# The Gables Nursery

The Gables Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Gables Nursery, Gables Road, Willand, EX15 2PL, in Willand, Devon. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Willand Pre-School.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-gables-nursery-2545374  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Gables Nursery, Gables Road, Willand, EX15 2PL
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 01884 33711
- Run by: [Willand Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/willand-pre-school)
- Ofsted URN: 2545374

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 22 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/16/2545374

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2019 (Reference 2545374). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545374)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545374)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545374)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Gables Nursery, Gables Road, Willand, EX15 2PL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.888978,-3.374049

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Jubilee Fields, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willand School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Willand Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willand-pre-school-ey447017) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Honeybees Nursery, Pre-School and Willand Copse Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeybees-nursery-pre-school-and-willand-copse-forest-school-2591660) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kingwood Children @ Muddifords Court](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingwood-children-muddifords-court-2832033) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Joyful Journeys Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/joyful-journeys-childcare-2807805) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-preschool-105882) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Nanny Bears Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-bears-childcare-2574451) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Gables Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 22 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

The Gables Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Gables Nursery?

The Gables Nursery is run by Willand Pre-School, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Gables Nursery?

You can call 01884 33711.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545374)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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