Business Details
18 Years
experience
Award-Winning Day Nursery in Taunton
Established in 2008, Brock House Day Nursery provides high-quality childcare and educational learning through play for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Our nursery, located in Norton Fitzwarren near Taunton, fosters a homely, stimulating environment where children develop confidence and reach their full potential. We work in partnership with parents and Somerset Council, offering flexible session options including full-day, morning, afternoon, and school-day sessions. Our team includes an Early Years Teacher, four Level 6 Practitioners, and staff qualified to Levels 4 and 5, ensuring expert care aligned with modern early years philosophies. We follow The Curiosity Approach, integrating Reggio, Steiner, Te Whariki, Montessori, and Forest School principles to promote child-initiated learning.In 2020, we achieved an Ofsted rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' elements and became the first nursery in Somerset to gain The Curiosity Approach Accreditation in 2025. Our facilities include four enclosed outdoor spaces, a kitchen preparing fresh meals daily, and age-specific learning environments for Bunnies (3 months-2 years), Squirrels (2-3 years), and Badgers (3-4 years). We prioritise individualised care through keyworker relationships and offer pre-start play sessions to ease transitions. Our commitment to excellence was recognised in 2020 with the 'Best Indoor Learning Environment' award at the National Nursery Recognition Awards.
Services
Nursery Care
Forest School
Yoga Sessions
Nutrition Planning
Transition Support
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We hold The Curiosity Approach Accreditation, the first nursery in Somerset to achieve this recognition
- Our team includes an Early Years Teacher and four Level 6 Practitioners
- We received 'Good' with 'Outstanding' elements in our 2020 Ofsted inspection
- Flexible session options accommodate diverse family needs
- We won 'Best Indoor Learning Environment' at the 2020 National Nursery Recognition Awards
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
- The Curiosity Approach Accreditation
Services
Nursery Care for Infants
Our Bunnies room provides sensory-rich care for children aged 3 months to 2 years. Specialised practitioners create individualised routines using The Curiosity Approach, with dedicated keyworkers forming strong bonds with both children and parents. The environment features age-appropriate resources promoting motor development and cognitive growth.
Forest School Programme
Children engage in nature-based learning across four enclosed garden areas. Activities include mud kitchen play, water wall exploration, and gardening in our planting area. This approach develops physical coordination, environmental awareness, and imaginative play while following The Curiosity Approach principles in natural settings.
Transition Support
Our Badgers room focuses on preparing 3-4 year olds for school through structured activities that build emotional resilience and social skills. The curriculum includes role-play scenarios, group projects, and confidence-building exercises designed to ease the transition to formal education environments.
Nutrition Planning
A Level 3 Food Hygiene-certified chef prepares fresh meals daily using seasonal ingredients. The menu accommodates dietary requirements including gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options. Children enjoy three meals daily with special attention to creating a nut-free environment for safety.
Flexible Session Options
We offer full-day (8am-5:45pm), morning (8am-1pm), afternoon (1pm-5:45pm), and school-day (8am-3:30pm) sessions. Parents can combine sessions for custom schedules, with limited term-time and flexi-care options available to accommodate diverse family needs.
People
Deana Hunt
Owner/Manager
Deana Hunt established Brock House Day Nursery in 2008 and led the team to achieve The Curiosity Approach Accreditation in 2025. Recognised as a Nursery Manager of the Year finalist in 2020, she champions innovative early years education.
Darren
Chef
Darren prepares fresh, nutritionally balanced meals daily at Brock House. Holding a Level 3 Food Hygiene Qualification, he creates varied menus that accommodate children's dietary requirements while maintaining a nut-free environment.
Questions
What age range do you cater for?
We care for children from 3 months to 5 years across three dedicated rooms: Bunnies (3 months-2 years), Squirrels (2-3 years), and Badgers (3-4 years).
What qualifications do your staff hold?
Our team includes an Early Years Teacher, four Level 6 Practitioners, two Level 5 qualified members, and three Level 4 practitioners. All staff have Level 2/3 qualifications with ongoing training.
How do you support children's transitions to school?
Our Badgers room focuses on emotional preparation for school through structured activities, role-play, and group projects that build confidence and social skills for formal education environments.
What food options are available?
We provide three meals daily prepared by our Level 3 Food Hygiene-certified chef. Menus include gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options, with a strict nut-free policy maintained across the nursery.
What accreditation do you hold?
We achieved The Curiosity Approach Accreditation in 2025, becoming the first nursery in Somerset to receive this recognition for our child-initiated learning philosophy.
What are your opening hours?
We operate Monday to Friday 8:00am-5:45pm, closed only during Christmas week and bank holidays. Flexible session options include full-day, morning, afternoon, and school-day sessions.
