Oak Tree Nursery is a Early Years Alliance childcare service located in Ilfracombe and offers 42 Ofsted-registered places.
The nursery offers high-quality care and learning opportunities, provided by a friendly and well-qualified team who follow the EYFS.
The nursery is open from 8.30am-5pm, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year, excluding bank holidays and three staff training days.
Oak Tree Nursery offers a stimulating approach to early years development and learning...
Funding & Fees
Full Day Session Toddlers £70.00
Full Day Session Preschool £70.00
AM Session £40 All ages
PM Session £33 All ages
Food costs are included in private bookings.
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Early Years Alliance
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Sophie Moore (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 11
Registered Charity Number
- 1096526
Total Places for Children
- 42
Age Range
- from 0 years 2 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 08:00-18:00
- Tuesday 08:00-18:00
- Wednesday 08:00-18:00
- Thursday 08:00-18:00
- Friday 08:00-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Oak Tree Nursery Reviews (177)
Oak Tree Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.736) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Oak Tree Nursery has 177 reviews.
Every week the carer gives an update of the morning and if any issues have arisen an explanation given
The carer clearly knows my grandchild who always leaves happy and full of stories of what they have been doing during the day!
It's so lovely to hear the children saying goodbye to him too!
Such a happy nursery setting!
Sophie
Oaktree is a fantastic nursery with a truly dedicated and experienced team of staff. Both our children have had a wonderful time there, and we feel completely satisfied that they are having an enriched and happy day each day they attend.
Sophie
My son attends this Nursery and I couldn't be happier with the choice I made to send him here. The staff are absolutely brilliant, very welcoming and go above and beyond to educate my boy and keep him happy in his placement. It is definitely the only Nursery I would recommend for any other parent looking for a child placement.
Thank you for your review of our nursery. I will pass your lovely comments onto the staff team who will be delighted to hear that their warm welcomes are so appreciated.
Couldn't be happier with the nursery and the staff! Huge thank you! Xxx
Thank you for reviewing our nursery. It wonderful to hear our keyworker system has been so effective in supporting your child and we are so glad that taking time to build secure attachments works so very well in supporting the children that attend our setting.
My two children (1 and 3) have both attended Oaktree since Sept 2024. The staff have always been incredible at supporting both of my children and helping them to grow and develop. The premises are amazing for children to learn, play and explore, and the staff are always friendly and fair. Couldn't recommend enough.
Thank you for your review. The staff team use their knowledge of child development to ensure that every child has their needs met in order to aid progress and determine the next steps on their journey. It's brilliant to hear that you feel our setting and staff team is highly recommended!
Both my children are very happy at Oak Tree, particularly my youngest. He's always so excited to go in. They were quick to identify that my eldest may benefit from some extra support and this was done quickly and we were informed of the process. They're always happy to answer queries or questions and they genuinely care for the children.
Thank you for your review of our nursery. We're delighted to hear how happy your children are. We do know each child exceptionally well which is the most valuable tool in helping us identify and implement support avenues for the children in our care.
The staff go above and beyond to help families in anyway they can possible.
They really are a fantastic team
Thank you for taking time to review our nursery. It's great to receive feedback from parents and to hear that the hard work put in by the staff team translates to the children feeling happy and the parents feeling comfortable with the services Oak Tree provides. We're always keen to develop robust parent partnerships as this is the best way to support our families.
My child absolutely loves attending Oaktree nursery which is an amazing review in itself as he doesn't really like leaving us. The care the staff offer is amazing, they are just so amazing with the children. He calls many of them his best friends! They provide excellent hot meals that my child loves and keeps up his great eating habits as he is having nutritious meals. They do lots of activities depending on time of year and events coming up. I am just about to start sending my youngest and would recommend the nursery to anyone. Just go and look round, we viewed a few and you just pick up the great atmosphere of the place. Thank you all!
Thank you for your review of Oak Tree. We are so glad that your child loves his time with us and it's been wonderful to watch him grow from a small baby into a fine young gentleman. We look forward to the next year and to helping him to learn and develop further.
