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Westbank Kidzone

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
·Westbank Healthy Living Centre, Farm House Rise, Exminster, EX6 8AT · Devon
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Devon

About this day nursery

Westbank Kidzone, located in Exminster, EX6 8AT, provides Ofsted-registered, high-quality childcare within a fun, secure, and safe setting. The dedicated and qualified staff offer a variety of services, including a nursery for babies from 5 months old, operating Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.

They also run a holiday club during all school holidays (excluding Christmas/New Year and Bank Holidays) for children aged 3 to 11 years, and an after-school club during term-time for children aged 4 to 11 years. Kidzone is currently transitioning to Jurassic Childcare, effective from April 1st, 2026, under the leadership of Managing Director Sarka Andersonova.

The centre is part of the larger Westbank Community Health and Care organisation, which provides a range of community support services. The café operates Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, offering a selection of cakes, biscuits, toasted sandwiches, daily specials, and both hot and cold drinks.

They also host various community activities in the café.

What it's like

Children enjoy a warm and inviting learning environment, which is full of interesting activities and toys for them to play with. They make independent choices about what activities they engage in, and resources are easily accessible. Children are happy and confident in the nursery.

Ofsted-registeredHoliday ClubAfter School ClubCommunity CentricExperienced Leadership (from April 2026)

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 7.30am - 6pm (Nursery); Monday - Thursday: 9am - 4pm (Cafe)

Session types

Full day, Holiday Club, After School Club

Age range

5 months to 11 years

Established

2008

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Westbank Kidzone

Last inspected 7 November 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 enjoy a warm and inviting learning environment, which is full of interesting activities and toys for them to play with. They make independent choices about what activities they engage in, and resources are easily accessible. Children are happy and confident in the nursery.

Inspector highlights

  • Children enjoy a warm and inviting learning environment, which is full of interesting activities and toys for them to play with.
  • The manager has developed an ambitious curriculum and shares this well with staff, who ensure children have the knowledge they need to succeed.
  • The nursery has strong links with parents, who give positive feedback about their children's progress and development.
  • Staff encourage children to be independent, make healthy food choices, and develop good personal hygiene practices.
  • Staff support children to understand and celebrate other religions and cultures, and take them on exciting outings.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to improve the planning of activities to ensure that learning aims are met and children make even better progress
  • 2foster learning opportunities that consistently enable all children to develop a broader vocabulary, to enhance their language and communication skills further.
Inspection #10235159 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that activities are interesting and children are happy.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children play outdoors, and staff enable them to go outside as often as they like, whatever the weather. Children explore quantity, texture, and use fine motor skills as they clear a sand tray of rainwater.

Inspection history

Ofsted records show this provider has closed and was never graded. There's no inspection history to display.

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