Which nurseries for babies in EX5 are rated Outstanding?

Nurseries for babies rated Outstanding within 3 miles of EX5 include Nanny Bears Broadclyst, Puffins At Sowton. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do nurseries for babies in EX5 offer funded childcare?

Most nurseries in England offer government-funded hours: 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and up to 30 hours for eligible working parents of children from 9 months. Ask each one which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between nurseries for babies in EX5?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Ofsted grade and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Nurseries for babies in EX5

There are 10 nurseries for babies registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of EX5, Exeter, and 8 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 10
Outstanding: 2
Good: 6

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Directory listingBroadclyst StationExeter · EX5 3AS

Broadclyst Station, Exeter

Echoes Childcare

Signal House, Broadclyst Station · EX5 3AS

0.6 miles from EX5

OfstedGoodJul 2023Full day care96 places

A full day care nursery in Exeter, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2023. Registered for 96 places and run by Echoes Childcare Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBroadclystExeter · EX5 3EE

Broadclyst, Exeter

Nanny Bears Broadclyst

Jubilee Room, Broadclyst Victory Hall · EX5 3EE

0.8 miles from EX5

OfstedOutstandingNov 2021Full day care10 places

A full day care nursery in Exeter, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2021. Registered for 10 places and run by Nanny Bears Childcare Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingLittle Farmers @ Burrow FarmBroadclyst · EX5 3JA

Little Farmers @ Burrow Farm, Broadclyst

Little Farmers @ Burrow Farm

Burrow Farm, Little Farmers @ Burrow Farm · EX5 3JA

1.2 miles from EX5

OfstedGoodJun 2025Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Broadclyst, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2025. Registered for 30 places and run by Cuckoo Down Childcare Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingCranbrookDevon · EX5 7LE

Cranbrook, Devon

Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Cranbrook

Elm Drive, Cranbrook · EX5 7LE

1.5 miles from EX5

Not yet gradedFull day care

A full day care nursery in Devon.

Ages: Ask the nursery
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Directory listingClyst HonitonExeter · EX5 2UL

Clyst Honiton, Exeter

The Nursery at Newbery House

1b Newbery House, Exeter Airport Business Park · EX5 2UL

2.1 miles from EX5

Not yet gradedFull day care40 places

A full day care nursery in Exeter. Registered for 40 places and run by Acorn to Oak Family Network Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingRockbeareExeter · EX5 2LP

Rockbeare, Exeter

Little Ducklings Rockbeare

Rockbeare Village Hall, Silver Lane · EX5 2LP

2.2 miles from EX5

OfstedGoodMay 2023Sessional30 places

A sessional nursery in Exeter, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2023. Registered for 30 places and run by Little Ducklings Nursery Devon Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPinhoeExeter · EX4 8JU

Pinhoe, Exeter

Muddy Boots Pinhoe

The Bungalow, Pinbrook Industrial Estate · EX4 8JU

2.4 miles from EX5

OfstedGoodAug 2025Full day care60 places

A full day care nursery in Exeter, rated Good by Ofsted in August 2025. Registered for 60 places and run by Muddy Boots Childcare Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBudlakeExeter · EX5 3JW

Budlake, Exeter

Little Ones - Budlake

Budlake Hall, Budlake · EX5 3JW

2.4 miles from EX5

OfstedGoodAug 2022Full day care29 places

A full day care nursery in Exeter, rated Good by Ofsted in August 2022. Registered for 29 places and run by Little Ones Childcare Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPinhoeExeter · EX1 3QS

Pinhoe, Exeter

Kiddi Caru Nursery

Emperor Way, Exeter Business Park · EX1 3QS

2.5 miles from EX5

OfstedGoodOct 2023Full day care132 places

A full day care nursery in Exeter, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2023. Registered for 132 places and run by The Childcare Corporation Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingSt. LoyesExeter · EX2 7LL

St. Loyes, Exeter

Puffins At Sowton

Puffins, Green Park · EX2 7LL

3.0 miles from EX5

OfstedOutstandingJun 2022Full day care36 places

A full day care nursery in Exeter, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2022. Registered for 36 places and run by Puffins of Exeter Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Childcare in EX5 at a glance

Inspection results: 8 of the 10 nurseries for babies within 3 miles of EX5 (80%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 2 Outstanding and 6 Good.
Ages taken: 10 list babies under 2, 10 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 10 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