# Octopus Children's Daycare

Octopus Children's Daycare is a full-day nursery at Burnham-on-Sea Community Infant School, Winchester Road, BURNHAM-ON-SEA, TA8 1JD, in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/octopus-childrens-daycare-ey374124  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Burnham-on-Sea Community Infant School, Winchester Road, BURNHAM-ON-SEA, TA8 1JD
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01278 793331
- Website: http://octopuschildrensdaycare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY374124

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 November 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/EY374124

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2008 (Reference EY374124). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY374124)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY374124)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY374124)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/504691)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Burnham-on-Sea Community Infant School, Winchester Road, BURNHAM-ON-SEA, TA8 1JD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.240829,-2.986281

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Winchester Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Manor Gardens, 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham-On-Sea Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Requires improvement (January 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Andrew's Church Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Churchfield Church School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Berrow Church Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| The King Alfred School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fair Start Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fair-start-nursery-ey367869) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Playaway Day Nursery UK Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playaway-day-nursery-uk-ltd-ey436849) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Footprints Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footprints-nursery-ey475901) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Churchfield Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/churchfield-nursery-ey492439) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Future Stars Coaching at Mark C of E Academy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/future-stars-coaching-at-mark-c-of-e-academy-2872346) |  |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Pawlett Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pawlett-pre-school-142933) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Octopus Children's Daycare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Octopus Children's Daycare Good at its inspection on 13 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Octopus Children's Daycare take?

Octopus Children's Daycare is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Octopus Children's Daycare?

Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Octopus Children's Daycare?

You can call 01278 793331 and visit octopuschildrensdaycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY374124)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Octopus+Children%27s+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJGxPgG0QBckgREGC-N8sCN_g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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