Opening hours
Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 51 weeks of the year, including bank holidays
Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Preschool
Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
Number of places
43 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Devon
About this day nursery
Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nurseries and Preschools offer a child-centred, play-based learning environment in both Barnstaple and South Molton. The nurseries operate 51 weeks a year, from Monday to Friday, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, including bank holidays.
They cater to children from birth up to 5 years old, fostering independence, exploration, and a sense of discovery through free-play. Kiddywinks provides inviting gardens with diverse opportunities for challenge and risk-taking.
A core focus of their approach is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy. The team is dedicated to continuous professional development, ensuring high-quality care and education for all children.
They also emphasise a safe working environment for their staff and adhere to comprehensive policies and procedures for safeguarding, equal opportunities, and health and safety.
Our ethos
Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nurseries and Preschools are committed to a child-centred, play-based learning environment that fosters independence, exploration, and a sense of discovery. Their approach is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, and they provide inviting gardens with opportunities for challenge and risk-taking.
What it's like
Children happily enter the nursery where they are met by their key person on arrival. Staff support children's developing independence and sense of self, for instance, by encouraging them to select their name card and hang their own bags. The children benefit from a curriculum that focuses on building a love of learning and exploration, with staff using questions to support problem-solving and critical thinking.
Child-centred play-based learningReggio Emilia approachOpen 51 weeks a yearFocus on independence and explorationDedicated staff development
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
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.
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Age range
Birth to 5 years
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Preschool
Last inspected 18 November 2024 · Rebecca Martin
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 happily enter the nursery where they are met by their key person on arrival. Staff support children's developing independence and sense of self, for instance, by encouraging them to select their name card and hang their own bags. The children benefit from a curriculum that focuses on building a love of learning and exploration, with staff using questions to support problem-solving and critical thinking.
Inspector highlights
- Staff know children well and create relevant next steps in their learning and development.
- Staff work closely with parents and professionals to plan for children's progress.
- Staff develop children's communication and language skills effectively, including teaching sign language to babies and challenging older children with ambitious vocabulary.
- Leaders provide regular supervision and support to improve the quality of staff's practice.
- Staff support children's health and physical skills, and children build healthy eating habits.
Areas to develop
- 1support all children to understand the rules and behaviours expected at routine times, so they continue to benefit from the learning opportunities provided
- 2improve children's understanding of the possible risks and consequences of their actions, so they are better able to assess risks for themselves.
Inspection #10357909 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Outdoor space
Older children build strength and stamina in the garden while pushing tyres up a hill. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.
Parent Reviews of Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Preschool
5.0
(1)
Rebecca Payne
3 years ago
My two children have attended this beautiful nursery. My second child is about to leave the nursery to start school in September, and I just wanted to leave a review so people know how amazing they are. I am genuinely so upset that my children won't be attending here anymore. The passion and attentiveness they give these children is beyond everything I could of hoped for, for my children. They have grown and become such lovely happy children because of the staff here. The progress my son has made here is amazing and they are so caring and I appreciate each and every one of them. If your looking for a fun relaxed caring nursery for your children who will absolutely love going here. This is the nursery. The children can free play and they have the most beautiful creative garden. I couldn't be more greatful for the staff here. I recommend this nursery to everyone it's so lovely, my children are definitely Kiddywinks children in the most positive way.
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Inspection history
Date: January 2014
- November 2024Good
- December 2018Good
- January 2014Outstanding
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