Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number01934 750556
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Details
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Group/OwnerYMCA Dulverton Group
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Person in ChargeHeidi Brook (Manager)
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Number of Staff30
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When ClosedBank Holidays & 1 week at 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 children100
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Age rangefrom 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0730-1800
Emma W
September 14, 2021 at 12:00 amThe staff were amazing. Really built relationships with my son and the other children. So much fun was had by him and he has learnt masses as well. The app was updated daily with all the information you would need.
Fiona H
September 28, 2021 at 12:00 amOur two children have been in Toddlers and Pre-school and we honestly could not speak more highly of all the team at Yew Trees. Every day they offer so many fun, creative and imaginary play ideas- inside and out; from walks in the fields, exploring wildlife, painting, reading, exercise and more. The food that is cooked on site is also incredible and it amazes me what they have been eating. All the staff have been so caring and kind, they really are the best! Every day there is an app that you can access showing you all the different things they have been doing with photos and links to their learning. As the time for preparing to school came nearer they offered more focused learning and support with transitioning from nursery to school which was fantastic.
Zoe M
April 12, 2022 at 12:00 amYew Trees is a great nursery, and both of our children have thoroughly enjoyed their time there. Our eldest joined the baby room and went through to preschool with our youngest being partway through the same journey. The staff are great, the setting is amazing, and the activities that our children enjoy are brilliant. They have both enjoyed every day, particularly the variety of things they do on a daily basis. The meals are excellent, and it’s a real comfort to know that our children are well-nourished. It can be difficult leaving your children anywhere whilst going to work, but Yew Trees has always been a place that they enjoy going to, which makes the decision so much easier. Both of our two have formed very close bonds with their key workers and other staff, and they are really caring. Our daughter barely looks back as she marches in happily every morning, which is a great sign in our eyes!
Bonnie S
November 1, 2022 at 12:00 amMy son recently finished his time at Yew Trees, and we were so sad to see him leave. He had a very difficult two years at the start due to his health, and the nursery was amazingly supportive and accommodating throughout. My little girl has now been there for 18 months, and she has progressed so well. She was extremely attached to me, and her key worker in the baby room went above and beyond to help her settle and make me feel at ease. The staff are friendly and welcome each child into the setting at the start of the day. Information on what they’ve been up to is shared on the app, and it’s lovely to get updates and see pictures of their daily activities. A real positive of Yew Trees is the setting. Children spend a lot of time outside exploring and doing lots of forestry-style activities, which is great. Overall, a wonderful nursery with great staff and management.
Kathryn R
November 2, 2022 at 12:00 amMy daughter is at Yew Trees and has been there for over a year. My son also attended for three years. It is an amazing setting with staff who really care about the children and take the time to involve parents. My children learnt so much whilst having fun. My son (8) still talks about his time there with such happiness. They have been really flexible with me booking additional days and will try to accommodate this when they can, which for a working parent is so helpful.
The food always sounds delicious and varied. Neither of my children has ever complained! They embrace different cultures and traditions, celebrating with specific activities and food. They offer free play involving lots of outdoor time playing in the huge outdoor space, sometimes with the chickens! They go on walks and outings and always come home talking about their day. The staff have become like extended members of the family without even realising it! It will always be a special place for our family.
Gemma B
November 4, 2022 at 12:00 amI currently have my third son attending Yew Trees in the little learner’s room. My other two sons have also attended, which shows my confidence in such a wonderful nursery. The transition between rooms has always been seamless, and each key worker has always been super kind and professional. The facilities at Yew Trees are what really impress me, such a wonderful outside play area and equipment to play on; I love the walks the children go on, and being a lover of nature, I am a huge fan of their ethos of being outside come rain or shine. The daily updates on the app and quick responses to messages are lovely to read. The management is so helpful and has always tried to accommodate extra sessions for me. The food offered is also exceptional, with themed menus and a wonderful variety, accommodating any dietary needs. I would highly recommend this nursery, so much so, when I chose it, I didn’t even need to view any others, I just knew it was perfect for our family.
C M
December 9, 2022 at 12:00 amWe are first-time parents, and choosing a nursery for our baby seemed very daunting. We are so pleased that we chose Yew Trees. Our baby settled so quickly and is always excited to arrive at the nursery each morning. He has built such a strong relationship with his key worker and is really happy. Communication with his key worker is excellent, and they keep us up to date using the app. We get to see regular photos throughout the day and know exactly when our baby has napped and what he has eaten. The staff work hard to provide the babies with engaging activities throughout the day, such as painting, water play and sensory play. They also spend lots of time outdoors, which our baby loves! We are so pleased that we chose Yew Trees and would highly recommend the nursery.
Josh K
December 12, 2022 at 12:00 amAfter my daughter’s previous nursery closed down, we thought it would be difficult for her to settle elsewhere. From day one, the team have made my daughter feel so comfortable, she absolutely loves it here, and I can’t recommend them enough.
Five stars from us!
I H
January 20, 2023 at 12:00 amBoth my son and daughter attended the baby room and the toddler room at Yew Trees. The experience has been fantastic. The children absolutely adored their key workers and loved going in which was a huge relief. The staff all go above and beyond to ensure the children have fun and are happy. They spend lots of time outdoors which was important to us. The meals sound delicious and healthy. Staff are also really good at communicating with you as parents both via the app and face-to-face. I would definitely recommend this nursery.
