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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 Lucy B (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our son has been at Yew Trees from 5 months old, now 2 years old. He has loved every day, all the staff are absolutely lovely and have been a huge part of all of our lives as we go from the baby to toddler stage of his life. A brilliant community to be a part of, where the children are their top priority as well as ensuring the parents are involved with daily updates of their progress at nursery.

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Review from Katie W (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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Both of my sons have attended Yew Trees Nursery, with my current son being in the Little Leaners Room. The provision has always been and remains outstanding. Children are able to spend so much time outside in the fresh air due to the incredible expanse of outdoor space the nursery has to offer and make the loveliest of memories with their peers. My son’s current key worker along with the supervisor of Little Learners Room are exceptional. They maintain the highest standards of professionalism in a warm and friendly manner which means you always feel happy and comfortable when leaving your child in their care. I cannot recommend the nursery enough.

Reply from Catriona Smith, Manager at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you so much for leaving this wonderful review and for the 5-star feedback. I am so pleased that your little one is enjoying the outdoor provision at Yew Trees. I will share your comments with all of the team as I know they will appreciate the feedback.

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Review from Shannon-Mari D (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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I couldn’t recommend Yew Trees highly enough! My daughter (baby room) settled unbelievably quickly into a very friendly, kind and caring environment, with lots of outdoor time and even regular trips to go see the chickens and the sheep! It’s given her the best start to life and I’m incredibly grateful to the honest, caring staff that look after her. She's had some health problems recently, and the staff have been absolutely brilliant and vigilant and genuinely helping to give her the best care they can.

Reply from Catriona Smith, Manager at Yew Trees Nursery

We are really pleased to hear that your daughter has settled into the nursery. Thank you for your lovely comments regarding the care that the staff are providing for her.

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Review from Rachel B (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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The staff really put me at ease when I returned back to work. After only a couple of weeks, it was clear that my little one absolutely loved it there and was already forming a strong attachment to her key worker. The app is easy to use and really reassuring. Highly recommend!

Reply from Catriona Smith, Manager at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. I will pass on your comments to the team, as they do value your comments.

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Review from Katherine L (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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I have a child in the baby room at Yew Trees Nursery. He loves his time there and is so well looked after by the staff. He has come on leaps and bounds physically, socially and verbally, and we have always felt he is very well cared for by all of the staff. Communication is excellent, and the food is better than anything he gets at home!

Reply from Catriona Smith, Manager at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. I will ensure to pass on your comments to the team and to the kitchen, as I know how much they value feedback.

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Review from Ellie K (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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Lovely nursery! Went here myself, and now my little one loves going here. So glad it’s on the doorstep for us. They do lots of activities and they always have so much fun, always polite and friendly! Fantastic!

Reply from Catriona Smith, Manager at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. It is a privilege to be caring for a second generation. I will pass on your comments to the team.

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Review from Ami B (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son joined in January 2023. All of the staff in Babies have been amazing. My son loves going there. He has an amazing relationship with his key worker, who is absolutely brilliant with him. He has grown and learnt so much since he has been there. Progressing to Toddlers in the new year, and all the staff have made sure the transition has been smooth for him. They are all amazing and deserve the feedback. I wouldn't want my son going anywhere else. Highly recommend!

Reply from Catriona Smith, Manager at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave such positive feedback. We are so pleased that the transition process has been a positive experience, and I will ensure to pass on your comments to the team.

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Review from Maggie S (Grandmother of Child) published on 6 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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My granddaughter has thrived at Yew Tree Nursery she is in Little Learner now and her key worker is amazing. She understands her and encourages her to negotiate and learn about her world and the world around her.

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Review from H K (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Yew Trees is amazing. My little boy really enjoys everything they do with him. We get updates about his progress and what he has been doing. His keyworker has got a lovely relationship with him that she has worked very hard to build. All the staff are incredibly warm and kind. The children have lots of opportunities to spend time outside which is brilliant. We are confident that our son is safe, happy and cared for when he is at Yew Tress. We are looking forward to seeing how he develops over his time at Yew Trees.

