# Swallows Day Nursery

Swallows Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Swimbridge House Nursing Home, Swimbridge, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 0QT, in Swimbridge, Devon. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swallows-day-nursery-ey386523  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Swimbridge House Nursing Home, Swimbridge, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 0QT
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01271 831493
- Website: https://www.swallowsdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY386523

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 June 2025, 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/EY386523

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2009 (Reference EY386523). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386523)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386523)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386523)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 March 2009). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/178272)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Swimbridge House Nursing Home, Swimbridge, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 0QT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.057678,-3.967660

## 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 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swimbridge Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Landkey Community Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Swimbridge Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swimbridge-pre-school-106381) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Orchard Vale Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-vale-nursery-school-ey399043) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddywinks-neighbourhood-nursery-and-preschool-ey462582) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-barnstaple-2575982) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Felicity's Fledglings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/felicitys-fledglings-ey561123) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Happy Hares (Nursery And Pre-School)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hares-nursery-and-pre-school-ey561019) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Swallows Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Swallows Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 11 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Swallows Day Nursery take?

Swallows Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Swallows Day Nursery?

You can call 01271 831493 and visit www.swallowsdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386523)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Swallows+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJC_0t_xIxbEgRUaZrZW7f4oI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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