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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...
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.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- YMCA Dulverton Group
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
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
Opening Times
- Monday08:00-18:00
- Tuesday08:00-18:00
- Wednesday08:00-18:00
- Thursday08:00-18:00
- Friday08:00-18:00
When Closed
- Public Holidays & between Christmas & New Year
Parking
- There is a small car park onsite.
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Wooden House Nursery Reviews (67)
Wooden House Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.944) out of 10, based on 42 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Wooden House Nursery has 67 reviews.
Whilst we were apprehensive in her moving after the friendships she made at her previous nursery she settled in quickly and the staff have been amazing.
They really took the time to help her settle...
Whilst we were apprehensive in her moving after the friendships she made at her previous nursery she settled in quickly and the staff have been amazing.
They really took the time to help her settle and she has really enjoyed her year there. Wooden house put on some great events as well for the children and families and the staff are alway friendly and genuinely care about the children and their jobs.
Thank you!
Thank you for recognising the team and how passionately they care about the children and families they support. I am delighted that you all had such a positive experience at the setting and your daughter settled so well whilst transitioning to Wooden House. We wish you all well in as your daughter moves on to her next adventure in education. Best wishes Natalie
We are pleased that we chose Wooden House for our child. We especially liked the rural location and great outdoor space with undercover areas so they can be out in all weathers. All staff have been caring, friendly and informative with excellent communication throughout the day, including...
We are pleased that we chose Wooden House for our child. We especially liked the rural location and great outdoor space with undercover areas so they can be out in all weathers. All staff have been caring, friendly and informative with excellent communication throughout the day, including reminders which is very helpful! The activities are varied and the snacks are healthy which is great. Overall we would definitely recommend Wooden House Nursery.
Thank you for taking the time to leave the team a review that highlights how wonderful they are! We agree, we are very lucky to have such great and versatile outdoor space and the children really benefit from learning in the outdoor environment. Thank you for your strong recommendation for the...
Thank you for taking the time to leave the team a review that highlights how wonderful they are! We agree, we are very lucky to have such great and versatile outdoor space and the children really benefit from learning in the outdoor environment. Thank you for your strong recommendation for the setting, we are delighted you are so happy with the setting and the care and service you and your child receive. Best wishes Natalie
My son started at Wooden House in May 2026 at 12 months. I, like all new parents, was nervous at first how he would cope within the setting and away from me, but he settled beautifully. His key workers have been amazing, providing him with attention and comfort. He now goes to them with open arms...
My son started at Wooden House in May 2026 at 12 months. I, like all new parents, was nervous at first how he would cope within the setting and away from me, but he settled beautifully. His key workers have been amazing, providing him with attention and comfort. He now goes to them with open arms each morning. I receive updates daily on the variety of activities he gets up to with his new friends, many of which i would not be able to replicate at home. The baby/toddler room has its own covered garden area, which he loves exploring. I have frequent discussions about his development with his key workers and any areas of support for him are actively worked on in the setting. The office staff at Wooden House are also very supportive, always there to help with finance questions and providing updates for parents on anything from road closures to activity days.
Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a wonderful recommendation and 5* review of Wooden House nursery. It is always heart warming for the team to receive such positive feedback about the work they do. Especially when they strive to provide the best possible care and education to...
Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a wonderful recommendation and 5* review of Wooden House nursery. It is always heart warming for the team to receive such positive feedback about the work they do. Especially when they strive to provide the best possible care and education to the children within the setting. We are so pleased that your child settled so well and you are happy with the variety of activities provided. The team work very hard to ensure that children are supported to make good progress in all areas of their development and feel both physically and psychologically safe within the setting. We know that when we achieve this, children excel in their learning. Best wishes Natalie
We absolutely love wooden house! Two of our children have been there for 2+ years and have been exceptionally well cared for. Our child with many allergies has been meticulously looked after, staff going above and beyond to ensure she isn't left out of anything because of it. The ladies who look...
We absolutely love wooden house! Two of our children have been there for 2+ years and have been exceptionally well cared for. Our child with many allergies has been meticulously looked after, staff going above and beyond to ensure she isn't left out of anything because of it. The ladies who look after them are not only friendly and lovely, but professionals who clearly take great pride and care in what they do. We love the mix of experienced, and newly qualified key workers as it brings lots of energetic, fun and educational activities for the children. I also love that we take our own packed lunch, so I know they're getting really nutritional food alongside the healthy snacks that nursery provide. Mine LOVE the outdoor play area, which gets regular updates, and the under cover outdoor play area is great as they can still get outside in the fresh air even when it's raining. I can't fault wooden house and would 10/10 recommend them!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a detailed recommendation and 5* review of wooden House Nursery. We are delighted that you are so happy with the care and education that your child receives as well as recognising that the team go above and beyond to include all children no matter...
