What is the Age Range of Children that Oak Tree Nursery accepts?

Oak Tree Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Oak Tree Nursery Open?

Oak Tree Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Oak Tree Nursery have capacity for?

Oak Tree Nursery has capacity for a total of 42 Children.

How far is Oak Tree Nursery to the centre of Ilfracombe?

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

Oak Tree Nursery, Marlborough Road, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 8JL

Review from Stacy S (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025
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My son attends this Nursery and I couldn't be happier with the choice I made to send him here. The staff are absolutely brilliant, very welcoming and go above and beyond to educate my boy and keep him happy in his placement. It is definitely the only Nursery I would recommend for any other parent looking

for a child placement.

Reply from Stella Freebody, Manager at Oak Tree Nursery

Thank you for your review of our nursery. I will pass your lovely comments onto the staff team who will be delighted to hear that their warm welcomes are so appreciated.

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Review from C T (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025
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My daughter started at Oak Tree in September 2024. She absolutely loves nursery and is so happy and confident to make friends and talk to all the staff. She always comes home talking about her day. The staff are extremely approachable and are fantastic with all the children. Her key-workers are phenomenal

and have made an incredible relationship with my daughter and keep me informed with her progress!
Couldn't be happier with the nursery and the staff! Huge thank you! Xxx

Reply from Stella Freebody, Manager at Oak Tree Nursery

Thank you for reviewing our nursery. It wonderful to hear our keyworker system has been so effective in supporting your child and we are so glad that taking time to build secure attachments works so very well in supporting the children that attend our setting.

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Review from Charlotte J (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025
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My two children (1 and 3) have both attended Oaktree since Sept 2024. The staff have always been incredible at supporting both of my children and helping them to grow and develop. The premises are amazing for children to learn, play and explore, and the staff are always friendly and fair. Couldn't recommend

enough.

Reply from Stella Freebody, Manager at Oak Tree Nursery

Thank you for your review. The staff team use their knowledge of child development to ensure that every child has their needs met in order to aid progress and determine the next steps on their journey. It's brilliant to hear that you feel our setting and staff team is highly recommended!

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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Both my children are very happy at Oak Tree, particularly my youngest. He's always so excited to go in. They were quick to identify that my eldest may benefit from some extra support and this was done quickly and we were informed of the process. They're always happy to answer queries or questions and

they genuinely care for the children.

Reply from Stella Freebody, Manager at Oak Tree Nursery

Thank you for your review of our nursery. We're delighted to hear how happy your children are. We do know each child exceptionally well which is the most valuable tool in helping us identify and implement support avenues for the children in our care.

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Review from E L (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Oak tress nursery is truly a fantastic place to be. My daughter loves the play areas and the staff. She has came on leaps and bounds since she stared her place here. I feel very comfortable when she is there, as I no she is happy and has great fun.
The staff go above and beyond to help families in

anyway they can possible.
They really are a fantastic team

Reply from Stella Freebody, Manager at Oak Tree Nursery

Thank you for taking time to review our nursery. It's great to receive feedback from parents and to hear that the hard work put in by the staff team translates to the children feeling happy and the parents feeling comfortable with the services Oak Tree provides. We're always keen to develop robust parent partnerships as this is the best way to support our families.

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Review from Emma Q (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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My child absolutely loves attending Oaktree nursery which is an amazing review in itself as he doesn't really like leaving us. The care the staff offer is amazing, they are just so amazing with the children. He calls many of them his best friends! They provide excellent hot meals that my child loves

and keeps up his great eating habits as he is having nutritious meals. They do lots of activities depending on time of year and events coming up. I am just about to start sending my youngest and would recommend the nursery to anyone. Just go and look round, we viewed a few and you just pick up the great atmosphere of the place. Thank you all!

Reply from Stella Freebody, Manager at Oak Tree Nursery

Thank you for your review of Oak Tree. We are so glad that your child loves his time with us and it's been wonderful to watch him grow from a small baby into a fine young gentleman. We look forward to the next year and to helping him to learn and develop further.

