Business Details
6 Years
experience
Award-Winning Nursery & Forest School in Street, Somerset
Jabberwocky Children's Nursery has been nurturing young minds since 2020, offering a unique blend of indoor and outdoor learning environments designed to inspire lifelong curiosity. Our purpose-built facility in Street, Somerset, provides a safe, homely atmosphere where children aged 3 months to 5 years engage in child-led exploration and structured educational activities. With dedicated Forest School, Beach School, and Farm School programs, we emphasize hands-on learning through nature, creativity, and play. Our team of highly qualified educators and Forest School leaders deliver a curriculum that balances academic readiness with emotional development, ensuring each child feels valued and empowered.We pride ourselves on flexible session options, including government-funded hours, and maintaining a 1:4 staff-to-child ratio to provide personalized care. From sensory play in our Toaves Room to adventurous outdoor learning in the Arboretum, every aspect of our nursery is designed to foster confidence, independence, and a love for discovery.
Services
Forest School
Beach School
Farm School
Childcare
School Readiness Programme
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We offer Forest School, Beach School, and Farm School programs for immersive outdoor learning.
- Our team includes qualified teachers and Forest School leaders with specialist expertise.
- We provide flexible funded and self-funded childcare sessions across 51 weeks annually.
- Our purpose-built nursery features sensory gardens, yurts, and a dedicated Shepherd's Hut.
- We maintain a 1:4 staff-to-child ratio for personalized care and attention.
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Lovely team
Wonderful location
Amazing learning experiences
Outstanding Forest School
Child-centred approach
Services
Forest School
Daily woodland adventures at the Arboretum develop independence and resilience through den-building, tool use, and nature exploration. Children engage in hands-on activities like cooking over open fires and constructing wildlife habitats. Our Forest School leaders guide safe risk-taking to build confidence and environmental awareness.
Beach School
Weekly trips to Brean Beach combine sensory play with scientific discovery. Children explore rock pools, practice writing in sand, and learn about marine ecosystems. The program emphasizes creativity through natural resource use and develops motor skills through beach-based physical activities.
Farm School
Hands-on animal interactions teach responsibility and life cycles. Children care for guinea pigs, chickens, and snails while learning about sustainable practices. The program fosters teamwork through shared animal care tasks and connects children with food-growing processes in our allotment.
School Readiness Programme
Phonics, maths, and literacy activities prepare children for formal schooling. The curriculum includes self-care skills like meal preparation and independent hygiene routines. Qualified teachers use yurt-based learning spaces to deliver structured educational experiences.
Flexible Childcare
Sessions from 7:15am6pm, 51 weeks annually, accommodate working parents. We accept government funding entitlements and offer special rates for families without funding access. Our provision includes meals, activities, and outdoor adventures within session fees.
People
Leanne
Nursery Manager
Leanne leads our team with a commitment to child-centred learning. She believes in valuing every child's endeavours to build confidence and potential. Her management approach emphasizes continuous improvement in early years education.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We care for children from 3 months to 5 years, with dedicated spaces for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Do you offer funded childcare places?
Yes, we provide 15 and 30-hour government-funded places for eligible children, stretched across our all-year-round provision.
What outdoor learning opportunities exist?
Our Forest School, Beach School, and Farm School programs offer daily outdoor adventures, including woodland exploration, coastal learning, and animal care.
How do you support school readiness?
Our qualified teacher delivers phonics, maths, and literacy programs in dedicated yurts, combining structured learning with play-based exploration.
What safety measures are in place?
We maintain a 1:4 staff-to-child ratio, with all team members trained in early years education and safeguarding practices.
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Reviews (6)
Kelly Lamont
Nov 29, 2021
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Our son has recently joined the Jabberwocky family and we couldn't be happier. My boy is constantly stimulated all day with various activities and outside play. He loves their food so much and he always comes home with a big smile and on his face. His key workers adore him and give him all the love and attention he needs. All staff are very welcoming and include us as parents in his day with weekly updates via their online platform. I feel at ease knowing we've made the right decision with our nursery choice, thank you Jabberwocky.
Millie Long
Sep 10, 2021
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My daughter had her settling in sessions at the beginning of September and is now fully settled. The staff team did an excellent job at making my daughter and myself feel safe, secure and confident, nothing is too much trouble and the staff are always friendly, welcoming and happy. I cant recommend Jabberwocky highly enough.
Zara Freeman
Sep 09, 2021
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My son has come on massively since beginning at Jabberwocky. He has made friends, developed and learned new skills and interests. He loves to be outdoors and has lots of opportunities to explore available he does;
Forest School, Football, Sports, there are two lovely outdoor areas and they have a tinkering table where he can use real tools and create lovely masterpieces. Staff are continuously happy and supportive.
Forest School, Football, Sports, there are two lovely outdoor areas and they have a tinkering table where he can use real tools and create lovely masterpieces. Staff are continuously happy and supportive.
Mark Woods
Sep 07, 2021
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From Sammy’s first day and to his last at Jabberwooky, each and every person we have had on Sammy’s journey has been kind, caring and supportive, always going above and beyond, always passionate about learning… and development, to each and everyone of you it’s more than a job or career. We, as a family cannot endorse Jabberwooky enough, extremely well ran and managed, always helpful and supportive and have never let us down in anyway. The skills, knowledge and behaviours they have taught Sammy will be with him for a life time, I hope you are all very proud of yourselves
Neliswa Fente
Jul 15, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness
Our two children attended Jabberwocky and we had a wonderful experience there. The staff were professional, responsive and attentive. The management were professional, understanding and flexible, which was just what we needed. Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
Our two children attended Jabberwocky and we had a wonderful experience there. The staff were professional, responsive and attentive. The management were professional, understanding and flexible, which was just what we needed. Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
Sam Rogers
Jun 29, 2021
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My son has been at Jabberwocky for just over 3 months and has settled very well. The staff team where very supportive during the settling in process, it made the whole process so much easier. The nursery is a home from home and the children have a wealth of resources. I whole heartedly recommend Jabberwocky to those seeking excellent childcare.
