Little Berries is a pre-school located at Kentisbury Primary School, serving children aged 0-4. Situated in a picturesque location just 15 minutes from Barnstaple, Ilfracombe, and Combe Martin, the pre-school offers a rich learning environment where children can explore and develop.
The curriculum emphasises learning through play, utilising extensive outdoor grounds, including a vegetable garden, a wildlife area, a large wooden climbing frame, and a tricycle track. Children also benefit from access to age-appropriate resources within the main school.
This integrated approach aims to create a happy and secure learning environment that provides a smooth transition into school life, ensuring a strong foundation for future academic success. The pre-school is governed by the West Exmoor Federation and boasts a team of fully qualified and experienced Early Years educators.
Parents have the flexibility to choose sessions that suit their needs, including full-day attendance or morning and afternoon sessions, with or without a lunch option. Healthy snacks, milk, and water are provided throughout the day.
Our ethos
Little Berries provides a happy and secure learning environment which extends into the Foundation Stage. This makes the transition into school life as smooth as possible for your child, giving them the very best possible start to their school career.
What it's like
The manager and staff provide interesting and engaging experiences for children, helping them to develop a broad range of skills and knowledge. Older children enthusiastically learn to count and recognise numbers, engage in activities that support dexterity and coordination, and develop a love of books. All children make good progress in their learning and feel safe and comfortable with the friendly staff team.
Fees are structured around hourly rates that vary according to three specific age groups: children under two, two-year-olds, and three to four-year-olds. A registration fee is also required upon booking.
Good to know
Opening hours
Monday - Friday: Breakfast Session - 8:00am - 8:45am, Morning Session - 8:45am - 11:45am, Lunch Session - 11:45am - 12:45pm, Afternoon Session - 12:45pm - 3:15pm, After School Session - 3:15pm - 4:30pm, Tea Time Session - 4:30pm - 5:00pm (No Tea time session on Fridays)
Age range
0-4 years of age
Term time / All Year
All Year
Last inspected 28 March 2023 · Sarah Madge
What it's like to attend
The manager and staff provide interesting and engaging experiences for children, helping them to develop a broad range of skills and knowledge. Older children enthusiastically learn to count and recognise numbers, engage in activities that support dexterity and coordination, and develop a love of books. All children make good progress in their learning and feel safe and comfortable with the friendly staff team.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents comment that their children are happy and often enter the setting without saying goodbye in their haste to greet their friends and staff
Inclusion & environment
The manager and staff identify promptly when children may benefit from additional support in their learning. The special educational needs coordinator works well in partnership with parents, the school, other agencies and staff to reduce any gaps in children's development.
Date: January 2012
Little Berries registered in 2011. It is run by West Exmoor Federation and operates from within the village school in Kentisbury, near Barnstaple, Devon. The setting is open from 8am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and from 8am to 4.30pm on Friday, all year round. There are eight members of staff working with the children, all of whom hold qualifications to at least level 2. The setting is in receipt of funding for children aged two, three and four years.
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