Spring Wellsprings

About this day nursery

Spring Wellsprings is a childcare setting located in Taunton, established in 2022, offering care for children aged 0–4 years. The nursery operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, providing a welcoming and caring environment for children.

The latest Ofsted inspection, on 1 April 2025, rated the setting as 'Good' in all areas. \n\nChildren at Spring Wellsprings arrive happy and eager to participate, quickly settling in with the calm and patient staff.

The setting prides itself on fostering independence from a young age, with toddlers encouraged to feed themselves and organise their belongings. The curriculum is well-balanced, incorporating a range of activities that support children's interests and learning, including construction, drawing, and role-play.

\n\nThe outdoor environment plays a significant role in the children's development, with opportunities to challenge their problem-solving skills in the mud kitchen. There is a healthy balance between indoor and outdoor play, allowing children to develop good physical skills, balance, and coordination.

Leaders have ambitions to further develop the outdoor provision. The emotional well-being of the children is central to the curriculum, and staff consistently use new vocabulary to encourage communication and positive social interactions.

Parents speak highly of the approachable, patient, and engaging staff, and appreciate the regular updates on their child's progress through the online communication portal.

What it's like

The children arrive happy and very keen to attend this caring and welcoming setting. Staff are calm and patient and build trusting relationships with all children. Through a carefully planned transition, the youngest children settle in quickly and begin to explore with confidence. Staff encourage a high level of independence in children from a young age, with toddlers feeding, dressing and organising themselves.