# The Little Learners Childcare

The Little Learners Childcare is a full-day nursery at 1 Stanhope Terrace, Bideford, EX39 3JZ, in Raleigh Estate, Devon. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-learners-childcare-2656084  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 Stanhope Terrace, Bideford, EX39 3JZ
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: 2656084

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 March 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/16/2656084

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2021 (Reference 2656084). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2656084)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2656084)
- 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/16/2656084)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/939848)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 Stanhope Terrace, Bideford, EX39 3JZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.022829,-4.210955

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Old Town Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Kingsley School Devon |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| West Croft School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| East-the-Water Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (March 2020) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| St Helen's Church of England School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Bideford College | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bideford Baptist Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bideford-baptist-pre-school-106298) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tarka Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tarka-tots-nursery-ey309995) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Muddy Boots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-ey555372) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [East the Water Stepping Stones Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-the-water-stepping-stones-pre-school-ey443628) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Make Waves Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/make-waves-nursery-2768200) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Snapdragons Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/snapdragons-pre-school-ey466822) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Little Learners Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Little Learners Childcare Good at its inspection on 21 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Little Learners Childcare take?

The Little Learners Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2656084)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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