Always friendly, welcoming. My grandson enjoys his time in the nursery. Staff adapt to children's needs and keep all parents/guardians well informed. Very well manners and clean.
Thank you for your review of our nursery. Staff work hard to role model friendship, kindness and manners to all of our children and it is lovely that this is apparent to all of our parents and carers.
The staff are welcoming and helpful. The children are encouraged to learn through play and my grandson is always keen to attend nursery and see the staff and his many friends.
Well managed nursery, keep family informed, and children feel safe. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery. It's great to hear our strategies for supporting children in developing their confidence and personal, social and emotional skills are effective and that your grandson enjoys being here with us. We certainly enjoy having him!
What a fabulous setting! It is a joy to watch my son be so excited to get to Nursery each day. The staff are all outstanding, you can see that each and every one of them is fully invested in how they shape the children's development and take the greatest pride in what they do. The staff are wonderfully caring and have created such a fun-filled environment to make the children's days full of awe and delight.
Thank you for your lovely review of our nursery. It's a pleasure to watch how excited your child is to be here each time he attends! The staff certainly have worked tremendously hard to build a little world of curiosity, awe and wonder for our children to discover and explore.
The staff are exceptional - highly skilled, attentive and genuinely caring. They take the time to understand each child's needs, making every child feel valued and supported. Our daughter settled in quickly, thanks to the nurturing environment they've created.
Communication is seamless with the app, which provides daily updates, photos and notes about our daughter's activities, meals and progress. It keeps us connected and reassured throughout the day.
The meals are well-balanced nutritious options that have even expanded our daughter's palate!
Lastly, the management team is approachable and professional, ensuring everything runs smoothly. We feel lucky to have found such a caring and outstanding nursery.
Thank you for your wonderful review of our nursery, it was lovely to read, with so many points that make us feel exceptionally proud of what we do here. It's amazing to watch our children grow and thrive and we are thrilled that this extends to our parent partnerships too.
Another fantastic year with Oaktree. My child loves his time at nursery and we can see him progressing with his speech and confidence daily. The staff are always friendly and helpful and we are glad to have been able to have both of our children here the learn and grow.
Thank you for taking the time to review Oak Tree. It's been our pleasure to watch both of your children grow and thrive over the years.
Oak Tree Nursery has looked after the majority of my nieces and nephews over the years so I decided to send my 4 children. My eldest daughter graduated from nursery a couple of years ago. My twins are currently in their last year of nursery where the staff have going above and beyond with my children as we have a difficult time this year with the youngest child being diagnosed with cancer. The staff have been super supportive with the boys in nursery and with us as a family. My children absolutely love going to Oak Tree Nursey. The staff are worth their weight in gold.
Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery, especially at such a challenging time for you. Having the boys with us is a delight and as a team, we continue to send well wishes to your entire family.
My daughter currently attends Oak Tree Nursery, like her brothers before. I'm so happy with the care and service and all of my children have thrived here. My daughter happily attends the setting and loves the children and staff. I feel lucky to have somewhere for my children to go who cares and loves my children whilst we work.
Thank you for your review of our nursery. It's been our absolute privilege to have all three of the children through and watch them thrive and flourish. We wish you all the very best with your final transition into primary education and will miss your family very much!
The service and care from the staff at Oak Tree Nursery is second to none. My third child is with them and I love having somewhere for her to go when I’m at work and I don’t have to worry. She happily goes in and loves the staff and children alike. I am so grateful to have you to look after my child.
They really take care to know each child and encourage their interests to help them blossom.
Both my children love their time at Oak Tree and come out smiling every single day!
Thank you!
Thank you for taking time to review our lovely nursery! It is through time invested and getting to know our children and families really well that confidence, ability and self belief is promoted at Oak Tree. It's so lovely to hear that your children enjoy their time with us as much as we enjoy our time with them.
Lovely staff and lovely setting, I am so glad I chose to send my little boy here, he loves it. They offer a great range of food and my son always comes home happy, they do various activities with him and he’s come on leaps and bounds since going to Oak Tree Nursery, I very much recommend.
