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The Paddocks Nursery & Pre-School # The Paddocks Nursery & Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2024) · Wiveliscombe Children's Centre, Croft Way, Taunton, TA4 2BF · Somerset Number of places 45 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2024 Local authority Somerset About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Paddocks Nursery & Pre-School, located in Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. As part of Wiveliscombe Primary School, it benefits from strong links that aid a smooth transition for children moving into reception. The nursery operates from a purpose-built facility, providing quality care from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, for 50 weeks a year. They believe in fostering confident and competent learners from birth, emphasising play and practical experiences as key to a child's development and understanding of the world. The setting is divided into three rooms: the Caterpillar Room for ages 0-2, the Ladybird Room for 2-3 year olds, and the Butterfly Room for 3-4 year olds, as well as an After-School Club. The nursery provides a safe "free flow" environment, encouraging exploration and learning both indoors and through its inspirational outdoor areas. The Paddocks Nursery aims for children to settle well, build relationships, gain confidence, and leave with a strong sense of self, ready for school. They also focus on developing children's understanding of health, physical coordination, communication skills, and an appreciation for their local rural environment and global celebrations. The nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted in June 2024, with outstanding features. Our ethos The Paddocks Nursery & Pre-School believes in fostering confident and competent learners from birth, emphasising play and practical experiences as key to a child's development and understanding of the world. They aim for children to settle well, build relationships, gain confidence, and leave with a strong sense of self, ready for school. The nursery encourages exploration and learning through a "free flow" environment, both indoors and outdoors. What it's like Staff provide a safe, secure, and stimulating environment where children feel confident to investigate a good range of resources and become independent learners. Planned activities are often based around children's fascinations and last as long as their interest, meaning children remain excited to learn. Children are happy and confident in their play, which underpins their highly positive attitude to learning and eagerness to keep trying new skills. Part of Wiveliscombe Primary School Purpose-built facility Strong emphasis on play and practical learning Inspirational outdoor learning environment Rated "Good" by Ofsted ## 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://www.thepaddocksnurseryandpre-school.co.uk/contact-us) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Paddocks Nursery & Pre-School Inspection date Jun 2024 Inspection no. 10355598 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50252195)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478253) 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://www.thepaddocksnurseryandpre-school.co.uk/) Wiveliscombe Children's Centre, Croft Way, Taunton, TA4 2BF [© 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#/-3.31369/51.04121/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Taunton - [Day nurseries in Taunton](/search?q=Taunton) - [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=the-paddocks-nursery-pre-school-ta4-2bf-ey478253) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am until 6pm Monday-Friday 50 weeks of the year. Age range 0-4 years old Term time / All Year All Year Session types After-School Club Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Paddocks Nursery & Pre-School Last inspected 19 June 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Staff provide a safe, secure, and stimulating environment where children feel confident to investigate a good range of resources and become independent learners. Planned activities are often based around children's fascinations and last as long as their interest, meaning children remain excited to learn. Children are happy and confident in their play, which underpins their highly positive attitude to learning and eagerness to keep trying new skills. Inspector highlights - Staff implement the ambitious curriculum well and provide a safe, secure, and stimulating environment. - The management team ensures staff have an important focus on keeping children safe, with annual child protection training. - New planning enables staff to identify knowledge and skills children need, quickly highlighting gaps and seeking additional support. - Staff effectively use songs, rhymes, and books to extend children's knowledge and language skills. - The management team has a clear vision for providing high-quality provision and continuously reviews practice, seeking views of all users. Areas to develop - 1 support staff in consistently helping older children to understand about cause and effect, to extend their knowledge and understanding of the world further. Inspection #10355598 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50252195) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work closely with reception teachers to ensure all children are ready for school, including those with any special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space The report does not provide specific details about the use of outdoor space or physical play, beyond stating that an inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and outdoors. Inspection history Date: February 2016 - June 2024 Good - September 2019 Good - February 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about The Paddocks Nursery & Pre-School ### What is the address of The Paddocks Nursery & Pre-School? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### What are the opening hours at The Paddocks Nursery & Pre-School? ### Is The Paddocks Nursery & Pre-School a day nursery or preschool? ## Nearby day nurseries in Taunton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Paddocks Nursery & Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 5.6 mi ### Bouncy Bear Childcare Wellington · TA21 8NE ](/nursery/bouncy-bear-childcare-ta21-8ne-ey341257) - [ Awaiting first inspection 6.2 mi ### Wellesley Park Explorers Wellington · TA21 9AJ ](/nursery/wellesley-park-explorers-ta21-9aj-2859690) - [ Ofsted: Good 6.6 mi ### Blackdown Children's Day Nursery Wellington · TA21 9PH ](/nursery/blackdown-children-s-day-nursery-ta21-9ph-ey389369) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 7.1 mi ### The Brambles Day Nursery Taunton · TA2 6PE ](/nursery/the-brambles-day-nursery-ta2-6pe-ey553802) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 7.5 mi ### Brock House Day Nursery Taunton · TA2 6RS 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/brock-house-day-nursery-ta2-6rs-ey464738) - [ Ofsted: Good 8.0 mi ### Spring Bishops Hull Taunton · TA1 5EB ](/nursery/spring-bishops-hull-ta1-5eb-2711629) [See all nurseries in Taunton →](/search?q=Taunton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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