Opening hours
Monday to Friday for 50 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 5pm.
Tree House Day Nursery, established in 1989, is a well-rooted childcare and pre-school facility situated on the outskirts of Wells. The nursery provides a custom-built environment with engaging play and learning zones, in addition to secure outdoor facilities.
Committed to providing every child with an optimal start in life, Tree House Day Nursery offers a nurturing and stimulating atmosphere, fostering a sense of happiness, safety, inclusion, and individual value, supported by a team of dedicated and qualified staff. The curriculum is centred around play, encompassing activities from creative arts to outdoor exploration, all while adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to facilitate social, emotional, and academic growth at each child's unique pace.
The nursery accommodates children ranging from 9 months to 5 years, with distinct areas for babies (9 months to 2 years), toddlers (2-3 years), and pre-schoolers (3-5 years). Both indoor and outdoor spaces are thoughtfully designed to be safe, stimulating, and conducive to learning.
The outdoor area boasts a spacious garden, a natural woodland, and a playground, encouraging physical activity and nature exploration. Freshly prepared, nutritious meals and snacks are provided daily, backed by a 5-star food hygiene rating, highlighting the nursery's commitment to children's well-being.
Tree House Day Nursery also prioritises collaboration with parents, maintaining open communication through regular updates and meetings.
Our ethos
Tree House Day Nursery is committed to providing every child with an optimal start in life by fostering a nurturing and stimulating atmosphere that promotes happiness, safety, inclusion, and individual value. Their play-centred curriculum, which adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, is designed to support children's social, emotional, and academic growth at their own pace, encouraging both indoor and outdoor exploration and nature engagement.
What it's like
Children respond happily to the friendly, warm greeting they receive from staff and feel safe in their care. They interact positively with their friends and learn to manage their behaviour well. Staff are keen to promote children's learning through their play and provide related activities to help children make good progress overall.
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Monday to Friday for 50 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 5pm.
Food
Freshly prepared, nutritious meals and snacks provided daily
Age range
9 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
1989
Last inspected 6 July 2021
What it's like to attend
Children respond happily to the friendly, warm greeting they receive from staff and feel safe in their care. They interact positively with their friends and learn to manage their behaviour well. Staff are keen to promote children's learning through their play and provide related activities to help children make good progress overall.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents comment that they are reassured by the procedures in place to help keep them and their children safe during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
Parents comment positively about staff and say that they keep them well informed about their children's learning.
Inclusion & environment
Staff liaise well with parents and other agencies involved to support children's additional needs.
Younger children like to help water the different fruits and vegetables they help to grow outdoors, including tomatoes, sweetcorn and French beans. Children talk eagerly about the insects and creatures they find outdoors, and older children collect leaves, twigs and bark to make their creations using the mud kitchen.
Date: January 2016
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