Do nurseries in TQ9 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 TQ9?

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 TQ9, Totnes

There are 11 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 5 miles of TQ9, Totnes, and 6 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 11
Outstanding: 0
Good: 6
After-school clubs: 3

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Directory listingTotnesDevon · TQ9 5RP

Totnes, Devon

Rainbow Nursery

The Mansion, 36A Fore Street · TQ9 5RP

1.0 mile from TQ9

OfstedGoodJan 2025Full day care56 places

A full day care nursery in Totnes, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2025. Registered for 56 places and run by Daisy and Rainbow Childcare (Totnes).

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPathfieldsTotnes · TQ9 5TZ

Pathfields, Totnes

Daisy Preschool

Daisy & Rainbow Child Care, Pathfields · TQ9 5TZ

1.1 miles from TQ9

OfstedGoodJan 2025Sessional36 places

A sessional nursery in Totnes, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2025. Registered for 36 places and run by Daisy and Rainbow Childcare (Totnes).

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingDartingtonTotnes · TQ9 6JZ

Dartington, Totnes

Humpty Dumpty Childcare

Brimhay, Gidleys Meadow · TQ9 6JZ

2.1 miles from TQ9

OfstedGoodFeb 2024Full day care67 places

A full day care nursery in Totnes, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2024. Registered for 67 places and run by Humpty Dumpty Childcare Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingTotnesDevon · TQ9 6JH

Totnes, Devon

Wild Embers Nature Based Sessions

Droridge Lane, Dartington · TQ9 6JH

2.2 miles from TQ9

Not yet gradedSessional

A sessional nursery in Devon. Run by Wild Embers CIC.

Ages: 4 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingDartington & StavertonTotnes · TQ9 6EE

Dartington & Staverton, Totnes

Venture Dartington

The Dartington Hall Trust, Warren Lane · TQ9 6EE

2.5 miles from TQ9

Inspected May 2026Sessional28 places

A sessional nursery in Totnes, last inspected by Ofsted in May 2026. Registered for 28 places and run by Venture Outdoor Kindergarten Partnership.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingCornworthyTotnes · TQ9 7ES

Cornworthy, Totnes

River School

Cornworthy Court Farm, Cornworthy · TQ9 7ES

2.6 miles from TQ9

Not yet gradedSessional

A sessional nursery in Totnes. Run by Canoe Adventures.

Ages: 4 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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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

4.1 miles from TQ9

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 listingCollaton St. MaryPaignton · TQ4 7EJ

Collaton St. Mary, Paignton

Mama Bear's Day Nursery

South Devon College, Long Road · TQ4 7EJ

4.5 miles from TQ9

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 listingDiptfordTotnes · TQ9 7NY

Diptford, Totnes

Premier Wraparound @ Diptford

Diptford Primary School, Diptford · TQ9 7NY

4.6 miles from TQ9

Not yet gradedFull day care11 places

A full day care nursery in Totnes. Registered for 11 places and run by Steer Sports and Education Limited.

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

4.8 miles from TQ9

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
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingGoodrington with RoselandsPaignton · TQ4 7RH

Goodrington with Roselands, Paignton

Roselands Community Nursery And Playschool

Porlock Way, Paignton · TQ4 7RH

4.8 miles from TQ9

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
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Childcare in TQ9 at a glance

Inspection results: 6 of the 11 nurseries within 5 miles of TQ9 (55%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 0 Outstanding and 6 Good.
Ages taken: 9 list babies under 2, 9 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 9 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