Ofsted rating
What the official inspectors found, in plain words.
What Ofsted says
Rated Requires improvement
Ofsted found the nursery is safe to attend but some parts of its care or teaching need to get better. Ask what has changed since.
- Inadequate
- Needs improving
- Good
- Outstanding
- Last inspected June 2025Recently, so the report is up to date
- Room for 28 childrenA smaller, homely setting
- SessionsShorter morning or afternoon sessions
More official details
- Type of provider
- Childcare on non-domestic premises · Sessional day care
- Run by
- Ludwell Valley Early Childhood Centre Committee
- Registered with Ofsted
- 19/09/2014
- Local council
- Devon
- Region
- South West
- Ofsted reference (URN)
- EY482440
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About Ludwell Valley Centre
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A sessional nursery in Exeter, rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in June 2025. Registered for 28 places and run by Ludwell Valley Early Childhood Centre Committee.
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Hours & visiting
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Opening hours
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- Places & sessionsWhich days and sessions are free for your child's age?
- Food & daily routinesMeals, allergies, naps and how the team keep you in the loop.
- Inspection & registrationRead the latest Ofsted report and ask what's changed since.
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- Do you work term-time or year-round?
Location
Ludwell Valley Centre, Ludwell Lane, EXETER, EX2 5LU
Ludwell Valley Centre
Ludwell Valley Centre, Ludwell Lane, EXETER
EX2 5LU
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