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a detailed recommendation and 5* review of wooden House Nursery. We are delighted that you are so happy with the care and education that your child receives as well as recognising that the team go above and beyond to include all children no matter what their needs. Every child is treated as an individual. We are so fortunate to have such an experienced and long established team who embrace and recognise the value that new staff bring to the setting. They, alongside the leaders, really do go above and beyond and take immense pride in the work they do. We are pleased that this has been reflected in your experience. Best wishes Natalie
Really happy with the Wooden House nursery since our son started in February. The staff are very friendly and clearly care for the children. My son comes home content and when I pick him up I can sometimes see him playing happily in the room. The nursery is kept clean and tidy and the staff will...
Really happy with the Wooden House nursery since our son started in February. The staff are very friendly and clearly care for the children. My son comes home content and when I pick him up I can sometimes see him playing happily in the room. The nursery is kept clean and tidy and the staff will always try to accommodate your asks.
Thank you for your kind review. It is lovely to hear that as parents you can see how much our staff care for the children we look after. We strive to meet individual family needs as much as we can as so it is good to hear that we are achieving this. We look forward to being part of your son's journey as he grows and progresses.
Wooden House is a fantastic nursery which provides a nurturing environment for children to flourish.
The staff have been incredibly supportive throughout a challenging transition for us all.
We love attending this nursery and would recommend to anyone.
Wooden House is a fantastic nursery which provides a nurturing environment for children to flourish.
The staff have been incredibly supportive throughout a challenging transition for us all.
We love attending this nursery and would recommend to anyone.
Many thanks for for kind review. It is lovely to hear that the staff have provided good support for you during the transition and we have seen in the setting how your child has grown and developed since they have been with us.
Good communication between staff and parents, great updates throughout the day!
Good communication between staff and parents, great updates throughout the day!
Thank you for taking time to complete a review. The outdoors is important for children and as mentioned we are fortunate to have both an undercover area and garden so children can have fresh air every day whatever the weather. We also like to develop good relationships and communications with our...
Thank you for taking time to complete a review. The outdoors is important for children and as mentioned we are fortunate to have both an undercover area and garden so children can have fresh air every day whatever the weather. We also like to develop good relationships and communications with our families as it is a key part of supporting a child's settling, learning and development so it is great to hear that we are achieving this.
My daughter, Norah attends Wooden House three days a week. She receives such wonderful care from her key worker and all staff in her room. They are all attentive, engaging and greet her with smiles and excitement each morning. Norah looks forward to attending and always lets us know what she's...
My daughter, Norah attends Wooden House three days a week. She receives such wonderful care from her key worker and all staff in her room. They are all attentive, engaging and greet her with smiles and excitement each morning. Norah looks forward to attending and always lets us know what she's done, how much she played. I can't fault the setting. Communication is first class, and like previously stated the care is exceptional.
Thank you very much for your lovely review. It is nice to hear that Norah is so happy at the setting and lets you know what she has been doing during her day. We are always keen to meet and greet the families and it is important to us that we communicate well to those who are the main carers.
Our son joined wooden house in September and it has been a huge success. A lovely small group with lots of interaction with our key worker, we are always informed about his progress and any concerns. He loves all the activities they do daily and getting outside! We couldn't be happier with the...
Our son joined wooden house in September and it has been a huge success. A lovely small group with lots of interaction with our key worker, we are always informed about his progress and any concerns. He loves all the activities they do daily and getting outside! We couldn't be happier with the experience an it has made my return to work so much easier.
Thank you for leaving a review of Wooden House outlining how happy you are with the setting and the care and education your child receives. We are delighted that you feel well informed about your child's progress and that you have plenty of interaction with your key person. Our outdoor space is...
Thank you for leaving a review of Wooden House outlining how happy you are with the setting and the care and education your child receives. We are delighted that you feel well informed about your child's progress and that you have plenty of interaction with your key person. Our outdoor space is wonderful and definitely a big hit with the children, who learn so much by being outdoors. We are glad that you could not be happier with your experience at the nursery. Best wishes Natalie
My daughter loves going to Wooden House - ever since she started going we have had no problems with her at drop off and she goes to the staff with her arms outstretched and doesn't look back. I think that says it all! She loves being there, the staff are super diligent and the fact they have...
My daughter loves going to Wooden House - ever since she started going we have had no problems with her at drop off and she goes to the staff with her arms outstretched and doesn't look back. I think that says it all! She loves being there, the staff are super diligent and the fact they have dedicated rooms with air con and black out blinds for sleeping is great as I know not all nurseries have this.
