Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number01934 861282
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Details
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Group/OwnerYMCA Dulverton Group
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Person in ChargeAdele Parsons (Manager)
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Number of Staff25
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When ClosedBank Holidays & Christmas
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
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Total Places for children90
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Age rangefrom 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months
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ParkingBarley Wood Nursery has its own private car park
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VisitingPlease contact the nursery office to arrange an appointment to view
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0730-1800
Caren H
August 11, 2020 at 12:00 amI cannot rate Barley Wood Nursery highly enough. All of the staff are absolutely incredible and, quite honestly, they all feel like an extension of our family. Both our girls adore nursery and the staff and they all coped incredibly well throughout lockdown. Barley Wood have an outstanding team and it is clear from the huge development with both our girls, that they do an amazing job every day. I am proud to send our girls to this wonderful nursery.
Tom H
September 3, 2020 at 12:00 amOur daughter is approaching the completion of her first year at Barley Wood. The team made us feel very comfortable from the outset. The staff make the place and we couldn’t be happier with them and seeing their relationship with our daughter, she loves attending nursery.
The setting/venue is beautiful and just gives the children plenty of natural opportunity to explore the outdoors. There’s a good range of activities, the team keep us informed and it’s great to hear and see the snippets of our daughter’s day, shared both verbally and in their app. We’ve also been so impressed with the team through COVID and feel confident the team are going out of their way to keep us all safe, whilst keeping it exciting and interesting for the children.
What a great place, we would certainly recommend it to anyone.
H G
September 24, 2020 at 12:00 amBarley Wood is a lovely nursery. I have no doubts that the staff look after my boys with lots of love and care and it is because of the way that they do this I would highly recommend this nursery. The daily activities are fun, educational and interesting. The outside adventures that the children undertake are terrific and my eldest always comes home bubbling with stories. I think Barley Wood is a happy place and one that I am so glad we found. Thanks so much to the fabulous team for all that they do.
Natalie M
August 9, 2022 at 12:00 amBarley Wood Nursery offers an outstanding provision – I could not recommend it highly enough. Both my children have attended Barley Wood, and I have felt confident dropping them off for every session – they were always happy, safe and cared for. The staff team are absolutely fantastic – every single member of the team genuinely cares for each child and family. We looked around so many nurseries, and there is something so special about the care at Barleywood. The leadership team are wonderful; the manager is committed and caring and goes out of her way to ensure that every child is looked after, their needs are met and they are happy. The facilities are out of this world – every time I drop off and pick up I cannot believe how lucky my children are to be in the most beautiful setting and benefit from so much outside space. I am so grateful to the wonderful Barleywood team for giving both my children the best start in their lives and initiating their lifelong love of learning!
J H
December 13, 2022 at 12:00 amMy second child has recently started at Barley Wood Nursery and has settled extremely well. It is very comforting knowing that she is left in safe hands and lovely that the same staff members that looked after my eldest, are now looking after her too!
The management and staff are very friendly and always helpful! Five-star review and I would have no doubt in recommending Barley Wood Nursery to anyone looking for childcare.
X I
January 27, 2023 at 12:00 amOur two children both love the nursery. All the staff are so friendly and caring. It feels very personal and safe. The kids are thriving and always have so much fun outside on the beautiful grounds. We really could not rate the staff at Barley Wood high enough!
R W
February 2, 2023 at 12:00 amWe have been so impressed with Barley Wood Nursery. Their outdoor ethos is one of my favourite things, I love seeing pictures of my child sitting around campfires and playing in the woodlands. The number of different activities done each day is amazing. The staff are friendly and kind. Love all the extra effort they go to such as organising a nativity play and a Christmas fair.
Laura B
February 2, 2023 at 12:00 amOur children love Barley Wood Nursery! The staff are all so friendly and really connect with the children. They are outside as much as possible on the fantastic grounds, doing all kinds of fun games and activities. The building could do with some love in places, but the nursery team are fabulous.
F B
February 6, 2023 at 12:00 amWe love Barley Wood Nursery! We are now onto our third child at Barley Wood and have been there since 2017. The setting is very well led and the communication is always excellent, either through the app or face-to-face at drop-off and collection. We have been impressed with the warmth of the staff and their care for the children. They really go the extra mile. This was particularly the case for our middle child, who has additional needs. He was so well supported by the Barley Wood team and they also went above and beyond to ensure his transition to primary school was smooth.
The grounds of Barley Wood are unlike anywhere else. Who else knows a nursery that encompasses a woodland, varied and substantial grounds, and a fish pond? We love that they go out and explore or do forest school whatever the weather. The focus on the outdoors has meant that our children (well the oldest two) have always had great stamina for our family outdoor adventures.
