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Wooden House Nursery # Wooden House Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2024) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 setting Nature-focused play Part 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 - 1 support staff to use effective questioning techniques to extend children's language, encourage them to share their ideas and to develop their critical thinking skills - 2 strengthen staff's skills in adapting group activities to meet the needs of all children to promote their learning and engagement. Inspection #10350710 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50257319) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Wooden House Nursery Inspection date Aug 2024 Inspection no. 10350710 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50257319)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2677451) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=wooden-house-nursery-ex16-7pt-2677451) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJN99E8m0fyqKNuqOtqqXeoJIe62MIyWTdk_uz7rjZ8NTcHBQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRa051NTRBRRAB!2m1!1s0x486dbfc6e0d95adb:0xf8b541f6459573c1) Reviews from Google for Wooden House Nursery. 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