# Little Orchard Montessori Nursery Lee Mill

Little Orchard Montessori Nursery Lee Mill is a full-day nursery at The Acorn Centre, 5 Oak Court, Pennant Way, Lee Mill, Ivybridge, PL21 9GP, in Ermington & Ugborough, Devon. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Orchard Montessori Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-orchard-montessori-nursery-lee-mill-2596119  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Acorn Centre, 5 Oak Court, Pennant Way, Lee Mill, Ivybridge, PL21 9GP
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01752 893498
- Website: http://www.littleorchardmontessori.co.uk/
- Run by: [Little Orchard Montessori Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-orchard-montessori-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2596119

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 18 August 2022, 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/16/2596119

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2020 (Reference 2596119). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2596119)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2596119)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2596119)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Acorn Centre, 5 Oak Court, Pennant Way, Lee Mill, Ivybridge, PL21 9GP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.386955,-3.950395

- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© 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 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Manor Primary School, Ivybridge | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| The Erme Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Stowford School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Ivybridge Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | Improved significantly (February 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Orchard Montessori Nursery - Woodlands](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-orchard-montessori-nursery-woodlands-ey484026) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Millswood Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/millswood-day-nursery-ey543546) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Ivybridge Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ivybridge-pre-school-ey452048) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Ermington Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ermington-pre-school-ey368891) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Cornwood Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cornwood-preschool-ey550526) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Little Orchard Montessori Nursery Sparkwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-orchard-montessori-nursery-sparkwell-ey476308) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Orchard Montessori Nursery Lee Mill's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Orchard Montessori Nursery Lee Mill Outstanding at its inspection on 18 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Orchard Montessori Nursery Lee Mill take?

Little Orchard Montessori Nursery Lee Mill is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Orchard Montessori Nursery Lee Mill?

Little Orchard Montessori Nursery Lee Mill is run by Little Orchard Montessori Nurseries Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### How do I contact Little Orchard Montessori Nursery Lee Mill?

You can call 01752 893498 and visit www.littleorchardmontessori.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2596119)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Orchard+Montessori+Nursery-+LeeMill&query_place_id=ChIJO9dfZifvbEgRDv4H5G-y31w)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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