Business Details
19 Years
experience
Quality Childcare & Early Learning in Cullompton
Established in 2007, A B C Nursery provides high-quality childcare and early years education in a converted barn setting within Cullompton. Our approach focuses on learning through play in a natural, calm environment, with dedicated outdoor learning spaces maintained by children. We offer tailored support for children with special educational needs, led by an NVQ 3-qualified SEND manager, and maintain rigorous staff training standards including first aid and forest school methodologies.Our experienced team, including owner Sue Proffitt with a degree in early years education, prioritises individual child development through carefully planned educational programmes. We operate year-round with flexible session options to accommodate family needs.
Services
Day Nursery
Pre-School
Toddler Care
Outdoor Learning
SEND Support
Forest School Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- 25+ years combined management experience in early years education
- Dedicated outdoor learning environment with forest school methodology
- Specialist SEND support with NVQ 3-qualified staff
- Daily parent updates via Facebook communication platform
- Comprehensive first aid and child development training programme
Services
Day Nursery
Full-day childcare provision for children aged 0-5 with dedicated baby, toddler and pre-school rooms. Each room features adjoining outdoor play areas and age-appropriate resources to support individual learning characteristics through structured play activities.
Outdoor Learning
Specialist outdoor education programme where children engage in growing plants, tool use and environmental exploration. Forest school-trained staff deliver weekly sessions focusing on risk assessment, social skills development and mental wellbeing through natural play experiences.
SEND Support
Tailored support for children with special educational needs delivered by NVQ 3-qualified staff. Includes individualised activity planning, parental consultation services and transition support for school readiness with ongoing professional development for all team members.
Pre-School
Structured pre-school programme preparing children for formal education through play-based learning. Features curriculum-aligned activities focusing on literacy, numeracy and social development with daily outdoor learning opportunities in purpose-built garden spaces.
Forest School
Weekly forest school sessions led by qualified instructors using natural environments for experiential learning. Children develop practical skills through supervised tool use, environmental stewardship activities and collaborative play in our dedicated outdoor learning area.
People
Sue Proffitt
Owner / First Aid Instructor
Degree-qualified early years educator with advanced safeguarding and first aid certifications. Provides ongoing staff training as a certified first aid instructor with over 15 years' experience in childcare management.
Helen
Manager
Experienced nursery manager with 25 years' service at ABC. Oversees daily operations and staff development while maintaining high educational standards through continuous professional development.
Natalie
Deputy Manager
Deputy manager with 20 years' experience supporting nursery operations. Works closely with the manager to ensure consistent quality provision across all childcare services while maintaining hands-on involvement with children.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide care for children aged 0-5 years through dedicated baby, toddler and pre-school rooms with age-appropriate resources and activities.
How do you support outdoor learning?
Our purpose-built outdoor areas feature growing spaces and tools for hands-on learning. Forest school-trained staff deliver weekly sessions focusing on environmental exploration and practical skills development.
What SEND support do you offer?
Our NVQ 3-qualified SEND manager provides tailored support including individualised learning plans, parental consultations and transition preparation for children requiring additional support.
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday-Friday 7:30am-6:00pm with flexible session options including full days, morning/afternoon sessions and school day packages available.
Reviews (2)
Zoe Young
Jul 26, 2020
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We have been using ABC for 7months now and my son has loved it! Helen the manager has been great accomodating his dietary needs and is very caring creating lots of challenges and experiences for them to do. They let them be kids and explore including in the forest garden. They can use tools, build with wood and get muddy. Recommend it!
A. Holmes
Jun 08, 2020
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ABC Day Nursery is a fabulous setting, my daughter loved her time there and formed some very special friendships with staff and children.
Whilst looking at various local settings I felt that ABC could offer the home from home style of childcare that we were looking for, and a varied and unique way of learning that would allow her to flourish and become confident in her early years, our decision was the right one, ABC was the best choice for us! Thank you ABC!
Whilst looking at various local settings I felt that ABC could offer the home from home style of childcare that we were looking for, and a varied and unique way of learning that would allow her to flourish and become confident in her early years, our decision was the right one, ABC was the best choice for us! Thank you ABC!
