# Apple Blossom Day Nursery Ltd

Apple Blossom Day Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at Apple Blossom Day Nursery Ltd, London Road, Whimple Exeter, EX5 2PT, in Whimple & Rockbeare, Devon. It is registered for 29 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-ltd-2761618  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Apple Blossom Day Nursery Ltd, London Road, Whimple Exeter, EX5 2PT
- Registered places: 29
- Phone: 01404 822251
- Website: https://appleblossomdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2761618

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2761618

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2023 (Reference 2761618). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2761618)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2761618)
- Registered places: 29 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2761618)
- Food hygiene rating: 1 (Major improvement necessary) (inspected 23 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/446118)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Apple Blossom Day Nursery Ltd, London Road, Whimple Exeter, EX5 2PT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.751668,-3.346463

- Whimple (rail): 1.2 miles

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Devon there are about 3.7 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whimple Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| West Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nanny Bears Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-bears-childcare-ltd-2662318) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Whimple Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whimple-preschool-playgroup-106065) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [West Hill Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-hill-pre-school-ey497796) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Ducklings Rockbeare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ducklings-rockbeare-2685897) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Little Farmers @ Cuckoo Down Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-farmers-cuckoo-down-farm-2789687) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [The Nursery at Newbery House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-at-newbery-house-2896959) |  |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Apple Blossom Day Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Apple Blossom Day Nursery Ltd Good at its inspection on 10 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Apple Blossom Day Nursery Ltd take?

Apple Blossom Day Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 29 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Apple Blossom Day Nursery Ltd?

Whimple is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Apple Blossom Day Nursery Ltd?

You can call 01404 822251 and visit appleblossomdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2761618)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Apple+Blossom+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ9z52RAiZbUgRrwaUV1f8Z8U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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