# Puffins in the City

Puffins in the City is a full-day nursery at 1 West Street, Exeter, EX1 1BB, in The Quay, Devon. It is registered for 54 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 31 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Puffins of Exeter Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-in-the-city-2848939  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 West Street, Exeter, EX1 1BB
- Registered places: 54
- Phone: 01392 496017
- Website: http://www.puffinsofexeter.co.uk/
- Run by: [Puffins of Exeter Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/puffins-of-exeter-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2848939

## 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 June 2025 (Reference 2848939). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2848939)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2848939)
- Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2848939)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1799730)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 West Street, Exeter, EX1 1BB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.719767,-3.534347

- Station: Exeter St Thomas, 0.3 miles
- Station: Exeter Central, 0.5 miles
- Station: Exeter St Davids, 0.8 miles
- 20 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Priory Gardens Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Bullmeadow, 0.3 miles
- Park: Southernhay Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Northernhay Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Rougemont Gardens, 0.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 31 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Cathedral School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St David's CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Thomas Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Montgomery Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Maynard School |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Gabriel's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tic Tocs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tic-tocs-day-nursery-2688811) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Littlesaints Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littlesaints-preschool-ey343699) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St David's Hill Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-davids-hill-playgroup-ey419777) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Acorns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-day-nursery-2688812) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Munchkins Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkins-day-nursery-ey299719) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-nursery-2782826) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Puffins in the City take?

Puffins in the City is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.

### Who runs Puffins in the City?

Puffins in the City is run by Puffins of Exeter Ltd, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Puffins in the City?

Exeter St Thomas is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Puffins in the City?

You can call 01392 496017 and visit www.puffinsofexeter.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2848939)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Puffins+in+the+City&query_place_id=ChIJlbfh9x2lbUgREsVpfX8KCOI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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