# Bridgwater College Childcare Centre Bridgwater College Childcare Centre is a full-day nursery at Bridgwater College, Bath Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4PZ, in Sydenham, Somerset. It is registered for 71 children. It opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 7 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Governing Body of University Centre Somerset College Group. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bridgwater-college-childcare-centre-142750 Last checked 13 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Bridgwater College, Bath Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4PZ - Opening hours: 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 71 - Phone: 01278 441270 - Website: https://www.bridgwatercollege.ac.uk/college-life/facilities/the-childcare-centre/ - Run by: [The Governing Body of University Centre Somerset College Group](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-governing-body-of-university-centre-somerset-college-group) - Ofsted URN: 142750 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 12 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. - Quality of education: Outstanding - Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding - Personal development: Outstanding - Leadership and management: Outstanding Safeguarding effective. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/142750 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1992 (Reference 142750). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/142750) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/142750) - Registered places: 71 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/142750) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/118421) ## Fees Fees and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–17:30 ## Getting there Address: Bridgwater College, Bath Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4PZ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.129886,-2.986723 - Station: Bridgwater, 0.2 miles - 13 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Parkway Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Eastover Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 13 November 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Bridgwater College Academy | All-through | 3–16 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Eastover Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | | 0.3 miles | | St John and St Francis Church School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) | | 0.5 miles | | Northgate Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Willowdown Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles | | Polden Bower School | | 4–19 | Good (May 2024) | | 1.0 miles | | Hamp Nursery and Infants' School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles | | Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) | | 1.2 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Rainbow Pre School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-playgroup-ey294245) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [The Olive Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-olive-tree-nursery-ey409425) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [First Class Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-class-nurseries-ey548852) | Good | | 08:00–17:30 | 0.6 miles | | [Sunbeams Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-nursery-ey472845) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Butterflies Day Nursery @ Bowerlane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-day-nursery-bowerlane-ey248113) | Good | | 08:00–17:30 | 0.6 miles | | [Little Crickets Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-crickets-pre-school-ey552864) | Good | | | 1.0 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Bridgwater College Childcare Centre's opening hours? Bridgwater College Childcare Centre opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri. ### What is Bridgwater College Childcare Centre's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Bridgwater College Childcare Centre Outstanding at its inspection on 12 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Bridgwater College Childcare Centre take? Bridgwater College Childcare Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 71 children at any one time. ### Who runs Bridgwater College Childcare Centre? Bridgwater College Childcare Centre is run by The Governing Body of University Centre Somerset College Group, which runs 2 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Bridgwater College Childcare Centre? Bridgwater is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Bridgwater College Childcare Centre? You can call 01278 441270 and visit www.bridgwatercollege.ac.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/142750) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Childcare+Centre+at+Bridgwater+College&query_place_id=ChIJwQUddgQGckgRDlIEE0HYF48) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.