Best nurseries in Braunton
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in North Devon, 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 | Westhill Nursery Full day care · 24 places · EX33 1AR | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | Springfield Nursery Ltd Full day care · 120 places · EX31 4DU | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Little Fishes Pre-school and Nursery Full day care · 24 places · EX33 1AQ | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Beach Buddies Braunton Full day care · 37 places · EX33 2JA | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Bright Start Early Years Full day care · 35 places · EX31 4AZ | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Bright Start Early Years Ltd Full day care · 35 places · EX31 4BA | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Braunton?
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.
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What are the best nurseries in Braunton?
Of 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Braunton, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Westhill Nursery, Springfield Nursery Ltd, Little Fishes Pre-school and Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Braunton?
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 Braunton?
6 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.