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Review from Mark M (Grandfather of Child) published on 6 March 2025
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Always friendly, welcoming. My grandson enjoys his time in the nursery. Staff adapt to children's needs and keep all parents/guardians well informed. Very well manners and clean.

Reply from Stella Freebody, Manager at Oak Tree Nursery

Thank you for your review of our nursery. Staff work hard to role model friendship, kindness and manners to all of our children and it is lovely that this is apparent to all of our parents and carers.

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Review from V M (Grandmother of Child) published on 6 March 2025
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My grandson is very happy at Oak Tree Nursery, his confidence is growing all the time.
The staff are welcoming and helpful. The children are encouraged to learn through play and my grandson is always keen to attend nursery and see the staff and his many friends.
Well managed nursery, keep family

informed, and children feel safe. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Reply from Stella Freebody, Manager at Oak Tree Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery. It's great to hear our strategies for supporting children in developing their confidence and personal, social and emotional skills are effective and that your grandson enjoys being here with us. We certainly enjoy having him!

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025
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What a fabulous setting! It is a joy to watch my son be so excited to get to Nursery each day. The staff are all outstanding, you can see that each and every one of them is fully invested in how they shape the children's development and take the greatest pride in what they do. The staff are wonderfully

caring and have created such a fun-filled environment to make the children's days full of awe and delight.

Reply from Stella Freebody, Manager at Oak Tree Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review of our nursery. It's a pleasure to watch how excited your child is to be here each time he attends! The staff certainly have worked tremendously hard to build a little world of curiosity, awe and wonder for our children to discover and explore.

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Review from April C (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025
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Choosing this nursery has been one of the best decisions we've made. The facilities are modern, clean, and thoughtfully designed, with plenty of resources to keep children engaged and learning. The outdoor play area offers a safe and stimulating space for physical activity.
The staff are exceptional

- highly skilled, attentive and genuinely caring. They take the time to understand each child's needs, making every child feel valued and supported. Our daughter settled in quickly, thanks to the nurturing environment they've created.
Communication is seamless with the app, which provides daily updates, photos and notes about our daughter's activities, meals and progress. It keeps us connected and reassured throughout the day.
The meals are well-balanced nutritious options that have even expanded our daughter's palate!
Lastly, the management team is approachable and professional, ensuring everything runs smoothly. We feel lucky to have found such a caring and outstanding nursery.

Reply from Stella Freebody, Manager at Oak Tree Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful review of our nursery, it was lovely to read, with so many points that make us feel exceptionally proud of what we do here. It's amazing to watch our children grow and thrive and we are thrilled that this extends to our parent partnerships too.

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Review from Jennifer M (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2025
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Another fantastic year with Oaktree. My child loves his time at nursery and we can see him progressing with his speech and confidence daily. The staff are always friendly and helpful and we are glad to have been able to have both of our children here the learn and grow.

Reply from Stella Freebody, Manager at Oak Tree Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to review Oak Tree. It's been our pleasure to watch both of your children grow and thrive over the years.

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Review from Rebecca P (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2024
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Oak Tree Nursery has looked after the majority of my nieces and nephews over the years so I decided to send my 4 children. My eldest daughter graduated from nursery a couple of years ago. My twins are currently in their last year of nursery where the staff have going above and beyond with my children

as we have a difficult time this year with the youngest child being diagnosed with cancer. The staff have been super supportive with the boys in nursery and with us as a family. My children absolutely love going to Oak Tree Nursey. The staff are worth their weight in gold.

Reply from Stella Freebody, Manager at Oak Tree Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery, especially at such a challenging time for you. Having the boys with us is a delight and as a team, we continue to send well wishes to your entire family.

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Review from Matt E (Father of Child) published on 25 June 2024
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My daughter currently attends Oak Tree Nursery, like her brothers before. I'm so happy with the care and service and all of my children have thrived here. My daughter happily attends the setting and loves the children and staff. I feel lucky to have somewhere for my children to go who cares and loves

my children whilst we work.

