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Tarka Tots - South Molton # Tarka Tots - South Molton Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · The P I P Centre, Mill Street, South Molton, EX36 4AS · Devon Number of places 50 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 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 Tarka Tots operates two nurseries, one in Bideford and another in South Molton, both designed to offer a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. They provide comprehensive day-care services for 51 weeks of the year, from 8 am to 6 pm, catering to children aged 3 months to 5 years. Additionally, a holiday club is available for children up to 8 years old. The nurseries boast modern facilities, qualified staff, and a graduate-led team dedicated to fostering early development. They offer breakfast, a cooked lunch, tea, and snacks throughout the day, with both locations holding a 5-star food rating. Tarka Tots actively supports parents by accepting various government funding schemes, including universal and extended funded pre-school places for 2, 3, and 4-year-olds. They emphasise a high staff-to-child ratio and a strong focus on personal, social, and emotional development, aiming to provide a high-quality care and educational experience that prepares children for future learning. What it's like Children are eager to come into this caring nursery and arrive ready to play. Staff support children to build their confidence and knowledge of the world around them. Children are confident and resilient learners and build a strong sense of self and their place in the local community they live in. Full day care 51 weeks a year Ages 3 months to 5 years Holiday club for under 8s Government funding accepted 5-star food hygiene rating ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (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. [Request pricing →](https://www.tarkatots.co.uk/contact-tarka-tots/) ## Key facts Age range 3 months to 5 years (nursery), up to 8 years (holiday club) Food Breakfast, cooked lunch, tea, and snacks provided Opening hours 8am to 6pm, 51 weeks a year Term time / All Year All Year Established 2017 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Tarka Tots - South Molton Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10388854 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289195)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543131) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=tarka-tots-ltd-south-molton-ex36-4as-ey543131) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Tarka Tots - South Molton Last inspected 15 September 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are eager to come into this caring nursery and arrive ready to play. Staff support children to build their confidence and knowledge of the world around them. Children are confident and resilient learners and build a strong sense of self and their place in the local community they live in. Inspector highlights - Children are eager to come into this caring nursery and arrive ready to play. - Children are confident and resilient learners. - Staff promote children's physical development. - Partnerships with parents are strong. - Children understand the rules and routines and behave well. Areas to develop - 1 ensure that staff consistently use the communication strategies in place to further support children to share their needs and feelings - 2 develop the organisation of mealtimes and transition times to make sure that children are not waiting for long periods of time and are engaged in purposeful learning. Inspection #10388854 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289195) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff quickly identify gaps in children's learning and work with relevant professionals, such as speech and language specialists and health visitors, to provide targeted support and interventions. This helps disadvantaged children and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to make progress from their starting points in development. Outdoor space Babies build their balance and strength while pushing themselves in ride-on vehicles in the fresh air. Older children build their stamina and coordination running on slopes outside and climbing on frames. Children delight in being outside and active. Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2025 Date: April 2019 - September 2025 Good - January 2025 Requires improvement - April 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about Tarka Tots - South Molton ### Which funding entitlements does Tarka Tots - South Molton accept? ### What are the main strengths of Tarka Tots - South Molton? ### How many places does Tarka Tots - South Molton have? ### What outdoor space does Tarka Tots - South Molton have? ### How did Tarka Tots - South Molton do at its last Ofsted inspection? ## Nearby day nurseries in South Molton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Tarka Tots - South Molton. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery And Pre School South Molton · EX36 4AW ](/nursery/kiddywinks-neighbourhood-nursery-and-pre-school-ex36-4aw-ey485375) - [ Ofsted: Good 6.6 mi ### Swallows Day Nursery Barnstaple · EX32 0QT ](/nursery/swallows-day-nursery-ex32-0qt-ey386523) - [ Ofsted: Good 8.1 mi ### Millys Day Nursery & Pre-School Chulmleigh · EX18 7HH ](/nursery/millys-day-nursery-pre-school-ex18-7hh-ey499217) - [ Ofsted: Good 8.2 mi ### Early Worlies Crediton · EX17 4TS ](/nursery/early-worlies-ex17-4ts-2823474) - [ Ofsted: Good 9.4 mi ### Orchard Vale Nursery School Barnstaple · EX32 8QY ](/nursery/orchard-vale-nursery-school-ex32-8qy-ey399043) - [ Ofsted: Good 9.6 mi ### Little Angels Tiverton · EX16 8DU ](/nursery/little-angels-ex16-8du-ey303602) [See all nurseries in South Molton →](/search?q=South+Molton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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