# Nanny Bears Childcare Ltd

Nanny Bears Childcare Ltd is a full-day nursery at Duckspond Road, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0NL, in Lower Town, Devon. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Nanny Bears Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-bears-childcare-ltd-2644237  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Duckspond Road, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0NL
- 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: 2644237

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 July 2023, 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/16/2644237

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2021 (Reference 2644237). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2644237)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2644237)
- 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/16/2644237)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1419572)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Duckspond Road, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0NL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.478557,-3.785458

- Station: Buckfastleigh (South Devon Railway), 0.8 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: St Lukes Green Space, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckfastleigh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woodlanders](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlanders-2627564) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Humpty Dumpty Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humpty-dumpty-childcare-ey407812) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Little Orchard Nursery And Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-orchard-nursery-and-pre-school-ey487071) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Skylark Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/skylark-nursery-school-2752509) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Venture Dartington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/venture-dartington-2799877) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-2696001) | Good |  |  | 5.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Nanny Bears Childcare Ltd Good at its inspection on 31 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

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

### Who runs Nanny Bears Childcare Ltd?

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

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

Buckfastleigh (South Devon Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Nanny Bears Childcare Ltd?

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/16/2644237)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nanny+Bears+Childcare+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJ8ys7bVr9bEgRLgKWYRbdrqA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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