--- title: "Compton Valley Nursery and Pre-School in Paignton" description: "Compton Valley Nursery and Pre-School, a nursery in Paignton — Ofsted-rated Outstanding. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South West](/search?region=South+West) 4. Compton Valley Nursery and Pre-School # Compton Valley Nursery and Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Apr 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Compton Mill, Marldon, Paignton, TQ3 1TB · Devon Number of places 50 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2022 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 Compton Valley Nursery and Preschool is a family-operated childcare facility nestled in a picturesque rural setting, allowing for extensive outdoor exploration and play in all weather conditions. The dedicated team focuses on fostering a secure and nurturing environment where children from three months old up to school age can flourish and reach their full potential. The nursery prides itself on crafting engaging, age-appropriate activities aligned with Early Years Foundation Stage principles. Their facilities, including both indoor rooms and gardens, are thoughtfully equipped to support every child’s growth and development. A key feature is the continuous access to outdoor spaces, encouraging children to connect with nature and enhance their physical, imaginative, and social competencies. The nursery has consistently received "Outstanding" ratings from OfSTED since 2008, reflecting their commitment to high-quality provision in every aspect of their service. Our ethos Compton Valley Nursery and Preschool crafts engaging, age-appropriate activities aligned with Early Years Foundation Stage principles. They emphasise continuous access to outdoor spaces, encouraging children to connect with nature and enhance their physical, imaginative, and social competencies. The nursery focuses on fostering a secure and nurturing environment where children can flourish and reach their full potential. What it's like Children thrive in this highly nurturing and welcoming setting. Staff implement a meticulously planned curriculum based on children's interests and next steps. This ensures all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak more than one language, make excellent progress. Family-run Rural setting Outdoor play focus Ofsted Outstanding ## Pricing & funding The nursery offers all-day sessions with fees including three healthy meals and regular snacks. Prices are reviewed annually in April. A registration fee and a deposit, if booking six months in advance, are required to secure a place. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Fees include three healthy meals and regular nutritious snacks throughout the day. - Prices are reviewed annually every April. - A registration fee is required to secure a place. - A deposit is payable if a place is reserved six months in advance. - Government funding entitlement for three and four-year-olds is accepted. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Compton Valley Nursery and Pre-School Inspection date Apr 2022 Inspection no. 10126030 Lead inspector Joanne Steward Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50184020)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436967) 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://comptonvalleynursery.com) Compton Mill, Marldon, Paignton, TQ3 1TB [© 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#/-3.6035/50.47961/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Paignton - [Day nurseries in Paignton](/search?q=Paignton) - [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=compton-valley-nursery-and-pre-school-tq3-1tb-ey436967) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm Food Three healthy meals and regular nutritious snacks included in session fees Age range 3 months to school age Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Compton Valley Nursery and Pre-School Last inspected 12 April 2022 · Joanne Steward Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children thrive in this highly nurturing and welcoming setting. Staff implement a meticulously planned curriculum based on children's interests and next steps. This ensures all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak more than one language, make excellent progress. Inspector highlights - The leadership team are highly knowledgeable and passionate in ensuring all children have outstanding experiences. - All children are extremely independent and learn to self-serve meals and drinks. - Partnerships with parents are exemplary, with parents actively involved in all aspects of the setting. - Children develop excellent literacy skills through stories and fun activities. - Children relish celebrating a range of festivals throughout the year, learning about similarities between themselves and others. Inspection #10126030 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50184020) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "truly invested in our little person" Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make excellent progress. Staff use their training to implement specific communication intervention plans to ensure any gaps in learning close quickly. Outdoor space The setting is in a rural location where children benefit from the surrounding countryside. Outdoor play is an integral part of children's experiences, where they climb, run, balance and explore nature. ## Parent Reviews of Compton Valley Nursery and Pre-School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUfTVesI3UuBliBnf68byA7FpwR7Wl73GRbc4mQL3bDSc7Eo9owqA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rosy Yates 11 years ago Lovely, staff, fresh, clean and fun atmosphere, very safe and very well equipped, all of my 3 children attended and we couldnt have been happier [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBNFBmbDVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x486d0518199c96a3:0xf83b8de9b624b83b) Reviews from Google for Compton Valley Nursery and Pre-School. 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