# Karebears Childcare

Karebears Childcare is a full-day nursery at Ryesland Way, Creech St. Michael, TAUNTON, TA3 5TA, in Creech St Michael, Somerset. It is registered for 36 children. It opens 07:30–17:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/karebears-childcare-ey455304  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ryesland Way, Creech St. Michael, TAUNTON, TA3 5TA
- Opening hours: 07:30–17:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01823 444422
- Website: http://www.karebearschildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY455304

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 December 2024, 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/EY455304

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2013 (Reference EY455304). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455304)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455304)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455304)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/724097)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–17:30

## Getting there

Address: Ryesland Way, Creech St. Michael, TAUNTON, TA3 5TA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.025916,-3.038180

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Creech St Michael Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 4 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Ruishton Church of England School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| West Monkton Church of England School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Minerva Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (November 2022) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Blackbrook Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Monkton Wood Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Inadequate (March 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Creech St Michael Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/creech-st-michael-community-pre-school-142861) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey346416) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Tops Day Nurseries - Mini Mariners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-mini-mariners-ey343441) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-and-preschool-2686514) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [YMCA Taunton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-taunton-pre-school-ey501334) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Brook Green Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brook-green-early-years-ey316345) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Karebears Childcare's opening hours?

Karebears Childcare opens 07:30–17:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Karebears Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Karebears Childcare Good at its inspection on 11 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Karebears Childcare take?

Karebears Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Karebears Childcare?

You can call 01823 444422 and visit www.karebearschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455304)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Karebears+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJm1lBTXcKckgRKyZop5_0oZ4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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