# Tarka Tots Nursery

Tarka Tots Nursery is a full-day nursery at Sure Start Childrens Centre, Victoria Park, Bideford, EX39 2QS, in Raleigh Estate, Devon. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Tarka Tots Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tarka-tots-nursery-ey309995  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sure Start Childrens Centre, Victoria Park, Bideford, EX39 2QS
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01237 471831
- Website: http://www.tarkatots.co.uk/
- Run by: [Tarka Tots Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tarka-tots-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY309995

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 February 2024, 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/EY309995

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2005 (Reference EY309995). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY309995)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY309995)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY309995)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sure Start Childrens Centre, Victoria Park, Bideford, EX39 2QS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.026998,-4.203552

- Park: Victoria Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Kingsley School Devon |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| East-the-Water Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| West Croft School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (March 2020) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Appledore School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Bideford College | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Muddy Boots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-ey555372) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Little Learners Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-learners-childcare-2656084) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bideford Baptist Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bideford-baptist-pre-school-106298) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [East the Water Stepping Stones Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-the-water-stepping-stones-pre-school-ey443628) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Snapdragons Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/snapdragons-pre-school-ey466822) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Make Waves Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/make-waves-nursery-2768200) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tarka Tots Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tarka Tots Nursery Good at its inspection on 27 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tarka Tots Nursery take?

Tarka Tots Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tarka Tots Nursery?

Tarka Tots Nursery is run by Tarka Tots Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Tarka Tots Nursery?

You can call 01237 471831 and visit www.tarkatots.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY309995)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.