Which pre-schools in PL18 are rated Outstanding?

Pre-schools rated Outstanding within 5 miles of PL18 include Whitchurch Preschool, Ducklings Pre School Stoke Climsland. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do pre-schools in PL18 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 pre-schools in PL18?

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.

Pre-schools in PL18

There are 10 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 5 miles of PL18, Tavistock, and 7 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: 10
Outstanding: 2
Good: 5

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Directory listingAlbastonGunnislake · PL18 9EZ

Albaston, Gunnislake

Delaware Pre School

Delaware Community Learning Centre, Albaston · PL18 9EZ

0.2 miles from PL18

OfstedGoodMar 2023Full day care39 places

A full day care nursery in Gunnislake, rated Good by Ofsted in March 2023. Registered for 39 places and run by Delaware Playgroup Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingHarrowbarrowCallington · PL17 8BQ

Harrowbarrow, Callington

Harrowbarrow And Metherell Pre-School

Harrowbarrow School, School Road · PL17 8BQ

1.7 miles from PL18

OfstedGoodSep 2024Sessional20 places

A sessional nursery in Callington, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2024. Registered for 20 places and run by Harrowbarrow And Metherell Pre-School Committee.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingCallingtonCornwall · PL17 7SB

Callington, Cornwall

Kelliwik Childcare Ltd

Coombe Valley Nursery, Granite Way · PL17 7SB

3.6 miles from PL18

Not yet gradedFull day care44 places

A full day care nursery in Callington. Registered for 44 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingTavistockDevon · PL19 8BU

Tavistock, Devon

Bambinos Day Nursery

54 Plymouth Road, Tavistock · PL19 8BU

3.8 miles from PL18

OfstedGoodJan 2022Full day care59 places

A full day care nursery in Tavistock, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2022. Registered for 59 places and run by Bambinos Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingTavistockDevon · PL19 0EF

Tavistock, Devon

The Cabin

The Cabin, Courtlands Road · PL19 0EF

4.0 miles from PL18

Not yet gradedFull day care31 places

A full day care nursery in Tavistock. Registered for 31 places and run by Nurtured Education Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingWhitchurchTavistock · PL19 9SR

Whitchurch, Tavistock

Whitchurch Preschool

School Road, Whitchurch · PL19 9SR

4.0 miles from PL18

OfstedOutstandingSep 2023Sessional26 places

A sessional nursery in Tavistock, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in September 2023. Registered for 26 places and run by Whitchurch Pre-School Committee.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingBuckland MonachorumYelverton · PL20 7NQ

Buckland Monachorum, Yelverton

Buckland Beehive

Village Hall, Buckland Monachorum · PL20 7NQ

4.2 miles from PL18

OfstedGoodJul 2021Full day care16 places

A full day care nursery in Yelverton, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2021. Registered for 16 places and run by Buckland Beehive Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingWhitchurchTavistock · PL19 9ED

Whitchurch, Tavistock

The Old School Children's Centre Ltd

The Old School, Church Hill · PL19 9ED

4.3 miles from PL18

Inspected February 2026Full day care68 places

A full day care nursery in Tavistock, last inspected by Ofsted in February 2026. Registered for 68 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingGreenlandsTavistock · PL19 9HW

Greenlands, Tavistock

Tavistock Montessori Pre-School

St. Peters Junior School, School Close · PL19 9HW

4.3 miles from PL18

OfstedGoodApr 2022Sessional14 places

A sessional nursery in Tavistock, rated Good by Ofsted in April 2022. Registered for 14 places and run by Tavistock Montessori Pre-School CIC.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingVenterdonCallington · PL17 8PD

Venterdon, Callington

Ducklings Pre School Stoke Climsland

Venterdon Chapel, Venterdon · PL17 8PD

4.9 miles from PL18

OfstedOutstandingJul 2024Full day care34 places

A full day care nursery in Callington, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2024. Registered for 34 places and run by Ducklings Pre-School Stoke Climsland CIO.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Childcare in PL18 at a glance

Inspection results: 7 of the 10 pre-schools within 5 miles of PL18 (70%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 2 Outstanding and 5 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