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Nurseries in EX36, Barnstaple

There are 133 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 25 miles of EX36, Barnstaple, and 100 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries
133
Outstanding
19
Good
81
After-school clubs
49

133 nurseries near EX36

Within 25 miles, closest first.
Distance
Child's age
Ofsted rating
East Worlington, Crediton

Early Worlies

East Worlington Primary School, East Worlington · EX17 4TS

7.7 miles from EX36
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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Barnstaple, Devon

Orchard Vale Nursery School

Orchard Vale Community School, Westacott Road · EX32 8QY

10.7 miles from EX36
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
Hours
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Lapford, Crediton

The NEST

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

10.7 miles from EX36
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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Kentisbury, Barnstaple

Little Berries

Kentisbury Primary School, Kentisbury · EX31 4NG

13.2 miles from EX36
OfstedGoodMar 2023Full day care20 places

A full day care nursery in Barnstaple, rated Good by Ofsted in March 2023. Registered for 20 places and run by West Exmoor Federation Governing Body.

Ages
0 – 5 years
Hours
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Lovacott, Newton Tracey

Lovacott Nursery

Lovacott Nursery, Village Hall Annexe · EX31 3QH

13.6 miles from EX36
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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Childcare in EX36 at a glance

Inspection results
100 of the 133 nurseries within 25 miles of EX36 (75%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 19 Outstanding and 81 Good.
Ages taken
120 list babies under 2, 122 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 122 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 in EX36

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

There are 133 Ofsted-registered nurseries within 25 miles of EX36. 19 are rated Outstanding and 81 are rated Good at their latest inspection.