# Colyton Caterpillars Early Education

Colyton Caterpillars Early Education is a full-day nursery at Reece Strawbridge Youth Centre, Coly Road, COLYTON, EX24 6PU, in Colyton, Devon. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colyton-caterpillars-early-education-ey408094  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Reece Strawbridge Youth Centre, Coly Road, COLYTON, EX24 6PU
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01297 552567
- Website: http://www.colytoncaterpillars.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY408094

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 October 2022, 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/EY408094

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2010 (Reference EY408094). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408094)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408094)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408094)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/625164)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Reece Strawbridge Youth Centre, Coly Road, COLYTON, EX24 6PU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.735801,-3.066833

- Station: Colyton Station (Seaton Tramway), 0.4 miles
- Station: Colyford Station (Seaton Tramway), 0.6 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colyton Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Seaton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Musbury Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Colyton Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding (November 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pink Hippo Day Nursery & Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pink-hippo-day-nursery-and-pre-school-limited-ey489868) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Ruperts Under 5's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ruperts-under-5s-pre-school-106022) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Puffins at Beer Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-at-beer-pre-school-ey217314) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [The Folly Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-folly-nursery-ey496145) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Dragonflies Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dragonflies-preschool-ey496057) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Uplyme Pre-school CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/uplyme-pre-school-cio-ey478678) | Good |  |  | 4.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Colyton Caterpillars Early Education's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Colyton Caterpillars Early Education Good at its inspection on 3 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Colyton Caterpillars Early Education take?

Colyton Caterpillars Early Education is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Colyton Caterpillars Early Education?

Colyton Station (Seaton Tramway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Colyton Caterpillars Early Education?

You can call 01297 552567 and visit www.colytoncaterpillars.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408094)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Colyton+Caterpillars+Early+Education&query_place_id=ChIJyZEycNmGbUgRxGqZh5_WsLg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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