# Bow Bears Pre-School CIO

Bow Bears Pre-School CIO is a sessional pre-school at The Village Hall, Station Road, Bow, Crediton, EX17 6HU, in Bow, Devon. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bow-bears-pre-school-cio-ey556419  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Village Hall, Station Road, Bow, Crediton, EX17 6HU
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07521 378281
- Website: http://www.bowbearspreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY556419

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556419

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2018 (Reference EY556419). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556419)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556419)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556419)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Village Hall, Station Road, Bow, Crediton, EX17 6HU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.798866,-3.814285

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bow Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sweetpeas Early Years Provision](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sweetpeas-early-years-provision-2634553) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [The NEST](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-2874453) |  |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [Sunflowers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflowers-day-nursery-ey334284) | Good |  |  | 6.6 miles |
| [Pippins Pre-School (crediton)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pippins-pre-school-crediton-2556851) | Good |  |  | 6.8 miles |
| [Winkleigh Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/winkleigh-nursery-2841455) |  |  |  | 6.9 miles |
| [Millys Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/millys-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey499217) | Good |  |  | 6.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bow Bears Pre-School CIO's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bow Bears Pre-School CIO Good at its inspection on 22 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bow Bears Pre-School CIO take?

Bow Bears Pre-School CIO is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Bow Bears Pre-School CIO?

You can call 07521 378281 and visit www.bowbearspreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556419)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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