# Nanny Bears Childcare

Nanny Bears Childcare is a full-day nursery at Hope Hall, Hope Road, Exeter, EX2 5JN, in Wonford, Devon. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Nanny Bears Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-bears-childcare-ey558125  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hope Hall, Hope Road, Exeter, EX2 5JN
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 07305 351686
- Website: http://www.nannybearschildcare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Nanny Bears Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/nanny-bears-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY558125

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 January 2025, 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/EY558125

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2018 (Reference EY558125). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558125)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558125)
- 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/EY558125)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1095439)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hope Hall, Hope Road, Exeter, EX2 5JN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.718298,-3.501377

- Station: Polsloe Bridge, 0.9 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Heavitree Pleasure Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Ludwell Valley Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Wonford Playing Fields, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Good (Improving) (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Wynstream Primary School Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Woodwater Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Magdalen Court School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Requires improvement (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Ladysmith Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [First Steps NHS Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nhs-nursery-ey407433) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ludwell Valley Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ludwell-valley-centre-ey482440) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Nanny Bears The Cottage](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-bears-the-cottage-2830179) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Nanny Bears](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-bears-2765655) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Puffins at Manston Terrace](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-at-manston-terrace-ey300245) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Discovery Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/discovery-nursery-2688810) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Nanny Bears Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Nanny Bears Childcare Good at its inspection on 23 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Nanny Bears Childcare take?

Nanny Bears Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### Who runs Nanny Bears Childcare?

Nanny Bears Childcare is run by Nanny Bears Childcare Limited, which runs 10 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Nanny Bears Childcare?

Polsloe Bridge is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Nanny Bears Childcare?

You can call 07305 351686 and visit www.nannybearschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558125)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nanny+Bears+Childcare+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJf3fnjiajbUgRZ9HW2Gm_1sY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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