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Yeovil College Nursery # Yeovil College Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jun 2023) · Mudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 4DR · Somerset Number of places 41 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 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 Yeovil College Nursery offers a nurturing and stimulating environment focused on the holistic development of children. " There is a strong emphasis on outdoor activities and exploring the natural world. The nursery prides itself on fostering confidence, emotional literacy, self-discipline, perseverance, resilience, and independence in children, preparing them for their future educational journeys. They are committed to providing high-quality care that respects individual differences and cultural backgrounds, actively involving parents and the local community. The staff are highly trained, particularly in supporting early communication, having achieved Elklan "Communication Friendly Setting" status. The nursery aims to equip children with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for success in society, ensuring a broad and balanced curriculum that caters to all children, including those with special educational needs and those receiving Early Years Pupil Premium, ultimately aiming for all children to make good progress in their learning and development. Our ethos At Yeovil College Nursery, the wellbeing of all our children is paramount, and we aim to create welcoming, fun, and inspiring environments for all children and their families. Children, parents, staff and governors work supportively together in order to improve outcomes for the children. We also regularly consult specific outside agencies to help support children’s individual needs. Children and their families’ individual differences, social and cultural backgrounds are valued and celebrated. We welcome parents, children and our local community to share and partake in the life of the nursery. Our curriculum is ambitious, exciting and inclusive. It includes principles such as ‘In the Moment Planning’, ‘The Curiosity Approach’ and ‘Loose Parts Play’, with a high focus on outdoor play and exploring the natural world. It is consistent and carefully scaffolded from babies through to preschool. We support children to develop into independent and confident individuals, with an eagerness to learn new skills and tackle new challenges. As a result, all children will be able to contribute to a generation who will acquire the knowledge, skills and understanding to be able to succeed in society today and in their future life. What it's like Children are extremely happy and confident in the nursery. The impact of the curriculum is highly effective, enabling children to become exceptionally successful independent learners. Children have outstanding opportunities to learn outdoors, developing a wide range of skills. Curiosity Approach In the Moment Planning Loose Parts Play Outdoor Play Focus Communication Friendly Setting ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on daily rates divided by age bands (under 2 years and 2-4 years) or half-day sessions for older children. Funded children can access morning or afternoon sessions, with additional hours and consumables charges applying where relevant. One-off administration and retainer fees are required upon registration. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Registration requires a non-refundable administration fee and a refundable retainer fee. - Consumables charge applies per funded hour to cover meals and snacks. - Late pickup after 6pm incurs a penalty fee per 15 minutes. - An administration fee is applied to accounts unpaid after 7 days of the due date. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Yeovil College Nursery Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10291737 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223841)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/142870) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.yeovil.ac.uk/commercial/nursery/) Mudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 4DR [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.6374/50.94845/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Yeovil - [Day nurseries in Yeovil](/search?q=Yeovil) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=yeovil-college-nursery-ba21-4dr-142870) ## Key facts Food Meals, snacks, and drinks included for children over 10 months. Parents to provide weaning meals and formula for babies. Opening hours 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday Age range 3 months to 4 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Yeovil College Nursery Last inspected 14 June 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children are extremely happy and confident in the nursery. The impact of the curriculum is highly effective, enabling children to become exceptionally successful independent learners. Children have outstanding opportunities to learn outdoors, developing a wide range of skills. Inspector highlights - The manager leads a highly professional staff team who relish training and implement new initiatives enthusiastically. - Staff are skilled at using meticulous observations and in-depth knowledge to plan children's next steps, closely monitoring gaps in development. - The manager uses funding efficiently to benefit children's development, including investment in communication and language training. - Children's behaviour is exemplary, with excellent relationships and high self-esteem, supported by effective key-person and settling-in procedures. - Children develop an outstanding positive awareness of their uniqueness and others' differences in a highly inclusive setting. Inspection #10291737 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223841) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents cannot praise the nursery enough, especially the staff. > Parents comment that their children are making amazing progress, particularly in their language skills. > Parents confirm that they get excellent information, including extensive ways of supporting learning at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders closely monitor any gaps in children's development and set individual targets to help quickly close them. Staff carry out daily stringent risk assessments, including for children with individual needs. Outdoor space Children have outstanding opportunities to learn outdoors. They develop resilience, large muscle skills, imagination, cooperation, solve problems, and learn about nature, as well as extending their literacy and mathematical skills. The inspector observed the quality of education in all areas and outdoors and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. Inspection history Date: September 2004 - July 2023 Outstanding - June 2023 Outstanding - December 2017 Good - December 2017 Good - May 2015 Good - May 2015 Good - May 2011 Good - May 2011 Good - March 2008 Good - September 2004 Good ## Frequently asked about Yeovil College Nursery ### What does the staff team at Yeovil College Nursery look like? ### Is Yeovil College Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### What are the fees at Yeovil College Nursery? ### When is Yeovil College Nursery open? ### Which curriculum approach does Yeovil College Nursery use? ### Is Yeovil College Nursery a private nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Yeovil Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Yeovil College Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Appletree Children's Nursery Yeovil · BA20 1DF ](/nursery/appletree-children-s-nursery-ba20-1df-ey336106) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Marsh Lane Day Nursery Yeovil · BA21 3BX 4.1(8 reviews) ](/nursery/marsh-lane-day-nursery-ltd-ba21-3bx-142873) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Toybox Nursery Yeovil · BA20 2BH ](/nursery/toybox-nursery-ba20-2bh-142865) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Smartees Day Care Nursery Yeovil · BA20 2DN ](/nursery/smartees-day-care-nursery-ltd-ba20-2dn-ey480779) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.6 mi ### Oaklands day nursery Yeovil · BA20 2DU 4.7(12 reviews) ](/nursery/oaklands-day-nursery-ltd-ba20-2du-2771042) - [ 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) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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