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Nurseries for toddlers in EX18

There are 139 nurseries for toddlers registered with Ofsted within 25 miles of EX18, Crediton, and 111 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries
139
Outstanding
16
Good
95

139 nurseries near EX18

Within 25 miles, closest first.
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Lapford, Crediton

The NEST

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

4.7 miles from EX18
Not yet gradedFull day care29 places

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

Ages
0 – 5 years
Hours
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East Worlington, Crediton

Early Worlies

East Worlington Primary School, East Worlington · EX17 4TS

6.2 miles from EX18
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
Hours
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Okehampton, Devon

Stepping Stones Day Nursery

Stepping Stones Day Nursery, 83 North Street · EX20 1BD

12.1 miles from EX18
OfstedOutstandingApr 2022Full day care74 places

A full day care nursery in Okehampton, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in April 2022. Registered for 74 places and run by Stepping Stones Day Nursery (SW) Ltd.

Ages
0 – 5 years
Hours
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Crediton, Devon

Leapfrogs Trust

Old Haywards Courtyard, East Street · EX17 3AX

12.9 miles from EX18
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.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Lovacott, Newton Tracey

Lovacott Nursery

Lovacott Nursery, Village Hall Annexe · EX31 3QH

13.0 miles from EX18
OfstedGoodNov 2022Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Newton Tracey, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2022. Registered for 30 places and run by Spencer, Frances Clare.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Barnstaple, Devon

Orchard Vale Nursery School

Orchard Vale Community School, Westacott Road · EX32 8QY

13.5 miles from EX18
OfstedGoodSep 2022Full day care7 places

A full day care nursery in Barnstaple, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2022. Registered for 7 places and run by Orchard Vale Community School Governing Body.

Ages
0 – 5 years
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Childcare in EX18 at a glance

Inspection results
111 of the 139 nurseries for toddlers within 25 miles of EX18 (80%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 16 Outstanding and 95 Good.
Ages taken
137 list babies under 2, 139 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 139 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.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours

Questions parents ask about nurseries for toddlers in EX18

Straight answers from the Ofsted register, updated as inspections come in.

There are 139 Ofsted-registered nurseries for toddlers within 25 miles of EX18. 16 are rated Outstanding and 95 are rated Good at their latest inspection.