# Spring Hollies

Spring Hollies is a full-day nursery at Hollies Children Centre, South Street, Taunton, TA1 3AG, in Firepool, Somerset. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Action For Children Developments Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-hollies-2711634  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hollies Children Centre, South Street, Taunton, TA1 3AG
- Registered places: 50
- Run by: [Action For Children Developments Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/action-for-children-developments-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2711634

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 January 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.

Inspection history:

- 15 January 2025: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 11 April 2024: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2711634

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2022 (Reference 2711634). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2711634)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 15 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2711634)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2711634)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 6 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1632340)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hollies Children Centre, South Street, Taunton, TA1 3AG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.012656,-3.090466

- Station: Taunton, 0.9 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Hamilton Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Vivary Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Holway Green, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Willow Vale School |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St George's Catholic School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.4 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 | 0.4 miles |
| Holway Park Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (February 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Blackbrook Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Minerva Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| North Town Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chuggers Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chuggers-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey467521) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St George's Pre-School (Taunton)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-georges-pre-school-taunton-ey474983) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-and-preschool-2686514) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [YMCA Taunton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-taunton-pre-school-ey501334) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey346416) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Tops Day Nurseries - Mini Mariners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-mini-mariners-ey343441) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Spring Hollies's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Spring Hollies Good at its inspection on 15 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Spring Hollies take?

Spring Hollies is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs Spring Hollies?

Spring Hollies is run by Action For Children Developments Limited, which runs 22 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Spring Hollies?

Taunton is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2711634)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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