Spring Nursery The Hollies

Hollies Children Centre, South Street, Taunton TA1 3AG
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9.9 15 Reviews
  • Spring Nursery The Hollies, Taunton
This Nursery has been operated by Spring from 1st December 2022.

Spring The Hollies is part of the Spring family - offering affordable, high-quality childcare in Somerset, alongside sister settings. The nursery prides itself on creating child led opportunities for your babies and children to learn, develop confidence and have fun. Wellbeing and friendships are at their core, supporting your children to develop sound foundations to take them anywhere they wish in life!

All forms of funding are accepted, full or half day sessions are available and the nursery is open for 50 weeks per year. Each area of the nursery is set up for age/stage appropriate development and the team keep you updated with what your child has been doing through the FAMLY app, where they can share images and updates throughout the day.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Victoria Gilbert-Durham (Acting Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 12

Total Places for Children

  • 50

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Please contact the nursery for the latest up to date session and fee information.

  • Various discounts available and all funding accepted

Opening 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

Spring Nursery The Hollies Reviews (15)

9.9

Spring Nursery The Hollies has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.901) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Spring Nursery The Hollies has 15 reviews.

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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery
Always keeps us updated on how our daughter is getting on.
A nurturing and inclusive nursery. Our daughter loves attending always wants to show me what she's been doing.
Good range of meals and our daughter gets extra if wanted.
We are so pleased that we chose Hollies.
Reply from Victoria Gilbert-Durham, Manager at Spring Nursery The Hollies
Thank you for this lovely review! We really appreciate hearing such positive feedback from our families, and hearing that the children enjoy coming to nursery. Thank you so much for your continued…read more
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Review from Andreea Firuta F (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I just want to say a huge thank you to all the amazing staff at my daughter's nursery. My little girl is 4 years old, and she absolutely loves coming here every single day. From the very first day, the team made her feel safe, welcomed, and truly cared for.
As a mum, there's nothing more comforting
than knowing your child is happy and in good hands. The staff are so kind, patient, and loving - they treat the children like their own. My daughter has grown so much since joining - her confidence, her speech, her social skills, everything has improved beautifully.
Every day she comes home with a big smile, stories about her friends, and new things she's learned. The communication from the nursery is also wonderful - they always keep me informed about how she's doing, what she's learning, and how her day went.
I'm beyond grateful for the care, love, and attention the staff give to every child. You can really see how passionate they are about their work. Thank you with all my heart
Reply from Victoria Gilbert-Durham, Manager at Spring Nursery The Hollies
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! It's always lovely to hear the positive impact we have on the children's development and to see all the staff's hard work paying off. The staff are all so…read more
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Review from Kerry S (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has had such a wonderful experience at The Hollies so far. She started at 7 months old and immediately they were able to put my mind at rest by providing such attentive care. The staff go above and beyond to foster an environment of both education and care. My daughter has had a change in
key workers since attending and the transition was smooth and without a hitch. All staff know the children well and take time to get to know their personalities, wants and needs on an Individual basis. It is a pleasure to now watch my daughter run into the arms of the staff for a cuddle at the start of her day, she is so excited to see them. I am left feeling reassured and confident she is cared for both emotionally, physically and her development is their upmost priority
Reply from Victoria Gilbert-Durham, Manager at Spring Nursery The Hollies
Thank you so much for this fantastic review! It's lovely to hear such positive comments and to know that parents feel confident leaving their children with us. The staff work very hard to build up…read more
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Review from D B (Father of Child) published on 24 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Every member of staff is fantastic with our little one. They all have so much patience during the occasional difficult drop off and will do what they can theoughout the day to care for all the children. A brilliant setting that really works for us
Reply from Victoria Gilbert-Durham, Manager at Spring Nursery The Hollies
Thank you for this wonderful review! It's so important to be able to leave your children in a safe and secure setting and so lovely to hear that that is what we have created here. Thank you so much…read more
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Review from O O (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery. The staff are lovely and so enthusiastic.
The outdoor space is great and my daughter loves spending time in the garden and playing in the mud kitchen. I would highly recommend the Hollies nursery.
Reply from Victoria Gilbert-Durham, Manager at Spring Nursery The Hollies
Thank you for this lovely review! It's always great to hear what our parents think of the setting and the work we do! Your daughter is definitely not alone in loving that outdoor play and…read more
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Review from Olivia S (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Can not rate the staff at this nursery enough, my daughter absolutely loves it and from day one was made to feel so welcome, I was surprised how quickly she settled. She's only been going a few months but she's so comfortable and excited to go. The staff have been so kind and will take the time to support
you and talk to you about your child without feeling like you're being rushed. My daughters key worker Sharon has been fantastic. They've been really helpful with food as my daughter has a few dietary needs and they will work with you to make sure they give them the right foods.
Reply from Victoria Gilbert-Durham, Manager at Spring Nursery The Hollies
Thank you so much for this fantastic review! It's always really lovely to get feedback and to know that we are having a positive impact in the lives of our families.
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Review from Olly H (Father of Child) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery - professional, friendly and kind staff, offering a supportive, healthy and fun environment for early years development.


