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Humpty Dumpty Childcare # Humpty Dumpty Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2024) · 4.9 (13 parent reviews) · Brimhay, Gidleys Meadow, TOTNES, TQ9 6JZ · Devon Number of places 67 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 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 Humpty Dumpty Childcare, established in 1991, provides a nurturing environment for children aged 1 to 4 years. Open all year round from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6 pm, excluding bank holidays, the nursery ensures consistent care. The curriculum is varied and tailored to children's individual interests and developmental stages, as noted in the "Good" Ofsted report from February 2024. This personalised approach helps children make good progress in their learning, whether they are making salt dough fossils or exploring farm animals in oats. The nursery places a strong emphasis on communication and language development, with staff trained to expand children's vocabulary through daily interactions and activities. Children learn about safety with clear explanations and guidance from "PC Paws," the nursery teddy. Humpty Dumpty Childcare offers excellent outdoor facilities, where all children can engage in daily outdoor play, hunt for bugs, and develop their physical skills. Healthy lifestyles are promoted through activities like "wake and shake" and yoga, complemented by nutritious meals designed in collaboration with a nutritionist. Parents appreciate the good communication from key persons and the secure environment, ensuring they are well-informed about their child's progress and safety. What it's like Children make good progress in their learning because staff provide a varied curriculum tailored to their interests and next steps. Children show high levels of confidence in the welcoming environment, building positive relationships and understanding simple rules like "kind hands". Varied and tailored curriculum High levels of confidence Strong communication focus Safety education with PC Paws Excellent outdoor facilities Healthy lifestyles promoted ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year Established 1991 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Humpty Dumpty Childcare Last inspected 15 February 2024 · Lorraine Sparey 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 make good progress in their learning because staff provide a varied curriculum tailored to their interests and next steps. Children show high levels of confidence in the welcoming environment, building positive relationships and understanding simple rules like "kind hands". Inspector highlights - Children make good progress in their learning due to a varied and tailored curriculum. - Children show high levels of confidence and build positive relationships with peers and adults. - Staff place a high emphasis on children's communication and language, tailoring activities to increase vocabulary. - Children learn how to keep themselves safe through clear explanations and a nursery teddy called "PC Paws". - Children have good opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles, including "wake and shake" and yoga, and benefit from nutritious meals. Areas to develop - 1 improve the communication between key persons when children move up to the next room so that staff know what children need to learn next - 2 support children with managing their own health and well-being by teaching them good hygiene routines Inspection #10333604 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50242663) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Humpty Dumpty Childcare Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10333604 Lead inspector Lorraine Sparey Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50242663)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407812) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=humpty-dumpty-childcare-tq9-6jz-ey407812) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents report that they feel there is good communication about what their children are doing and how they can help them > They also like the security of the building so that they know their children are safe Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space All the children benefit from excellent outdoor facilities, where they hunt for bugs. Children throughout the nursery benefit from daily opportunities to play outdoors, developing their large-muscle control while they climb, balance and use a range of tools. ## Parent Reviews of Humpty Dumpty Childcare 4.9 (13) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLUdPK88mAXDloia-FE0bNN1gvxHk-__x2_zxAr_A1WIyhGwg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Natasha Bishop 6 months ago Such a lovely, welcoming nursery! Really passionate staff with a love for creating an amazing environment for children to learn and explore! Amazing outside facilities where children can develop their physical development! Highly recommend! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2w5MFNsSnJTemhMV0VKUGMybFllbE0zUzJKeGFsRRAB!2m1!1s0x486d1cd695f4ee09:0x1be241209ffe93d8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXEx2sRRRnB2tzhyDsvotkc6oP2H_hb3dTzXAx39cN1XatGFVJV=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rehanna Davies 4 months ago HDC Dartington is a wonderful setting with an amazing outdoor space. Warm and welcoming staff, and lots of activities! Highly recommend [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21wZllWUTJUWE5mWkd4ck5FeDJVa2hXWTE5NWJGRRAB!2m1!1s0x486d1cd695f4ee09:0x1be241209ffe93d8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKahvOml9MH9sNG4JxDlTUYFx56lg8qv2GVpIwOWpw6qEqVvg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Heather cooke 5 months ago I recently visiting HDC Dartington, what a lovely nursery! I love the outdoor space, the children were very happy and staff were very welcoming. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21ZMWRYSjVVRGhZYVU0NU5uTnRhRFJPVEV0V2FtYxAB!2m1!1s0x486d1cd695f4ee09:0x1be241209ffe93d8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKz26J07rQnT9PCQTFXKndiYqbnHaPybzScRk_TI9kDahIi0g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Jo Wright 7 months ago If your child loves the outdoors this is the nursery for you. There is so much space here and lots of activities to keep the children busy [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tSUFlVMTRVSEUwY0VWcE9YQTBXR3RpYkVoclVtYxAB!2m1!1s0x486d1cd695f4ee09:0x1be241209ffe93d8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKQ7J7m_Jidx9jps6PlCyMSDXvXryDcpOfQq0kBAWlEXkzb=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Roz Worster 11 months ago What an amazing nursery! Everyone was so welcoming and friendly and the outside environment looked so exciting with evidence of children enjoying so many experiences. The nursery was buzzing and busy and I can't wait to return. Highly recommend [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xFM1ZsY3RXazgzTFdoWlptdDNhbVJEU0dGSlRIYxAB!2m1!1s0x486d1cd695f4ee09:0x1be241209ffe93d8) Reviews from Google for Humpty Dumpty Childcare. 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