Age range
0-5 year olds
Tick Tock Day Nursery in Axminster
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2021)
Number of places
45 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2021
Local authority
Devon
About this day nursery
Tick Tocks Day Nursery in Axminster, Devon, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 0-5 years. Established in 2005, the nursery prides itself on providing a home-from-home atmosphere where children feel comfortable and are encouraged to learn and develop through a variety of play and structured activities.
With a team of experienced staff, including a manager who has been with the nursery since its inception in 2002 at its previous Charmouth location, Tick Tocks focuses on ensuring fun and safety are at the core of every child's day. The daily routine incorporates engaging activities such as cooking, painting, storytelling, and games, both indoors and outdoors, designed to make the day fly by for the children.
The nursery aims to support parents and carers, whether they are returning to work or study, or simply seeking a well-deserved break, by offering reliable and high-quality childcare where children can interact with peers and grow.
Our ethos
Here at Tick Tocks Day Nursery and Pre-School, our main aim is to provide a happy, caring and secure atmosphere where children learn and develop to their own full potential through play and structured activities. At Tick Tocks Day Nursery and Pre-School our whole philosophy is to provide a home from home environment, a place where children will feel comfortable and be encouraged to play and learn. Fun with safety is the key. Cooking, painting, stories, games, indoors and out, the day will simply fly by.
What it's like
Staff successfully prioritise children's well-being, helping them to settle easily and become excited about attending nursery. Despite COVID-19 restrictions preventing parents from entering the building, families are highly positive and receive supportive contact from staff through various communication channels.
Home-from-home environmentExperienced staffPlay-based learningSupports working parents
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Tick Tock Day Nursery
Last inspected 1 June 2021
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Staff successfully prioritise children's well-being, helping them to settle easily and become excited about attending nursery. Despite COVID-19 restrictions preventing parents from entering the building, families are highly positive and receive supportive contact from staff through various communication channels.
Inspector highlights
- Staff successfully engage children in developing language skills through books and introducing new words during play.
- The manager and staff effectively assess children's development, plan individual support, and seek guidance from other professionals when needed.
- Children show motivation and curiosity for learning, with staff demonstrating engaging activities to develop fine motor skills and introduce new concepts.
- Staff ensure children learn to be safe and healthy, and become independent in self-care skills, working in partnership with parents.
- The manager is ambitious and supports staff through training, using knowledge of children's progress to improve the curriculum and outdoor environments.
Areas to develop
- 1further develop staff skills in effective questioning to help pre-school children explore their creative ideas, with consistent access to a wide range of media and materials
- 2further improve opportunities for babies to interact with adults during group activities and routines in order to enhance their communication and learning.
Inspection #10133800 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents comment on how well their children's language has progressed since they started at the nursery
parents, who feel supported as children develop skills in readiness for their next stage in learning
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff assess children's development and carefully plan individual support where it is needed, such as using sign language. The manager leads staff in identifying children who may need extra help. As a result, staff seek guidance from other professionals and make timely referrals for support.
Outdoor space
Children play together happily in the well-resourced outdoor areas, digging in the sandpit and developing confidence in learning to ride a balance bike. The manager uses knowledge about children's progress to drive improvements, for example, staff develop the outdoor environments so that babies and younger children benefit from adults playing with them in quieter and shaded areas, while pre-school children explore mark making with water sprays.
Parent Reviews of Tick Tock Day Nursery
4.0
(4)
Imogen Barnard-Pickering
2 years ago
Both my children (LG 2Y & LB 8M) attend Tick Tocks and I cannot recommend them enough. When enroling, I was given a tour of the nursery before commiting to anything and was made to feel at ease, with help on the different types of funding available and any questions answered there and then with costs and registration fee clearly explained. Following this we were offered a number of settling in sessions to help my children get used to being away from us parents 😂 safe to say both of mine felt instantly comfortable after just a few hours. I recieve daily updates, photos and we are provided a weekly menu for lunch (my daughter has dietary needs and they are always so accommodating). My son is also currently weaning onto solids which they have been happy to continue and have also offered toilet training support when my daughter is ready. Staff are always so friendly and happy - checking regularly for any change in my children's routines or preferences. Really surprised about the reviews on here, with so few reviews and so many children that attend the nursery/preschool it's a shame people only feel that they can leave a negative experience and never positive ones. Our experience has been nothing but good! Thank you Tick Tocks!
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Libby Down
a year ago
My little boy has been going since he was 6months old and absolutely loves it there. He has learnt and developed so fast under their care and you can feel their genuine love and passion for all the kids and what they do.
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Daniel Bryant
2 years ago
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2 years ago
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Inspection history
Most recent inspection
1 June 2021
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
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About the setting
Tick Tock Day Nursery registered in September 2017 and is based in Axminster, Devon. The setting is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm. The owners are both qualified at level 4 and employ nine members of staff who hold relevant qualifications ranging between levels 2, 3 and 4. The setting receives funding to provider free early education for children aged two, three and four years.
- URN
- EY553056
- Registered person
- Tick Tocks (Axminster) Ltd
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
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