How many day nurseries are there in Torbay?

We list 21 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Torbay. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.

Which nurseries near Torbay are rated Outstanding?

3 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Torbay, including Mama Bear's Day Nursery, White Rock Pre-school, Holy Angels Pre-School. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.

What do parents say about nurseries near Torbay?

Across 10 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Torbay have left 102 Google reviews at an average of 4.4★. 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 Torbay?

16 of the 21 nurseries in Torbay (76%) 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 Torbay take babies?

10 settings in Torbay 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.

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4.4★ average from 102 parent reviews on Google

There are 21 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Torbay on our register. At their latest inspection: 3 rated Outstanding, 16 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement — 95% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. One setting has already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 102 Google reviews across 10 of these nurseries, averaging 4.4★. 16 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 10 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and parent reviews.

Nurseries in Torbay at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Torbay.

Ofsted-registered nurseries

95%

Good or Outstanding

4.4★

102 parent reviews

Accept funded hours

Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

Outstanding3
Good16
Requires improvement1

1 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 1 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

Highest rated in Torbay

Mama Bear's Day Nursery · Ofsted Outstanding · 3.7★ (3)
White Rock Pre-school · Ofsted Outstanding
Holy Angels Pre-School · Ofsted Outstanding

Towns & areas in Torbay

Torquay

10 nurseries

All day nurseries in Torbay

Abbey School Nursery · Torquay
Acorns Pre-School · Torquay
Braeside @ Sunflowers Paignton · Paignton
Collaton St Mary Pre-School Paignton · Paignton
Hatfield Nursery · TORQUAY
Holy Angels Pre-School · Torquay
Kiddi Caru Nursery · Torquay
Mama Bear's Day Nursery · TORQUAY
Mama Bear's Day Nursery · Paignton
Mama Bear's Day Nursery · Paignton
Muddy Wellies Nursery at YMCA · Paignton
Peekaboo Childcare · Torquay
Play Torbay - Brixham · Brixham
Rainbow Day Nursery · Torquay
Roselands Community Nursery And Playschool · Paignton
Southernwood Nursery · TORQUAY
St Matthias Pre-School & Childcare Centre · Torquay
St Pauls Second Steps Pre School · Paignton
Tops Babbacombe · Torquay
Watcombe Children's Centre Nursery · TORQUAY
White Rock Pre-school · Paignton

Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Torbay?: We list 21 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Torbay. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Torbay are rated Outstanding?: 3 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Torbay, including Mama Bear's Day Nursery, White Rock Pre-school, Holy Angels Pre-School. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Torbay?: Across 10 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Torbay have left 102 Google reviews at an average of 4.4★. 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 Torbay?: 16 of the 21 nurseries in Torbay (76%) 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 Torbay take babies?: 10 settings in Torbay 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.