Report by Kelly Leonard for News Advertiser newspapers
Little Beeches Nursery in Crewkerne has been praised by Ofsted for its joyful atmosphere, strong teaching and caring staff. The nursery was rated ‘Good’ in all areas following an inspection by the government office for standards in education.
The nursery, based at Maiden Beech Primary Academy, opened in 2022 and currently has 44 children aged one to four. It offers full-day care from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except bank holidays and Christmas.
Inspectors said: “Children happily enter the nursery, eager and excited. Friendly, enthusiastic staff greet them.” The report praised staff for creating a “safe and stimulating environment” where children “develop a true sense of belonging”.
The curriculum was described as “ambitious and well structured”. Children were seen enjoying learning activities such as sorting coloured counters to explore numbers, or using shape sorters to develop problem-solving skills. The re…