Katie L
February 9, 2023 at 12:00 amYew Trees are a wonderful nursery, my first daughter went through from babies to pre-school and absolutely loved it, she went every day with a smile on her face and always looked forward to it, and she was brilliantly prepared for starting school last Sept. It was natural to reserve a space for my second daughter as soon as I knew I was expecting! Both my daughters have benefitted massively from the experienced and hugely caring staff. The abundance of outdoor space and activities all year round are great and have really helped my girls to develop; language, confidence, social skills and so much more come on in heaps and bounds! It was the space and nursery setting that first attracted me to Yew Trees, but the staff who cemented my decision. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough. My youngest is now in babies and throws herself into the arms of her key worker – she adores her! The staff really do go above and beyond; I can’t recommend them highly enough – it made going back to work easier!
Ana Carolina R
March 12, 2023 at 12:00 amWe’ve been sending our son to Yew Trees Nursery for the past two years and it’s been wonderful. We love that they take the kids outside every day for nature walks, to play in the mud kitchen, help with the chickens, or board the pirate ship. All the staff are amazing. The communication is great, with daily informal chats and lots of updates through the app. Their patience and kindness when he first started and he/we found it hard, was so helpful. We are very grateful to all the staff for everything they’ve done for him and highly recommend them.
Krystina C
April 13, 2023 at 12:00 amWe were really nervous about our little boy starting nursery, however, the staff have made it very easy. A member of staff is absolutely amazing and our little one gets excited to see her (and the other staff) when he goes into nursery. He has developed well since starting and we feel nursery has really helped his confidence.
They all seem to really know their stuff and care about the little ones in their care. We get regular updates through the app which is really reassuring as you can see what your little one is getting up to during the day. The staff are always friendly and happy to chat through any changes to routines or developments and are always great if you have any questions.
We love the outside space available! And it is amazing that the children get to spend so much time outside
The staff always seem to work hard at providing different activities for the kids including getting messy and we love the crafts and cards which come home as well.
Thank you Yew Trees you are amazing!
Dawid M
April 14, 2023 at 12:00 amMy son has attended Yew Trees Nursery for two years and absolutely loves coming to nursery. He has learned so much and progressed so well. The staff are always friendly. The outside area is amazing! I would highly recommend Yew Trees!
Kate J
April 14, 2023 at 12:00 amOur little boy has been going here full-time since he was ten months old. He absolutely loves it. The staff are so caring, we feel that he is properly looked after and encouraged to develop his own personality every day. I love how much they get them outside into the fresh air and all the lovely activities they do every day. The app is great, I love the daily updates and photos, and the food looks brilliant.
Tara M
April 14, 2023 at 12:00 amOur daughter really enjoys her time there. She has a great connection with her primary caregiver and I think she is developing really well from her time there. She sleeps and eats well and loves the amount of outdoor time. They’ve always been really friendly and helpful, taking the time to update us on the app and in person. They’ve been respectful with our wishes, for example, food and nap time and the food is always varied and sounds delicious!
B B
April 14, 2023 at 12:00 amI could not recommend a nursery more than Yew Trees. The staff are so kind, friendly and genuinely treat your child as their own. They genuinely care and have the best interest of the children at heart. I have never had any doubts or worries about sending my child here, in fact, my daughter loves it so much that she barely wants to leave in the evening. The communication between parent and nursery is outstanding, the environment is second to none and I would not even consider any other nurseries after the brilliant experience we have had at Yew Trees.
Jessica W
April 19, 2023 at 12:00 amMy daughter loves going to nursery, she has a big smile every time she sees her key worker! The nursery staff are brilliant and always listen to any concerns and are always flexible to change the routine to help progress any feeding/napping schedules. The food is perfect, lots of vegetables and fruit as snacks and my daughter has learnt to love healthy foods because of what she is eating at nursery. The app is second to none and I can see at the touch of a button what my daughter has done everyday and how long she has slept for. Each week the key worker will post a development update which is personalised to the individual child with goals and photos. Overall the nursery has exceeded anything I could have thought we would need from a nursery. Keep up the good work. Thank you!
Claire B
April 25, 2023 at 12:00 amI am so happy with Yew Trees Nursery. The Toddler Room provide exceptional care for my twins. Their key workers have made so much effort to get to know their different personalities and provide the support that is specific to their needs. The daily report is always great to read and the communication from the team in the room is always fab. The girls love going outside and adventuring and the outdoor space is amazing!
I would 100% recommend Yew Trees.
Charlotte S
July 22, 2023 at 12:00 amMy son has been in the toddler room since January of this year. He absolutely loves it. The staff are all so friendly, they do lots of fantastic things with the children and I have noticed my son’s development has been great since starting here. The app is fantastic, updating you on what they have eaten, slept and done. I honestly would recommend Yew Trees Nursery to anyone looking for childcare!
Clare B
August 1, 2023 at 12:00 amAmazing. I moved my child from another nursery to here and it was the best decision ever. The staff are incredibly approachable and friendly, many having worked at this location for most of their career. My daughter loves the outside space and play equipment available. Healthy food choices and a great app to check in on your little one if you feel you need it.