--- title: "Whimple Preschool Playgroup — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Whimple Preschool Playgroup, a nursery in Exeter — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Whimple Preschool Playgroup # Whimple Preschool Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2025) · Victory Hall, School Hill, Exeter, EX5 2TS · Devon Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 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 Whimple Preschool Playgroup provides a happy, secure, and stimulating environment where children can develop, explore, learn, and have fun. The preschool encourages building friendships, collaborative exploration, and problem-solving through various engaging activities. They often take children to a nearby play park for physical development and observation of seasonal changes, fostering their understanding of the world. The curriculum includes creative arts like making firework pictures, and practical science through raising tadpoles into froglets and caterpillars into butterflies, promoting an appreciation for nature. Special visitors, such as a police officer, introduce children to different occupations and community roles. The preschool also celebrates milestones with events like nativity plays and end-of-year parties. They offer Forest School mornings, allowing children to engage with the natural environment by making nature crafts and searching for minibeasts. The setting is committed to providing a supportive atmosphere for children to thrive. Our ethos The preschool's philosophy centres on providing a happy, secure, and stimulating environment that encourages children's development, exploration, and learning through friendships, collaborative exploration, and problem-solving. They integrate practical science, creative arts, and community awareness, with a strong emphasis on nature appreciation through Forest School mornings and activities like raising tadpoles and caterpillars. The setting is committed to a supportive atmosphere where children can thrive. What it's like The pre-school provides a warm and nurturing environment. Staff know children and their families well, ensuring children's emotional development needs are met. Children demonstrate independence through daily routines and planned meaningful opportunities. Play-based learning Nature exploration Community engagement Forest School activities ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on hourly rates for unfunded hours, split into age bands for two-to-three-year-olds and three-to-four-year-olds. An hourly flexi rate is available for ad-hoc sessions if space allows. Sessions consist of mornings or afternoons, with invoices issued termly and payable within four weeks. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare - Unfunded rate for 2-3 year olds (from Sept 2025) £7.00 / hour - Unfunded rate for 3-4 year olds (from Sept 2025) £6.50 / hour - Flexi rate for adhoc sessions (if space allows) £7.50 / hour Good to know - Invoiced termly within the first few weeks of term, with payment due within four weeks. - BACS, cheques, Tax-Free Childcare, and childcare vouchers accepted; instalment options are available. - The under-3 rate applies until the term following the child's third birthday. - At least four weeks' notice (excluding school holidays) is required to reduce funded hours. - Sessions consist of mornings or afternoons, with a full day counted as two sessions. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Whimple Preschool Playgroup Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10399425 Lead inspector Naomi Beck Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283274)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106065) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=whimple-preschool-playgroup-ex5-2ts-106065) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9am - 3:30pm (Lunch 12pm - 1pm); Closed during school holidays and on Thursdays. Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Whimple Preschool Playgroup Last inspected 24 June 2025 · Naomi Beck 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 The pre-school provides a warm and nurturing environment. Staff know children and their families well, ensuring children's emotional development needs are met. Children demonstrate independence through daily routines and planned meaningful opportunities. Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff are passionate about providing the best care for the children, ensuring their emotional well-being is a high priority. - Parents speak highly about the communication provided by the pre-school, including regular updates via the online learning journal and frequent engagement with staff. - Key persons know their children well and share this information with the rest of the staff, ensuring all staff are aware of every child's needs and support good progress. - Staff engage children in all activities, both inside and outside, using the available space well. - Children show high interest in activities, displaying purposeful and meaningful play, and are independent in their learning. Areas to develop - 1 enhance staff communication during transitions so that expectations are clear and the environment remains calm and supportive - 2 create opportunities for children to access a quieter space when they need time away from the busy environment. Inspection #10399425 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283274) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff and leaders have good knowledge of referral routes for early identification of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The pre-school communicates with parents about concerns and signposts for additional support when needed, working well with outside agencies like speech and language therapists to provide targeted support, resulting in good progress for children with SEND. Outdoor space All children enjoy spending time outside each day. Staff provide resources that reflect children's interests and skilfully extend their learning, for example using measuring tapes to measure how far cars travel down a ramp. Staff engage the children in all activities on offer in both the inside and outside environments, such as playing target games where children throw or kick balls at a number target to win points. Children have a love of stories and can be seen enjoying books, both inside and in the outside environment. Inspection history Date: February 2010 - July 2025 Good - June 2025 Good - December 2019 Good - December 2019 Good - July 2019 Inadequate - June 2019 Inadequate - October 2018 Requires improvement - January 2016 Good - December 2015 Good - March 2010 Good - February 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Whimple Preschool Playgroup ### What curriculum approach does Whimple Preschool Playgroup follow? ### Which funded childcare entitlements does Whimple Preschool Playgroup accept? ### Does Whimple Preschool Playgroup have an Ofsted rating? ### How can Whimple Preschool Playgroup be contacted? ### What outdoor space does Whimple Preschool Playgroup use? ### How is Whimple Preschool Playgroup classified by Ofsted? ### Where is Whimple Preschool Playgroup located? ## Nearby day nurseries in Exeter Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Whimple Preschool Playgroup. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Nanny Bears Childcare Exeter · EX5 2QR ](/nursery/nanny-bears-childcare-ltd-ex5-2qr-2662318) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Apple Blossom Day Nursery Whimple Exeter · EX5 2PT ](/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-ltd-ex5-2pt-2761618) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.0 mi ### Little Farmers @ Cuckoo Down Farm West Hill · EX11 1UE 4.9(86 reviews) ](/nursery/little-farmers-cuckoo-down-farm-ex11-1ue-2789687) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.4 mi ### Little Farmers @ Burrow Farm Broadclyst · EX5 3JA 5.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/little-farmers-burrow-farm-ex5-3ja-2832190) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.6 mi ### Echoes Childcare Exeter · EX5 3AS 4.7(10 reviews) ](/nursery/echoes-childcare-ex5-3as-ey476557) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.8 mi ### Nanny Bears Childcare Exeter · EX5 3EE ](/nursery/nanny-bears-childcare-ex5-3ee-2518474) [See all nurseries in Exeter →](/search?q=Exeter) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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