Best nurseries in Newton Abbot
11 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Teignbridge, 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 | St Josephs Pre-School Unit Full day care · 36 places · TQ12 1PT | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Ogwell Pre School Full day care · 20 places · TQ12 6AJ | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Sunflower Day Nursery Courtenay Park Full day care · 45 places · TQ12 2HD | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Newton Abbot Preschool Full day care · 20 places · TQ12 2NB | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Ark in the Park Day Nursery Full day care · 78 places · TQ12 1BZ | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Humpty Dumpty Childcare Full day care · 52 places · TQ12 2HH | Good (2022) |
| 7 | Abbotsbury School Full day care · 65 places · TQ12 2JD | Good (2022) |
| 8 | Humpty Dumpty Childcare Ltd / Kingsteignton Full day care · 48 places · TQ12 3QY | Good (2021) |
| 9 | Cedarwood Montessori Sessional day care · TQ12 6NQ | Not yet inspected |
| 10 | Poppins Day Nursery Full day care · 49 places · TQ12 4LQ | Not yet inspected |
| 11 | Woodpecker Forest School Sessional day care · 30 places · TQ12 6QG | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Newton Abbot?
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 Newton Abbot?
There are 11 nurseries and pre-schools in Newton Abbot; listed first: St Josephs Pre-School Unit, Ogwell Pre School, Sunflower Day Nursery Courtenay Park.
How much does nursery cost in Newton Abbot?
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 Newton Abbot?
11 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 8 of them inspected so far.
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.