# Exbourne Preschool

Exbourne Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Exbourne Methodist Church, Fore Street, Exbourne, Okehampton, EX20 3RU, in Exbourne, Devon. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/exbourne-preschool-ey547617  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Exbourne Methodist Church, Fore Street, Exbourne, Okehampton, EX20 3RU
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01837 851382
- Website: https://www.exbournepreschool.org/
- Ofsted URN: EY547617

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 September 2021, 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/EY547617

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2017 (Reference EY547617). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547617)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 September 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547617)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547617)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 September 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1424615)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Exbourne Methodist Church, Fore Street, Exbourne, Okehampton, EX20 3RU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.801501,-3.984338

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exbourne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Winkleigh Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/winkleigh-nursery-2841455) |  |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Hatherleigh Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hatherleigh-pre-school-ey548519) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-ey478044) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Highampton Area Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highampton-area-pre-school-106127) | Good |  |  | 7.3 miles |
| [Bow Bears Pre-School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bow-bears-pre-school-cio-ey556419) | Good |  |  | 7.4 miles |
| [The NEST](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-2874453) |  |  |  | 9.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Exbourne Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Exbourne Preschool Good at its inspection on 29 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Exbourne Preschool take?

Exbourne Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Exbourne Preschool?

You can call 01837 851382 and visit www.exbournepreschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547617)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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