Situated in the rural area of Chettiscombe, in The Cider Barn, Wooden House Nursery offers quality day care in a home from home setting.
The nursery provides an engaging and stimulating environment, including a gated garden outdoors to give children the chance to explore the natural world come rain or shine and spacious areas to play and learn indoors.
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.
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.
Wooden House Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.958) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Wooden House Nursery has 33 reviews.
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Review from Hannah S (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2025
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Overall ExperienceOverall Experience5.0 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
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Overall ExperienceOverall Experience5.0 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 that we provide good information and feedback because it is something we feel is important.
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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2024
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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 updates we provide to parents through Famly.
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Review from Abi R (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2024
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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 the information we obtain from families to support this. We aim to have the children outside as much as possible and are very lucky with the space we have for them to access, the children love the freedom of the outside learning environments that we have.
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Review from Emily G (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2024
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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 the garden, which he has access to each day. It is also good to hear that you are receiving plenty of feedback about his day.
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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2024
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Overall ExperienceOverall Experience5.0 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 has been with us has been enjoyable and it is always good to hear that parents value the extra effort the staff make for the children in the setting.
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Review from Elizabeth M (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2024
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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.
Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
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 team work well to meet individual needs. Wishing you all the very best for the future.
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Review from Charlotte R (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2024
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Excellent! I cannot recommend Wooden House enough! My now 19-month-old boy settled in very well early on back in December and loves his nursery days. I feel all the staff and especially his key person are very friendly, caring and go above and beyond. We receive daily photos from the setting and updates
of the day's activities with great end-of-day feedback!
We feel very confident with the days he attends Wooden House!
Well done!
Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review. We are pleased that we are giving you enough feedback etc and that your son is happy and settled. Our staff work hard to build relationships with our families so it is nice to hear that we have done this successfully and that the staff go above and beyond.
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Review from Kimberley H (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2024
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I looked at a few nurseries before choosing where to send my daughter as I felt it was a big decision for her and me, Wooden House really appealed to me as I liked the rural aspect, although only being a couple minutes' drive from town which I loved. The staff are very warm and professional at all times
and my daughter loves being there, my shy child is not shy anymore at this nursery, she loves it there. A great nursery! Would absolutely recommend!
Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
Thank you for your review. It is nice to hear and see how your daughter has grown in confidence, she really has made great progress. The location is one we are proud of, as you say rural but within easy reach of the town. It's always good to have feedback regarding our staff, we have lots of experience in our team enabling us to meet the needs of many families.
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Review from Cobi B (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2024
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Our daughter moved to Wooden House just over a year ago and we haven’t looked back. All of the staff at Wooden House have been brilliant, they are friendly, approachable and genuinely care about all the children.
Our daughter has grown in confidence since being with Wooden House and loves going to
nursery.
Our daughter is encouraged through play and learning every day. Her key person has been great in helping us with potty training, and reassuring us parents when we were struggling.
We trust them completely with our daughter, which is a huge relief when leaving your child in someone else’s care.
Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
Thank you for your kind response. It has been lovely seeing your daughter grow and develop, especially to see how much more confident she is. It is good to hear that we are providing the right support for you as well as your daughter. We aim to provide a service for each individual family to meet their needs and that includes the child and the adults who look after them.
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Review from Rebecca C (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2024
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The Wooden House Nursery is a wonderful friendly nursery, the staff are very knowledgeable yet down-to-earth people, their system works really well and very secure. All the children always look happy and my son very much enjoys his time spent there and I feel very much at ease that he is happy and safe
when he attends. The children get to spend a lot of time outside which really suits us as we are outside country people, they do a massive range of activities with the children from cooking, painting, reading to finding bugs in the garden! Even trips to the neighbour's farm! I’m kept up to date throughout the day with the app with what they have been up to and also includes nappy changes and how much or little he has eaten and drank. My son has already learnt so much in all areas, also been given extra support with his speech and supported in areas which he has struggled to grasp. The team at Wooden House couldn’t be more helpful and very professional.
Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
Thank you for such a lovely review. It is always pleasing to hear that we are meeting the needs of each family and their children and keeping you up to date on a daily basis. We have also worked together to support speech development so your son receives support both at home and in the setting. We aim to provide a good range of experiences for our children and to use the environment around us to capture the children's interests and develop their learning.
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Review from Tanya P (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2024
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This is the second setting my daughter has attended in the area. Unfortunately the first didn't work for us. But the difference between the two is huge.
Wooden House is a welcoming warm environment, my daughter struggles with new situations but they are very accommodating to her needs. They've also
been accommodating to the family's needs and adding in extra days where able.
My daughter loves driving into the countryside in the mornings and having the large open spaces indoor and out to play in. They know my daughter well and offer her each time she attends to toys to play with that she enjoys. I receive regular progress about how she is developing, more so that I have with any other settings with my other children.
They have set policies and procedures in place to keep every child safe. Would strongly recommend a visit if searching for a nursery.
Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
Thank you for your review of our setting, it has been lovely working with you all and being able to work together successfully to support your daughter. Our aim is to work with each family on an individual basis to meet their needs so they feel welcomed and valued which sounds as though this is what we have achieved. The setting is in such a lovely location it is nice to hear that the children appreciate it as much as the parents and staff.
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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2024
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Both my children have attended Wooden House Nursery and both of my children love/loved attending the nursery. As a parent I am happy with the friendly, knowledgeable staff that work there. The staff are caring and patient with my son and provide feedback with how he is getting on. Although my eldest
is 8 now, many of the staff that worked with her are still working at the nursery now with my son. The nursery is in a lovely tranquil setting and it has both a large outdoor area and also an outdoor covered area for the children to be in. Overall the nursery is a lovely nursery and my children really enjoy attending.
Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
Thank you for your review. It has been lovely watching both your children grow and develop and I am glad to hear that you are receiving good feedback on your son's progress. We pride ourselves on a stable staff which allows for continuity for children and their families. The outside area is somewhere the children enjoy and with it being a large space it enables them to have freedom and to explore.
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Review from G K (Father of Child) published on 24 January 2024
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We searched for a nursery in Tiverton for our first born who was 1. We really liked the setting of the Wooden House Nursery and the Manager was very professional and informative which won us over. Putting our baby boy in their care was amazing - they use the Famly app and give us regular updates, and
I feel like the staff care for every child in their care both professionally and personally. We've had such an amazing experience with the Wooden House and will definitely be using them for our second child too.
Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
Thank you for your kind review. I am pleased to hear that we provided you with the information you required when visiting the setting initially and continue to do so through the app. It has been lovely to get to know you all and watch your child grow and develop. We look forward to meeting your new addition to the family and getting to know them as well.
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Review from Simon P (Father of Child) published on 4 December 2023
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The Wooden House is amazing! We currently have our 2nd child there and we are so happy that we found this setting after transferring our 1st child here. The staff are very caring and approachable. They are a fantastic team.
We receive daily photos from the setting and updates of the day's activities
and our child has detailed focus weeks throughout the year to discuss development and progress. The setting is in a beautiful location with a large outdoor area which is perfect for outdoor play and forest school.
We highly rate this nursery they are truly amazing
Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
Many thanks for your kind review. We work hard to ensure that our families are informed and kept up to date with everything their children do while they are at the setting and the progress they are making so it is nice to hear that we are achieving this. We are very proud of our location and outdoor space it is very unique and provides a great environment for children to play and learn.
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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2023
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I cannot fault Wooden House. Our daughter has been attending for 3 months now and absolutely loves it. She always has a big smile for the staff who are really friendly, welcoming and attentive. Communication with the staff is great.
The range of activities/facilities both indoors and outdoors is
fantastic and our daughter is always trying new things. Her development has really come along since she has been attending the setting.
