# Ottertots Day Care Nursery

Ottertots Day Care Nursery is a full-day nursery at Ottertots Day Care Nursery, Hulham Road, EXMOUTH, EX8 5DX, in Brixington, Devon. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Ottertots Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ottertots-day-care-nursery-ey466500  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ottertots Day Care Nursery, Hulham Road, EXMOUTH, EX8 5DX
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01395 271987
- Website: https://www.ottertots.org.uk/
- Run by: [Ottertots Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ottertots-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY466500

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 October 2022, 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/EY466500

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2013 (Reference EY466500). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY466500)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY466500)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY466500)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1563477)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ottertots Day Care Nursery, Hulham Road, EXMOUTH, EX8 5DX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.651829,-3.387431

## 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brixington Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Peter's Preparatory School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Bassetts Farm Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Marpool Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate (June 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Lympstone Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Woodbury Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pound Lane Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pound-lane-daycare-2765759) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Lympstone Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lympstone-preschool-ey555594) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Little Bells Pre-school and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bells-pre-school-and-nursery-2805980) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-2856339) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [ABC Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-day-nursery-2688807) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Sunshine Pre-school Exmouth Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-exmouth-ltd-ey476959) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ottertots Day Care Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ottertots Day Care Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ottertots Day Care Nursery take?

Ottertots Day Care Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ottertots Day Care Nursery?

Ottertots Day Care Nursery is run by Ottertots Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Ottertots Day Care Nursery?

You can call 01395 271987 and visit www.ottertots.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY466500)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ottertots+Day+Care+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJn-Difw-gbUgRXhieLGHz2dI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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