# Little Orchard Montessori Nursery - Woodlands Little Orchard Montessori Nursery - Woodlands is a full-day nursery at The Nursery, Abbot Road, Ivybridge, PL21 9TF, in Ivybridge, Devon. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 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-woodlands-ey484026 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: The Nursery, Abbot Road, Ivybridge, PL21 9TF - Registered places: 26 - Phone: 01752 658567 - 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: EY484026 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. - Quality of education: Good - Behaviour and attitudes: Good - Personal development: Outstanding - Leadership and management: Good Safeguarding effective. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484026 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2014 (Reference EY484026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484026) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484026) - Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484026) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1428412) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: The Nursery, Abbot Road, Ivybridge, PL21 9TF Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.392328,-3.937826 - 8 bus stops within 400 m - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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) | | under 0.1 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 | 0.6 miles | | The Erme Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) | | 0.8 miles | | Stowford School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles | | Ivybridge Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | Improved significantly (February 2025) | | 1.0 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Millswood Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/millswood-day-nursery-ey543546) | Outstanding | | | 0.3 miles | | [Little Orchard Montessori Nursery Lee Mill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-orchard-montessori-nursery-lee-mill-2596119) | Outstanding | | | 0.7 miles | | [Ivybridge Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ivybridge-pre-school-ey452048) | Good | | | 0.8 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 | | | 2.3 miles | | [The Jays Day Care Nursery, Pre-school and Outdoor Learning](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-jays-day-care-nursery-pre-school-and-outdoor-learning-2771723) | Report card Apr 2026 | | | 2.8 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Little Orchard Montessori Nursery - Woodlands's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Little Orchard Montessori Nursery - Woodlands Good at its inspection on 16 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Little Orchard Montessori Nursery - Woodlands take? Little Orchard Montessori Nursery - Woodlands is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time. ### Who runs Little Orchard Montessori Nursery - Woodlands? Little Orchard Montessori Nursery - Woodlands is run by Little Orchard Montessori Nurseries Limited, which runs 4 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Little Orchard Montessori Nursery - Woodlands? Ivybridge is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Little Orchard Montessori Nursery - Woodlands? You can call 01752 658567 and visit www.littleorchardmontessori.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484026) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Orchard+Montessori+Nursery+-+Woodlands&query_place_id=ChIJ6XrS2o7lbEgRl5wYGZF0J9M) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.