Westhill Nursery
OutstandingBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Braunton for children from birth to 8+, open 08:00 to 17:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2022. Open since 1992, with 24 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Devon
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Devon from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
EX33 1ARWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 16 November 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children have a brilliant time at this nursery. They have an exceptional learning experience in a joyful and nurturing environment. The team of dedicated staff supports the children to explore, create and learn. At all times, interactions with children are of a very high quality. The impact of teaching is extremely effective.
Children really enjoy playing, talking and learning with the staff. They sustain high levels of concentration.
Children have access to lots of exciting activities. They like playing with interesting puzzles and jigsaws to develop their critical thinking. Children enjoy opportunities to engage in role play with their friends. For example, they pretend to own a grocery shop and 'sell' fruit and vegetables to the children and staff who visit the shop. Outdoors, younger children experience playing with bubbly water in a roleplay kitchen. Older children enjoy physical play on a climbing frame and slide. They learn how to take risks, overcome challenges and develop physical skills. The children explore outdoor learning in a forest school environment twice a week. The children enjoy these days very much.
- 16 November 2022Outstanding
- 19 January 2017Good
- 29 April 2013Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Westhill Nursery
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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