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Yew Trees Nursery

Yew Tree Farm, Tarnock, Axbridge BS26 2SA
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Yew Trees Nursery, Axbridge
Yew Trees Nursery, Axbridge
Yew Trees Nursery, Axbridge

Yew Trees Nursery in Axbridge is surrounded by fields and countryside in rural Somerset.

The staff offer children a safe, happy and nurturing environment. Classrooms provide cosy corners, stimulating resources and areas for children to explore and learn within their individual capabilities and at their own pace. The outdoor environment comprises of garden areas and meadows where the children can enjoy growing and cultivating plants and vegetables, help to look after...  

Funding & Fees

We accept Early Years Education Funding, Tax-Free Childcare and Childcare Vouchers by way of payment.

Our private fees are £6.50 per hour 8am-1pm, 1pm-6pm or 8am- 6pm.

7.30am starts available if required.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Catriona Smith (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Registered Charity Number

  • 1076434

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
  • Tuesday 07:30-18:00
  • Wednesday 07:30-18:00
  • Thursday 07:30-18:00
  • Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Large onsite car park

Yew Trees Nursery Reviews (87)

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Yew Trees Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.962) out of 10, based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Yew Trees Nursery has 87 reviews.

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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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We couldn't be happier with the care and support our toddler has received at this nursery. From the start, the staff have been warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in our child's wellbeing and development. They create a safe, nurturing environment where children feel valued and excited to learn.

Communication is excellent, with regular updates on activities, milestones, and any concerns. It's reassuring to know our child is well cared for while also growing in confidence, independence, and social skills.

We've seen wonderful progress, from improved communication to forming friendships. The variety of activities is fantastic, with plenty of outdoor play, free play, and engaging sessions like singing and dancing.

During settling in, staff took time to understand our child's interests and incorporated favourite toys and activities.

We're incredibly grateful and would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a detailed review of your experience at Yew Trees Nursery. We are very proud of the team and the service they provide to our families. It is wonderful to hear that you and your child have felt so supported and we appreciate your high recommendation. Best wishes Natalie

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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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We have both our girls at Yew Trees Nursery (baby room and little learners) and we are so impressed with the facilities and care the children get. Our girls love going to nursery and enjoy all that it offers. All the staff are amazing and build such lovely bonds with the children and spend time talking to parents about the childs day! Overall we are very happy with Yew Trees!

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review of Yew Trees nursery. We are delighted that you are so happy with the facilities and care that your children have access to. We are very proud of the team, they are what make the setting truly special. We are also very fortunate to have access to extensive outdoor spaces that the children love to explore! Best wishes Natalie

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Review from D U (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter absolutely loves Yew Trees. The outdoor space is fantastic, and the staff truly nurture her passion for nature and exploration. She has a wonderful bond with her key worker, who is incredibly kind, caring, and attentive to each child's individual needs. We feel she takes the time to genuinely get to know the children and supports them in recognising and understanding their emotions. Our daughter feels completely comfortable and secure in this setting; she trusts the carers and is confident enough to talk openly about how she feels. She often tells us about her day and how much she has enjoyed it.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review of Yew Trees Nursery. We agree, our outdoor areas are second to non and this enables us to offer such a unique experience for the children in our care. We are delighted that your daughter is so happy in the setting and we are...  

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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our children absolutely love attending Yew Trees. The staff are so friendly and communication is excellent. The outdoor space is fantastic and there are always a range of fun and engaging activities planned for the children. 100% would recommend!

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you so much for your 5* recommendation of Yew Trees Nursery! It really is an amazing nursery and we are incredibly proud of our facilities and the team who make the magic happen each and every day! Best wishes Natalie

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Review from Tanya H (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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Where do I start, my little boy has been attending Yew Trees since September & it has been incredible to date. Due to work purposes I never got to fully look around this nursery however listed him anyways.
They support your child with every step of their own little journey. Keep you posted and share how well they are doing, what challenges they may be finding and supporting us as parents along the way.