Thank you for leaving a 5* review of Wooden House nursery. We are delighted that you are so happy with the care that your daughter receives. Knowing she is happy when you leave is so reassuring as a parent, and we enjoy having her in the setting! Best wishes Natalie
My son is very happy at Wooden House Nursery. The staff are extremely caring and nurturing. He loves being outside and the garden and undercover area allows this daily. The activities are varied and helps him his learning ready for school in a fun way.
My son is very happy at Wooden House Nursery. The staff are extremely caring and nurturing. He loves being outside and the garden and undercover area allows this daily. The activities are varied and helps him his learning ready for school in a fun way.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. It is lovely to hear that we ae achieving what we think is very important. Outside daily with children being nurtured and learning in an informal manner with the aim of them becoming independent and ready for the next steps in their education and life.
We are so glad we chose Wooden House for our daughter's nursery. The nursery has a lovely rural setting with amazing outside space for the children to play. The staff are all very welcoming and friendly and are incredibly attentive to all the children's needs. They very much work with the parents...
We are so glad we chose Wooden House for our daughter's nursery. The nursery has a lovely rural setting with amazing outside space for the children to play. The staff are all very welcoming and friendly and are incredibly attentive to all the children's needs. They very much work with the parents to ensure that your child's needs are met. My daughter struggled when she first started at nursery as she was very shy and introverted around people she didn't know or in unfamiliar environments. The staff were amazing at helping her to settle into nursery and within just two weeks, we'd already noticed a big difference. A few months on, and she has blossomed. She has so much more confidence now and loves interacting with new people. We've even had family remark on the change and we feel that Wooden House has played a big part in this. The app is great and it's lovely to see the activities that they plan for the children. They also spend a lot of time outdoors which I love.
Many thanks for your kind review. It has been lovely to see how your daughter has progressed and grown in confidence. It is so valuable to have good relations and communication with parents so we can work together on processes such as settling in and I think that this has been key for your daughter.
Having...
Having previously had a childminder and after relocating, this was a big change for our 2 year old - he sometimes finds drop-offs hard, but the team have been brilliant at helping him (and us!) through this. We know he's happy there and really enjoys his days. His communication skills have also come on so much since starting 4 months ago too. We're really glad we chose Wooden House.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. We are very lucky with our outside space and it is somewhere the children like to spend a lot of their time. I am glad that we have been able to support you as a family as part of the settling in process. We know how difficult it can be for...
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. We are very lucky with our outside space and it is somewhere the children like to spend a lot of their time. I am glad that we have been able to support you as a family as part of the settling in process. We know how difficult it can be for everyone to change settings so it is important to us that we consider the whole family in this process.
We can't say enough about how good wooden house has been for both of are children especially are boy. He started nursery really upset and unsettled but now he will happily run in and enjoy himself. They support both our children when they had to adjust to having a new brother at home. There so...
We can't say enough about how good wooden house has been for both of are children especially are boy. He started nursery really upset and unsettled but now he will happily run in and enjoy himself. They support both our children when they had to adjust to having a new brother at home. There so welcoming and nothing seem to be a problem. The outside space is brilliant especially when you've got children who love going outside also the new room set ups are outstanding. They've made the whole nursery experience a lot more easier especially with all the updates throughout the day, it feels like an extension to our family.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is great to hear how we have been able to help your son in particular settle especially as he found it difficult to leave you initially. I am pleased to hear how you like the new room and with access straight onto the garden it has been very popular with the children.
The team have always made us feel welcomed and reassured. They take the time to understand our childs needs and personality, and it's clear how much they genuinely care. We can see how...
The team have always made us feel welcomed and reassured. They take the time to understand our childs needs and personality, and it's clear how much they genuinely care. We can see how much he enjoys his time there through the learning, play and relationships he's built.
As parents, we've always felt informed and supported. Nursery staff are approachable, open and happy to talk about his day or answer any questions. We would recommend Wooden House to any family looking for a nurturing and supportive childcare setting.
Thank you for your kind review. I am really pleased to hear that you are receiving good feedback from our staff and that they are available for you to talk to. Good relationships with parents are an important part of what we do to help and help to support each child's holistic development both at home and in the setting.
Wooden House Nursery is such a wonderful and caring setting for our little girl. She took a while to settle and find her feet, but the staff have been so supportive and really helped the process. We feel like the nursery is an extension of our family. Staff are always super welcoming. The new...
Wooden House Nursery is such a wonderful and caring setting for our little girl. She took a while to settle and find her feet, but the staff have been so supportive and really helped the process. We feel like the nursery is an extension of our family. Staff are always super welcoming. The new building is awesome and I love the undercover outside area, so the children can always be outside what ever the weather. The changes they are making to the setting are all positive. Thank you for making the nursery experience feel easy.
