# The Folly Nursery

The Folly Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Folly Nursery, Dalwood, EX13 7EW, in Dalwood, Devon. It is registered for 55 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by The Folly Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-folly-nursery-ey496145  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Folly Nursery, Dalwood, EX13 7EW
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 01404 41144
- Website: https://www.follynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Folly Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-folly-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY496145

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 July 2023, 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/EY496145

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2015 (Reference EY496145). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496145)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496145)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496145)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 24 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/48116)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Folly Nursery, Dalwood, EX13 7EW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.795738,-3.074993

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shute Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stockland and Yarcombe Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stockland-and-yarcombe-pre-school-106046) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Stockland Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stockland-nursery-2899572) |  |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Wild Roots Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wild-roots-childcare-2828380) |  |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Dragonflies Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dragonflies-preschool-ey496057) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [All Saints Wise Owls](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-wise-owls-ey474962) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Tick Tock Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tick-tock-day-nursery-ey553056) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Folly Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Folly Nursery Good at its inspection on 10 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Folly Nursery take?

The Folly Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Folly Nursery?

The Folly Nursery is run by The Folly Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Folly Nursery?

You can call 01404 41144 and visit www.follynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496145)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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