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Puffins Clyst Heath # Puffins Clyst Heath Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2022) · The Old Chapel, Clystheath, Exeter, EX2 7TA · Devon Number of places 60 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2022 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 Puffins Childcare in Exeter offers a nurturing environment where children from infancy through preschool can flourish. The nursery aims to provide a space that fosters imagination, creativity, and individuality, preparing children for their subsequent educational journeys. They prioritise ease for families by including nappies, meals, snacks, formula milk, activities, and trips in their fees, only asking parents to provide changes of clothes, wellies, and sun protection as needed. Puffins emphasises that learning should be fun, ensuring a stimulating atmosphere for all ages. They accept various government funding schemes to support families with childcare costs. Located in Exeter, Puffins operates from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, and can be contacted via phone or email for inquiries and visits. Our ethos Our ethos is simple: we put the care and education of your child at the heart of everything we do. Everything we do is motivated by the admiration and respect we have for your child’s potential. Our nurseries are places to foster your child’s imagination, creativity and uniqueness so that they are fully equipped to go on to the next stage of their education. What it's like Children arrive happily and settle quickly into the warm and inviting nursery environment. They display a strong sense of belonging and engage well with the warm and caring staff. Children benefit from a broad and varied curriculum, with well-planned activities which motivate them successfully and encourages them to explore and investigate. All-inclusive fees Government funding accepted Focus on imagination and creativity ## Pricing & funding Fees are available on request. The nursery applies an optional hourly charge for funded hours to cover meals, snacks, consumables, and enrichment activities. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Optional charge applies to funded hours. - Optional charge covers meals, snacks, non-food consumables, and enrichment activities. - Full fees brochure is available upon request. ## Key facts Food All of our fees are inclusive of nappies, meals and snacks, formula milk Opening hours Monday – Friday, 7.30am to 6.00pm Age range Babies to Preschool (around 3 years old) Term time / All Year All Year Established 1995 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Puffins Clyst Heath Inspection date Aug 2022 Inspection no. 10247947 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50193086)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY300223) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=puffins-at-clystheath-ex2-7ey-ey300223) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Puffins Clyst Heath Last inspected 9 August 2022 Safeguarding effective 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 arrive happily and settle quickly into the warm and inviting nursery environment. They display a strong sense of belonging and engage well with the warm and caring staff. Children benefit from a broad and varied curriculum, with well-planned activities which motivate them successfully and encourages them to explore and investigate. Inspector highlights - Children display a strong sense of belonging and engage well with the warm and caring staff. - Staff know the children well and have high expectations for them. - Babies have strong attachments to their key person and staff. - Children are very well supported by staff to become independent. - The manager has an incredible knowledge of every child that attends the setting. Areas to develop - 1 develop the consistency of staffs engagement and interactions with children during larger-group times to fully support and extend each child's learning - 2 improve the organisation of outdoor routines to enable staff to consistently meet children's personal care needs. Inspection #10247947 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50193086) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager is highly supportive of families, and in partnership with the special educational needs coordinator she is extremely proactive in seeking early help when needed. This helps to ensure that all children receive the help they require to make the best possible progress in relation to their individual starting points. Outdoor space Toddlers enthusiastically explore outside. They squel in puddles and benefit from fresh air and exercise as they balance on tyres or pretend to drive a car. Inspection history Date: September 2009 - August 2022 Good - January 2017 Outstanding - February 2014 Good - September 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Puffins Clyst Heath ### What is Puffins Clyst Heath's Ofsted rating? ### How much does it cost to send my child to Puffins Clyst Heath? ### Which funded childcare hours does Puffins Clyst Heath accept? ### What are the opening hours for Puffins Clyst Heath? ### Does Puffins Clyst Heath provide support for children with special educational needs? ### What age range does Puffins Clyst Heath cater for? ### What is included in the fees at Puffins Clyst Heath? ### Does Puffins Clyst Heath have outdoor space for children to play? ### How can I contact Puffins Clyst Heath to arrange a visit? ## About the setting Puffins at Clystheath registered in 1995 and re-registered in 2004 under the company's new name, Puffins of Exeter Limited. The nursery is situated within the Clystheath housing development on the outskirts of Exeter, Devon. The nursery opens from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The nursery receives funding for the provision of early education for children aged two, three and four years. There are 14 staff working with children, with eight holding level 3 early years qualifications, one holding a level 2 qualification, and four working towards professional qualifications. URN EY300223 Registered person Puffins of Exeter Ltd Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Outstanding ## Nearby day nurseries in Exeter Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Puffins Clyst Heath. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Happy Days Nursery Exeter Exeter · EX2 7XE 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/happy-days-nursery-exeter-ex2-7xe-ey476190) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Little Pearls Nursery Exeter · EX2 5AZ ](/nursery/little-pearls-nursery-limited-ex2-5az-2743883) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Puffins At Sowton Exeter · EX2 7LL 5.0(28 reviews) ](/nursery/puffins-at-sowton-ex2-7ll-2516017) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Clyst Valley Pre-School Exeter · EX5 1BG 5.0(13 reviews) ](/nursery/clyst-valley-pre-school-ex5-1bg-105955) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Nanny Bears Childcare Exeter · EX2 5JN 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/nanny-bears-childcare-ex2-5jn-ey558125) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Kiddi Caru Nursery Exeter · EX1 3QS 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ex1-3qs-ey346334) [See all nurseries in Exeter →](/search?q=Exeter) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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