. Staff know children exceptionally well, including their interests, personalities and starting points, which helps them provide tailored support and meaningful learning experiences. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported effectively, with staff using visual aids, symbols and communication cards to strengthen understanding and confidence. Inspector highlights - Children are happy, settled and feel safe within this warm and nurturing environment. - Strong settling-in arrangements and an effective key-person system help children form secure and trusting relationships with staff. - Staff know children exceptionally well, tailoring support and learning experiences to individual interests and personalities. - Children develop independence and school readiness skills well, confidently separating from parents and managing their own belongings. - The nursery places a strong emphasis on promoting a love of reading, with access to a lending library including dual-language books. - Children enjoy learning through a range of engaging activities linked to themes, exploring nature and developing mathematical language. - Children behave well, cooperating with one another, tidying resources independently, and playing positively. - Parents speak highly of the setting, valuing open communication and describing staff as approachable, caring, and supportive. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should strengthen the consistency of using individual next steps to extend children's learning, ensuring these are clearly embedded into planning and the curriculum, both indoors and outdoors. - 2 Leaders should strengthen the quality and consistency of interactions with younger children to extend children's learning and communication. Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50305991) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Oaklands day nursery Inspection date Apr 2026 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50305991)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2771042) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=oaklands-day-nursery-ltd-ba20-2du-2771042) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported effectively through inclusive strategies and appropriate support, with staff using visual aids, symbols, and communication cards to strengthen their understanding, communication, and confidence. EAL / language support Children who speak English as an additional language feel included and represented through access to dual-language books in the lending library. ## Parent Reviews of Oaklands day nursery 4.7 (12) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKqwQeXBhI-7lYRjq34Rso4hXJFCC7l2VVUEjXEBG9u0nGd7Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Ilaria B 2 months ago I can only recommend this nursey. The staff is super caring and supportive. They look after your child from baby room to pre school age with lots of activities. Every stage of development is supported and documented.A modern nursey clean and very well organised. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT214cmJVRlpOVWRtVkhORFJXTm1ZMFJRV1d0RFJrRRAB!2m1!1s0x48726a805af05a29:0x2cd1221113c2046b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWqd0VTzM-BOu3ltQnISm6YLapWXV91T9lnzShM-cNbl5LievekLA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Elle “Angelcake74” White 8 years ago If your child is starting primary school this September then please consider Oakland's as my two girls love it and the teachers are excellent. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRemVfSEh3EAE!2m1!1s0x48726a805af05a29:0x2cd1221113c2046b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWXHQKUVeCj6gO84-aRj4xpRLehWmSP_E25-Mf6o37ca2f15yfSUA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Will Baker 8 years ago Wonderful Children's centre, very modern. Staff excellent. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRcnFmX2RnEAE!2m1!1s0x48726a805af05a29:0x2cd1221113c2046b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK-fAUnPy1uOyzPNdOLlC37zeCqdZbm-KiiDLFeedQb69bFaRM=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Edcka 8 years ago Friendly stuff support and good place for children [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURndFB6X0ZREAE!2m1!1s0x48726a805af05a29:0x2cd1221113c2046b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIwH7YTHhHfJHLBzB7zgEr_chG6Lmi9j6U6sHg4CwbFXBiWLg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) simon whitcombe 8 years ago Best Nursery provider in Yeovil [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBNElPNUVREAE!2m1!1s0x48726a805af05a29:0x2cd1221113c2046b) Reviews from Google for Oaklands day nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3229399864542626923&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 20 April 2026 Expected standard Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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