# Echoes Childcare

Echoes Childcare is a full-day nursery at Signal House, Broadclyst Station, EXETER, EX5 3AS, in Cranbrook, Devon. It is registered for 96 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 10 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Echoes Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/echoes-childcare-ey476557  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Signal House, Broadclyst Station, EXETER, EX5 3AS
- Registered places: 96
- Phone: 01392 460605
- Website: http://www.echoeschildcare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Echoes Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/echoes-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY476557

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 July 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476557

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2014 (Reference EY476557). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476557)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476557)
- Registered places: 96 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476557)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/717916)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Signal House, Broadclyst Station, EXETER, EX5 3AS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.746712,-3.431001

- Station: Cranbrook, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Cranbrook Education Campus | All-through | 2–16 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Westclyst Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Broadclyst Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (October 2022) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Clyst Vale Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (December 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nanny Bears Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-bears-childcare-2518474) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Nursery at Newbery House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-at-newbery-house-2896959) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Farmers @ Burrow Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-farmers-burrow-farm-2832190) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Little Ducklings Rockbeare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ducklings-rockbeare-2685897) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey346334) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Muddy Boots Pinhoe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-pinhoe-2592126) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Echoes Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Echoes Childcare Good at its inspection on 17 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Echoes Childcare take?

Echoes Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 96 children at any one time.

### Who runs Echoes Childcare?

Echoes Childcare is run by Echoes Childcare Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Echoes Childcare?

Cranbrook is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Echoes Childcare?

You can call 01392 460605 and visit www.echoeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY476557)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Echoes+Childcare%2C+Broadclyst&query_place_id=ChIJrS60u12ibUgRV0tmWNMIgGU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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