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Toybox Nursery # Toybox Nursery Compare Contact 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 opportunities Strong parent partnership Good communication skills Independence skills fostered Engaging 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 - 1 support all staff to provide deeper learning opportunities that inspire children to experiment and explore their ideas further. Inspection #10288941 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50220613) ## 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 2023 Good - May 2023 Good - November 2017 Good - November 2017 Good - April 2015 Good - March 2015 Good - April 2011 Good - April 2011 Good - August 2007 Requires improvement - March 2007 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about Toybox Nursery ### What part of the country is Toybox Nursery in? ### What is Toybox Nursery working on improving? ### How is Toybox Nursery classified by Ofsted? ### Which funded childcare places does Toybox Nursery accept? ### How does Toybox Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Yeovil Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Toybox Nursery. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable <0.2 mi ### Oaklands day nursery Yeovil · BA20 2DU 4.7(12 reviews) ](/nursery/oaklands-day-nursery-ltd-ba20-2du-2771042) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Appletree Children's Nursery Yeovil · BA20 1DF ](/nursery/appletree-children-s-nursery-ba20-1df-ey336106) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Smartees Day Care Nursery Yeovil · BA20 2DN ](/nursery/smartees-day-care-nursery-ltd-ba20-2dn-ey480779) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Yeovil College Nursery Yeovil · BA21 4DR ](/nursery/yeovil-college-nursery-ba21-4dr-142870) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### The Young Ones Yeovil · BA21 3JD ](/nursery/the-young-ones-ba21-3jd-ey365283) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Little Discoveries : Yeovil Yeovil · BA21 3EP ](/nursery/little-discoveries-yeovil-ba21-3ep-ey545417) [See all nurseries in Yeovil →](/search?q=Yeovil) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Toybox Nursery Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10288941 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50220613)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/142865) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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