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Tarka Tots Nursery # Tarka Tots Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2024) · Sure Start Childrens Centre, Victoria Park, Bideford, EX39 2QS · Devon Number of places 45 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Feb 2024 Local authority Devon About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Tarka Tots Nursery, located in the Sure Start Children's Centre in Victoria Park, Bideford, was established in 2005 and offers full-day childcare for children aged 0 to 8 years. The nursery operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, and currently enrols 38 children. The experienced team of nine staff members, six of whom hold qualifications at Level 3 or above, are highly praised for their excellent role modelling, showing respect and kindness that children mirror in their interactions. The nursery places a strong emphasis on language development, with staff supporting children to extend their vocabulary and articulate words correctly, fostering a solid foundation for future education. Additionally, the baby room is highlighted for its particularly high-quality care, where children develop strong bonds with sensitive staff and learn independence from an early age, including using two-word sentences like 'wash hands' and 'all gone'. The setting also effectively prepares older children for school by promoting independence in self-care tasks like toileting and putting on shoes. They also encourage personal development, teaching children how to resolve disputes and share, which is evident in children lining up and taking turns with play equipment in the outdoor area. The manager ensures a balanced curriculum with a focus on communication skills, and robust safeguarding arrangements ensure children's interests are prioritised. What it's like Children arrive happily and demonstrate that they feel safe, settled and secure. Staff are excellent role models. They show respect and kindness for others, which children mirror in their own interactions. Staff have high expectations of children, instilling a love of learning which prepares them for the next stage in their education, including school. Communication skills promoted High-quality baby care Independence nurtured ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 6pm, all year round Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2005 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Tarka Tots Nursery Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10334211 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50243268)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY309995) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=tarka-tots-nursery-ex39-2qs-ey309995) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Tarka Tots Nursery Last inspected 27 February 2024 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children arrive happily and demonstrate that they feel safe, settled and secure. Staff are excellent role models. They show respect and kindness for others, which children mirror in their own interactions. Staff have high expectations of children, instilling a love of learning which prepares them for the next stage in their education, including school. Inspector highlights - Children arrive happily and demonstrate that they feel safe, settled and secure. - Staff are excellent role models, showing respect and kindness for others, which children mirror in their own interactions. - Staff encourage children to persevere when they find things difficult, building children's resilience and self-esteem. - Staff support children's language development well, adding new words and repeating children's speech. - The manager plans a balanced curriculum with a clear focus on developing children's communication skills. - Care and learning in the baby room is of a particularly high quality, meaning children have an excellent start to their educational journey. - Staff teach children the skills they need to be able to solve disputes for themselves. - Staff provide high-quality interactions to help develop children's communication skills. Areas to develop - 1 Build further on relationships with parents to ensure all parents know who their children's key person is and understand the role of the key person to help ensure continuity of care and learning. - 2 Continue to provide support, training and coaching for new staff, to build their confidence and skills in delivering the curriculum effectively for older children. Inspection #10334211 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50243268) Inspection history Date: January 2011 - February 2024 Good - August 2019 Good - August 2015 Good - January 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Tarka Tots Nursery ### What grade did Ofsted give Tarka Tots Nursery? ### Open hours at Tarka Tots Nursery? ### How is Tarka Tots Nursery classified by Ofsted? ### Which funded hours does Tarka Tots Nursery accept? ### What is Tarka Tots Nursery working on improving? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bideford Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Tarka Tots Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.2 mi ### Muddy Boots Bideford · EX39 2RQ ](/nursery/muddy-boots-ex39-2rq-ey555372) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### The Little Learners Childcare Bideford · EX39 3JZ ](/nursery/the-little-learners-childcare-ex39-3jz-2656084) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### East the Water Stepping Stones Pre School Bideford · EX39 4BL ](/nursery/east-the-water-stepping-stones-pre-school-ex39-4bl-ey443628) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Make Waves Nursery Bideford · EX39 3SG 4.5(54 reviews) ](/nursery/make-waves-nursery-ex39-3sg-2768200) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.1 mi ### Lovacott Nursery Newton Tracey · EX31 3QH ](/nursery/lovacott-nursery-ex31-3qh-ey457707) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.5 mi ### Little Butterflies Day Nursery Barnstaple · EX31 3DD ](/nursery/little-butterflies-day-nursery-ltd-ex31-3dd-2660858) [See all nurseries in Bideford →](/search?q=Bideford) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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