We are...
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review of Wooden House Nursery. We are really proud of the improvements we have made to the environment by creating our new purpose build pre-school room and can see the positive impact this is having on all children in the setting.We are delighted that you are so happy with the experience you have had at the setting since your little girl started with us and to describe us as an extension of your family is heart warming to hear, thank you. Best wishes Natalie
We love Wooden House and the team that work there. A few minutes' drive from Tiverton town centre, the nursery offers so much more outside space than other nurseries in the town due to its rural setting. We get regular updates on our daughter's day through the app. Wooden House is an excellent...
We love Wooden House and the team that work there. A few minutes' drive from Tiverton town centre, the nursery offers so much more outside space than other nurseries in the town due to its rural setting. We get regular updates on our daughter's day through the app. Wooden House is an excellent nursery; we're so glad that we chose it.
Thank you so much for your 5* review of Wooden House Nursery. We are delighted that you are so happy with the setting. We are very proud of our location and the facilities that we have to enable children to learn and explore in the outdoor environment. Thank you for recognising the team, they work...
Thank you so much for your 5* review of Wooden House Nursery. We are delighted that you are so happy with the setting. We are very proud of our location and the facilities that we have to enable children to learn and explore in the outdoor environment. Thank you for recognising the team, they work so hard to ensure all the children in our care receive the best care and education and I know they will appreciate your review. Best wishes Natalie
Our Daughter loves going. So much so that she almost jumps out of my arms when she sees the lovely staff in the mornings at drop off.
You get updates all through the day about what the kids have been up to and snack/nap/nappy updates.
We honestly couldn't be...
Our Daughter loves going. So much so that she almost jumps out of my arms when she sees the lovely staff in the mornings at drop off.
You get updates all through the day about what the kids have been up to and snack/nap/nappy updates.
We honestly couldn't be happier with this brilliant little nursery!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review of Wooden House. It is heart warming to hear that you could not be happier with the service that you receive at the setting. I know the team will really appreciate your feedback and it is so helpful for prospective parents to hear...
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review of Wooden House. It is heart warming to hear that you could not be happier with the service that you receive at the setting. I know the team will really appreciate your feedback and it is so helpful for prospective parents to hear about the experiences of our existing parents. We recognise how much parents value the app and how easy it is for you to stay informed in real time about what your child is up to with us. Our team are amazing and we are very proud that they provide such an excellent service to our children and families. Best wishes Natalie
My son absolutely adores all the staff at wooden house. As someone who has to travel for work it's really reassuring to know that my little boy is happy when I'm not there. The facilities are brilliant and the activities the kids do are great. They have an app where the photos of the day are...
My son absolutely adores all the staff at wooden house. As someone who has to travel for work it's really reassuring to know that my little boy is happy when I'm not there. The facilities are brilliant and the activities the kids do are great. They have an app where the photos of the day are uploaded and your invoices are uploaded making everything easy to use and traceable. I couldn't recommend woodenhouse more.
It has been so lovely watching your son grow and develop from starting with us in the baby room. He has strong bonds with many of the staff and loves to explore, especially in the outside area. It is good to hear how useful the app is, especially in your situation when you are away but still able...
It has been so lovely watching your son grow and develop from starting with us in the baby room. He has strong bonds with many of the staff and loves to explore, especially in the outside area. It is good to hear how useful the app is, especially in your situation when you are away but still able to see what activities your son has taken part in during the day. Many thanks for taking time to complete your kind review.
The nursery helped my 2-year-old settle in incredibly quickly after moving from another setting. He absolutely loves it and has built strong connections with several members of staff, not just his key worker, which has been really reassuring. They do lots of reading, engaging activities (he often...
Highly recommend.
Thank you very much for your kind review. Once a child is settled we like them to form links with all the staff so they fell safe and secure even when they are not there and it is lovely to hear that you as a parent can see this. We are very lucky to have a member of staff with music talents that...
Thank you very much for your kind review. Once a child is settled we like them to form links with all the staff so they fell safe and secure even when they are not there and it is lovely to hear that you as a parent can see this. We are very lucky to have a member of staff with music talents that we can use with the children as they love the sessions and music is such as valuable activity for helping children's holistic development. It has been a pleasure to see how well your son has settled in and see him enjoying the outside area in all weathers!
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: YMCA Dulverton Group
- 31 Mar 2025Recipient: YMCA Dulverton Group
- 28 Mar 2024Recipient: YMCA Dulverton Group
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Meet the Team (1)

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