Best nurseries in Whimple
5 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 | Plymtree Pre-school Sessional day care · 24 places · EX15 2LE | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | Whimple Preschool Playgroup Full day care · 24 places · EX5 2TS | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Apple Blossom Day Nursery Ltd Full day care · 29 places · EX5 2PT | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Nanny Bears Childcare Ltd Full day care · 14 places · EX5 2QR | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Escot Forest School Sessional day care · EX11 1LU | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Whimple?
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 Whimple?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Whimple, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Plymtree Pre-school, Whimple Preschool Playgroup, Apple Blossom Day Nursery Ltd.
How much does nursery cost in Whimple?
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 Whimple?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Exmouth · Honiton · Broadclyst · Clyst
Neighbourhoods
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.