# Bambinos Childcare Centre

Bambinos Childcare Centre is a full-day nursery at 31 Houndiscombe Road, Plymouth, PL4 6EU, in Ford Park, Plymouth. It is registered for 92 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Bambinos Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambinos-childcare-centre-ey337045  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 31 Houndiscombe Road, Plymouth, PL4 6EU
- Registered places: 92
- Run by: [Bambinos Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bambinos-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY337045

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 20 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337045

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2006 (Reference EY337045). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337045)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337045)
- Registered places: 92 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337045)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 31 Houndiscombe Road, Plymouth, PL4 6EU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.379812,-4.137771

- Station: Plymouth, 0.3 miles
- 26 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Houndiscombe Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Drakes Place Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Central Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Moorview Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Jigsaw Garden, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Plymouth there are about 3.6 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fletewood School and Nursery |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Mount Street Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Plymouth College |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hyde Park Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Hyde Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| ACE Schools Plymouth |  | 4–19 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Freshlings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/freshlings-nursery-ey482014) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Toad Hall Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-pre-school-117243) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sunbeams](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-ey311912) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tops Bretonside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-bretonside-ey562852) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tops Stonehouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-stonehouse-ey562844) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kiddiewinks Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddiewinks-pre-school-117191) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bambinos Childcare Centre's Ofsted rating?

Bambinos Childcare Centre was inspected on 20 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Bambinos Childcare Centre take?

Bambinos Childcare Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 92 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bambinos Childcare Centre?

Bambinos Childcare Centre is run by Bambinos Limited, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bambinos Childcare Centre?

Plymouth is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337045)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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