# Pink Hippo Day Nursery & Pre-School Limited

Pink Hippo Day Nursery & Pre-School Limited is a full-day nursery at 47 Scalwell Lane, SEATON, EX12 2DJ, in Seaton, Devon. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pink-hippo-day-nursery-and-pre-school-limited-ey489868  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 47 Scalwell Lane, SEATON, EX12 2DJ
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01297 23535
- Website: http://www.pinkhippodaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY489868

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 3 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489868

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2015 (Reference EY489868). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489868)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489868)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489868)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/625255)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 47 Scalwell Lane, SEATON, EX12 2DJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.713428,-3.069626

- Station: Seaton Terminus (Seaton Tramway), 0.6 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Elizabeth Road Playing Field, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Elizabeth Road Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Beer Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Colyton Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Colyton Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding (November 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ruperts Under 5's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ruperts-under-5s-pre-school-106022) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Colyton Caterpillars Early Education](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colyton-caterpillars-early-education-ey408094) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Puffins at Beer Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-at-beer-pre-school-ey217314) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Pinecones Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pinecones-nursery-school-ey551114) | Good |  |  | 4.7 miles |
| [Uplyme Pre-school CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/uplyme-pre-school-cio-ey478678) | Good |  |  | 5.1 miles |
| [The Folly Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-folly-nursery-ey496145) | Good |  |  | 5.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Pink Hippo Day Nursery & Pre-School Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Pink Hippo Day Nursery & Pre-School Limited Outstanding at its inspection on 3 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Pink Hippo Day Nursery & Pre-School Limited take?

Pink Hippo Day Nursery & Pre-School Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Pink Hippo Day Nursery & Pre-School Limited?

Seaton Terminus (Seaton Tramway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Pink Hippo Day Nursery & Pre-School Limited?

You can call 01297 23535 and visit www.pinkhippodaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489868)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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