Day Nurseries Owned by YMCA Dulverton Group in North Somerset

I will be sad for Gracie to move on, but excited about her next steps that she is fully ready for thanks to the safe, nurturing environment Barley Wood has provided her with over the last few years.

Meadowside is a friendly and welcoming environment with staff who genuinely care about your child. My child loves the varied activities they do such as weekly football sessions and music and movement classes. The staff make you feel welcome as a parent and I love how they make sure to include siblings in conversation. I would recommend Meadowside to any parent looking for a safe, secure setting which will bring joy to your child's day!

We've had such a positive experience at Barley Wood Nursery. Our child started back in April and has settled in so well. The staff are absolutely amazing and communicate with us regularly. They provide great photos and monthly progress reports. Our child's development has come on massively since they've started and they are thriving. We also the location and that they are out in nature every day. Highly recommend Barley Wood!

I thoroughly recommend this nursery . All the staff have been fantastic. Our son has enjoyed his time there immensely. The staff have been exceptionally supportive and encouraging, and in the recent hot weather, have endeavoured to stay open which has been greatly appreciated . The outdoor nature and green surrounding area of the nursery is also fantastic. the activities and encouragement for various learning skills are excellent .We feel extremely lucky to have been able to send our son to this nursery.

My daughter has been attending Stepping Stones since January 2025 and we cannot thank them enough for their kindness, care and support. She loves attending pre school and has blossomed. The staff are friendly and approachable but equally professional. It seems they have a wealth of knowledge between them which shines throughout the activities they provide for the children. My daughter can sometimes struggle with transitions and they go above and beyond to help this. She moved from a different pre school and they made the settling in process seamless. We will miss our time here, when she moves on to "big school".

What a gorgeous little preschool. The staff are so friendly and supportive and my daughter loves spending time there! We have regular updates and pictures of the activities the children are taking part in every day. My daughter has learnt so much from the time she has spent at Meadowside and it's set her up so nicely for a transition into reception.

We are very happy with Meadowside Nursery. Our daughter really enjoys her time there and is always excited to go in each day. The staff are friendly, caring, and attentive, creating a warm and welcoming environment for the children. There are plenty of fun activities and lots of playtime, which helps the children learn and develop while having a great time. It's clear that the staff genuinely care about the children's wellbeing and happiness.

Lovely pre school. My LO is certainly very happy there. Staff are great and go out of their way to make sure the children are happy. Boogy beats day is a favourite for my little one. Meadowside is also in a great location, as it's next to the infant school.

My child since starting here has really started trying to talk and I believe being around all the other children and watching has been massively beneficial. I look forward to another 2 years at Meadowside before little one starts school.

Thank you so much.

The Pottingshed is an excellent nursery, both my children absolutely love the facilities and more importantly the staff.

Everyday i hear my children talk about activities with their friends, what they've learnt and how excited they are to go again!

We couldn't be happier with this nursery. The staff are caring, attentive, and genuinely passionate about supporting the children's development. Our son has grown so much in confidence and loves going every day. The environment is warm, safe, and welcoming - we truly feel lucky to have found such a wonderful place.

We're so happy we chose Stepping Stones!

my boy was unsure of nursery but Stepping stones has made my son happy to come in , he loves it here , and so did his other siblings when attended, The staff are so lovely and really puts all there time in to the children

A fantastic nursery and pre-school with caring and attentive staff, varied food, excellent communication with parents, all in a beautiful woodland setting which the children frequently explore all year round.

I like the nursery very much as it has many activities and it's great for the children to learn motor skills, life skills and starting their learning for primary School. The nursery does focus week on each child so no one ever feels left out which I think it is important for a child's development.

He now looks forward to nursery. He has made friends who he talks about at home and really enjoys spending so much time outside exploring. We are no longer on a nurture plan and this is all due to the hard work and dedication from all the staff at Barley wood. Would highly recommend to any parent considering a nursery setting for their child.

Our child likes going to Stepping Stones. They have made some great friends and comes home able to tell us what they have done for the day. They go to the early and late wrap around which works really well for us and our child. Recently they have been doing lots of seasonal things and performed Christmas songs for parents, which our child loved doing. My wife was able to go but I wasn't, however videos were put up on the app for us to see which way really nice.

Really love this preschool, my son has only attended since November but he has come on leaps and bounds and is so much more confident. He is excited to go in every day and is excited to tell me everything he has been doing when I pick him up. All of the staff are so friendly and wonderful. It really is a lovely place and I'm so happy for my son to be going there.

My little boy has been going here since last September and we love it. The staff are amazing, all of them are attentive, kind and patient. Information sharing is amazing, we get so much information about his day, both at the gate and through the communication app. Activities seem varied, including lots of outdoor play, scavenger hunting, sports and exploring. Indoor play often includes structured learning like numbers, letters, and healthy foods. I like the support with teeth cleaning at the moment. But also lots of fun, with dancing and music. We love it, can stress enough how kind and supportive the staff are.