Thank you for your review of our nursery. The children do love the food prepared by Nursery Cook George and we are often asked for our recipes! Thank you for the recommendation.
The staff are so friendly and happy to see us every morning. Highly recommend them.
Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery. It's wonderful to see just how much information children can absorb through play!
I was so nervous for her to start but the staff immediately put me at ease.
They ensured we had plenty of settling sessions and took a lot of time to get to know her.
It’s really apparent how seriously they take the safety and well-being of the children.
They provide all meals and snacks for the children, which helps me massively, and I know that she has eaten well when she is there.
Really impressed.
Thank you for your review of our nursery. We are so pleased that our settling processes have enabled your daughter to have a strong start here at Oak Tree and build secure attachments with our staff team.
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Awards / Recognitions (7)
- Recipient: Oak Tree NurseryDate: Thursday 28 Mar 2024
- Recipient: Early Years AllianceDate: Thursday 28 Mar 2024
- Recipient: Early Years AllianceDate: Friday 28 Apr 2023
Meet the Team (17)
I have been working with children since the start of my career at Oak Tree in 2018. In this time, I have completed my Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies and my Early Years Educator qualification. I have strong experience working with SEND.
I have been managing the setting since 2026.
I enjoy all aspects of my role at Oak Tree, particularly watching children thrive, develop and have fun!
My colleagues would describe me as organised, knowledgeable and calm.
I joined Oak Tree in 2023 after working in a primary school for 30 years. I love being part of the team at Oak Tree and working with all of the different age groups in the setting.
I have found a passion in learning all about how young minds work, how fast children can learn, how they see the world and just how truly wonderful the mind of a child is.
My colleagues would describe me as passionate, enthusiastic and caring.
After training at Oak Tree 12 years ago, I returned in 2020 with over 8 years of experience in early years settings. I am a Level 3 Early Years Educator and work across our baby room and the rest of the setting.
My colleagues would describe me as funny, friendly and bubbly.
I have worked with children for over 30 years and find their imagination and curiosity so inspiring! I work primarily with our two-year-old age group. I love to be outdoors and enjoy nature and creepy crawlies, especially snails!
My colleagues would describe me as creative, magical and kind!
I am an Early Years Educator and work across the whole setting.
My colleagues would describe me as cheery, kind and patient.
I love watching children grow and turn into amazing little people, and it makes me happy to help guide them at the beginning of their lives.
My colleagues would describe me as energetic, warm and caring.
I am an Early Years Assistant and am studying for my Early Years Educator award via an apprenticeship in a setting.
My colleagues would describe me as funny, engaging and keen to learn.
I am an Early Years Assistant and work across all rooms in our setting. I am currently studying for my Early Years Practitioner award.
Colleagues would describe me as hardworking, fun, and child-focused. I love to play!
I am an Early Years Assistant, currently studying for my Early Years Educator award via an apprenticeship in a setting.
My colleagues would describe me as calm, adaptable, and child-focused.
Isabella joined our team in 2026 and is an Early Years Educator!
I look forward to the future.
I qualified as a Nursery Nurse too many years ago to say! My first job was in a maternity hospital caring for newborns and working in the Special Care Baby Unit.
I have been fortunate enough to work in a variety of nursery schools and have been at Oak Tree for 10 years.
I enjoy having family time, especially being a Nana!
My colleagues would describe me as lovely, fun, and fantastic with children.
I am shortly to embark on my teacher training qualification and work in support of the setting as and when required.
My colleagues would describe me as dedicated, professional and kind.
Flexible Early Years Educator
Emma is our Nursery Cook!
I am the person who makes the nursery sparkly clean at the end of every messy day!
My colleagues would describe me as happy, organised and an absolute asset!
Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Tree Nursery
What is the Age Range of Children that Oak Tree Nursery accepts?
Oak Tree Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Oak Tree Nursery Open?
Oak Tree Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.
How many Children does Oak Tree Nursery have capacity for?
Oak Tree Nursery has capacity for a total of 42 Children.
How far is Oak Tree Nursery to the centre of Ilfracombe?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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