Wooden House Nursery

The Cider Barn, Chettiscombe, Tiverton EX16 7PT
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9.9 45 Reviews
  • Wooden House Nursery, Tiverton
Situated in the rural area of Chettiscombe, in The Cider Barn, Wooden House Nursery offers high quality early years care and education in a home from home setting.

The nursery has recently undergone an expansion in September 2025, which has included the addition of a brand new pre-school room. This has created additional vacancies for all age groups and allowed for the existing space to be used in a much more flexible way to best meet the needs of all children.
Wooden House is an engaging and stimulating environment, where children are encouraged to be independent, participate and become active leaders of their own learning. Children have direct access to a secure garden outdoors to allow children the chance to explore the natural world and where outdoor learning is a huge part of their every day curriculum.

Following the EYFS curriculum, each day is designed to promote development whilst also ensuring children have fun, socialise with their peers and have the opportunity to explore their own interests which support progress of their next steps.

The team welcome all children and their families to visit the nursery and take a look around, they are sure you will feel right at home from the moment you step through the door.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Caroline Taplin (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 9

Total Places for Children

  • 30

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • We accept Early Years Funding, Tax-Free Childcare, Childcare vouchers- please get in touch for more information.
    Our private fees are charged at £6.50 per hour.

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

  • Public Holidays & between Christmas & New Year

Parking

  • There is a small car park onsite.

Wooden House Nursery Reviews (45)

9.9

Wooden House Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.941) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Wooden House Nursery has 45 reviews.

