# Blackdown Children's Day Nursery

Blackdown Children's Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Bungalow, Chelston, Wellington, TA21 9PH, in Chelston, Somerset. It is registered for 29 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 1.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blackdown-childrens-day-nursery-ey389369  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Bungalow, Chelston, Wellington, TA21 9PH
- Registered places: 29
- Phone: 01823 667776
- Ofsted URN: EY389369

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Inspection history:

- 10 March 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 28 October 2021: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY389369

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2009 (Reference EY389369). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY389369)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 10 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY389369)
- Registered places: 29 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY389369)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Bungalow, Chelston, Wellington, TA21 9PH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.976401,-3.203572

- Park: Hilltop Park, 0.5 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 1.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Wellington School |  | 2–20 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Wellesley Park Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| West Buckland Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Beech Grove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Court Fields School | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wellesley Park Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellesley-park-explorers-2859690) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Bouncy Bear Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bouncy-bear-childcare-ey341257) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Court Fields Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/court-fields-pre-school-2593257) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Waterloo Road Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/waterloo-road-community-pre-school-2875514) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Trull Saplings Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trull-saplings-preschool-ey484093) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Primary Colours Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/primary-colours-day-nursery-142858) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Blackdown Children's Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Blackdown Children's Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 10 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Blackdown Children's Day Nursery take?

Blackdown Children's Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 29 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Blackdown Children's Day Nursery?

You can call 01823 667776.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY389369)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Blackdown+Children%27s+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ48D6GM_ybUgRk0l3eABvEvM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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