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Beach Buddies Braunton # Beach Buddies Braunton Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2023) · 2.0 (1 parent reviews) · Braunton Pentecostal Church, Chaloners Road, Braunton, EX33 2JA · Devon Number of places 37 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2023 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 Beach Buddies Childcare, nestled in Braunton, has established itself as a trusted childcare provider over seven years. The nursery caters to children from birth up to five years old, operating 50 weeks a year, and provides a dedicated, secure baby room. Each child is assigned a key worker to support their development and ensure a smooth transition into nursery life. The curriculum is built upon the Early Years Foundation Stage, delivered through engaging and stimulating activities. A significant feature of the nursery is its expansive garden, which encourages outdoor exploration and learning about the natural world, fostering both fine and gross motor skills. The nursery also offers daily hot, homemade lunches and is committed to environmental responsibility by minimising plastic use. Parents are encouraged to visit Beach Buddies to experience its atmosphere firsthand and see if it aligns with their family's needs. Our ethos Beach Buddies Childcare's curriculum is built upon the Early Years Foundation Stage, delivered through engaging and stimulating activities. The nursery emphasises outdoor exploration and learning about the natural world in its expansive garden, fostering both fine and gross motor skills. They are also committed to environmental responsibility by minimising plastic use. What it's like Children are confident and happy at the nursery, with strong relationships with staff and a nurturing learning environment. They have free access to indoor and outdoor activities, enjoy conversations about food and stories, and take suitable risks while developing physical and social skills. Established Care Provider Large Outdoor Space Homemade Meals ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.devon.gov.uk/educationandfamilies/early-years-and-childcare/childcare/2-year-old-funding) ## Key facts Opening hours 07:30 - 18:00 Monday to Friday Age range Birth to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Food Hot, homemade lunches provided daily Established 2020 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Beach Buddies Braunton Inspection date Feb 2023 Inspection no. 10262923 Lead inspector Victoria Jones Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50210517)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2602659) 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 [ Visit website ](https://beach-buddies.com) Braunton Pentecostal Church, Chaloners Road, Braunton, EX33 2JA [© 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#/-4.1612/51.10885/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Braunton - [Day nurseries in Braunton](/search?q=Braunton) - [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=beach-buddies-braunton-ex33-2ja-2602659) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Beach Buddies Braunton Last inspected 7 February 2023 · Victoria Jones 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 Children are confident and happy at the nursery, with strong relationships with staff and a nurturing learning environment. They have free access to indoor and outdoor activities, enjoy conversations about food and stories, and take suitable risks while developing physical and social skills. Inspector highlights - Children are confident and happy with strong relationships with staff - Children have free access to engaging indoor and outdoor activities - Staff provide a broad curriculum and interesting activities - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported - Managers have created a strong focus on language and communication Areas to develop - 1 develop communication strategies for contacting other settings when a child attends another provision to increase support for children's learning and development - 2 reorganise arrangements for older children during snack time to increase independence - 3 extend training and coaching strategies for staff to build their confidence and skills further and provide more effective support for children. Inspection #10262923 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50210517) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported by staff who provide targeted guidance helping them to make progress. Staff support children with speech delays using sign language and give children time to think and respond. Outdoor space Children have free access to outdoor space and use it for social play and physical challenges. Younger children pretend to sell ice cream in an outdoor play scenario while older children balance and climb on an obstacle course of planks and tyres, taking suitable risks. ## Parent Reviews of Beach Buddies Braunton 2.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVjFtwayqAv0Z9QfAlAu8OKM4KznnrwJmQaWuhLrCXO76BdeO4O=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Claire Fry a month ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xVNE4yeHlOa1pUYkRRMU5tazVhRGhHY0ZWNmJXYxAB!2m1!1s0x486c234e05f56ba9:0x3b06b95021daf30f) Reviews from Google for Beach Buddies Braunton. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4253290651914531599&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 7 February 2023 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/50210517) ## Frequently asked about Beach Buddies Braunton ### Is Beach Buddies Braunton a good nursery? ### What is Beach Buddies Braunton's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Beach Buddies Braunton cost? ### Does Beach Buddies Braunton accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Beach Buddies Braunton take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Beach Buddies Braunton take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Beach Buddies Braunton's opening hours? ### What age range does Beach Buddies Braunton accept? ### Does Beach Buddies Braunton have outdoor space? ### How does Beach Buddies Braunton support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Beach Buddies Braunton? ### How do I contact Beach Buddies Braunton or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Braunton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Beach Buddies Braunton. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Little Fishes Pre-school and Nursery Braunton · EX33 1AQ 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/little-fishes-pre-school-and-nursery-ex33-1aq-2673587) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.2 mi ### Westhill Nursery Braunton · EX33 1AR ](/nursery/westhill-nursery-ex33-1ar-106394) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Bright Start Early Years Barnstaple · EX31 4AZ ](/nursery/bright-start-early-years-ex31-4az-ey490201) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.6 mi ### Bright Start Early Years Barnstaple · EX31 4BA ](/nursery/bright-start-early-years-ltd-ex31-4ba-2837062) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### EarlyBirds Day Nursery Barnstaple · EX31 3BL ](/nursery/earlybirds-day-nursery-ex31-3bl-2581730) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.0 mi ### Little Butterflies Day Nursery Barnstaple · EX31 3DD ](/nursery/little-butterflies-day-nursery-ltd-ex31-3dd-2660858) [See all nurseries in Braunton →](/search?q=Braunton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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