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The Oak Tree Neighbourhood Nursery # The Oak Tree Neighbourhood Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Feb 2024) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Old Medical Centre, Marlborough Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8JL · Devon Number of places 42 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2024 Local authority Devon 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 The Oak Tree Neighbourhood Nursery, established in 2004, provides outstanding childcare for children aged 0-4 years. Located in Ilfracombe, it operates from 8am to 6pm, 51 weeks a year, catering to families needing all-year care. Children are immediately engaged by stimulating activities, with babies delighting in sensory play and older children developing fine motor skills and showing exceptional patience and perseverance in shared games. The nursery offers a highly effective and ambitious curriculum, meticulously planned by experienced staff to meet individual needs, ensuring all children excel in their development. There is exceptional support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with staff proactively identifying learning gaps and seeking further support and training. Children have daily access to an outdoor garden, where babies develop gross motor skills and younger children explore nature, fostering mindfulness. Staff use robust systems to observe children's development, building on their starting points to guide their next learning steps. Communication and language skills are consistently enhanced through sign language, expressive interactions, stories, and songs. Children also develop healthy practices, independently managing personal hygiene tasks. Parents consistently provide positive feedback, noting that staff "genuinely care" and that they see the positive impact on their children's learning and development. What it's like Babies and children immediately immerse themselves in the stimulating and engaging activities on offer. They develop small movements, practice confident pencil grip, and relish sensory experiences. Children have an excellent awareness of others, showing patience and perseverance. Stimulating activities Outstanding care Exceptional SEND support Ambitious curriculum Outdoor play Strong parent partnerships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year Term time / All Year All Year Established 2004 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Oak Tree Neighbourhood Nursery Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10317421 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50243298)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY279877) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-oak-tree-neighbourhood-nursery-ex34-8jl-ey279877) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Oak Tree Neighbourhood Nursery Last inspected 28 February 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Babies and children immediately immerse themselves in the stimulating and engaging activities on offer. They develop small movements, practice confident pencil grip, and relish sensory experiences. Children have an excellent awareness of others, showing patience and perseverance. Inspector highlights - Managers and staff use their expertise to plan a highly effective and ambitious curriculum. - Staff use robust systems for observing children's development. - Staff provide consistent opportunities for babies and children to enhance their communication and language skills. - Children develop healthy practices. - There is exceptional support for children with SEND. Inspection #10317421 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50243298) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), access a targeted curriculum that staff plan based on children's individual needs. There is exceptional support for children with SEND. Staff work with the team, parents and other professionals to ensure the early identification of gaps in children's learning. This enables them to target early support to close gaps and seek additional training, funding and referrals swiftly. Outdoor space Children have daily access to the outside garden. Babies develop their big movements when chalking on the ground, and younger children practise mindfulness when exploring nature. ## Parent Reviews of The Oak Tree Neighbourhood Nursery 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV18qlwMoO0lvvyeccjHyWPNHbpGJvRMFS9PYfbHSL6SkxzMlFxWw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) natalie glover 7 years ago Absolutely wonderful nursery! I could not recommend them enough, each staff member is warm and welcoming and I always feel my daughter has the best possible care there. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURveU56VlRBEAE!2m1!1s0x486c268f2f6b25d9:0x63d2581a2d29b1cb) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJr9i5SVd41cFCZU7sOg8WDRd9XIKQcQA64ilyVZ4HIL0ataw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Emma Hulse 4 years ago Is nice I went when I was 2 years old if me and my brother went there [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNxaGVMR0RREAE!2m1!1s0x486c268f2f6b25d9:0x63d2581a2d29b1cb) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKEgASOjAszWHbwKoPh4j1f5U6Xguq5VzmSdrelllI25NqQ8g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Samantha Martin 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQwNWFYRUt3EAE!2m1!1s0x486c268f2f6b25d9:0x63d2581a2d29b1cb) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLbUTtlqIQalRA20SfJpx3CPqtYMFESMaUJaroNxzGwwBXY4Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lkus Blackie 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURneU1QUDJ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x486c268f2f6b25d9:0x63d2581a2d29b1cb) Reviews from Google for The Oak Tree Neighbourhood Nursery. 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