# Cuddles & Care Children's Day Nursery, Ilminster

Cuddles & Care Children's Day Nursery, Ilminster is a full-day nursery at Unit 4 Broadoak, Canal Way, Ilminster, TA19 9FA, in Ilminster, Somerset. It is registered for 38 children. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by S & D Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cuddles-and-care-childrens-day-nursery-ilminster-2767457  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 4 Broadoak, Canal Way, Ilminster, TA19 9FA
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 01460 497343
- Website: https://www.sanddchildcare.co.uk/
- Run by: [S & D Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/s-and-d-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2767457

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 12 December 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
| Achievement | Needs attention |
| Behaviour and routines | Needs attention |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2767457

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2023 (Reference 2767457). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2767457)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2767457)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2767457)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1667644)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 4 Broadoak, Canal Way, Ilminster, TA19 9FA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.929020,-2.927314

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne View Church of England Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Neroche Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| St Mary's & St Peter's Church School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [HoneyBea Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeybea-partnership-2725922) | Good |  | 07:45–17:30 | 1.1 miles |
| [Nanny Bears Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-bears-childcare-2721555) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Folly Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-folly-nursery-ey499936) | Outstanding |  | 07:45–18:00 | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Boots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-boots-ey472571) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Hassockmoor Childcare & Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hassockmoor-childcare-and-out-of-school-club-2639490) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 3.4 miles |
| [Premier Wraparound @ Avishayes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/premier-wraparound-avishayes-2823528) |  |  |  | 3.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cuddles & Care Children's Day Nursery, Ilminster's Ofsted rating?

Cuddles & Care Children's Day Nursery, Ilminster was inspected on 12 December 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Cuddles & Care Children's Day Nursery, Ilminster take?

Cuddles & Care Children's Day Nursery, Ilminster is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### Who runs Cuddles & Care Children's Day Nursery, Ilminster?

Cuddles & Care Children's Day Nursery, Ilminster is run by S & D Childcare Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

### How do I contact Cuddles & Care Children's Day Nursery, Ilminster?

You can call 01460 497343 and visit www.sanddchildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2767457)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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