# Dolphins Childcare Centre

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dolphins-childcare-centre-2864114  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: North Petherton Community Primary School, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA6 6LU
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 67
- Phone: 01278 614556
- Website: http://www.dolphinsccnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2864114

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 10 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | 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 |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2864114

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2025 (Reference 2864114). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2864114)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2864114)
- Registered places: 67 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2864114)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/69846)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: North Petherton Community Primary School, North Petherton, Bridgwater, TA6 6LU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.091488,-3.012189

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Petherton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| North Newton Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Somerset Bridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Steps Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-steps-pre-school-ey219553) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Wilstock Gardens Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wilstock-gardens-childcare-2653265) | Good |  | 08:30–17:00 | 1.5 miles |
| [Buttercups Nursery School Huntworth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercups-nursery-school-huntworth-2605785) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 1.7 miles |
| [Little Crickets Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-crickets-pre-school-ey552864) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Westover Little Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westover-little-stars-pre-school-ey358881) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [First Class Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-class-nurseries-ey548852) | Good |  | 08:00–17:30 | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2864114)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dolphins+Childcare+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJC8dsUa4JckgR7S1kxg6wymY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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