# Stowey Bears Preschool

Stowey Bears Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Mill Close, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, TA5 1NX, in Nether Stowey, Somerset. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stowey-bears-preschool-ey409802  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Mill Close, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, TA5 1NX
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01278 734636
- Website: http://stoweybearspreschool.org/
- Ofsted URN: EY409802

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 November 2021, 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/EY409802

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2010 (Reference EY409802). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY409802)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY409802)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY409802)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 July 2017). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/81243)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Mill Close, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, TA5 1NX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.152092,-3.161668

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nether Stowey Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cannington Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cannington-pre-school-ey376214) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [The Wendy House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wendy-house-nursery-ey421204) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Wembdon Sunshiners Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wembdon-sunshiners-pre-school-ey547871) | Good |  |  | 6.4 miles |
| [Little Wildlings Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wildlings-nursery-limited-2850335) |  |  |  | 6.6 miles |
| [Kids N Co Dragons Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-n-co-dragons-playgroup-142898) | Good |  |  | 6.6 miles |
| [Little Adventures Nursery (Bridgwater)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-adventures-nursery-bridgwater-2696181) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 6.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Stowey Bears Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Stowey Bears Preschool Good at its inspection on 23 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stowey Bears Preschool take?

Stowey Bears Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Stowey Bears Preschool?

You can call 01278 734636 and visit stoweybearspreschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY409802)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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