# Conkers The Balsam Centre's Community Nursery

Conkers The Balsam Centre's Community Nursery is a full-day nursery at Wincanton Community Venture, The Balsam Centre, Balsam Park, Wincanton, BA9 9HB, in Wincanton, Somerset. It is registered for 32 children. It opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/conkers-the-balsam-centres-community-nursery-2552082  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Wincanton Community Venture, The Balsam Centre, Balsam Park, Wincanton, BA9 9HB
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01963 31842
- Website: http://www.conkersnurserywincanton.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2552082

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 October 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2552082

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2019 (Reference 2552082). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2552082)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2552082)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2552082)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 5 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1271888)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–17:30

## Getting there

Address: Wincanton Community Venture, The Balsam Centre, Balsam Park, Wincanton, BA9 9HB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.055343,-2.407837

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Wincanton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| King Arthur's School | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Balsam Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-balsam-nursery-2545530) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Sunbeams Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sunbeams-pre-school-ey498347) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Sticky Fingers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fingers-pre-school-ey369814) | Good |  | 08:45–15:30 | 3.6 miles |
| [Ladybird Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-preschool-142884) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Leaping Frogs Day Nursery CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leaping-frogs-day-nursery-cic-ey452129) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 5.1 miles |
| [Toybox Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toybox-pre-school-142877) | Good |  |  | 5.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Conkers The Balsam Centre's Community Nursery's opening hours?

Conkers The Balsam Centre's Community Nursery opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Conkers The Balsam Centre's Community Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Conkers The Balsam Centre's Community Nursery Good at its inspection on 27 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Conkers The Balsam Centre's Community Nursery take?

Conkers The Balsam Centre's Community Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Conkers The Balsam Centre's Community Nursery?

You can call 01963 31842 and visit www.conkersnurserywincanton.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2552082)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Conkers+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJNarX2PE3ckgRy6kkcig5b-8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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