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Joyful Journeys Childcare

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·Bradfield Park, Bradfield, Cullompton, EX15 2RA · Devon
Number of places
12 places
Age range
1–2 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
Devon

About this day nursery

Joyful Journeys Childcare, established in 2024, operates from Willand, near Cullompton, EX15 2RA, offering childcare on non-domestic premises. 30am to 2pm on Friday.

The latest Ofsted report, dated 30/07/2025, rated the overall effectiveness as Good, with behaviour and attitudes also rated Good, personal development as Outstanding, and leadership and management as Good. The provision focuses on an ambitious curriculum, particularly emphasising children's prime areas of development.

Children at Joyful Journeys Childcare are emotionally secure and confidently explore an environment designed to foster curiosity and independent learning. Leaders implement extensive induction procedures to ensure children settle happily, and the overall behaviour and attitudes of the children are outstanding.

Joyful Journeys Childcare places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, with children regularly enjoying opportunities to be active outdoors. Older children are encouraged to practice peeling and cutting fruit outdoors, developing perseverance.

Regular outings in the local community, linked to the curriculum, also enrich the children's experiences. Partnerships with parents are a key strength, with families reporting positive communication and observing improvements in their children's confidence, independence, and language skills.

What it's like

Leaders implement extensive induction procedures successfully. Children are emotionally secure, arrive happy, and confidently explore the exciting environment, which adults organise extremely well to promote curiosity. Children lead their play, becoming highly motivated, independent learners with outstanding behaviour and attitudes.

Ambitious curriculumOutdoor learningStrong parent partnershipsOutstanding behaviourCommunity outingsExcellent communication skills

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 7.30am to 2pm on Friday

Established

2024

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Joyful Journeys Childcare

Last inspected 30 July 2025 · Elaine Douglas

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Leaders implement extensive induction procedures successfully. Children are emotionally secure, arrive happy, and confidently explore the exciting environment, which adults organise extremely well to promote curiosity. Children lead their play, becoming highly motivated, independent learners with outstanding behaviour and attitudes.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have high expectations and a clear vision for providing high-quality, inclusive care and education.
  • Partnerships with parents are a strength of the setting.
  • Children go on regular outings in the local community that are linked to the curriculum.
  • Adults provide good support for children's language and communication skills, using books and songs.
  • Children behave extremely well and have incredibly positive relationships, demonstrating excellent understanding of rules for their own safety.
  • Adults use all opportunities to skilfully help children to master new skills and become confidently independent.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve questioning techniques to further support children's understanding of numbers and sizes.
Inspection #10410747 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents confirm the good exchange of information to enable the adults to meet their children's needs and for them to support their children's development at home.

Parents comment on how quickly their children have developed confidence, independence and language skills.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children relish the regular opportunities to be outdoors and be active learners. Older children practice peeling and cutting fruit outdoors, persevering when they find it hard.

Parent Reviews of Joyful Journeys Childcare

5.0
(4)
Harriet Walker
a year ago

We feel very lucky (and relieved!) to have found Joyful Journeys for our 1 year old. Holly and Chantal have lovingly and carefully created the most warm and nurturing home-from-home environment, combined with their vast expertise and child-centred approach, we could immediately see why several people had recommended them to us. Our daughter settled very quickly, having moved from a larger setting, and comes home a very happy, cheerful and content little girl. 'Thank you' just does not seem enough.

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Hannah Retter
a year ago

I can’t thank the team at Joyful Journeys enough, Holly and Chantal have been incredible with my little boy, they both have gone above and beyond expectation. It’s incredibly hard picking a nursery and I am so glad I picked here Thank you girls! Tommy loves coming and spending time with you both 🥰

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Naomi Rice
a year ago

The most gorgeous setting for children to learn in nature! Such incredible staff who purely put the children’s needs first. Would highly recommend!!!

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Lauren Hudd
a year ago

A beautiful setting, within an amazing location with plenty of outdoor fun. Run by two incredible people who are both such caring and passionate individuals🫶🏼

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

30 July 2025

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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