# Nanny Bears The Cottage

Nanny Bears The Cottage is a full-day nursery at Constable Court, Fore Street, Heavitree, Exeter, EX1 2QJ, in Wonford, Devon. It is registered for 32 children. 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-the-cottage-2830179  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Constable Court, Fore Street, Heavitree, Exeter, EX1 2QJ
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 07307 101519
- Website: https://www.nannybearschildcare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Nanny Bears Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/nanny-bears-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2830179

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2025 (Reference 2830179). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2830179)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2830179)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2830179)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Constable Court, Fore Street, Heavitree, Exeter, EX1 2QJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.721769,-3.507444

- Station: Polsloe Bridge, 0.7 miles
- Station: St James Park (Devon), 0.9 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Regent's Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Heavitree Pleasure Ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.2 miles |
| Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Requires improvement (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Ladysmith Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Magdalen Court School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Newtown Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (September 2021) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Maynard School |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Wynstream Primary School Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nanny Bears](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-bears-2765655) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Puffins at Manston Terrace](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-at-manston-terrace-ey300245) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Puffins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-nursery-ey300251) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Discovery Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/discovery-nursery-2688810) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [First Steps NHS Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nhs-nursery-ey407433) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Nanny Bears Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-bears-childcare-ey558125) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Nanny Bears The Cottage take?

Nanny Bears The Cottage is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Who runs Nanny Bears The Cottage?

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

### What is the nearest station to Nanny Bears The Cottage?

Polsloe Bridge is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Nanny Bears The Cottage?

You can call 07307 101519 and visit www.nannybearschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2830179)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nanny+Bears+The+Cottage&query_place_id=ChIJqSPiJwClbUgRkF36LGw3e7E)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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