# Little Ducklings Rockbeare

Little Ducklings Rockbeare is a sessional pre-school at Rockbeare Village Hall, Silver Lane, Rockbeare,EXETER, Exeter, EX5 2LP, in Rockbeare, Devon. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Little Ducklings Nursery Devon Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ducklings-rockbeare-2685897  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Rockbeare Village Hall, Silver Lane, Rockbeare,EXETER, Exeter, EX5 2LP
- Registered places: 30
- Run by: [Little Ducklings Nursery Devon Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-ducklings-nursery-devon-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2685897

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 May 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/16/2685897

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2022 (Reference 2685897). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685897)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685897)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685897)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Rockbeare Village Hall, Silver Lane, Rockbeare,EXETER, Exeter, EX5 2LP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.742623,-3.386910

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Cranbrook Education Campus | All-through | 2–16 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Nursery at Newbery House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-at-newbery-house-2896959) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Apple Blossom Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-ltd-2761618) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Echoes Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/echoes-childcare-ey476557) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Whimple Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whimple-preschool-playgroup-106065) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Nanny Bears Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-bears-childcare-ltd-2662318) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Nanny Bears Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-bears-childcare-2675884) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Ducklings Rockbeare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Ducklings Rockbeare Good at its inspection on 24 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Ducklings Rockbeare take?

Little Ducklings Rockbeare is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Ducklings Rockbeare?

Little Ducklings Rockbeare is run by Little Ducklings Nursery Devon Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Ducklings Rockbeare?

Cranbrook is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685897)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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