# Dunkeswell Pre-school CIO

Dunkeswell Pre-school CIO is a full-day nursery at Unit 6, Culme Way, Dunkeswell, Honiton, EX14 4JP, in Highfield, Devon. It is registered for 31 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunkeswell-pre-school-cio-2591990  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 6, Culme Way, Dunkeswell, Honiton, EX14 4JP
- Registered places: 31
- Ofsted URN: 2591990

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 June 2023, 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.

Inspection history:

- 29 June 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 26 September 2022: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2591990

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2020 (Reference 2591990). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2591990)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 29 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2591990)
- Registered places: 31 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2591990)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 6, Culme Way, Dunkeswell, Honiton, EX14 4JP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.854277,-3.223369

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadhembury Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (June 2024) |  | 2.7 miles |
| Awliscombe Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 3.2 miles |
| Honiton Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 3.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Upottery Preschool CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/upottery-preschool-cio-ey484951) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Busy Bee Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bee-pre-school-105947) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Sunny Days Honiton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunny-days-honiton-2685050) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Little Ones Honiton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ones-honiton-ey285276) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Nurture in Nature - Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurture-in-nature-forest-school-2597749) | Good |  |  | 4.8 miles |
| [Joyful Journeys Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/joyful-journeys-childcare-2807805) | Good |  |  | 5.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dunkeswell Pre-school CIO's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dunkeswell Pre-school CIO Good at its inspection on 29 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dunkeswell Pre-school CIO take?

Dunkeswell Pre-school CIO is registered with Ofsted for up to 31 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2591990)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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