# Puffins Nursery

Puffins Nursery is a full-day nursery at 13 Mont le Grand, Exeter, EX1 2PD, in Newtown, Devon. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 17 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Puffins of Exeter Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-nursery-ey300251  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 13 Mont le Grand, Exeter, EX1 2PD
- Registered places: 40
- 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: EY300251

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 September 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/EY300251

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2004 (Reference EY300251). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY300251)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY300251)
- 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/EY300251)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 29 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/166076)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 13 Mont le Grand, Exeter, EX1 2PD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.724056,-3.510968

- Station: Polsloe Bridge, 0.6 miles
- Station: St James Park (Devon), 0.7 miles
- Station: Exeter Central, 1.0 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Regent's Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Belmont Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Heavitree Pleasure Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 17 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Requires improvement (February 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Ladysmith Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| 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 | 0.3 miles |
| Newtown Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (September 2021) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Maynard School |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Magdalen Court School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Discovery Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/discovery-nursery-2688810) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Nanny Bears](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-bears-2765655) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Nanny Bears The Cottage](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-bears-the-cottage-2830179) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Puffins at Manston Terrace](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-at-manston-terrace-ey300245) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Newtown Community Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newtown-community-preschool-2709055) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Grosvenor Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-grosvenor-day-nursery-ltd-2709407) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Puffins Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Puffins Nursery Good at its inspection on 27 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Puffins Nursery take?

Puffins Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Puffins Nursery?

Puffins Nursery is run by Puffins of Exeter Ltd, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Puffins Nursery?

Polsloe Bridge is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Puffins Nursery?

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/EY300251)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Puffins+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJawRmAhCkbUgRnmyyorK-zZE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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