# The Folly Nursery

The Folly Nursery is a full-day nursery at Church Road, Ilton, Ilminster, TA19 9EY, in Ilton, Somerset. It is registered for 39 children. It opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.8 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Folly Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-folly-nursery-ey499936  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Church Road, Ilton, Ilminster, TA19 9EY
- Opening hours: 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 39
- Phone: 01460 55488
- Website: https://follynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Folly Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-folly-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY499936

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 15 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499936

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2016 (Reference EY499936). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499936)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499936)
- Registered places: 39 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499936)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/903066)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:45–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Church Road, Ilton, Ilminster, TA19 9EY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.950941,-2.928302

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 3.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Ashill Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Neroche Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Herne View Church of England Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nanny Bears Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-bears-childcare-2721555) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [HoneyBea Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeybea-partnership-2725922) | Good |  | 07:45–17:30 | 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 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Boots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-boots-ey472571) | Good |  |  | 2.7 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 | 2.9 miles |
| [Little Meadows Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-meadows-pre-school-ltd-2792886) |  |  |  | 3.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Folly Nursery's opening hours?

The Folly Nursery opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri.

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

Ofsted rated The Folly Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 15 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

The Folly Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 39 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Folly Nursery?

The Folly Nursery is run by The Folly Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Folly Nursery?

You can call 01460 55488 and visit follynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499936)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Folly+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJz45Vm19zckgRVxl7GnLx0Ns)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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