Children have great outdoor space to explore, crafts, learning and so much more! I would highly recommend to future parents looking for a nursery for their child/ren.

It's a great feeling as a mum to know your child is happy and feels safe whilst your working feeling guilty leaving them.

Thank you Yew Trees.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review and recommendation of Yew Trees Nursery. We are so proud of the setting, both the amazing facilities and also the team lead by Catriona. I am so glad that your experience has left you feeling confident in your choice of childcare and that your little one is so happy with us. Best wishes Natalie

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Review from Helena W (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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Lovely nursery, really enjoyed the Christmas events put on by the nursery.
Wonderful team of staff. Great communication. Smooth transitions between the rooms.

Thank you for the care you show every day!

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Yew Trees Nursery
Thank you for your 5* review of Yew Trees nursery. Christmas really is the best time of year when staff enjoy creating the magic for our children!

I am pleased that you are happy with the communication, transitions and care that you and and your child have received. The staff work so hard to...  

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Review from A G (Father of Child) published on 23 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic nursery, really appreciate the engagement with the children, the feedback they give and generally the warm environment. Most importantly our son enjoys going to nursery (most days!). Thanks all

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you for your review, we are pleased that you consider Yew Trees a "fantastic Nursery". We are very proud of the team and the facilities that we have and recognise that these both have such a positive impact on the children that we care for. We appreciate your feedback. Best wishes Natalie

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Review from Kayleigh F (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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I can not praise Yew Trees and all the team there enough. From our first viewing with our eldest to onboarding my youngest, we have had nothing but warmth, care, and support from everyone that we've encountered. From coming from another nursery to this one, the difference has been clear that this is just a much better quality nursery (whilst even being cheaper!)

It's obvious that the management and the staff have a genuine commitment to the care and development of the children. Our kids have such lovely connections with the staff and each other and that's all down to the team's hard work making that happen.

The setting is beautiful, with so much open space, greenery, nature and wildlife to interact with. The food is made with thought and care, and I love hearing the updates about how they source and prepare the high-quality ingredients. I appreciate the Famly app too, great transparency of the kids activities, quality photos, much better user interface than other apps like Tapestry

Reply from Catriona Smith, Manager at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and detailed review. Your kind words truly mean a great deal to all of us at Yew Trees.

We're delighted to hear how positively your family's experience has been, from your first visit through to your youngest joining us. Creating a...  

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Review from Stephanie T (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Yew tree have been amazing from the very start. Myself and my son found the first few weeks quite hard with drop offs and settling in but all the staff were very supportive. They are very informative about his daily interactions and progress. The app they use is great for this. B has now been going to yew trees for 2 months and he absolutely loves it , he reaches out for the girls when he arrives and gets so excited when we head out to the car in the morning. To me that is a great sign as he has always been very sure about who he likes just from his body language. At the end of the day they are caring for the most precious thing in your life and I trust them wholeheartedly. Yew tree has been recommended to me countless times and I continue to recommend them to anyone that's looking for a nursery. Overall all the girls are so lovely, friendly and fun. They have endless activities for the babies and I love how much time they spend outside as we are a very outdoors family .

Reply from Catriona Smith, Manager at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your kind words with us. It means a great deal to our whole team to know that you and your child are happy with the care and support we provide.

We always strive to create a nurturing, engaging...  

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Review from Ross C (Father of Child) published on 30 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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From the first viewing of Yew Trees, I knew it was the place I wanted my son to attend. He's been there 8 months and the progress I've witnessed in him has been amazing. He loves attending and has made some really fantastic memories. Holly is my son's keyworker and the bond they have is incredible, he talks about her even on days he isn't due to attend. I can see a genuine care for him from her and this is all I could have asked for. I feel very lucky that she is his keyworker and that he has a place there.

