Which nurseries in TQ4 are rated Outstanding?

Nurseries rated Outstanding within 3 miles of TQ4 include White Rock Pre-school. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do nurseries in TQ4 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 in TQ4?

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 in TQ4, Paignton

There are 13 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of TQ4, Paignton, and 10 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 13
Outstanding: 1
Good: 9
After-school clubs: 7

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Directory listingGoodrington with RoselandsPaignton · TQ4 7RH

Goodrington with Roselands, Paignton

Roselands Community Nursery And Playschool

Porlock Way, Paignton · TQ4 7RH

0.4 miles from TQ4

OfstedGoodJul 2021Full day care72 places

A full day care nursery in Paignton, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2021. Registered for 72 places and run by Childcare Southwest.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingRoundham with HydePaignton · TQ4 6BX

Roundham with Hyde, Paignton

Braeside @ Sunflowers Paignton

1 Braeside Road, Paignton · TQ4 6BX

0.6 miles from TQ4

OfstedGoodJun 2023Full day care69 places

A full day care nursery in Paignton, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2023. Registered for 69 places and run by Sunflower Day Nursery LLP.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingRoundham with HydePaignton · TQ4 5BA

Roundham with Hyde, Paignton

Little Thinkers@Curledge Street Academy

Curledge Street Academy, Curledge Street · TQ4 5BA

0.7 miles from TQ4

Inspected May 2026Sessional11 places

A sessional nursery in Paignton, last inspected by Ofsted in May 2026. Registered for 11 places and run by Little Thinkers Pre-School & Nursery.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingRoundham with HydePaignton · TQ4 5BD

Roundham with Hyde, Paignton

Mama Bear's Day Nursery

4 Midvale Road, Paignton · TQ4 5BD

0.8 miles from TQ4

OfstedGoodMar 2024Full day care65 places

A full day care nursery in Paignton, rated Good by Ofsted in March 2024. Registered for 65 places and run by Mama Bear's Day Nursery Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingRoundham with HydePaignton · TQ4 6ES

Roundham with Hyde, Paignton

Muddy Wellies Nursery at YMCA

9 Belle Vue Road, Paignton · TQ4 6ES

0.8 miles from TQ4

Not yet gradedFull day care55 places

A full day care nursery in Paignton. Registered for 55 places and run by YMCA South Devon.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingCollaton St. MaryPaignton · TQ4 7EJ

Collaton St. Mary, Paignton

Mama Bear's Day Nursery

South Devon College, Long Road · TQ4 7EJ

0.8 miles from TQ4

OfstedGoodApr 2025Full day care67 places

A full day care nursery in Paignton, rated Good by Ofsted in April 2025. Registered for 67 places and run by Mama Bear's Day Nursery Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingChurston with GalmptonPaignton · TQ4 7SB

Churston with Galmpton, Paignton

White Rock Pre-school

Hookhills Community Centre, Freshwater Drive · TQ4 7SB

0.9 miles from TQ4

OfstedOutstandingMay 2024Full day care22 places

A full day care nursery in Paignton, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2024. Registered for 22 places and run by White Rock Pre-School Committee.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingCollaton St. MaryPaignton · TQ3 3YA

Collaton St. Mary, Paignton

Collaton St Mary Pre-School Paignton

The Parish Rooms, Blagdon Road · TQ3 3YA

1.4 miles from TQ4

OfstedGoodJan 2024Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Paignton, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2024. Registered for 30 places and run by Collaton St Mary Pre-School CIO.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingKing's AshPaignton · TQ3 3XA

King's Ash, Paignton

Little Thinkers@Kings Ash

Kings Ash Academy, Pimm Road · TQ3 3XA

1.5 miles from TQ4

Inspected May 2026Sessional18 places

A sessional nursery in Paignton, last inspected by Ofsted in May 2026. Registered for 18 places and run by Little Thinkers Pre-School & Nursery.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingPrestonPaignton · TQ3 2RB

Preston, Paignton

Preston Community Preschool

Preston Baptist Church Hall, Old Torquay Road · TQ3 2RB

1.8 miles from TQ4

OfstedGoodNov 2022Sessional52 places

A sessional nursery in Paignton, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2022. Registered for 52 places and run by Preston Community Preschool CIO.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingPrestonPaignton · TQ3 2DZ

Preston, Paignton

St Pauls Second Steps Pre School

St Pauls Church Hall, Torquay Road · TQ3 2DZ

1.8 miles from TQ4

OfstedGoodMar 2022Full day care26 places

A full day care nursery in Paignton, rated Good by Ofsted in March 2022. Registered for 26 places and run by St. Pauls Second Steps Pre-School Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingGalmptonBrixham · TQ5 0LT

Galmpton, Brixham

Galmpton Pre-school

The Village Institute Greenway Road, Galmpton · TQ5 0LT

1.9 miles from TQ4

OfstedGoodMar 2022Sessional28 places

A sessional nursery in Brixham, rated Good by Ofsted in March 2022. Registered for 28 places and run by Galmpton Pre-School Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingMarldonPaignton · TQ3 1SJ

Marldon, Paignton

Marldon Pre-School Playgroup

Marldon Village Hall, Village Road · TQ3 1SJ

2.8 miles from TQ4

OfstedGoodJan 2024Full day care28 places

A full day care nursery in Paignton, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2024. Registered for 28 places and run by Marldon Pre-School Playgroup Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Childcare in TQ4 at a glance

Inspection results: 10 of the 13 nurseries within 3 miles of TQ4 (77%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 1 Outstanding and 9 Good.
Ages taken: 13 list babies under 2, 13 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 13 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 Torbay's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours

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Questions parents ask about nurseries in TQ4

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

There are 13 Ofsted-registered nurseries within 3 miles of TQ4. 1 are rated Outstanding and 9 are rated Good at their latest inspection.

Nurseries in TQ4, Paignton

131012345678930123456789 nurseries near TQ4

Roselands Community Nursery And Playschool

Braeside @ Sunflowers Paignton

Little Thinkers@Curledge Street Academy

Mama Bear's Day Nursery

Muddy Wellies Nursery at YMCA

Mama Bear's Day Nursery

White Rock Pre-school

Collaton St Mary Pre-School Paignton

Little Thinkers@Kings Ash

Preston Community Preschool

St Pauls Second Steps Pre School

Galmpton Pre-school

Marldon Pre-School Playgroup

Childcare in TQ4 at a glance

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Questions parents ask about nurseries in TQ4

13 nurseries near TQ4