# Nanny Bears Childcare

Nanny Bears Childcare is a full-day nursery at Nutcracker, Ashwell Park, Ashwell, Ilminster, TA19 9DX, in Ilminster, Somerset. It is registered for 37 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Nanny Bears Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-bears-childcare-2721555  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Nutcracker, Ashwell Park, Ashwell, Ilminster, TA19 9DX
- Registered places: 37
- Phone: 07305 351686
- Website: https://www.nannybearschildcare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Nanny Bears Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/nanny-bears-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2721555

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 April 2025, 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/16/2721555

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2023 (Reference 2721555). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721555)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721555)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721555)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1701964)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Nutcracker, Ashwell Park, Ashwell, Ilminster, TA19 9DX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.940821,-2.908633

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dillington Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Dillington Park, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne View Church of England Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Mary's & St Peter's Church School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [HoneyBea Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeybea-partnership-2725922) | Good |  | 07:45–17:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Folly Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-folly-nursery-ey499936) | Outstanding |  | 07:45–18:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Cuddles & Care Children's Day Nursery, Ilminster](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cuddles-and-care-childrens-day-nursery-ilminster-2767457) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Hassockmoor Childcare & Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hassockmoor-childcare-and-out-of-school-club-2639490) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 2.3 miles |
| [Little Boots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-boots-ey472571) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Little Meadows Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-meadows-pre-school-ltd-2792886) |  |  |  | 3.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Nanny Bears Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Nanny Bears Childcare Good at its inspection on 14 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Nanny Bears Childcare take?

Nanny Bears Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### Who runs Nanny Bears Childcare?

Nanny Bears Childcare is run by Nanny Bears Childcare Limited, which runs 10 nurseries.

### How do I contact Nanny Bears Childcare?

You can call 07305 351686 and visit www.nannybearschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2721555)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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