Yew Trees Nursery

Yew Tree Farm, Tarnock, Axbridge BS26 2SA
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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 the chickens, explore nature and gain an interest in the world around them.

Yew Trees Nursery prides itself on developing strong, curious, confident and unique children. They believe that being willing to ‘have a go’ and learn from mistakes will give the children a head start in learning.

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Care Provided by Yew Trees Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • 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
  • 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

Yew Trees Nursery Reviews (63)

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Yew Trees Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.963) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Yew Trees Nursery has 63 reviews.

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Review from Ami B (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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 Sophie W (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started at Yew Trees three months ago and absolutely loves it!
The staff are all brilliant, they do lots of fun activities every day, have a great outdoor space, have amazing meals which change regularly and I always know she is in great hands there. The app is great and I look forward
to seeing the pictures from the day. It’s a relief to know she is happy and loving her time there! Highly recommend!

Reply from Catriona Smith, Manager at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you for the positive feedback. We are so pleased that you find the app useful and reassuring.


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Review from H K (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.
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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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.
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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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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 children have fun and learn in a safe and loving environment. It is appreciated that you have recognised this and would recommend our beautiful setting to others. Thank you.


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Review from Clare B (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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 Nursery and in our Early Years catering department which certainly enables consistency for the children and families.
I will share your comments with all of the team as I know they will appreciate the feedback.


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Review from Charlotte S (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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 your review will be very extremely useful and reassuring to new parents looking for a nursery provider.


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Review from Jessica W (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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 parent's preferences, so I am really pleased that you have found this to be so positive. I know the team will enjoy reading your lovely comments, especially your key worker.


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Review from Krystina C (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We were really nervous about our little boy starting nursery, however, the staff have made it very easy. A member of staff is absolutely amazing and our little one gets excited to see her (and the other staff) when he goes into nursery. He has developed well since starting and we feel nursery has really
helped his confidence.
They all seem to really know their stuff and care about the little ones in their care. We get regular updates through the app which is really reassuring as you can see what your little one is getting up to during the day. The staff are always friendly and happy to chat through any changes to routines or developments and are always great if you have any questions.
We love the outside space available! And it is amazing that the children get to spend so much time outside
The staff always seem to work hard at providing different activities for the kids including getting messy and we love the crafts and cards which come home as well.
Thank you Yew Trees you are amazing!

Reply from Heidi Brook, Manager at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you for leaving such a lovely review and I am so pleased that your little one has had such a positive start with us at Yew Trees. I am glad to hear that you are finding the nursery software so beneficial in regards to keeping you informed of what your little one has been experiencing throughout the day and how he is progressing in his development.
I will pass your comments on to the team as I know they will really appreciate your kind feedback regarding their support and care.


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Review from Ana Carolina R (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've been sending our son to Yew Trees Nursery for the past two years and it's been wonderful. We love that they take the kids outside every day for nature walks, to play in the mud kitchen, help with the chickens, or board the pirate ship. All the staff are amazing. The communication is great, with
daily informal chats and lots of updates through the app. Their patience and kindness when he first started and he/we found it hard, was so helpful. We are very grateful to all the staff for everything they've done for him and highly recommend them.

Reply from Heidi Brook, Manager at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you for submitting such a lovely review and I know that future parents reading this will feel reassured by your comments regarding the kindness and support that we offer not only to all of the children, but to parents as well. I will ensure that your feedback is shared with the whole team.


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Review from Katie L (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Yew Trees are a wonderful nursery, my first daughter went through from babies to pre-school and absolutely loved it, she went every day with a smile on her face and always looked forward to it, and she was brilliantly prepared for starting school last Sept. It was natural to reserve a space for my second
daughter as soon as I knew I was expecting! Both my daughters have benefitted massively from the experienced and hugely caring staff. The abundance of outdoor space and activities all year round are great and have really helped my girls to develop; language, confidence, social skills and so much more come on in heaps and bounds! It was the space and nursery setting that first attracted me to Yew Trees, but the staff who cemented my decision. I couldn't recommend them highly enough. My youngest is now in babies and throws herself into the arms of her key worker - she adores her! The staff really do go above and beyond; I can't recommend them highly enough - it made going back to work easier!

Reply from Heidi Brook, Manager at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to submit such a detailed and heartfelt review, it was so lovely to read. I am really pleased to hear that both of your daughters have thrived whilst being in our care and have particularly benefited from the lovely bonds that they have formed with the staff. I will share your review with the Team as I know that it will mean a lot to them to read such great feedback.


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Review from I H (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my son and daughter attended the baby room and the toddler room at Yew Trees. The experience has been fantastic. The children absolutely adored their key workers and loved going in which was a huge relief. The staff all go above and beyond to ensure the children have fun and are happy. They spend
lots of time outdoors which was important to us. The meals sound delicious and healthy. Staff are also really good at communicating with you as parents both via the app and face-to-face. I would definitely recommend this nursery.

Reply from Heidi Brook, Manager at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to submit such a lovely review regarding your experience as a parent and the opportunities that have been provided for both of your children at Yew Trees. The team will be delighted to read your feedback.


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Review from Josh K (Father of Child) published on 12 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After my daughter's previous nursery closed down, we thought it would be difficult for her to settle elsewhere. From day one, the team have made my daughter feel so comfortable, she absolutely loves it here, and I can't recommend them enough.
Five stars from us!

Reply from Heidi Brook, Manager at Yew Trees Nursery

Thank you for your positive comments and for leaving a 5-star review. It is lovely to hear that your daughter has settled in at Yew Trees straight away and that the team have been so welcoming.


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.963)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.963) out of 10 for Yew Trees Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 36 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 36 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.963 for Yew Trees Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (416 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 431 Ratings = 4.963

  • b) 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 Yew Trees Nursery is based on 36 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 100 number of registered child places is 20, which has been reached with 36 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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