As a first-time mum, the idea of sending my child to nursery was daunting, but Wooden House made the transition so easy and we are updated daily about what she has been up to through the app.
I highly recommend Wooden House!
Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
Thank you for your review. It is lovely to hear that starting at the setting has gone smoothly and that you have been informed and supported by the staff so well. I am pleased you have seen the range of experiences that we provide for the children on a daily basis and that they are giving your daughter chances to investigate new activities. We look forward to working with you as you progress on your journey through the nursery.
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Review from I M (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2023
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Wooden House is by far one of the best settings I visited when I started searching for a nursery place. Our daughter is extremely shy, so it was really important to find the right setting that would help build her confidence. The staff have been kind and reassuring and have really helped boost her confidence.
The classrooms are organised, light and spacious and the outdoor space is fantastic! Our daughter sometimes likes to take herself away for quiet time and we felt she would be most comfortable attending this environment compared to any others we visited. Our daughter has attended the setting since April this year and we love seeing photos of all the different activities they've enjoyed each day. The activities are carefully considered and the children all seem to have a lot of fun! We are delighted with how well she has settled in and are so grateful to the staff for the huge amount of care they've given to our little girl.
Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
What a lovely review, thank you very much. We are so pleased with how well we have been able to support your daughter and we can see her progress and her confidence grow. It is always nice to hear that the photos and activities are appreciated and that we are meeting the needs of the families that access the setting.
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Review from Jess M (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2023
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Wooden House has been absolutely fantastic for our family.
The staff were so incredibly friendly and welcoming. They made the daunting step of returning to work after maternity leave and leaving our baby in a new setting so much smoother. From the moment we completed our forms, there was a clear line
of communication between us and the staff at Wooden House to ensure that they could provide the best care for our son. On top of that, they also offered a few really insightful tips. We get multiple daily updates, keeping us informed of how our son is getting on.
The setting of the nursery is absolutely beautiful. There’s great outdoor space which is utilised most days. Each day, the team have lots of fun and different activities planned that are both entertaining and educational - we love receiving the photos! The rooms are clean and filled with wonderful toys and things for the children to explore.
I couldn’t have asked for a better nursery and am so incredibly grateful!
Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
Thank you for such a lovely review. I am pleased that we have been able to support you on your return to work, it is such as big step having had a baby to trust a setting to look after them. We work hard to make sure that we meet individual family's needs and we believe communication is key to this so it is good to hear we are achieving this.
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Review from Hayley K (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2023
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My daughter has been attending Wooden House nursery since August and she is already so settled and happy. From our very first look around, I knew it would be the perfect place for her. There is such an air of calm throughout the setting and the children have wonderful areas inside and outside to play,
explore and learn. Everyone is so friendly and nurturing, even the members of staff who don't work in her room greet my daughter by her name every morning. Communication is fantastic and we get updates and photographs every day she is there. As first time parents, choosing a nursery felt like the most important decision we could make but the manager and staff genuinely made it so easy. We are so happy that we found Wooden House and would recommend this nursery to anybody.
Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
Thank you for your kind review. It is good to hear that you are so pleased with your decision to join us and that you feel welcomed and well communicated with by all the staff. It has been lovely getting to know you all and great that the settling in has gone so well.
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Review from Izzy M (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2023
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My daughter has been attending the nursery since she was 8 months old and I can’t fault them. She is always really happy to be there and to see the staff. All the staff are fantastic with her and they have made leaving my baby at nursery as a first time mum a really smooth and positive experience.
Reply from Caroline Taplin, Manager at Wooden House Nursery
Thank you for your kind review. We have loved having your daughter at the setting with us. As you said she is happy and smiling and likes to be involved in all that we do. Watching her grow and develop has been a privilege.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.958)
Overview of Review Score
The Review Score of 10 (9.958) out of 10 for Wooden House 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 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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 4.958 for Wooden House Nursery is calculated as follows:
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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 Wooden House Nursery is based on 26 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
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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)
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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 26 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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