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Little Pearls Nursery # Little Pearls Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2025) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Discovery House, Pynes Hill, Exeter, EX2 5AZ · Devon Number of places 77 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2025 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 Little Pearls Nursery in Exeter was established in 2023, evolving from its previous identity as Horizon Childcare, which opened in March 2016. Initially, it served as an affordable childcare solution for employees of a local domiciliary care company, expanding to the general public in 2017 due to increasing demand. The nursery grew in 2019 to accommodate more children and later became an independent entity as Little Pearls Nursery Limited. The nursery operates with a homely and personal ethos, caring for up to 55 children daily across three rooms, fostering a comfortable setting for families. It provides two spacious outdoor areas equipped with various play amenities like a playhouse, mud kitchen, sand area, and dinosaur world, usable in all weather conditions. The curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage, enhanced with a personalised approach, natural resources, and engaging activities. Safeguarding is a top priority, with a rigorously vetted team, ongoing training, and strict safety measures. Communication with parents is maintained through informal discussions, observations, parent evenings, and daily updates via the Famly online system, along with monthly newsletters and biannual surveys to gather feedback. The nursery offers flexible hourly bookings and a holiday rebate. Our ethos Little Pearls Nursery is dedicated to providing affordable childcare where each child is valued, encouraged to explore, and given opportunities to flourish. The nursery aims to create a homely and personal atmosphere where children can learn and develop through play, with a strong emphasis on meaningful experiences and natural resources. Safeguarding is paramount, and the nursery strives for continuous improvement through feedback from children, parents, and professionals. What it's like Children receive a warm welcome in this home-from-home environment, feeling safe and secure due to strong relationships with staff and peers. Staff foster independence through well-established routines and support emotional development, leading to cooperative play and good behaviour. Affordable hourly childcare Accepts all government funding Bespoke curriculum Spacious outdoor areas ## Pricing & funding The nursery charges on an hourly basis for care provided between 7:00am and 6:00pm. A one-off registration fee applies at booking, and funded hours are subject to a hourly consumables contribution. Several discounts are offered, including holiday rebates and referral incentives. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Charges are billed by the hour for bookings between 7:00am and 6:00pm. - Offers a 50% holiday rebate with a minimum of two weeks' notice. - A 10% discount applies to bookings of 10 or 11 hours a day, five days a week. - Referrers receive a credit on their next invoice. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Pearls Nursery Inspection date Aug 2025 Inspection no. 10407797 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287564)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2743883) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.littlepearls.co.uk/contact/) Discovery House, Pynes Hill, Exeter, EX2 5AZ Opening hours Mon - Fri: 7am - 6pm [© 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#/-3.48676/50.71029/14) [](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-pearls-nursery-limited-ex2-5az-2743883) ## Key facts Opening hours Mon - Fri: 7am - 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Pearls Nursery Last inspected 21 August 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children receive a warm welcome in this home-from-home environment, feeling safe and secure due to strong relationships with staff and peers. Staff foster independence through well-established routines and support emotional development, leading to cooperative play and good behaviour. Inspector highlights - Children receive a warm welcome and feel safe and secure. - Staff support babies to feel emotionally secure and develop secure attachments. - Staff develop children's independence through well-established daily routines. - Leaders and managers create an ambitious curriculum with clear progression. - Staff develop children's communication and language through back-and-forth interactions and meaningful conversations. Areas to develop - 1 sharpen staff's understanding of curriculum intent to focus their interactions more precisely on extending children's learning even further - 2 ensure all children consistently receive the same support as their more confident peers to maintain their focus and engagement in learning. Inspection #10407797 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287564) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > complete trust and confidence in the care, love and learning Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision At times, some staff are not fully aware of the learning intent when implementing activities and do not adapt learning to meet all children's needs. This means that support is not always targeted effectively to help ensure children make the best possible progress. Outdoor space Outside, children enjoy developing their climbing skills and riding on bikes. Children show precision and confidence in their fine-motor skills. ## Parent Reviews of Little Pearls Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLcmFwfs9EfLm3opcq6KGghw3yOmKe-ESrNSgPAQpgranbahA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Cydnie Aldrich 3 years ago Great friendly staff that provide the best care! 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