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Darting

hdc Dartington

182.7 miles from IG3 9HN Member since Mar 2023 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 30 Apr 2025

Our Summary

Daycare
Pre-School
Ofsted Registered
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Key Worker Childcare
9 months old Funded Childcare

About Us

hdc Dartington Nursery in Totnes is nestled between Dartmoor and the South Devon coastline. The setting is built up of four rooms, where children are split into groups depending on their age and developmental needs. All rooms have a hygge-inspired decor, helping children to feel comfortable and secure in a home-from-home environment.

The baby areas are spacious and lead directly onto a private decking area, overlooking the garden which provides plenty of fresh air and free movement. This room is carefully structured, to allow for quiet spaces made for sleeping and relaxation, as well as suitable spaces and equipment to encourage messy play.

Our Meadow room is for children approaching 2 years old and is equipped with a large variety of resources and natural objects to encourage your child’s curiosity. There is a large garden area, designed to promote outdoor play, and to encourage an active lifestyle where the children can take part in activities such as running around, cycling, and much more.

In our Forest room, children will join us as they near three years old. They will experience a mix of child-led and adult-led activities, encouraging a holistic approach to learning, whilst developing their knowledge on food and the environment. Promoting a healthy lifestyle at our Dartington nursery is incredibly important to us. That’s why we encourage spending time outdoors and provide children with the opportunity to grow their own vegetables in the large outdoor garden.

Our beautiful Tree Tops room is the last stop before your child goes to Primary School. The daily activities are specially designed to get your child ready for a more independent life. Our team focus on providing support to families and children before, during and after the transition to school takes place.

The nursery offers exceptional care, enriched by unique learning opportunities for your child. One such experience is child-friendly cooking classes, helping to equip children with valuable skills and deeper knowledge of the cooking process.

Our Availability

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Before School no no no no no no no
Morning yes yes yes yes yes no no
Afternoon yes yes yes yes yes no no
After School no no no no no no no
Evening no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 30/04/2025

Our Fees

  • Childcare from £74.20 per day

A £100 non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place. Exact days of attendance should be confirmed no later than 6 weeks prior to the child’s start date. Any changes are subject to availability.

Our Ofsted Inspections

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Good
15 February 2024
A recent inspection revealed both strengths and areas for improvement in this early years setting. Children make good progress through a varied curriculum tailored to their interests. Staff emphasize communication and language development, and provide opportunities for healthy lifestyle activities. However, information exchange during room transitions needs improvement. While children generally follow good hygiene routines, staff could be more proactive in supporting health and well-being practices, such as proper nose-blowing and tissue disposal.
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19 June 2019 - Good
7 July 2015 - Good
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