Best nurseries in Bideford
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Torridge, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Make Waves Nursery Full day care · 65 places · EX39 3SG | Good (2024) |
| 2 | The Little Learners Childcare Full day care · 30 places · EX39 3JZ | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Tarka Tots Nursery Full day care · 45 places · EX39 2QS | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Bideford Baptist Pre-school Sessional day care · 40 places · EX39 2JR | Good (2024) |
| 5 | East the Water Stepping Stones Pre School Full day care · 44 places · EX39 4BL | Good (2023) |
How much does nursery cost in Bideford?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in South West, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Bideford?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Bideford; listed first: Make Waves Nursery, The Little Learners Childcare, Tarka Tots Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Bideford?
In South West, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £181 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Bideford?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
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Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.