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St David's Hill Playgroup # St David's Hill Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Oct 2022) · 41b Bonhay Road, St David's, EXETER, EX4 4BP · Devon Number of places 24 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 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 St David's Hill Playgroup is an outstanding early years setting in Exeter that registered in 2011. The playgroup, located at 41b Bonhay Road, EX4 4BP, provides a calm, welcoming, and enabling environment where children aged 0 to 4 are supported, motivated, and inspired as they play and learn. The dedicated staff, led by a knowledgeable manager, ensure that the curriculum meets the needs of each child, offering a challenging range of activities that captivate children's interests and build on their existing knowledge. Children exhibit superb behaviour, showing politeness and consideration towards others, and thrive with clear expectations and excellent role models. The playgroup nurtures strong links with parents and other professionals, ensuring consistent support and a smooth transition to subsequent stages of learning. Children confidently discuss changes and are well-prepared for their next educational steps. The playgroup is open weekdays from 8am to 6pm during term-time, with a holiday club running from 9am to 4pm during school holidays. They receive funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three, and four years. What it's like Staff provide a calm, welcoming and enabling environment for children. They are always on hand to support, motivate and inspire children as they play and learn. The manager makes sure staff know and understand the curriculum. Staff plan to meet the needs of the children superbly. They provide a challenging range of activities, which captivate children's interests and build on what they already know. Children's behaviour is superb. Children are polite, considerate and friendly to others. Outstanding education Superb behaviour Rich experiences Strong partnerships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours open each weekday, from 8am until 6pm during term time, and a holiday club runs from 9am to 4pm during the school holidays Term time / All Year Mixed Established 2011 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St David's Hill Playgroup Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10235488 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50199416)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419777) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=st-david-s-hill-playgroup-ex4-4bp-ey419777) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St David's Hill Playgroup Last inspected 14 October 2022 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Staff provide a calm, welcoming and enabling environment for children. They are always on hand to support, motivate and inspire children as they play and learn. The manager makes sure staff know and understand the curriculum. Staff plan to meet the needs of the children superbly. They provide a challenging range of activities, which captivate children's interests and build on what they already know. Children's behaviour is superb. Children are polite, considerate and friendly to others. Inspector highlights - Staff provide a calm, welcoming and enabling environment for children, supporting, motivating, and inspiring them as they play and learn. - The manager ensures staff understand the curriculum and plan a challenging range of activities that captivate children's interests. - Children demonstrate superb behaviour, politeness, and consideration, with staff acting as excellent role models. - Strong links with parents, other settings, and professionals ensure consistent support and prepare children for future learning stages. - Staff excel in fostering communication and language skills, using children’s home languages and engaging activities to build confidence. - The playgroup offers a rich array of experiences, planning activities and outings based on children's interests, celebrations, and world events. - Children understand daily routines and show exceptional care for others and their play environment, handling routine changes seamlessly. - Children engage in activities for extended periods, enjoying creative pursuits and developing resilience and pride in their achievements. Inspection #10235488 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50199416) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are becoming confident talkers. Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2022 Date: November 2012 - October 2022 Outstanding - December 2016 Good - November 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about St David's Hill Playgroup ### What are the opening hours at St David's Hill Playgroup? ### Is St David's Hill Playgroup a day nursery or preschool? ### What stands out about the care and learning at St David's Hill Playgroup? ### Which funded hours does St David's Hill Playgroup accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in EXETER Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to St David's Hill Playgroup. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Tic Tocs Day Nursery Exeter · EX4 4DZ 4.9(12 reviews) ](/nursery/tic-tocs-day-nursery-ex4-4dz-2688811) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.4 mi ### Puffins in the City Exeter · EX1 1BB 5.0(30 reviews) ](/nursery/puffins-in-the-city-ex1-1bb-2848939) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### The Exwick Ark Exeter · EX4 2AT 5.0(29 reviews) ](/nursery/the-exwick-ark-ex4-2at-ey466130) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Littlesaints Preschool Exeter · EX2 9AF ](/nursery/littlesaints-preschool-ex2-9af-ey343699) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Tops Exeter Exeter · EX4 4PL 3.4(9 reviews) ](/nursery/tops-exeter-ex4-4pl-2804980) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Acorns Day Nursery Exeter · EX2 8HN 4.4(11 reviews) ](/nursery/acorns-day-nursery-ex2-8hn) [See all nurseries in EXETER →](/search?q=EXETER) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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