Best nurseries in Exmouth
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in East 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 | Pound Lane Daycare Full day care · 58 places · EX8 4NP | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Sunshine Pre-school Exmouth Ltd Full day care · 28 places · EX8 2LE | Good (2025) |
| 3 | ABC Day Nursery Full day care · 50 places · EX8 3DX | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Raddenstile Childcare Ltd T/a The Dolphin Pre School and Nursery Full day care · 75 places · EX8 2JH | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Happy Days Nursery Sessional day care · 28 places · EX8 3AF | Not yet inspected |
| 6 | Little Bells Pre-school and Nursery Full day care · 34 places · EX8 3AE | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Exmouth?
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 Exmouth?
There are 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Exmouth; listed first: Pound Lane Daycare, Sunshine Pre-school Exmouth Ltd, ABC Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Exmouth?
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 Exmouth?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Honiton · Broadclyst · Whimple · Clyst
Neighbourhoods
Exmouth Brixington · Exmouth Halsdon · Exmouth Littleham · Exmouth Town · Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh
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.