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4.5★ average from 24 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 16 day nurseries within 2 miles of Barnstaple, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 15 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. Parents have left 27 Google reviews across 6 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 9 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 13 are registered to take babies under two. Open any nursery below for its inspection history, fees, hours and what local parents have said.

Nurseries in Barnstaple at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for settings within 2 miles of Barnstaple.

16
Ofsted-registered nurseries
100%
Good or Outstanding
4.6★
27 parent reviews
9
Accept funded hours
13
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Good15

1 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade.

Nursery locations in and around Barnstaple

Day nurseries in Barnstaple

Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there near Barnstaple?
We list 16 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Barnstaple. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
What are the Ofsted ratings like near Barnstaple?
Of the 15 graded settings within 2 miles of Barnstaple, 15 are rated Good. No setting here currently holds an Outstanding grade, so focus on the inspection report detail rather than the headline word alone.
What do parents say about nurseries near Barnstaple?
Across 6 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 2 miles of Barnstaple have left 27 Google reviews at an average of 4.6★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Barnstaple?
9 of the 16 nurseries within 2 miles of Barnstaple (56%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Barnstaple take babies?
13 settings within 2 miles of Barnstaple are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.

These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more