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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The wooden house have been very good, setting sessions were good with good communication from the staff when handover and picking up child. You also get photos of what the cold has been doing throughout the child's day is a bonus.
Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for the nursery. It is lovely to hear the value you have on the photos that we publish to the parents so they can see the activities and fun children…read more
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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son came to Wooden House in July 2025 after having been at a previous nursery which he had loved. We were sad to move him but all the staff were brilliant in supporting us all with the transition particularly their fantastic manager who would check in regularly as he was struggling to settle.
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loves the activities they plan and the great space outdoors and has built a good relationship with the staff, especially his fantastic key worker who he adores.
I would highly recommend Wooden House. Some nurseries might look fancier or have more space/resources but this place is all about the people and I know my son is cared for, listened to and supported to grow and develop.
Thank you
Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
Thank you for your kind review. It is lovely to hear that we, as staff, have been able to support you and your son in the transition from another setting. I consider one of our greatest resources to…read more
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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has settled well at Wooden House and has been supported by the staff well to adjust to the setting. She is gaining confidence and enjoys the outside space. It is a lovely location with helpful and kind staff.
Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
Many thanks for the review. It has been really good to see how your daughter has settled and become more confident in the setting enjoying our outside space. I am pleased are staff have been…read more
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Review from Erin N (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Wooden House Nursery is a wonderful setting with a variety of different activities and places for the children to explore and grow. All the staff are incredibly friendly, communicative and helpful, and have helped our daughter settle into nursery life really well. I would highly recommend them!
Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
Many thanks for your kind review and for recommending the setting to others. It is lovely to hear that are staff are meeting all your needs as a parent and have helped your daughter settle well.
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Review from P F (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has just left Wooden House to start school in September after attending the nursery for 2.5years. He is an incredibly shy and cautious child and all the staff were hugely supportive and understanding of this, allowing him to build his confidence in his own time. The setting is perfect, with
lovely access to the garden and also an outside covered area, which was fantastic for our son who loves being outdoors. Everyday they had a great range of fun and educational activities for the children which was perfect in developing key skills and setting him up for the next step. The manager was always very responsive and helpful to any queries we had. I would definitely recommend Wooden House.
Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Wooden House Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a lovely review of Wooden House. It was a pleasure to care for your son and we are wishing him well as he starts his next adventure at school. The team…read more
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Review from Esther B (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy has just left Wooden House but we have been very happy with his time here. Being an outdoor boy meant he loved the setting as there is both an outside play area and an undercover area to play in and this was what he enjoyed. He loved the friends he made during his time here and appreciated
all the support he was given from the staff, when at times he struggled being dropped off. At pick up he was always very happy and we know he was engaged in all the fun activities that the staff planned so well. Seeing the pictures each day also highlighted the fact that he enjoyed his time there. His development, both socially and academically has definitely come on leaps and bounds during his time here. He is now much more prepared for starting school, and we are grateful to all the staff for this.
Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
Many thanks for your review. It was so nice to see your son grow in confidence during his time with us. To see the interactions that he had with other children just before leaving to go to school was…read more
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Review from Anne J (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We're so glad we chose Wooden House Nursery for our daughter. She's very shy and takes a while to engage with people but she settled in quickly at the setting, thanks to the care and support of the staff. There's always a wide range of activities for the children to take part in, which are well thought
out and links to their developmental progress.
The outdoor space is ideal, with plenty of room and lots of different areas to explore, such as the sandpit, slide and 'ice cream shop' (which the children were involved in designing the signs, ice creams and doughnuts). If the weather's too hot/cold they're also able to play in the barn - a covered outdoor area where there's lots more toys and activities to explore.
The app (used to update parents) is fantastic and is updated throughout the day.
All the staff are really caring and provide such warmth to the children that they are able to build trusting relationships, putting them in good stead for when they start school.
Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
Thank you for your review. It has been so lovely to watch your daughter's confidence grow during her time with us, it has been great to see how far she has come. As you mention there are lots of…read more
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Review from Cat W (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are absolutely thrilled with our choice of Nursery. The setting is based surrounded by stunning national trust land and opposite a farm with ample out door and undercover space to play in all weathers.
My little boy started in November and settled beautifully forming bonds with the wonderful friendly
staff and making friends quickly.
My son excitedly comes home telling me what he has learned in his day which is always backed up by photographs of the children's day on the well utilised Family app. The staff equally enthusiastically greet him in the morning and ask him about his time away from the setting which he thrives on.
The manager is incredibly knowledgeable and always happy to engage with any questions parents might have.
I sincerely believe that wooden house has prepared my son beautifully for school and has more than contributed to the excited engaging little boy I will be sending into school in September.
Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
Thank you very much for such a lovely review. It has been so nice to see how your son has settled and made friends, and that he feeds back to you at the end of the day about what he has been doing. It…read more
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Review from Rachael R (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my daughter started wooden house the staff have been brilliant in getting her settled and enjoying the setting.
She now really looks forward to going in and has a really great time.
Great variation of activities and we have seen her improve with her playing and talking since she started.
Can't
wait to see what else there is for her to do.
Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Wooden House Nursery
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are delighted that she has settled in and is enjoying her time at the setting. The staff work hard to plan activities that support children's learning and…read more
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Review from Rachel G (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We can't rate Wooden House Nursery and the team highly enough. They took the time to help my daughter settle into the environment when she found the initial transition into nursery a little challenging. They have worked with me to find the best approach for her and provided her with lots of comfort
and support. Our daughter now really enjoys her time at nursery and has built lovely bonds with her carers.
The team provide lots of varied and fun activities for the children and monitors their development closely.
We are really glad we chose Wooden House, I know our daughter is not only safe and genuinely cared for but is also thriving in an engaging setting.
Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
Thank you for such a lovely review. We treat every child and family as unique and individual, we like to take time to get to know you all so we can help support the transition into the setting. As…read more
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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot express how delighted we are to have stumbled across this little gem of a nursery. The staff are all really friendly and professional, they really know their stuff anre helpful and kind.
My son loves his time here. His peach has come on leaps and bounds. He called himself sweet heart when
talking about himself at home, something he has picked up here which says wonders for how they treat the kids.


He also has allergies and they make me feel incredibly safe leaving him in their care and don't let him feel left out of activities. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
We're so pleased that you joined the setting and to hear that we not only meet your son's individual requirements regarding his allergies but also that you feel reassured that he is safe and happy. It…read more
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Review from Victoria H (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so so pleased I decided to send my little girl to wooden house. They are so welcoming and great with all the children. They get to know every child's individually and understand their needs.


Great place!

Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
It is always nice to hear that families feel welcomed and that we meet the need of each individual child. Thank you for your review.
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Review from Kimberley H (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has been amazing for both my children, there was no question that my second child would be attending this nursery.
The staff are extremely professional and I feel at ease that my leaving my child in there safe hands.
The setting is also perfect, lots of outdoor space and the occasional
trip to the farm:)
I couldn't recommend it enough. A***
Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
Thank you for your review. It is lovely to hear that you had no doubt about your second child attending the setting and that you felt they were both left in safe hands. We enjoy having older child…read more
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Review from Hannah S (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wooden House Nursery has been an incredibly welcoming environment for my little boy. The staff have been so caring and attentive with him and he loves the access to the outdoor space. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
Thank you for your response. It is good to hear that you have felt welcomed well cared for along with enjoying our outside space.
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Review from Donna P (Great Aunt of Child) published on 18 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment I approached this Nursery, the manager and her team made me and the little one feel very welcome. The settle-in sessions went well and we are now 9 months in of my great niece (for which I am guardian of) going to Wooden House Nursery and she loves every day she goes. She is now 19 months
old and attends 3 days a week. The staff are friendly and get to know each child on an individual basis. The staff keep me updated with their progress throughout the day with updates via the app and conversations at drop off and pick. On pick-up little miss is always smiling and happy which is down to the staff and the care and activities they provide.
Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
Thank you for your kind review. It has been lovely getting to know you both and it is great to see how happy she is not only at pick-up but throughout the whole day, always smiling. It is nice to hear…read more
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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wooden House have been fantastic at welcoming my daughter to their setting. They took time to get to know and understand her which helped her settle quickly. She always leaves very happy and proudly tells us about her friends and the activities they have been doing.
Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
Thank you for your review. It has been lovely to have your daughter at the setting and see how well she has settled in. I am glad that you have feedback from her about her day as well as receiving the…read more
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Review from Abi R (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my kids absolutely love Wooden House Nursery. The staff are always so welcoming and attentive to the children's needs. When settling both kids in the staff made an effort to do activities and play with their favourite toys to help them feel more comfortable. They enjoy a wide range of activities
and being outdoor kind of kids, they love the large outdoor play area and the outdoor undercover barn, which ensures they can get outside whatever the weather! Couldn't be happier with this nursery
Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
Thank you for your kind review. It is nice to hear that our settling in process works well for parents and their children and that we are able to respond to the individuals likes and interests from…read more
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Review from Emily G (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Wooden House in September and I cannot recommend this nursery enough! The staff are super friendly and approachable - my son absolutely loves them and will go to them in the mornings with no issues and big smiles. When I pick him up every day, they tell me in detail about how his day
has been and I love the fact that they're constantly updating me on the app about how his day is going/sending pics to show what activities he's been enjoying. The range of activities they offer the children, from plenty of time outside, to problem-solving challenges (my son is only 15 months old and he is tackling challenges already due to their support), they know how to help children grow and succeed. My son has developed massively in the short time he's been at nursery and this is something I see continuing due to the staff's curriculum knowledge and understanding of each child's ability/interests. I know my son has enjoyable experiences every day! I'm so glad I chose Wooden House.
Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review. It has been great getting to know you all and watching your son grow and develop in the time he has been with us. He has always enjoyed the outside space and being in…read more
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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found Wooden House to be extremely helpful and often go the extra mile in their care for my daughter. I'm very happy with the care she has received over the last 2 years. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. I would not hesitate to recommend it. The nursery itself was quite a long drive
from our home, but I feel it has been worth it. I feel the nursery is very well run and organised. There is good feedback on development, etc.
Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
Thank you for your kind review and for recommending us to other families. It is lovely that you are prepared to travel in order for your daughter to be with us. Watching her grow and develop since she…read more
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Review from Elizabeth M (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wooden House has supported our child with patience and compassion. I feel like I really know what he's up to and the big outdoor space suited him well. The office and senior team are really organised and professional which makes them easy to work with. I always feel like they'll know the answers to
queries. Thanks for everything.
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Thank you for your kind review, it has been a pleasure getting to know you all and having you at the setting. It is always nice to hear how the children enjoy our lovely outdoor space and that our…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.941)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.941) out of 10 for Wooden House Nursery 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 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 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 4.941 for Wooden House Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (301 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 320 Ratings = 4.941
  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 Wooden House Nursery is based on 27 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 30 number of registered child places is 6, which has been reached with 27 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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Caroline

Caroline Taplin

Job Title: Manager Wooden House Nursery Joined: 2004

Caroline has worked at Wooden House Nursery for 21 years! She is a passionate and dedicated manager who leads her team with enthusiasm and professionalism.


Caroline is proud of the expansion that has just taken place at Wooden House and is keen to show prospective families this amazing new space.

Her long-standing team is a testament to her leadership, as the setting benefits from having many long-standing staff. Over the last few years, this team has grown significantly with new members who are equally as passionate and dedicated to delivering the highest quality care and education to the families and children they support.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wooden House Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Wooden House Nursery accepts?

Wooden House Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Wooden House Nursery Open?

Wooden House 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 Wooden House Nursery have capacity for?

Wooden House Nursery has capacity for a total of 30 Children.

How far is Wooden House Nursery to the centre of Tiverton?

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

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