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ABC Day Nursery # ABC Day Nursery in Exmouth Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 143 Exeter Road, EXMOUTH, EX8 3DX · Devon Number of places 50 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Dec 2024 Local authority Devon About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery ABC Nursery, situated on Exeter Road in Exmouth, was established in 1994 and became part of the Devon Nurseries group in 2008. The facility caters to children aged 3 months to 5 years, operating Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6 pm. It features three main rooms for children, a dedicated dining area, and two gardens. The nursery’s management team, led by Lisa Haar and supported by Deputy Manager Beth Cameron, is committed to providing high-quality early education and care. This commitment extends to making the most of the nursery's proximity to the beach, allowing children to engage with their local coastal environment. The nursery prides itself on its experienced staff across all three rooms, ensuring that staffing levels meet or exceed Ofsted requirements. Additionally, a nursery cook prepares balanced and nutritious meals daily using fresh produce. The team is continuously supported in their professional development to maintain the standard of care and education provided. Parents interested in enrolling their children are encouraged to contact the nursery for a visit and to learn more about their offerings. What it's like Staff naturally create a warm, friendly and home-from-home environment for children and their families. Children build strong relationships with their key person and go to them for reassurance and help. Babies and toddlers explore the room independently. Older children confidently leave their parents, rush in and say 'hello' to staff when they arrive. This shows that children are happy, relaxed and feel safe and secure. Coastal outings Experienced staff Nutritious meals ## Pricing & funding The nursery offers funded sessions for eligible children alongside additional fee-paying sessions for all age groups. Funded sessions are subject to a consumable charge, while standard fee-paying sessions include all consumables. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Consumable charge covers meals, snacks, drinks, and nappies for funded sessions. - Fee-paying sessions include all consumables. - Offers funded sessions and additional wrap-around care for all ages. ## Key facts Food Meals and snacks are provided by a nursery cook, cooked from fresh produce. Opening hours 07:30 - 18:00, Monday to Friday Age range 3 months – 5 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of ABC Day Nursery Inspection date Dec 2024 Inspection no. 10367655 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266846)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2688807) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://devon-nurseries.com/abc-nursery-exmouth/) 143 Exeter Road, EXMOUTH, EX8 3DX Opening hours 07:30 - 18:00, Monday to Friday [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-3.40988/50.62785/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near EXMOUTH - [Day nurseries in EXMOUTH](/search?q=EXMOUTH) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=abc-day-nursery-ex8-3dx) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for ABC Day Nursery Last inspected 13 December 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Staff naturally create a warm, friendly and home-from-home environment for children and their families. Children build strong relationships with their key person and go to them for reassurance and help. Babies and toddlers explore the room independently. Older children confidently leave their parents, rush in and say 'hello' to staff when they arrive. This shows that children are happy, relaxed and feel safe and secure. Inspector highlights - Leaders are passionate about their role and reflective and strive to provide an ambitious curriculum. - There is very good support to meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - There is a shared philosophy among staff that they are 'the calm in the storm' when children need additional help to manage their feelings and behaviour. - Parents are very positive about the personalised support and care they and their children receive. - Children are developing a love of books and stories. Areas to develop - 1 make the most of all opportunities to excite and engage children in activities so that children develop their involvement and attention to fully extend their learning - 2 support staff to fully understand how to support children's early language and communication to help children become confident communicators. Inspection #10367655 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266846) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision There is very good support to meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure children have the resources and equipment they need in the nursery and at home. This helps all children reach their full potential. Outdoor space The nursery manager and the inspector completed a tour of the nursery, indoors and outdoors, to understand how the setting and curriculum are organised. ## Parent Reviews of ABC Day Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUmgH4ZySQNbacrAqJIMy8H_b3gA8aBUHYCdsY1IXFLc6LfW_xP=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Cheryl Flisher 9 years ago Very friendly staff [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRNmJUcTFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x486d0aa0fde7f9c5:0xe3bd93aa3ffb5c4c) Reviews from Google for ABC Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16410434976635116620&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 13 December 2024 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266846) ## Frequently asked about ABC Day Nursery ### What is ABC Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### How much are the fees at ABC Day Nursery? ### Does ABC Day Nursery accept funded hours? ### What are the opening hours for ABC Day Nursery? ### What is the age range of children ABC Day Nursery cares for? ### When was ABC Day Nursery established and who runs it? ### Does ABC Day Nursery provide meals? ### How does ABC Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### How can I contact ABC Day Nursery? ## About the setting ABC Day Nursery re-registered in 2022. It is situated in Exmouth, Devon. It opens daily throughout the year from 7.30am to 6pm. The nursery employs 13 members of staff, of whom three hold early years qualifications at level 3 and six hold a level 2 qualification. The nursery offers government funded places. 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