13 nurseries in EX5 (Bradninch, Broadclyst, Cadbury)
Every day nursery with a EX5 postcode, best rated first, and what a place costs in South West after the free hours.
Day nurseries in EX5 (Bradninch, Broadclyst, Cadbury), best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nanny Bears Childcare EX5 3EE | Outstanding | 25 November 2021 | 10 |
| 2 | Little Explorers Day Nursery EX5 5EU | Expected standard in 4 of 6 | 12 March 2026 | 30 |
| 3 | Muddy Boots Childcare EX5 5AY | Expected standard in 5 of 6 | 21 January 2026 | 20 |
| 4 | Whimple Preschool Playgroup EX5 2TS | Good | 24 June 2025 | 24 |
| 5 | Little Farmers @ Burrow Farm EX5 3JA | Good | 3 June 2025 | 30 |
| 6 | Apple Blossom Day Nursery Ltd EX5 2PT | Good | 10 December 2024 | 29 |
| 7 | Nanny Bears Childcare EX5 2JU | Good | 15 August 2024 | 43 |
| 8 | Echoes Childcare Limited EX5 1FY | Good | 30 May 2024 | 60 |
| 9 | Nanny Bears Childcare Ltd EX5 2QR | Good | 21 May 2024 | 14 |
| 10 | Echoes Childcare EX5 3AS | Good | 17 July 2023 | 96 |
| 11 | Clyst Valley Pre-School EX5 1BG | Good | 7 December 2022 | 26 |
| 12 | Little Ones - Budlake EX5 3JW | Good | 23 August 2022 | 29 |
| 13 | The Nursery at Newbery House EX5 2UL | Not yet graded | Not yet | 40 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
Nursery fees in EX5
What day nurseries in South West charge on average. Fees in EX5 itself can sit above or below this.
| Child's age | 25 hours a week | 50 hours a week |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | £181no funded hours | £145after 30 funded hours |
| 2 years old | £165no funded hours | £133after 30 funded hours |
| 3 to 4 years old | £61after the free 15 hours | £122after 30 funded hours |
Regional average, not any one nursery's price. Source: Coram Childcare Survey 2026. Work out your own monthly cost.
30 hours free childcare in EX5
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in EX5 as anywhere in England. Every day nursery listed here is registered with Ofsted, which is what a nursery needs to offer them.
| Who | Free hours a week |
|---|---|
| Working parents, child from 9 months | 30 hours |
| Every 3 and 4 year old | 15 hours |
| 2 year olds in families getting some benefits | 15 hours |
Nursery list and inspection outcomes from Ofsted's register of childcare providers, as at 30 June 2026.
Fees shown are regional averages from the Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026, not any one nursery’s price. Confirm with the nursery before enrolling.
Eligibility rules are the government’s (childcarechoices.gov.uk). Whether a nursery offers the funded hours, and what it charges for meals and consumables, is the nursery’s decision; ask for its funded-hours terms in writing.