# Mells Nursery

Mells Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Mells Green, Mells, Frome, BA11 3QE, in Little Green, Somerset. It is registered for 22 children. It opens 09:00–15:15, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mells-nursery-ey348568  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Mells Green, Mells, Frome, BA11 3QE
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:15, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 22
- Phone: 01373 813978
- Website: https://www.mellsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY348568

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 29 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY348568

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2007 (Reference EY348568). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY348568)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY348568)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY348568)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:15

## Getting there

Address: Mells Green, Mells, Frome, BA11 3QE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.236370,-2.399565

- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mells Church First School | Primary | 5–9 | School remains Good (October 2021) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Discoveries : Nunney](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-discoveries-nunney-2660576) | Outstanding |  | 08:45–16:45 | 2.3 miles |
| [Cuddles & Care Children's Day Nursery Frome](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cuddles-and-care-childrens-day-nursery-frome-2739973) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 3.0 miles |
| [Bright Stars Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-stars-childcare-2832522) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 3.0 miles |
| [Whatcombe Farm Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whatcombe-farm-nursery-ey552148) | Good |  | 08:00–17:30 | 3.0 miles |
| [Sunflower Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-montessori-nursery-2659979) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 3.4 miles |
| [The Garden Nursery Frome](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-garden-nursery-frome-2857928) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 3.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Mells Nursery's opening hours?

Mells Nursery opens 09:00–15:15, Mon–Fri.

### What is Mells Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Mells Nursery was inspected on 29 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Mells Nursery take?

Mells Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Mells Nursery?

You can call 01373 813978 and visit www.mellsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY348568)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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