Opening hours
Monday: 08:00 - 15:00, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 09:00 - 15:00
Angels Daycare
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2026)
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
Devon
About this day nursery
Angels Daycare is a nursery in Honiton for children aged two to four years. It is open on Mondays from 8am to 3pm, and from Tuesday to Thursday between 9am and 3pm. The day nursery was judged to be Good by Ofsted in January 2026. The inspector noted that leaders and staff have high expectations and deliver the curriculum through high-quality teaching and meaningful engagement. Thoughtful adaptations are made to ensure all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, can benefit from a wide range of opportunities.
According to the Ofsted report, relationships between staff and children are warm, nurturing, and respectful, and children's behaviour is exemplary. Staff use technology to support children's listening skills and to help those with speech and language difficulties speak with increased confidence. The inspector found that children play well together, have purposeful conversations, and are extremely well prepared for their move to school.
What it's like
Children thrive at this friendly, welcoming and inclusive setting. Leaders and staff have extremely high expectations of all children and deliver a curriculum through high-quality teaching and meaningful engagement. Thoughtful adaptations ensure all children, including those with SEND and barriers to learning, benefit from a wide range of opportunities in a highly motivating and carefully planned environment. Children play incredibly well, have purposeful conversations, and are extremely well prepared for school and future learning.
Exemplary behaviourStrong SEND supportHighly articulate communicatorsExceptional staff-child relationshipsWell-established routinesHigh expectations for all
Key facts
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Angels Daycare
Last inspected 29 January 2026 · Mikaela Jauncey
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Children thrive at this friendly, welcoming and inclusive setting. Leaders and staff have extremely high expectations of all children and deliver a curriculum through high-quality teaching and meaningful engagement. Thoughtful adaptations ensure all children, including those with SEND and barriers to learning, benefit from a wide range of opportunities in a highly motivating and carefully planned environment. Children play incredibly well, have purposeful conversations, and are extremely well prepared for school and future learning.
Inspector highlights
- Children achieve well from their starting points and are extremely well prepared for school.
- Children's behaviour is exemplary, and relationships between staff and children are exceptionally warm, nurturing and respectful.
- Assessment and monitoring procedures are extremely thorough, and gaps in children's learning are identified swiftly and addressed.
- Leaders and staff have incredibly high expectations of themselves and children, regularly reviewing provision and targeting professional development.
- Staff successfully use technology to enhance children's listening skills and encourage children with speech and language difficulties to speak with increased clarity and confidence.
Areas to develop
- 1Leaders should ensure that teaching during group activities is accurately focused to match younger children's stage of development to enable younger children to fully participate and extend their learning.
Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents report that their children now choose to do this at home.
Parents comment on the positive difference the support they receive has on family life.
They say their children's behaviour and learning has noticeably improved since attending the setting.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Leaders prioritise and target their training to keep their knowledge of special educational needs and/or disabilities up to date. They have a clear understanding of local processes for seeking support from professionals and use highly impactful strategies while awaiting additional professional advice. Leaders are passionate about removing barriers to learning and use additional funding effectively to widen children's experiences and improve outcomes, such as purchasing specific equipment and providing opportunities for physical skill development.
Outdoor space
Not explicitly mentioned in the report.
Google Reviews of Angels Daycare
5.0
(2 Google reviews)
Joanna Borkowski
a year ago
Reuben Maybrey
4 years ago
Reviews from Google for Angels Daycare. See all on Google Maps
Inspection history
Ofsted records show this provider has closed and was never graded. There's no inspection history to display.
Frequently asked about Angels Daycare
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