Session types
Full day, Half day (morning), Half day (afternoon)
Queen's College Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2025)
Number of places
59 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2025
Local authority
Somerset
About this day nursery
Queen's College Nursery, situated in Taunton, TA1 4QS, provides a nurturing environment for children from their earliest years. As an integral part of Queen's College, the nursery benefits from the wider school's resources and facilities, fostering a smooth transition for children as they progress through different educational stages within the institution.
The nursery prides itself on its dedicated staff who are committed to delivering high-quality early childhood education. They encourage prospective families to visit the campus and experience the welcoming atmosphere first-hand, offering both open events and personalised tours.
The admissions process is year-round and non-selective, reflecting an inclusive approach to welcoming new families. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and inspiring, aiming to instil a love of learning from a young age and prepare children for future academic success within Queen's College.
What it's like
Staff greet their key children warmly, and children settle quickly and play cooperatively, sharing toys and developing good social skills. Leaders and staff plan a broad curriculum and provide a range of experiences, such as reading daily to develop an early interest in stories.
Part of Queen's CollegeNon-selective admissionsTaster days availablePersonal tours offeredSeamless progression to Prep School
Pricing & funding
Fees are structured by age bands for children up to age four, with full day and half day sessions available. From Reception to Year 4, fees are charged termly, with optional before and after school wraparound care available. All fees include meals.
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Good to know
- Sibling discounts apply: 10% for the second child, 15% for the third, and 20% for the fourth.
- All fees are inclusive of food.
- A non-refundable registration fee is required.
- An acceptance deposit is required, with a higher rate for international students.
Key facts
Opening hours
7:30am - 6:00pm
Age range
0-7 years
Term time / All Year
Mixed
Food
Provided within fees
Established
2024
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Queen's College Nursery
Last inspected 29 April 2025 · Sarah Madge
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Staff greet their key children warmly, and children settle quickly and play cooperatively, sharing toys and developing good social skills. Leaders and staff plan a broad curriculum and provide a range of experiences, such as reading daily to develop an early interest in stories.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders monitor the quality of education effectively and identify areas for development appropriately.
- Staff work closely with parents and other agencies to seek additional support for children who might benefit from extra help.
- Staff model a broad vocabulary for children, particularly while talking about the books they read.
- Parents speak about the setting very highly, with particular regard to the strong bonds their children form with their key persons and the staff team.
- Leaders listen to and work well with staff and provide targeted support and coaching.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to develop the delivery of the curriculum, to provide more challenge for the more able children and extend their learning further
- 2review and develop the curriculum for communication and language with the younger children, to provide more support for their thinking, speaking and listening skills.
Inspection #10402812 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak about the setting very highly, with particular regard to the strong bonds their children form with their key persons and the staff team.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff work closely with parents and other agencies to seek additional support for children who might benefit from extra help. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Outdoor space
The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.
Parent Reviews of Queen's College Nursery
5.0
(1)
Catherine Hall
a year ago
My child loved being at this nursery!! Would run straight in, couldn’t wait to see his key worker and friends. All the team was friendly, communicative and so caring. Offered lovely facilities and opportunities ☺️
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Inspection history
Most recent inspection
29 April 2025
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
View full Ofsted reportFrequently asked about Queen's College Nursery
About the setting
Queen's College Nursery registered in 2024 and operates from the campus of Queens College Taunton in Somerset. The nursery is open from 7.45am to 6pm each weekday. The childcare facility for children up to 3.5 years is all-year-around, which includes wrap-around provision for pre-school children. The childcare facility for pre-school children is term-time only. There are 21 staff members, including the manager and assistant head of pre-prep and nursery, of which 20 hold relevant qualifications of at least level 2 and 7 staff hold degrees. The nursery provides government-funded places.
- URN
- 2800333
- Registered person
- Queen's College Taunton Enterprises Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
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