We are so glad we found Barley Wood!
Gemma T
February 6, 2023 at 12:00 amBarley Wood Nursery offers the most fantastic provision. As an Early Years Teacher, I have been to many nurseries and this one is just dreamy! The staff are amazing. They genuinely know each child and how to support and develop them. Communication is fantastic. My son has been at Barley Wood for 2.5 years and has had the best education there. They go outside every day, den builds, climb trees, make fires, go pond dipping and visit the abundant wildlife. Inside, the staff create lots of learning opportunities and there is a real focus on their well-being which we appreciate. I cannot rate Barleywood more highly!
Samantha B
February 6, 2023 at 12:00 amWe feel very lucky to have spaces for both of our girls at Barley Wood Nursery. It is such a lovely nursery and I love seeing the activities they take part in every day.
Both girls have formed good and strong relationships with staff and the other children that attend. I love how much time they spend outside on the lovely grounds. The nursery also has a much larger indoor space than other nurseries we looked at. The food they have every day is great and varied. I would highly recommend Barley Wood to any parents and children.
Ben P
February 10, 2023 at 12:00 amMy little one loves going to Barley Wood Nursery and he always comes home tired and happy. The building is a bit tired and ramshackle, but it certainly has character. I love the fact that they are always outside, getting muddy and playing in the woods. The staff are lovely and apparently my 2-year-old eats vegetables whilst there as well, which is some sort of miracle.
My 3 Star answers reflect the fact I have never actually been into the nursery so have no idea about cleanliness, or ICT!
H B
March 21, 2023 at 12:00 amGreat nursery, very caring and good systems in place to help my child integrate. Lots of outdoor play and home-cooked food. I feel staff really know my two boys well and support them to have fun days.
Vicki G
March 21, 2023 at 12:00 amBarley Wood Nursery is a great nursery and our son really enjoys his time there. The woodland setting is unbeatable for outside adventures which he loves! The staff are incredible and work so hard to make sure the children have a really positive and enriching experiences while they are there. We recently welcomed a new baby into our family and I can’t speak highly enough of the staff as they supported both our son and us as a family through the changes that come with a sibling.
K B
March 21, 2023 at 12:00 amExcellent nursery. Staff are very friendly, make the time at the started and end of the day to ask/tell you about what your child has done and put photos on the app.
Our child has become much more confident and talkative.
The food menu is varied and changed regularly. There is lots of outdoor space for the children to play, along with lots of toys and activities.
I would definitely recommend Barley Wood Nursery.
Elizabeth S
March 22, 2023 at 12:00 amI have twins who adore their time at Barley Wood, they have so much fun and have been well looked after there since when they started in 2020. The staff are all amazing and really supportive. The relationships they build with the children are wonderful to see. It is a great place, so full of character and charm. I am going to be really sad when the twins have to leave in August to start school.
A very magical place.
Polly G
March 26, 2023 at 12:00 amBarley Wood Nursery is such a wonderful nursery and we feel incredibly lucky to have been part of the Barley Wood family since 2019! Our eldest child started in September 2019 and will leave this year for school. He has had the most well-rounded, nurturing, supportive, creative and explorative environment around him in which to flourish. Thanks to the true passion, care and dedication of the fantastic team at Barley Wood, he has developed a deep love of learning about every aspect of the world around him and grown an emotional understanding and resilience to build rock solid friendships. Our youngest child will be at Barley Wood for another 2 years and we are so excited for her to continue to enjoy the beautiful grounds around the nursery, to attend the nursery fairs, to play a part in the nursery nativity and to thrive every day with the energy, love and compassion shown to her by the team. Thank you, Barley Wood Nursery for everything you do!
D H
June 6, 2023 at 12:00 amSuperb nursery, where the kids spend as much time outside as possible. Great staff team, friendly, caring, helpful, and professional. Fantastic care is taken over food and mealtimes. Our daughter has thrived there.
Ami G
June 8, 2023 at 12:00 amBarley Wood Nursery has been amazing with my little one since he started there. He has come on so much and it’s because the staff have took the time with him, I couldn’t ask for a better day nursery there is not a day where my son doesn’t enjoy going in. He loves the outdoors and is learning so much
J T
June 8, 2023 at 12:00 amWe have been delighted with Barley Wood Nursery since our daughter started in April 2022. The staff who look after her, across all rooms, are wonderful, kind and supportive. She thrives in the Barley Wood setting and is so lucky to be able to spend so much time outside exploring. We could not be more happy with Barley Wood and the care they have shown and continue to show to our whole family.