Reply from Catriona Smith, Manager at Yew Trees Nursery

We are so pleased that your son has settled into Yew Trees and look forward to supporting you both through your nursery journey. From Nursery Manager and Deputy Nursery Manager.

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Review from Olivia H (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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We love Yew Trees! Our daughter always has the best day there being very busy outside, chasing chickens, bug hunting and embracing all the facilities Yew Trees have to offer. She's always doing something different and enriching every day. Her language development has exploded since joining.
One of the things we love most is the in-house kitchen staff, who provide 'kitchen diaries' and cook proper meals with seasonal, local produce.
We get lots of photos and updates throughout the day which is really nice.

All the team seem genuinely happy to be there. They're patient, kind and I trust them to have our daughter's best interests at heart. Our daughter bonded with her key worker almost immediately (and our daughter can be quite selective!). Her key worker is fantastic!

Reply from Catriona Smith, Manager at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear the feedback around the food provision. The kitchen team work really hard to ensure they provide the children with a balanced, varied and nutritious menu that allows the children to explore new tastes and textures.

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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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I cannot speak highly enough of Yew Trees and the staff, my experience has been exceptional, my daughter’s key worker always goes above and beyond, she is very attentive and her approach to my child’s emotional, mental and physical development means that she is absolutely thriving in the setting.

I will ask every night for her to tell me something that made her smile and without fail she will mention by name the worker who has been with her that day and the wonderful activities they do.

I could not write a review without mentioning how consistent the nursery has been with its incredible standards, as a parent who has their child full time at the setting and has attended for over a year and has experienced 2 rooms to date, the care, support and attention they have for both the child and the parents is something else.

The ladies from the toddler room were always beyond exceptional as were management and the admin team from the office.

Reply from Catriona Smith, Manager at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you for the positive feedback for both the Team and the Nursery. The team work hard every day to support the children's all round development and will be so happy to see this feedback. The Team work in partnership with the children to ensure the learning in personal and most of all full of fun.

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Review from Ally P (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our little girl has been going to this nursery for nearly three months and we cannot be more pleased. She is currently eight months old and has a lovely time. All the staff are so caring and wonderful, nothing is too much trouble. Communication is excellent. They have a great app where you get daily updates, pictures and can direct message the key workers too. As she was so young when she started, I was worried it would all be too much for her. However, she is thriving and has the best time there five days a week. A big shout out to two staff members in particular for everything they do, her face lights up when she can see you. Thank you to all the other ladies in the Baby Room too. I would highly recommend this nursery. Plus the animals make every day worth smiling. Her little face in the daily pictures make my day and confirm our decision to pick this nursery.

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Review from Antonia W (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our baby boy started at Yew Trees in June 2023 and has been absolutely thriving there ever since. His keyworker got to know him very quickly and he loves her and feels so comfortable with her and the other team members there. We have great communication with them throughout the day and they are always quick to respond to any messages or concerns we have. He goes in happily and he comes out extremely happy too, it's such a weight off our minds to know he's having a blast at nursery and amongst adults he trusts and loves. Could not recommend this nursery enough, it's been the best decision to send him here!

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Early Years Education at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review about Yew Tree's Nursery. We are delighted that your son settled in so quickly and loves coming to nursery. The staff in the room work so hard to build positive relationships with parents and go over and above to ensure the...  

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Review from Clare B (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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Amazing. I moved my child from another nursery to here and it was the best decision ever. The staff are incredibly approachable and friendly, many having worked at this location for most of their career. My daughter loves the outside space and play equipment available. Healthy food choices and a great app to check in on your little one if you feel you need it.

Reply from Heidi Brook, Manager at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you so much for leaving this wonderful review and for the 5-star feedback. I am so pleased that your little one is enjoying the outdoor provision at Yew Trees and benefiting from the healthy meals that are provided. We are so lucky to have a great team of long-standing staff working in the...  

