Best nurseries in Paignton
15 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Torbay, 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 | White Rock Pre-school Full day care · 22 places · TQ4 7SB | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | Holy Angels Pre-School Full day care · 30 places · TQ2 6DB | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | Mama Bear's Day Nursery Full day care · 67 places · TQ4 7EJ | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Mama Bear's Day Nursery Full day care · 65 places · TQ4 5BD | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Collaton St Mary Pre-School Paignton Full day care · 30 places · TQ3 3YA | Good (2024) |
| 6 | Southernwood Nursery Full day care · 36 places · TQ2 6JE | Good (2023) |
| 7 | Braeside @ Sunflowers Paignton Full day care · 69 places · TQ4 6BX | Good (2023) |
| 8 | Muddy Wellies Nursery at YMCA Full day care · 70 places · TQ4 6NX | Good (2023) |
| 9 | Preston Community Preschool Sessional day care · 52 places · TQ3 2RB | Good (2022) |
| 10 | Acorns Pre-School Full day care · 68 places · TQ2 6AP | Good (2022) |
| 11 | Galmpton Pre-school Sessional day care · 28 places · TQ5 0LT | Good (2022) |
| 12 | St Pauls Second Steps Pre School Full day care · 26 places · TQ3 2DZ | Good (2022) |
| 13 | Roselands Community Nursery And Playschool Full day care · 72 places · TQ4 7RH | Good (2021) |
| 14 | Little Thinkers@Curledge Street Academy Sessional day care · 24 places · TQ4 5BA | Not yet inspected |
| 15 | Little Thinkers@Kings Ash Sessional day care · 18 places · TQ3 3XA | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Paignton?
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 Paignton?
Of 15 nurseries and pre-schools in Paignton, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: White Rock Pre-school, Holy Angels Pre-School, Mama Bear's Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Paignton?
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 Paignton?
15 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 13 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.