# The Balsam Nursery

The Balsam Nursery is a full-day nursery at 1b Alfred's Way, Wincanton Business Park, Wincanton, BA9 9RU, in Wincanton, Somerset. It is registered for 85 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-balsam-nursery-2545530  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1b Alfred's Way, Wincanton Business Park, Wincanton, BA9 9RU
- Registered places: 85
- Phone: 01963 31688
- Website: https://www.southsomersetnurseries.co.uk/wincanton
- Ofsted URN: 2545530

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 January 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/16/2545530

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2019 (Reference 2545530). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545530)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545530)
- Registered places: 85 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545530)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1b Alfred's Way, Wincanton Business Park, Wincanton, BA9 9RU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.054530,-2.407399

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Wincanton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| King Arthur's School | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Conkers The Balsam Centre's Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/conkers-the-balsam-centres-community-nursery-2552082) | Good |  | 08:00–17:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Sunbeams Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sunbeams-pre-school-ey498347) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Sticky Fingers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fingers-pre-school-ey369814) | Good |  | 08:45–15:30 | 3.6 miles |
| [Ladybird Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-preschool-142884) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Leaping Frogs Day Nursery CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leaping-frogs-day-nursery-cic-ey452129) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 5.1 miles |
| [Explorers PreSchool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-preschool-ey253578) | Good |  |  | 5.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Balsam Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Balsam Nursery Good at its inspection on 23 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Balsam Nursery take?

The Balsam Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 85 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Balsam Nursery?

You can call 01963 31688 and visit www.southsomersetnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545530)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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