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Review from Charlotte S (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son has been in the toddler room since January of this year. He absolutely loves it. The staff are all so friendly, they do lots of fantastic things with the children and I have noticed my son's development has been great since starting here. The app is fantastic, updating you on what they have eaten, slept and done. I honestly would recommend Yew Trees Nursery to anyone looking for childcare!

Reply from Heidi Brook, Manager at Yew Trees Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for your recommendation. I am so pleased that your son is enjoying all of the opportunities that he has access to at Yew Trees and that you find the information sharing on the app so informative.

I will share your feedback with the team, as I know they will appreciate your lovely comments.

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Review from Claire B (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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I am so happy with Yew Trees Nursery. The Toddler Room provide exceptional care for my twins. Their key workers have made so much effort to get to know their different personalities and provide the support that is specific to their needs. The daily report is always great to read and the communication from the team in the room is always fab. The girls love going outside and adventuring and the outdoor space is amazing!

I would 100% recommend Yew Trees.

Reply from Heidi Brook, Manager at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review and for the recommendation. I am so pleased that your children are enjoying their time with us at Yew Trees especially exploring our outdoor environment. I will share your comments with the team as they really value such positive feedback and...  

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Review from Jessica W (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter loves going to nursery, she has a big smile every time she sees her key worker! The nursery staff are brilliant and always listen to any concerns and are always flexible to change the routine to help progress any feeding/napping schedules. The food is perfect, lots of vegetables and fruit as snacks and my daughter has learnt to love healthy foods because of what she is eating at nursery. The app is second to none and I can see at the touch of a button what my daughter has done everyday and how long she has slept for. Each week the key worker will post a development update which is personalised to the individual child with goals and photos. Overall the nursery has exceeded anything I could have thought we would need from a nursery. Keep up the good work. Thank you!

Reply from Heidi Brook, Manager at Yew Trees Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to submit such a detailed review and for sharing so many positive comments regarding all aspects of your daughter's time with us at Yew Trees.

The Nursery Catering Team will be so pleased to read your feedback regarding the food provision especially as they take great care to ensure that the children have healthy, balanced and nutritious meals everyday.

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Review from Dawid M (Father of Child) published on 14 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son has attended Yew Trees Nursery for two years and absolutely loves coming to nursery. He has learned so much and progressed so well. The staff are always friendly. The outside area is amazing! I would highly recommend Yew Trees!

Reply from Heidi Brook, Manager at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you for your five-star review and I am really pleased to hear that your little boy is progressing so well with us at Yew Trees. Your recommendation will be very valuable to new parents looking for childcare, especially for those with children that love to explore in the outdoor environment.

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Review from Kate J (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our little boy has been going here full-time since he was ten months old. He absolutely loves it. The staff are so caring, we feel that he is properly looked after and encouraged to develop his own personality every day. I love how much they get them outside into the fresh air and all the lovely activities they do every day. The app is great, I love the daily updates and photos, and the food looks brilliant.

Reply from Heidi Brook, Manager at Yew Trees Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to submit such a lovely review and I am so pleased that your little boy loves his time with us at Yew Trees. It is great to hear that he is developing his own little personality as we feel very strongly that each child is encouraged and supported to ensure that they can develop and grow at their own pace.

I will enjoy sharing your review with the team.

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Review from Tara M (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter really enjoys her time there. She has a great connection with her primary caregiver and I think she is developing really well from her time there. She sleeps and eats well and loves the amount of outdoor time. They’ve always been really friendly and helpful, taking the time to update us on the app and in person. They’ve been respectful with our wishes, for example, food and nap time and the food is always varied and sounds delicious!

Reply from Heidi Brook, Manager at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review and I am so pleased that your daughter enjoys her time so much at Yew Trees and is making great progress in her development. We strive to ensure that all the children are treated as individuals including accommodating their personal routines and...  

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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

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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.

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