All the other staff I have had interactions with have been warm and friendly also. I can't speak highly enough about our personal experience with this nursery. They are contributing to making my son a very content, polite, happy and well mannered little boy and I am very proud of him.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a beautiful review of the setting. We are delighted that you have had such a positive experience at the nursery and that your son is thriving within the care of the team. I will ensure that your feedback is passed onto the staff and Holly in...  

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Review from Bonnie B (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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I have 2 girls who have both attending this nursery since the age of 1 and both have thrived in this environment. Their development has come on leaps and bounds since attending and their social skills and empathy are fantastic. The staff in all rooms are highly attentive, compassionate and fair.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5* review of Yew Trees Nursery. It is wonderful to hear how happy you are with the care and education of your children at the setting and thank you for recognising how amazing the staff are and how much they genuinely care about the children they support. Your feedback means a lot to us. Best wishes Natalie

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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our son has been attending the toddler room at nursery for the past year, and the progress he has made in that time has been nothing short of amazing. He attends three times a week and absolutely thrives in the environment.
When he first started, he struggled with communication, which often led to frustration and challenging behaviour at home. However, we noticed a significant improvement in such a short space of time. Since then, he has continued to flourish both in nursery and at home.
A huge part of this progress is thanks to his incredible key worker. She has been so attentive, supportive, and genuinely invested in his development. She has helped him build essential skills - especially in communication, social interaction, and emotional understanding -in ways we couldn't have done alone. The difference in his confidence and overall happiness is clear to see.

We are so grateful for the care, dedication, and positive impact the nursery and his key worker have had on his early years.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed and positive review. We are delighted that you are so happy with the care and support that your son has received at Yew Trees. The staff are amazing at creating an environment where children feel valued, nurtured and supported to...  

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Review from Sophie W (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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My youngest daughter has just started at Yew Trees. I'm so impressed with the way the staff follow your normal home routine and take time to learn all about your child. Her key worker Ellen has been amazing and my daughter has quickly warmed to her.
She is very well fed there and the variety of meals they have is great.

Thank you Yew Trees!

Reply from Catriona Smith, Manager at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It is a pleasure to be able to care for the children and the staff have so much passion for the work that they do! I am very pleased to see this reflected in the experience that you are having.

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Review from L O (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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From the moment I first visited the nursery, I knew I would be doing my child a disservice by not sending him here. The setting is outstanding -with plenty of outdoor activities, a fantastic menu, and passionate, caring staff. Under their care, my child has come on in leaps and bounds. It's so reassuring to know he is safe, happy, and thriving in this environment. My only wish is that they would go on to open a primary school too!

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you so much for your amazing review!! We are so pleased that you feel Yew Trees is an outstanding setting!!We are so proud of the setting and the team who make it so special. We know we are very lucky to have such extensive grounds for the children to explore and recognise that this is so...  

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Review from Beth F (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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My son has been attending Yew Trees for nearly a year and from the very first encounter at our show around to now, its has been nothing but outstanding! My son is in currently in babies and all the staff within his room are amazing, particularly the ladies who group keywork him. They are genuine, kind, helpful ladies. My son loves it here, he is always happy, loves all the activities set out for him and finds comfort in those that look after him. Nothing asked is too much trouble. The communication is brilliant, any questions I have are answered promptly and professionally. The app is well managed and I love waiting for the daily update. The staff in the office are supportive, understanding and will always help wherever they can. The menu is great, full of variety and lovely food. I leave him at nursery knowing he is looked after to the highest of standards, stimulated, supported and above all- loved. I could not have wished for a better place for my son.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you so much for your amazing review of Yew Trees Nursery!I am delighted that your experience has been so positive and your son is so happy at the setting. He is a pleasure to care for. Thank you for your feedback on our communication. I am glad that you find the app both informative and...  

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Review from Georgia F (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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From our very first conversation with Yew Trees, we've felt an overwhelming sense of warmth, care, and trust. Every day, we know Conor is in the best hands - we're always kept informed and reassured about his day, and it's clear how much love and attention goes into everything in the baby room.
The entire team radiates kindness and dedication, making both the children and their families feel truly supported and welcomed.

