# Humpty Dumpty Childcare

Humpty Dumpty Childcare is a full-day nursery at Brimhay, Gidleys Meadow, Dartington, TOTNES, TQ9 6JZ, in Cott, Devon. It is registered for 67 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Humpty Dumpty Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humpty-dumpty-childcare-ey407812  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Brimhay, Gidleys Meadow, Dartington, TOTNES, TQ9 6JZ
- Registered places: 67
- Run by: [Humpty Dumpty Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/humpty-dumpty-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY407812

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 February 2024, 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/EY407812

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2010 (Reference EY407812). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407812)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407812)
- Registered places: 67 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407812)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Brimhay, Gidleys Meadow, Dartington, TOTNES, TQ9 6JZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.444017,-3.712594

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Dart Academy |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Bidwell Brook School |  | 3–19 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Dartington Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Redwood River School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| South Devon Steiner School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Park School |  | 3–12 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| The Grove School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| St Christophers School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Venture Dartington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/venture-dartington-2799877) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-2696001) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Daisy Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-preschool-2695998) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Nanny Bears Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-bears-childcare-ltd-2644237) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Premier Wraparound @ Diptford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/premier-wraparound-diptford-2883112) |  |  |  | 4.8 miles |
| [Collaton St Mary Pre-School Paignton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/collaton-st-mary-pre-school-paignton-ey500114) | Good |  |  | 5.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Humpty Dumpty Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Humpty Dumpty Childcare Good at its inspection on 15 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Humpty Dumpty Childcare take?

Humpty Dumpty Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 67 children at any one time.

### Who runs Humpty Dumpty Childcare?

Humpty Dumpty Childcare is run by Humpty Dumpty Childcare Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Humpty Dumpty Childcare?

Staverton (South Devon Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407812)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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