# Kennford Playbox

Kennford Playbox is a full-day nursery at The Kenn Centre, Exeter Road Kennford, Kennford, EX6 7UE, in Kennford, Devon. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kennford-playbox-ey366991  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Kenn Centre, Exeter Road Kennford, Kennford, EX6 7UE
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07745 116486
- Website: http://www.kennfordplaybox.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY366991

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 4 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY366991

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2007 (Reference EY366991). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY366991)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY366991)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY366991)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/442450)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Kenn Centre, Exeter Road Kennford, Kennford, EX6 7UE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.669111,-3.537214

- 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenn Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Matford Brook Academy | All-through | 2–16 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Exminster Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/exminster-pre-school-106118) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Jurassic Childcare (Exminster)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jurassic-childcare-exminster-2896017) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-nursery-ey536795) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Acorns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-day-nursery-2688812) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Littlesaints Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littlesaints-preschool-ey343699) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-nursery-2782826) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kennford Playbox's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kennford Playbox Outstanding at its inspection on 4 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kennford Playbox take?

Kennford Playbox is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Kennford Playbox?

You can call 07745 116486 and visit www.kennfordplaybox.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY366991)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kennford+Playbox&query_place_id=ChIJfyHgGf6mbUgRkQSgK2tRWpw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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