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Toybox Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
·8 Linden Road, Yeovil, BA20 2BH · Somerset
Number of places
19 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Somerset

About this day nursery

Toybox Nursery, established in 1991, provides childcare for children aged 1 to 4 years in Yeovil. Open all year from 8am to 6pm, except for a two-week Christmas break, the nursery offers a consistent environment for children's development.

The setting focuses on creating a warm and secure atmosphere where children form close attachments with staff, helping them to feel safe and welcomed. The curriculum includes a strong emphasis on physical play, with a large outdoor space equipped with bikes and climbing apparatus to encourage balancing, climbing, and manoeuvring.

Staff actively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) by using sign language, objects of reference, and picture cards to aid communication, ensuring all children make progress. The nursery fosters good behaviour and respect among children, and older children engage in learning about nature, such as the life cycle of frogs.

Children are encouraged to develop independence, with young children learning to feed themselves and older children taking responsibility for tasks like serving lunch. Parental involvement is a key strength, with managers organising stay-and-play sessions and home learning activities, and using online software for parents to share observations, ensuring consistent care and support.

Children also regularly share books and eagerly listen to stories, building a love for reading and developing listening skills. The nursery also promotes an understanding of diversity through visits to a local residential home where children interact with older people.

What it's like

Children arrive with smiles on their faces as the manager welcomes them warmly, forming close attachments with caring staff. Children have lots of opportunities for physical play, moving around happily and confidently in the large outdoor space and using a range of bikes. Children's behaviour is good, showing respect towards their friends, and older children enjoy learning about the life cycle of frogs.

Physical play opportunitiesStrong parent partnershipGood communication skillsIndependence skills fosteredEngaging story time

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm all year, except for approximately two weeks over the Christmas period

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Toybox Nursery

Last inspected 16 May 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive with smiles on their faces as the manager welcomes them warmly, forming close attachments with caring staff. Children have lots of opportunities for physical play, moving around happily and confidently in the large outdoor space and using a range of bikes. Children's behaviour is good, showing respect towards their friends, and older children enjoy learning about the life cycle of frogs.

Inspector highlights

  • Children have lots of opportunities for physical play with bikes and outdoor climbing apparatus, and staff organise physical challenges for families to participate in at home.
  • Children confidently engage in discussions with staff and are encouraged to think about their own experiences.
  • Parent partnership is a strength, with managers organising stay-and-play sessions and home learning activities, and staff sharing observations and assessments.
  • Children enjoy regularly sharing books and eagerly listen to stories, confidently joining in with familiar phrases, which helps them build a love of books and practise listening skills.
  • Children develop good independence skills, with young children learning to feed themselves and older children taking responsibility for delivering lunch and pouring drinks.
  • Managers use supervision meetings to discuss training opportunities and targets for staff, focusing on emotional development and mental health using puppets to talk about feelings.

Areas to develop

  • 1support all staff to provide deeper learning opportunities that inspire children to experiment and explore their ideas further.
Inspection #10288941 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that they feel included in their children's learning.

Parents appreciate being able to share their own observations and comments with staff verbally and through online software.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to communicate through sign language, objects of reference and picture cards. All children make progress with their communication skills.

Outdoor space

Children have lots of opportunities for physical play, moving around happily and confidently in the large outdoor space using a range of bikes. Managers use funding to purchase more outdoor climbing apparatus to enable children to practise balancing, climbing and manoeuvring in different ways.

Inspection history
  • June 2023Good
  • May 2023Good
  • November 2017Good
  • November 2017Good
  • April 2015Good
  • March 2015Good
  • April 2011Good
  • April 2011Good
  • August 2007Requires improvement
  • March 2007Inadequate

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