# Stoke Hill Pre-School and Day Nursery

Stoke Hill Pre-School and Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 183a Mincinglake Road, Stoke Hill, Exeter, EX4 7DS, in Stoke Hill, Devon. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stoke-hill-pre-school-and-day-nursery-106048  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 183a Mincinglake Road, Stoke Hill, Exeter, EX4 7DS
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01392 426898
- Website: http://www.stokehillpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 106048

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 20 June 2022, 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/16/106048

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2001 (Reference 106048). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106048)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106048)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106048)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/179521)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 183a Mincinglake Road, Stoke Hill, Exeter, EX4 7DS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.737752,-3.511684

- Station: Polsloe Bridge, 0.6 miles
- Station: St James Park (Devon), 0.6 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mincinglake Valley Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Marypole Road, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Mincinglake Valley Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Priory Road Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Stoke Hill Playground, under 0.1 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

- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Ladysmith Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Requires improvement (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Willowbrook School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Vranch House School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Newtown Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (September 2021) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [First Steps Community Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-community-playgroup-105976) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Adventurers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/adventurers-2817915) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Spring Cedars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-cedars-ey551303) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Grosvenor Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-grosvenor-day-nursery-ltd-2709407) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tops Exeter](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-exeter-2804980) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Ones Whipton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ones-whipton-105878) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Stoke Hill Pre-School and Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Stoke Hill Pre-School and Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 20 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stoke Hill Pre-School and Day Nursery take?

Stoke Hill Pre-School and Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Stoke Hill Pre-School and Day Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Stoke Hill Pre-School and Day Nursery?

You can call 01392 426898 and visit www.stokehillpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106048)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stoke+Hill+Pre+School+%26+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJt_u1goSlbUgRbeBY2Z-TsIk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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