Full-day nursery in North Petherton, Somerset
Dolphins Childcare Centre
North Petherton Community Primary School, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA6 6LU · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted report card
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Behaviour and routinesExpected standard
- Children's welfare and well-beingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingStandards met
What does this mean?
Since November 2025 Ofsted gives each nursery a report card. Each area is graded on a five-step scale: urgent improvement, needs attention, expected standard, strong standard, exceptional. Safeguarding is either met or not met. There is no single headline grade, and we never make one up.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since November 2025Reference 2864114Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 10 March 2026Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places67 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 27 February 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
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Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–18:00
Ages: not published yet.
Getting there
North Petherton Community Primary School, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA6 6LU · More nurseries in TA6
Buses
6 bus stops within 400 m, including Baymead Lane, Verriers and The Stores.
Parks and playgrounds
- Playground7 min walk
- Playground8 min walk
NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
What parents say
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Dolphins Childcare Centre is a full-day nursery at North Petherton Community Primary School, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA6 6LU, in North Petherton, Somerset. It is registered for 67 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 6 reviews (November 2026).
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| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins Childcare CentreThis nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| Little Steps Pre-schoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 1.3 miles |
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| Little Crickets Pre SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 2.3 miles |
| Westover Little Stars Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 2.4 miles |
| First Class NurseriesFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–17:30 | not shared yet | 2.4 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- North Petherton Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Report cardinspected December 2025 under 0.1 miles
- North Newton Community Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected January 2023 1.3 miles
- Somerset Bridge Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected March 2024 1.5 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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What are Dolphins Childcare Centre's opening hours?
Dolphins Childcare Centre opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What is Dolphins Childcare Centre's Ofsted rating?
Dolphins Childcare Centre was inspected on 10 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.
How many children can Dolphins Childcare Centre take?
Dolphins Childcare Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 67 children at any one time.
How do I contact Dolphins Childcare Centre?
You can call 01278 614556 and visit www.dolphinsccnursery.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 13 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
- Contains Department for Transport NaPTAN data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Read reviews on Google
Last checked 13 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2864114 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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