# Little Fishes Pre-school and Nursery

Little Fishes Pre-school and Nursery is a full-day nursery at West Cross, Caen Street, Braunton, EX33 1AQ, in Braunton, Devon. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fishes-pre-school-and-nursery-2673587  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: West Cross, Caen Street, Braunton, EX33 1AQ
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01271 817968
- Website: https://littlefishes.net/
- Ofsted URN: 2673587

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 August 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/16/2673587

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2022 (Reference 2673587). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2673587)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 August 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2673587)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2673587)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 December 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1551085)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: West Cross, Caen Street, Braunton, EX33 1AQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.108516,-4.164627

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 7 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caen Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Kingsacre Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Southmead School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Braunton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Beach Buddies Braunton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beach-buddies-braunton-2602659) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Westhill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westhill-nursery-106394) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Start Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-early-years-ey490201) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Bright Start Early Years Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-early-years-ltd-2837062) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [EarlyBirds Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/earlybirds-day-nursery-2581730) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Little Butterflies Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-butterflies-day-nursery-ltd-2660858) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Fishes Pre-school and Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Fishes Pre-school and Nursery Good at its inspection on 13 August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Fishes Pre-school and Nursery take?

Little Fishes Pre-school and Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Fishes Pre-school and Nursery?

You can call 01271 817968 and visit littlefishes.net.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2673587)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Fishes+Pre-school+and+Nursery+-+Braunton&query_place_id=ChIJ2yvJQkwjbEgRvERQUF7B3As)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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