We are especially grateful to one lady, whose gentle guidance, encouragement, and care have meant so much to him over the past year. She has helped him grow in confidence and happiness, and for that, we will be forever thankful.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you so much for this amazing review. I am so pleased to read the comments that you have made as we are continually striving to ensure that our settings are the best that they can be. This means creating environments where children feel emotionally and physically safe and where families feel...  

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Review from G R (Grandmother of Child) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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This is a big experience for both of us for my grandson in baby room.He has really gone leaps and bounds walking at 10 months .Learning so much in this room and with the coaching of one lady who is very caring and efficient on the up dates of the day .Also the report of accident straight too you and diagrams is spot on even though dont like to know there hurt .The food sound great and all the activities it's a super nursey clean good parking too .

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review! It is a daunting experience for many when a child starts nursery and we always aim to reassure families that their children are in safe and nurturing hands. I am very happy to hear that this has been your experience. Thank you for your review of the meals...  

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Review from Ashleigh F (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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Yew Tree's is such a lovely nursery. My son attended 6 years ago for 3 years and when having my daughter I knew exactly where I wanted her to attend. The staff are so lovely & supportive, you can really see they love the job they do. It feels safe for both the parents and I know my child feels safe everytime she happily waves me off with her keyworker. The communication from the nursery is fantastic, the setting is welcoming and spacious with beautiful outdoor surroundings that provide a huge outdoor space for the children. I highly rate Yew Tree's Nursery.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you so much for your wonderful review!It is a pleasure to be able to care for the children and the staff have so much passion for the work that they do! I am very pleased to see this reflected in the experience that you have had at Yew Trees over the years!Best wishes

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Review from G W (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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Lovely nursery, very happy that I saw this nursery many years before having our son. My son loves it there! He goes in with a smile and comes back out with one too, sometimes he doesn't want to come back because he is enjoying himself so much! All the staff are lovely too!

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you very much for your 5* review of Yew Trees Nursery. Your feedback means a lot to us and we are delighted that you are so happy at the setting.

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Review from Tara D (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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My child attends the baby room, 3 days a week. His older Brother attended from 1 until 4 years old when he transitioned to school. My youngest enjoys it just as much as my eldest did. I am helped to feel reassured by daily updates on the app (photos individually and with his friends). We also have the opportunity during pick up and drop off to share information between us.
The team at Yew Trees follow our lead in terms of his routine - adapting his nap and when he eats so that this is consistent with home life.
I love that he has the opportunity to spend time in other spaces other than being stuck in 1 room. The outdoor areas are fantastic- my son will often talk about seeing the chickens, sheep and tractors.
The food menu is great, as is the range of activities and themed days that are held.

I honestly cannot find anything negative to share. I have upmost trust in all of the staff with my child so even when his key worker is on annual leave, I know he will be fine.

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Awards / Recognitions (6)

  • Recipient: YMCA Dulverton GroupDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
  • Recipient: YMCA Dulverton GroupDate: Monday 31 Mar 2025
  • Recipient: Yew Trees NurseryDate: Thursday 28 Mar 2024

Meet the Team (1)

Catriona Smith Job Title: Manager of Yew Trees Nursery Joined: 2023
Catriona Smith

Catriona is a dedicated and experienced leader who has a passion for staff progression and development. She brings a wealth of knowledge from an extensive career in Early years and has a passion for igniting children's curiosity and critical thinking.

She leads her team from the ground and can often be found engaged in activities within the rooms, delivering extracurricular activities and role modelling alongside her team.

Catriona would love to show you around this beautiful setting, so please do get in touch to arrange a visit.

Frequently Asked Questions about Yew Trees Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Yew Trees Nursery accepts?

Yew Trees Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Yew Trees Nursery Open?

Yew Trees Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Yew Trees Nursery have capacity for?

Yew Trees Nursery has capacity for a total of 100 Children.

How far is Yew Trees Nursery to the centre of Axbridge?

3.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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