Nurseries · Devon
Nurseries in Exeter
50 nurseries and pre-schools in Exeter, Devon, grouped by what Ofsted found. Nurseries in one group are rated the same; the most recently inspected comes first.
50nurseries and pre-schools
7rated Outstanding
£50 to £85a day, where 4 publish a day rate
Outstanding (7)
| Nursery | Kind | Inspected | Places | A day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Steps NHS Nursery | Day nursery | 7 August 2025 | 105 | — |
| The Ark at Thomas Hall | Day nursery | 15 May 2023 | 20 | — |
| Littlesaints Preschool | Day nursery | 13 December 2022 | 16 | — |
| St David's Hill Playgroup | Day nursery | 14 October 2022 | 24 | — |
| Puffins At Sowton | Day nursery | 30 June 2022 | 36 | — |
| Stoke Hill Pre-School and Day Nursery | Day nursery | 20 June 2022 | 28 | — |
| Nanny Bears Childcare | Day nursery | 25 November 2021 | 10 | — |
Strong or better in every area (2)
| Nursery | Kind | Inspected | Places | A day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Stars Nursery | Pre-school | 18 May 2026 | 18 | — |
| Wildlings Forest Kindergarten | Day nursery | 5 December 2025 | 16 | — |
Good, or expected standard (34)
| Nursery | Kind | Inspected | Places | A day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Explorers Day Nursery | Day nursery | 12 March 2026 | 30 | — |
| Muddy Boots Childcare | Day nursery | 21 January 2026 | 20 | — |
| Little Pearls Nursery Limited | Day nursery | 21 August 2025 | 77 | £50 |
| Muddy Boots Pinhoe | Day nursery | 6 August 2025 | 60 | — |
| Acorns Day Nursery | Day nursery | 9 July 2025 | 82 | — |
| First Steps Community Playgroup | Day nursery | 25 June 2025 | 33 | — |
| Whimple Preschool Playgroup | Day nursery | 24 June 2025 | 24 | — |
| Happy Days Nursery Exeter | Day nursery | 20 June 2025 | 78 | — |
| Tops Exeter | Day nursery | 11 June 2025 | 104 | — |
| Duchy Preschool And Playgroup | Pre-school | 24 April 2025 | 30 | — |
| The Grosvenor Day Nursery Ltd | Day nursery | 25 March 2025 | 36 | — |
| Newtown Community Preschool | Pre-school | 24 February 2025 | 23 | — |
| Doddiscombsleigh Pre School | Pre-school | 30 January 2025 | 16 | — |
| Nanny Bears Childcare | Day nursery | 23 January 2025 | 28 | — |
| Discovery Nursery | Day nursery | 5 December 2024 | 85 | £75 |
| Munchkins Day Nursery | Day nursery | 2 December 2024 | 39 | — |
| Tic Tocs Day Nursery | Day nursery | 28 November 2024 | 52 | — |
| The Exwick Ark | Day nursery | 31 October 2024 | 52 | — |
| Puffins at Manston Terrace | Day nursery | 24 September 2024 | 58 | — |
| Nanny Bears Childcare | Day nursery | 15 August 2024 | 43 | — |
| Echoes Childcare Limited | Day nursery | 30 May 2024 | 60 | — |
| Nanny Bears Childcare Ltd | Day nursery | 21 May 2024 | 14 | — |
| Spring Cedars | Day nursery | 12 February 2024 | 46 | — |
| Sara's School | Day nursery | 31 January 2024 | 21 | — |
| Little Ones Whipton | Day nursery | 25 January 2024 | 36 | £85 |
| Kiddi Caru Nursery | Day nursery | 10 October 2023 | 132 | — |
| Echoes Childcare | Day nursery | 17 July 2023 | 96 | — |
| Little Ducklings Rockbeare | Pre-school | 24 May 2023 | 30 | — |
| Clyst Valley Pre-School | Day nursery | 7 December 2022 | 26 | — |
| Puffins Nursery | Day nursery | 27 September 2022 | 40 | — |
| Little Ones - Budlake | Day nursery | 23 August 2022 | 29 | — |
| Puffins at Clystheath | Day nursery | 9 August 2022 | 60 | — |
| Exminster Pre-school | Day nursery | 28 March 2022 | 45 | — |
| Kiddi Caru Nursery | Day nursery | 20 August 2021 | 114 | £85 |
Requires improvement (1)
| Nursery | Kind | Inspected | Places | A day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwell Valley Centre | Pre-school | 23 June 2025 | 28 | — |
Not inspected yet (6)
| Nursery | Kind | Inspected | Places | A day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventurers | Day nursery | — | 66 | — |
| Jurassic Childcare (Exminster) | Day nursery | — | 48 | — |
| Nanny Bears | Day nursery | — | 40 | — |
| Nanny Bears The Cottage | Day nursery | — | 32 | — |
| Puffins in the City | Day nursery | — | 54 | — |
| The Nursery at Newbery House | Day nursery | — | 40 | — |
Ofsted, Childcare providers and inspections; day rates from each nursery's own fees page where kinplace has found it. Schools in Exeter.
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