# Chuggers Day Nursery and Preschool

Chuggers Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 30 Silver Street, Taunton, TA1 3DL, in Taunton, Somerset. It is registered for 71 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.1 from 9 reviews (October 2026). It is run by RAEF Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chuggers-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey467521  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 30 Silver Street, Taunton, TA1 3DL
- Registered places: 71
- Phone: 01823 324816
- Website: http://www.chuggersdaynurserypreschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [RAEF Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/raef-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY467521

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 May 2024, 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/EY467521

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2013 (Reference EY467521). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY467521)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY467521)
- 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/EY467521)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/664898)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 30 Silver Street, Taunton, TA1 3DL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.013024,-3.096277

- Station: Taunton, 0.8 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Vivary Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Wilton Lands, 0.3 miles
- Park: Castle Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: Goodland Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.1 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St George's Catholic School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.1 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 | 0.3 miles |
| Willow Vale School |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| North Town Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Holway Park Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (February 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Parkfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| 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) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St George's Pre-School (Taunton)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-georges-pre-school-taunton-ey474983) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Spring Hollies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-hollies-2711634) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-and-preschool-2686514) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [YMCA Taunton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-taunton-pre-school-ey501334) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Choo Choo's Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/choo-choos-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey457194) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Bizzi Kids Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzi-kids-nursery-142844) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Chuggers Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 28 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chuggers Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Chuggers Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 71 children at any one time.

### Who runs Chuggers Day Nursery and Preschool?

Chuggers Day Nursery and Preschool is run by RAEF Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Chuggers Day Nursery and Preschool?

Taunton is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Chuggers Day Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01823 324816 and visit www.chuggersdaynurserypreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY467521)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chuggers+Day+Nursery+%26+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJQ1dq7VX0bUgRMJyJwHStDQc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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