# Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool

Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool, Lisieux Way, Taunton, TA1 2LB, in Halcon, Somerset. It is registered for 53 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-and-preschool-2686514  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool, Lisieux Way, Taunton, TA1 2LB
- Registered places: 53
- Phone: 01823 211700
- Website: http://littleexplorerstaunton.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2686514

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 July 2023, 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/16/2686514

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2022 (Reference 2686514). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2686514)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2686514)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2686514)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1520227)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool, Lisieux Way, Taunton, TA1 2LB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.014957,-3.080897

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hamilton Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Holway Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackbrook Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Willow Vale School |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Holway Park Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (February 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Minerva Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (November 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St James Church School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St George's Catholic School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| The Sky Academy |  | 5–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [YMCA Taunton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-taunton-pre-school-ey501334) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Spring Hollies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-hollies-2711634) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey346416) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tops Day Nurseries - Mini Mariners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-mini-mariners-ey343441) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Chuggers Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chuggers-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey467521) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St George's Pre-School (Taunton)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-georges-pre-school-taunton-ey474983) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 19 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool?

Taunton is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01823 211700 and visit littleexplorerstaunton.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2686514)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Explorers+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJtYOYGbb1bUgRuyHxmt4NV4w)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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