Nursery Advice
Claim Your Nursery

Watcombe Children's Centre Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(May 2025)
·
4.0(4 parent reviews) ·Watcombe Primary School, Moor Lane, TORQUAY, TQ2 8NU · Torbay
Number of places
45 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
Torbay

About this day nursery

Watcombe Children's Centre Nursery is situated adjacent to Watcombe Primary School in Torquay, boasting a serene environment surrounded by wooded hills and open fields, with nearby beaches accessible. The nursery operates from a purpose-built facility equipped with modern fixtures and fittings, complemented by an extensive and secure garden and outdoor play area.

For inclement weather, a secured covered play area is available, ensuring children can engage in outdoor activities regardless of conditions. The nursery is a 'Community Interest Company', meaning all profits are reinvested to enhance facilities and services for the children.

They pride themselves on offering high-quality childcare and a stimulating environment, with a team of highly qualified and experienced staff. The nursery encourages prospective parents to visit and offers various funding options to help with childcare costs.

Our ethos

Watcombe Children's Centre Nursery is committed to its statement of 'Your child, our priority'. We acknowledge parents wishes for their children to receive high quality child care in a safe and stimulating environment.

What it's like

Children feel safe and secure at this welcoming nursery. Staff ensure children feel settled. The nursery curriculum is planned effectively to build on children's current skills and abilities. Staff ensure children's communication and language is at the forefront.

Community Interest CompanyPurpose-built facilityExtensive outdoor play areaQualified and experienced staff

Pricing & funding

Fees are invoiced monthly and include a catering charge for funded sessions to cover all meals and snacks. No registration fee or deposit is required for children only accessing the free 15 hours of funding, though a deposit is required if any additional paid sessions are booked.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • A monthly catering charge applies to all funded sessions to cover meals and snacks.
  • The catering charge is reviewed twice a year.
  • No registration fee or deposit is required for children only taking the free 15 hours of funding.
  • A deposit is required if any additional paid sessions are booked.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Watcombe Children's Centre Nursery

Last inspected 9 May 2025 · Joanne Steward

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 feel safe and secure at this welcoming nursery. Staff ensure children feel settled. The nursery curriculum is planned effectively to build on children's current skills and abilities. Staff ensure children's communication and language is at the forefront.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff attend regular training and consistently research new ideas to help continue their good practice.
  • Babies show a keen interest in songs and maintain their attention well, such as during group singing time.
  • Toddlers show a keen interest in nature and the world around them, going on "bug hunts".
  • Older children learn how to manage risks effectively, confidently climbing trees and balancing on wooden blocks.
  • Children enjoy the responsibility of looking after the nursery guinea pigs, "Marigold" and "Rosie-Posie".

Areas to develop

  • 1help children to recall and connect experiences to further enhance their learning.
Inspection #10392517 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Older children learn how to manage risks effectively, confidently climbing trees and hanging upside down from branches. They also enjoy batting balloons that staff hang from trees to encourage their hand-eye coordination.

Parent Reviews of Watcombe Children's Centre Nursery

4.0
(4)
Rebecca Sharratt
a year ago

Both my daughters attended watcombe and all I can say is that they are amazing. They both are full of smiles going in and coming out each time they go. They've really put a lot of thought and care into looking after my two. My eldest has come on leaps and bounds with her speech, confidence and she recognises letters and numbers 1-10 at just 3 years old! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone!

Read on Google
Nic Austin
4 years ago

Both my children have been to this nursery and I wouldn’t have any hesitations recommending it to others. The staff are amazing, the facilities are outstanding and both my children loved coming here & have thrived.

Read on Google
Paulette Marie
6 years ago

Great nursery my son loves it here and the staff are lovely the outdoor space is very big for the kids to enjoy

Read on Google

Reviews from Google for Watcombe Children's Centre Nursery. See all on Google Maps

Inspection history

Date: May 2009

  • May 2025Good
  • August 2019Good
  • September 2015Good
  • May 2009Outstanding

Frequently asked about Watcombe Children's Centre Nursery

About the setting

Watcombe Children's Centre Nursery registered in 2006 and is located on the grounds of Watcombe Primary School, in Torquay, Devon. It opens Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year. There are 28 staff employed by the nursery. The nursery receives government funded places for childcare and also receives specific funding for disadvantaged children.

URN
EY341775
Registered person
WPS Childrens Centre CIC
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

Nearby day nurseries in TORQUAY

Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Watcombe Children's Centre Nursery.

Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details.

Claim listing

Share this nursery

Send to a partner, friend or family member.

This listing has been compiled from official Ofsted records, the nursery's own website, details provided directly by the nursery where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more