--- title: "Little Explorers Day Nursery, Exeter — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Little Explorers Day Nursery in Exeter — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews 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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Little Explorers Day Nursery # Little Explorers Day Nursery in Exeter Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · Treetops, Three Horse Shoes, Exeter, EX5 5EU · Devon Number of places 30 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2026 Local authority Devon About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Explorers Day Nursery, located in Cowley, Exeter, is a highly-rated childcare setting established in 2018. It caters to children aged 0-4 and operates all year round, from 7:45 am to 6 pm on weekdays. The nursery prides itself on fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment where children develop good social skills and independence. Staff are dedicated to providing consistent boundaries and resources, helping children understand and articulate their feelings, thus promoting a strong sense of security. The nursery places a significant emphasis on personal development, celebrating children's achievements, and using positive reinforcement to build confidence and self-esteem. They also work closely with other professionals and implement targeted plans to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring every child receives the necessary support to thrive. While children enjoy outdoor play, the nursery is actively working to provide more opportunities for outside access to further enhance their development. What it's like Children enjoy their time at the setting, developing good social skills and independence with activities that interest them. Staff provide consistent boundaries and resources to help children understand and talk about their feelings, fostering a sense of safety and security. The setting strongly promotes personal development, celebrating achievements and using consistent praise to build confidence and self-esteem. Love of books Tailored learning Effective parent partnerships Good communication skills Good care practices ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours 7.45am to 6pm each weekday Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2018 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Mar 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Explorers Day Nursery Last inspected 12 March 2026 Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children enjoy their time at the setting, developing good social skills and independence with activities that interest them. Staff provide consistent boundaries and resources to help children understand and talk about their feelings, fostering a sense of safety and security. The setting strongly promotes personal development, celebrating achievements and using consistent praise to build confidence and self-esteem. Inspector highlights - Children develop a love of books from an early age, listening to stories and learning facts about different occupations. - Staff know children well and tailor learning experiences to help them build on current skills, from forming close attachments in babies to promoting independence in older children. - Partnerships with parents are effective, with staff showing "compassion, love and care" and sending activities home for families to complete. - All children have good communication and language skills, experimenting with noises, engaging in imaginative role play, and discussing experiences. - Care practices are good, with regular cleaning and hygiene support to minimise cross-infection and ensure children's well-being. - Staff plan activities that benefit children's needs, such as using dolls to teach caring behaviours. Areas to develop - 1 Provide more opportunities for children to access the outside area, to help develop their skills in all areas - 2 Develop further staff's use of questioning to help younger and older children extend their vocabulary. Inspection #10191386 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301857) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Explorers Day Nursery Inspection date Mar 2026 Inspection no. 10191386 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301857)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2502286) 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 [ Visit website ](https://littleexplorers.org.uk/about-us) Treetops, Three Horse Shoes, Exeter, EX5 5EU [© 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#/-3.55714/50.75421/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Exeter - [Day nurseries in Exeter](/search?q=Exeter) - [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=little-explorers-day-nursery-ex5-5eu-2502286) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The managers and staff work closely with other professionals. They put targeted plans in place to ensure children receive the necessary support they need to help them make good progress. Outdoor space Children enjoy the freedom of being outdoors. However, due to the setting's rigid timetable, children are not always able to go out as often as they would like. Children who learn best outside do not consistently develop all the skills they need to help them move even further forward in their development. The nursery is working to provide more opportunities for outdoor access. ## Frequently asked about Little Explorers Day Nursery ### What is the age range at Little Explorers Day Nursery? ### What does Little Explorers Day Nursery do well? ### Which funded childcare options are accepted? ### How are the fees set at Little Explorers Day Nursery? ### Which area does Little Explorers Day Nursery serve? ## Nearby day nurseries in Exeter Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Explorers Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### The Ark at Thomas Hall Exeter · EX4 5AD 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/the-ark-at-thomas-hall-ex4-5ad-ey491187) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### The Exwick Ark Exeter · EX4 2AT 5.0(29 reviews) ](/nursery/the-exwick-ark-ex4-2at-ey466130) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.9 mi ### Adventurers Exeter · EX4 6HA ](/nursery/adventurers-ex4-6ha-2817915) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Tops Exeter Exeter · EX4 4PL 3.4(9 reviews) ](/nursery/tops-exeter-ex4-4pl-2804980) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.1 mi ### St David's Hill Playgroup Exeter · EX4 4BP ](/nursery/st-david-s-hill-playgroup-ex4-4bp-ey419777) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Tic Tocs Day Nursery Exeter · EX4 4DZ 4.9(12 reviews) ](/nursery/tic-tocs-day-nursery-ex4-4dz-2688811) [See all nurseries in Exeter →](/search?q=Exeter) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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