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Pre-schools in EX17

There are 24 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 10 miles of EX17, Exeter, and 15 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Pre-schools
24
Outstanding
5
Good
10
After-school clubs
8
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24 nurseries near EX17

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Directory listingCreditonDevon · EX17 3AX
Crediton, Devon

Leapfrogs Trust

Old Haywards Courtyard, East Street · EX17 3AX

2.9 miles from EX17
Inspected February 2026Full day care40 places

A full day care nursery in Crediton, last inspected by Ofsted in February 2026. Registered for 40 places and run by The Leapfrog Trust.

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0 – 8 years
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Directory listingTedburn St. MaryExeter · EX6 6DZ
Tedburn St. Mary, Exeter

Sara's School

Tedburn St. Mary Village Hall, Tedburn St. Mary · EX6 6DZ

5.4 miles from EX17
OfstedGoodJan 2024Full day care21 places

A full day care nursery in Exeter, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2024. Registered for 21 places and run by Smale, Sara Louise.

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0 – 8 years
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Directory listingLapfordCrediton · EX17 6QE
Lapford, Crediton

The NEST

St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School, Lapford · EX17 6QE

5.4 miles from EX17
Not yet gradedFull day care29 places

A full day care nursery in Crediton. Registered for 29 places and run by Chulmleigh Academy Trust.

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0 – 5 years
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Directory listingEast WorlingtonCrediton · EX17 4TS
East Worlington, Crediton

Early Worlies

East Worlington Primary School, East Worlington · EX17 4TS

7.0 miles from EX17
Inspected January 2026Full day care9 places

A full day care nursery in Crediton, last inspected by Ofsted in January 2026. Registered for 9 places and run by Chulmleigh Academy Trust.

Ages
0 – 5 years
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Directory listingExwickExeter · EX4 2AT
Exwick, Exeter

The Exwick Ark

The Old School, Exwick Road · EX4 2AT

8.8 miles from EX17
OfstedGoodOct 2024Full day care52 places

A full day care nursery in Exeter, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2024. Registered for 52 places and run by The Exwick Ark Limited.

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0 – 8 years
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Directory listingDuryard & St. JamesExeter · EX4 4PL
Duryard & St. James, Exeter

Tops Exeter

University Of Exeter, Prince Of Wales Road · EX4 4PL

9.5 miles from EX17
OfstedGoodJun 2025Full day care104 places

A full day care nursery in Exeter, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2025. Registered for 104 places and run by Tops Day Nursery Limited.

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0 – 8 years
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Childcare in EX17 at a glance

Inspection results
15 of the 24 pre-schools within 10 miles of EX17 (63%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 5 Outstanding and 10 Good.
Ages taken
23 list babies under 2, 24 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 24 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours
Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Devon's Family Information Service.

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There are 24 Ofsted-registered pre-schools within 10 miles of EX17. 5 are rated Outstanding and 10 are rated Good at their latest inspection.