# Marldon Pre-School Playgroup

Marldon Pre-School Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Marldon Village Hall, Village Road, Marldon, Paignton, TQ3 1SJ, in Marldon, Devon. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marldon-pre-school-playgroup-106172  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Marldon Village Hall, Village Road, Marldon, Paignton, TQ3 1SJ
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 07392 447781
- Website: https://www.marldonpreschoolplaygroup.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 106172

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 January 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/16/106172

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1992 (Reference 106172). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106172)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106172)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106172)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Marldon Village Hall, Village Road, Marldon, Paignton, TQ3 1SJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.459490,-3.597326

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marldon Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Kings Ash Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Oldway Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Preston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Thinkers@Kings Ash](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-thinkers-kings-ash-2793508) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Compton Valley Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/compton-valley-nursery-and-pre-school-ey436967) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Preston Community Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/preston-community-preschool-ey483735) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [St Pauls Second Steps Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pauls-second-steps-pre-school-139472) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Collaton St Mary Pre-School Paignton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/collaton-st-mary-pre-school-paignton-ey500114) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Southernwood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southernwood-nursery-ey468344) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Marldon Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Marldon Pre-School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 9 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Marldon Pre-School Playgroup take?

Marldon Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Marldon Pre-School Playgroup?

You can call 07392 447781 and visit www.marldonpreschoolplaygroup.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106172)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Marldon+Pre+School+Play+Group&query_place_id=ChIJtdon4DIFbUgRUITxMgZZwr8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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