Reply from Stella Freebody, Manager at Oak Tree Nursery

Thank you for your review of our nursery. It's been our absolute privilege to have all three of the children through and watch them thrive and flourish. We wish you all the very best with your final transition into primary education and will miss your family very much!

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Review from Laura E (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2024
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The service and care from the staff at Oak Tree Nursery is second to none. My third child is with them and I love having somewhere for her to go when I’m at work and I don’t have to worry. She happily goes in and loves the staff and children alike. I am so grateful to have you to look after my child.

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Review from L K (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024
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Brilliant nursery!
They really take care to know each child and encourage their interests to help them blossom.
Both my children love their time at Oak Tree and come out smiling every single day!
Thank you!

Reply from Stella Freebody, Manager at Oak Tree Nursery

Thank you for taking time to review our lovely nursery! It is through time invested and getting to know our children and families really well that confidence, ability and self belief is promoted at Oak Tree. It's so lovely to hear that your children enjoy their time with us as much as we enjoy our time with them.

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Review from Jo B (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Lovely staff and lovely setting, I am so glad I chose to send my little boy here, he loves it. They offer a great range of food and my son always comes home happy, they do various activities with him and he’s come on leaps and bounds since going to Oak Tree Nursery, I very much recommend.

Reply from Stella Freebody, Manager at Oak Tree Nursery

Thank you for your review of our nursery. The children do love the food prepared by Nursery Cook George and we are often asked for our recipes! Thank you for the recommendation.

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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My daughter has been with Oak Tree Nursery for just under a year and honestly, in the last year, she has grown so much in so many areas, talking, learning numbers and ABC.
The staff are so friendly and happy to see us every morning. Highly recommend them.

Reply from Stella Freebody, Manager at Oak Tree Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery. It's wonderful to see just how much information children can absorb through play!

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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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My daughter recently started attending Oak Tree Nursery and I am so impressed.
I was so nervous for her to start but the staff immediately put me at ease.
They ensured we had plenty of settling sessions and took a lot of time to get to know her.
It’s really apparent how seriously they take the

safety and well-being of the children.
They provide all meals and snacks for the children, which helps me massively, and I know that she has eaten well when she is there.
Really impressed.

Reply from Stella Freebody, Manager at Oak Tree Nursery

Thank you for your review of our nursery. We are so pleased that our settling processes have enabled your daughter to have a strong start here at Oak Tree and build secure attachments with our staff team.

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Review from Abby M (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2023
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I’ve always loved Oaktree Nursery since my firstborn attended back in 2015.
My second born started in September this year. He started off rocky, adapting to not being with me, but all the staff helped accommodate this with lots of settling in, and even made me and my baby feel very welcomed, during

my son's settling sessions.
The staff are so welcoming and warm to the kids. The care they receive is beyond amazing. They take the time to really get to know the kids and meet everyone’s individual needs.
The garden is amazing for playing and learning and a really great opportunity for the kids who don’t have their own gardens at home.
I couldn’t imagine my son going to any other nursery. Oaktree is the perfect setting. And we’re so lucky to have such an amazing nursery in this town.

Reply from Stella Freebody, Manager at Oak Tree Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful review of our nursery. We believe that investing time in getting to know every child and family is pivotal to ensuring a secure start to nursery life for all. It's fantastic to hear how well this has worked for your family as the staff team works incredibly hard to build attachments with each and every child we care for.

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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023
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Oak Tree is a fantastic nursery. My little one has been attending since the beginning of 2023 and is loving it! The volume of settling-in sessions is great; it really allows them to feel comfortable and also for you to feel comfortable sending them off to the nursery for the first time. The staff are

all lovely; they are always willing to go above and beyond. I love the updates throughout the day and knowing I can check in at any time. Overall, it’s a great nursery.

Reply from Stella Freebody, Manager at Oak Tree Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery. It's great to hear how well our settling sessions have worked for your family and that the goal of secure attachment prior to starting has been achieved.

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