# Little Explorers Day Nursery

Little Explorers Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Treetops, Three Horse Shoes, Cowley, Exeter, EX5 5EU, in Three Horse Shoes, Devon. It is registered for 30 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-2502286  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Treetops, Three Horse Shoes, Cowley, Exeter, EX5 5EU
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: 2502286

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 12 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2502286

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2018 (Reference 2502286). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2502286)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2502286)
- 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/16/2502286)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 23 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1386905)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Treetops, Three Horse Shoes, Cowley, Exeter, EX5 5EU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.754215,-3.557136

- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hall School | All-through | 4–16 | Requires improvement (March 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Exwick Heights Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Ark at Thomas Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-at-thomas-hall-ey491187) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Exwick Ark](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-exwick-ark-ey466130) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Adventurers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/adventurers-2817915) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Tops Exeter](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-exeter-2804980) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [St David's Hill Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-davids-hill-playgroup-ey419777) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Tic Tocs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tic-tocs-day-nursery-2688811) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Explorers Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Little Explorers Day Nursery was inspected on 12 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Little Explorers Day Nursery take?

Little Explorers Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Explorers Day Nursery?

Exeter St Davids is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2502286)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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