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Nurseries for toddlers in South Molton

There are 109 nurseries for toddlers registered with Ofsted within 25 miles of South Molton, Devon, and 90 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries
109
Outstanding
14
Good
76

109 nurseries near South Molton

Within 25 miles, closest first.
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East Worlington, Crediton

Early Worlies

East Worlington Primary School, East Worlington · EX17 4TS

8.3 miles from South Molton
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

9.2 miles from South Molton
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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Rackenford, Tiverton

Little Angels

Myrtle Grove, Rackenford · EX16 8DU

9.7 miles from South Molton
OfstedGoodJul 2022Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Tiverton, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2022. Registered for 30 places and run by Welsh, Nicola Lisa.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Lapford, Crediton

The NEST

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

10.7 miles from South Molton
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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Barnstaple, Devon

Duckies Pre School

Lets Go, Braunton Road · EX31 1LG

11.5 miles from South Molton
OfstedGoodFeb 2023Full day care60 places

A full day care nursery in Barnstaple, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2023. Registered for 60 places and run by Duckies Pre School Ltd.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Lovacott, Newton Tracey

Lovacott Nursery

Lovacott Nursery, Village Hall Annexe · EX31 3QH

11.9 miles from South Molton
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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Kentisbury, Barnstaple

Little Berries

Kentisbury Primary School, Kentisbury · EX31 4NG

12.4 miles from South Molton
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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Childcare in South Molton at a glance

Inspection results
90 of the 109 nurseries for toddlers within 25 miles of South Molton (83%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 14 Outstanding and 76 Good.
Ages taken
108 list babies under 2, 109 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 109 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 for toddlers in South Molton

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

There are 109 Ofsted-registered nurseries for toddlers within 25 miles of South Molton. 14 are rated Outstanding and 76 are rated Good at their latest inspection.