Both my daughter and son have attended the Hollies. My daughter graduated last year, and my son remains. They have both had a great time, talk about it fondly,

and the team have supported their development greatly.


Highly recommended.

Reply from Victoria Gilbert-Durham, Manager at Spring Nursery The Hollies
Thank you so much for this lovely review! It means a lot to the team, who work so hard to make every day special, to hear such positive feedback. Thank you for your continued support!
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Review from Tetiana B (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent kindergarten! My daughter asks to take her there every day. She really enjoys spending time there and returns home happy. The kindergarten has a large garden and children spend a lot of time walking outside.
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Review from Leanne R (Mother of Child) published on 2 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at The Hollies for almost a year now and started when he was 9 months old. He is always so excited in the morning when he knows it’s a nursery day! The staff are all very kind and caring and provide a safe, fun learning environment for the children and his key worker is wonderful. We
are kept well informed and management is always there to answer any questions if needed. The large garden area is a great space, well-equipped, and my son absolutely loves playing out there, he can’t wait to show us what he has been up to when we pick him up! Overall, we are very happy with The Hollies and would highly recommend.
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Review from Felicity E (Mother of Child) published on 2 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The team are so lovely and very personable. They genuinely care about the children and make bonds with them all. My son has settled in so well to nursery life and enjoys his days. Communication has been very clear throughout using the app and responses are fast via email also. I have no qualms about
recommending the nursery.
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Review from K L (Mother of Child) published on 2 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son is well looked after and thoroughly enjoys his time at nursery. He knows some of the staff very well and feels very comfortable with them, which is lovely. The range of activities he does at nursery is excellent. He spends lots of time outside playing, which he loves, and the staff encourage
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Review from Anna B (Mother of Child) published on 2 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Spring Nursery The Hollies is a great nursery. The kids do a wide range of activities, the food menu is varied, and the outside space is ideal for running around. The staff are all very friendly, and the use of the app is helpful.
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Review from Harriet H (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child is looked after so well, we are very lucky she is at such a good nursery. Her previous key worker was engaging when she was in the baby room; kind, caring and always supportive. Her current key worker is incredible, she knows just the way to deal with my child and is fair, kind, caring, nurturing
and pushes development. The whole team is fantastic, everyone works so well to make sure the children are happy, safe and engaged. My child loves nursery.
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Review from H C (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 3.5yrs old has been attending this nursery since she was 10 months old and has recently been joined by her 1 year old sister. The staff are all lovely and the children do so many activities/educational learning/play and just have so much fun. They obviously enjoy the food as every day the app tells
us that they have eaten everything! Both my children love going and this is all down to the fantastic staff. I would recommend this nursery for anyone looking for childcare in Taunton.
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Review from E D (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son had attended this nursery from the age of 9 months to 4 years. The environment is great, it’s really bright and open plan, with loads of outside space. The different age groups get to mix together, which I really think is a bonus as they make so many friends and it’s almost like being part of
a big family. The staff are outstanding in their care, patience and imagination in what they do with the kids. It has a very relaxed and happy feel when you go in, and you feel that the staff genuinely care about the kids and enjoy what they do.
My son has always eaten really well and he loves the food there.
I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone looking for somewhere safe and happy for their child, where they will be encouraged to develop and have lots of opportunities for imaginative and creative play.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.901)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.901) out of 10 for Spring Nursery The Hollies is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.901 for Spring Nursery The Hollies is calculated as follows: ( (127 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 141 Ratings = 4.901
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Spring Nursery The Hollies is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 50 number of registered child places is 10, which has been reached with 12 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Freddie Collier

Job Title: Senior Operations Manager Joined: 2018

Responsible for all of our Spring settings in Somerset, get in touch via our email to book your child in, book a tour or find out if we have any job vacancies.

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Freddie Collier

Job Title: Senior Operations Manager Joined: 2018

Responsible for all of our Spring settings in Somerset, get in touch via our email to book your child in, book a tour or find out if we have any job vacancies.

Frequently Asked Questions about Spring Nursery The Hollies

What is the Age Range of Children that Spring Nursery The Hollies accepts?

Spring Nursery The Hollies accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Spring Nursery The Hollies Open?

Spring Nursery The Hollies 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 Spring Nursery The Hollies have capacity for?

Spring Nursery The Hollies has capacity for a total of 50 Children.

How far is Spring Nursery The Hollies to the centre of Taunton?

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

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