# Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Preschool

Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Barton Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8NT, in Westacott, Devon. It is registered for 43 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by North Devon Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddywinks-neighbourhood-nursery-and-preschool-ey462582  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Barton Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8NT
- Registered places: 43
- Phone: 01271 325746
- Website: http://www.kiddywinkschildcare.com/
- Run by: [North Devon Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/north-devon-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY462582

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 November 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/EY462582

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2013 (Reference EY462582). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462582)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462582)
- Registered places: 43 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462582)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Barton Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8NT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.075468,-4.035854

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| The Lampard Community School |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Orchard Vale Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Yeo Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Pilton Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Orchard Vale Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-vale-nursery-school-ey399043) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-barnstaple-2575982) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Felicity's Fledglings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/felicitys-fledglings-ey561123) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Happy Hares (Nursery And Pre-School)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hares-nursery-and-pre-school-ey561019) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Ladybirds Early Years Care & Education](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-early-years-care-and-education-ey498094) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [St. Michael's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-michaels-nursery-ey463033) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 18 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Preschool take?

Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 43 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Preschool?

Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Preschool is run by North Devon Childcare Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Preschool?

Barnstaple is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01271 325746 and visit www.kiddywinkschildcare.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462582)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kiddywinks+Neighbourhood+Nursery+and+PreSchool&query_place_id=ChIJTUT-1nswbEgRALCyBPyadvA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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