# Nanny Bears Childcare Ltd

Nanny Bears Childcare Ltd is a full-day nursery at Cotley Barn, Woodhayes Lane, Whimple, Exeter, EX5 2QR, in Whimple, Devon. It is registered for 14 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Nanny Bears Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-bears-childcare-ltd-2662318  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cotley Barn, Woodhayes Lane, Whimple, Exeter, EX5 2QR
- Registered places: 14
- Website: https://www.nannybearschildcare.co.uk/the-nanny-bears-experience
- Run by: [Nanny Bears Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/nanny-bears-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2662318

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 May 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/16/2662318

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2021 (Reference 2662318). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2662318)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2662318)
- Registered places: 14 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2662318)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 July 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1532449)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cotley Barn, Woodhayes Lane, Whimple, Exeter, EX5 2QR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.762547,-3.337346

- Station: Whimple, 0.8 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whimple Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Apple Blossom Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-ltd-2761618) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Whimple Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whimple-preschool-playgroup-106065) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [West Hill Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-hill-pre-school-ey497796) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Little Farmers @ Cuckoo Down Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-farmers-cuckoo-down-farm-2789687) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Little Ducklings Rockbeare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ducklings-rockbeare-2685897) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Busy Otters](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-otters-ey560108) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Nanny Bears Childcare Ltd Good at its inspection on 21 May 2024, 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 14 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?

Whimple 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 visit www.nannybearschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2662318)
- 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=ChIJL-uwTTWZbUgRv_5SObQ16Ek)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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