# Choo Choo's Day Nursery and Preschool

Choo Choo's Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Rear of 11/12, St Andrews Road, Taunton, TA2 7BW, in Lyngford, Somerset. It is registered for 47 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 25 reviews (October 2026). It is run by RAEF Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/choo-choos-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey457194  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Rear of 11/12, St Andrews Road, Taunton, TA2 7BW
- Registered places: 47
- Phone: 01823 252264
- Website: https://www.choochoosdaynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [RAEF Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/raef-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY457194

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 February 2023, 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457194

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2013 (Reference EY457194). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457194)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457194)
- Registered places: 47 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457194)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 January 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/84162)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Rear of 11/12, St Andrews Road, Taunton, TA2 7BW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.025727,-3.103321

- Station: Taunton, 0.2 miles
- 21 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Greenway Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Children's Wood, 0.3 miles
- Park: Children's Wood, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 25 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Priorswood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| North Town Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Taunton Preparatory School |  | 0–13 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Sky Academy |  | 5–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Wellsprings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St James Church School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Selworthy Special School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Taunton Opportunity Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/taunton-opportunity-group-143087) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Taunton School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/taunton-school-nursery-ey310094) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Brook Green Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brook-green-early-years-ey316345) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Abacus Nursery (SW) LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-nursery-sw-ltd-ey437978) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Spring Wellsprings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-wellsprings-2711641) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Chuggers Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chuggers-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey467521) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Choo Choo's Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Choo Choo's Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 24 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Choo Choo's Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Choo Choo's Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 47 children at any one time.

### Who runs Choo Choo's Day Nursery and Preschool?

Choo Choo's Day Nursery and Preschool is run by RAEF Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Choo Choo's Day Nursery and Preschool?

Taunton is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Choo Choo's Day Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01823 252264 and visit www.choochoosdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457194)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Choo+Choo%27s+Day+Nursery+%26+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJdZ8nqU_0bUgRSB3FDuo8L-A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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