# Explorers Day Nursery

Explorers Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 56 Bath Road, Wells, BA5 3LQ, in St Andrew, Somerset. It opens 07:30–17:30, 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 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-day-nursery-ey462695  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 56 Bath Road, Wells, BA5 3LQ
- Opening hours: 07:30–17:30, Mon–Fri
- Phone: 01749 676215
- Website: https://www.explorersnurseryofwells.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY462695

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 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/EY462695

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2013 (Reference EY462695). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462695)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462695)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1757127)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–17:30

## Getting there

Address: 56 Bath Road, Wells, BA5 3LQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.212614,-2.628910

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- 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: 5.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoberry Park School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (January 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Wells Cathedral School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Horrington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (January 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| The Blue School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tree House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tree-house-day-nursery-ey476283) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Preschool (Wells)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-preschool-wells-2884473) |  |  | 08:30–15:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Horrington House Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horrington-house-pre-school-143008) | Good |  | 08:30–15:30 | 1.1 miles |
| [Cuddles & Care Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cuddles-and-care-childrens-day-nursery-ey467227) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Rockers and Rollers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rockers-and-rollers-day-nursery-ey376406) | Good |  | 07:30–17:30 | 1.3 miles |
| [Pilton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pilton-pre-school-142986) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–16:00 | 3.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Explorers Day Nursery's opening hours?

Explorers Day Nursery opens 07:30–17:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Explorers Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Explorers Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 6 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How do I contact Explorers Day Nursery?

You can call 01749 676215 and visit www.explorersnurseryofwells.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462695)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Explorers+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ_9bx_UkickgRe2ayto_I-a0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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