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Wooden House Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·The Cider Barn, Chettiscombe, Tiverton, EX16 7PT · Devon
Number of places
29 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2024
Local authority
Devon

About this day nursery

Wooden House Nursery offers a unique and idyllic early years experience nestled in the picturesque Devon countryside. Surrounded by farmland and conveniently located within walking distance of the Knightshayes Estate and Tiverton, the nursery provides a stimulating environment for children to grow and learn.

The setting integrates warm and inviting indoor spaces with abundant opportunities for outdoor exploration, encouraging children to connect with nature. As part of the YMCA Dulverton Group, Wooden House Nursery benefits from the wider organisation's extensive experience in supporting children and young people across North Somerset, West Somerset, Devon, and Somerset.

The nursery upholds the YMCA values, aiming to foster the full potential of each child through a supportive, inclusive, and energising community that encourages belonging, contribution, and thriving. Parents can find information about payment options, including direct debit and childcare vouchers, and details regarding eligibility for 3 and 4-year-old funding as their child approaches the relevant age.

What it's like

Staff offer a warm welcome to families at this inclusive setting. Children enter with confidence, develop a strong sense of belonging, and show high levels of emotional well-being. They build strong attachments with attentive staff and confidently explore and learn.

Rural settingNature-focused playPart of YMCA Dulverton Group

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.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Wooden House Nursery

Last inspected 14 August 2024

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

Staff offer a warm welcome to families at this inclusive setting. Children enter with confidence, develop a strong sense of belonging, and show high levels of emotional well-being. They build strong attachments with attentive staff and confidently explore and learn.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff offer a warm welcome to families and children develop a strong sense of belonging.
  • Staff implement a balanced curriculum designed to support children to reach their next steps in development.
  • Staff know children well and work effectively with parents to plan activities that meet individual needs.
  • Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively and plan interventions to help them make good progress.
  • Parent partnerships are a key strength of the nursery, and parents feel valued and well-informed.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to use effective questioning techniques to extend children's language, encourage them to share their ideas and to develop their critical thinking skills
  • 2strengthen staff's skills in adapting group activities to meet the needs of all children to promote their learning and engagement.
Inspection #10350710 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively. They work closely with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists and the local schools. They plan interventions to provide children with the help they require.

Outdoor space

Managers have combined the toddler and pre-school rooms to provide all children with free-flow access to the garden. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Wooden House Nursery

5.0
(1)
Andrew Lathwell
11 years ago

Great, caring staff, happy environment, lots of activities.We currently have one son at Wooden House and our older son attended. Friendly, highly qualified staff, safe, Forest School, small classes. Idyllic location in the Devon countryside. I have no hesitation in recommending Wooden House.

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Inspection history

Date: August 2024

  • September 2024Good
  • August 2024Good

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