# Tarka Tots Ltd - South Molton

Tarka Tots Ltd - South Molton is a full-day nursery at The P I P Centre, Mill Street, South Molton, EX36 4AS, in South Molton, Devon. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Tarka Tots Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tarka-tots-ltd-south-molton-ey543131  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The P I P Centre, Mill Street, South Molton, EX36 4AS
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01769 579842
- Website: https://www.tarkatots.co.uk/session-times/
- Run by: [Tarka Tots Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tarka-tots-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY543131

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 September 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/EY543131

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2016 (Reference EY543131). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543131)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543131)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543131)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The P I P Centre, Mill Street, South Molton, EX36 4AS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.015347,-3.832133

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Molton United CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| South Molton Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| South Molton Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery And Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddywinks-neighbourhood-nursery-and-pre-school-ey485375) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Swimbridge Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swimbridge-pre-school-106381) | Good |  |  | 6.5 miles |
| [Swallows Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swallows-day-nursery-ey386523) | Good |  |  | 6.6 miles |
| [Millys Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/millys-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey499217) | Good |  |  | 8.1 miles |
| [Early Worlies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-worlies-2823474) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 8.2 miles |
| [Bratton Fleming Pre-School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bratton-fleming-pre-school-cic-ey422560) | Good |  |  | 8.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tarka Tots Ltd - South Molton's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tarka Tots Ltd - South Molton Good at its inspection on 15 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tarka Tots Ltd - South Molton take?

Tarka Tots Ltd - South Molton is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tarka Tots Ltd - South Molton?

Tarka Tots Ltd - South Molton is run by Tarka Tots Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Tarka Tots Ltd - South Molton?

You can call 01769 579842 and visit www.tarkatots.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543131)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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