From
£76/day
Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple
3 Trafalgar Lawn, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9BD
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 78 Limited spaces
County childcare guide
Nurseries in Devon
Devon's nurseries on Toddle are in its three biggest towns: Exeter, with Happy Days, Kiddi Caru at Matford Green and The Grosvenor; Plymouth, with Happy Days at Derriford and Flying Start at Marjon; and Barnstaple, with Banana Moon.
All take babies and open all year, and published day rates run from £52 at The Grosvenor to £76 at Banana Moon Barnstaple.
Devon County Council runs funded childcare for Exeter and Barnstaple, while Plymouth has its own city council. See also nurseries in Plymouth.
Childcare numbers for Devon
Daily fees range
£52–£76
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
5
83% offer funding
Total nurseries
6
Across Devon
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Area avg from
£76/day*
Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Exeter
Estuary House, Peninsula Business Park, Rydon Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7XE
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 78 Spaces available
Area avg from
£76/day*
Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford
Unit 3a & 3b, Derriford Business Park, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5QZ
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 146 Spaces available
Area avg from
£76/day*
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Matford Green, Exeter
Matford Green Business Park, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8LB
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 114 Waiting list
Area avg from
£76/day*
Flying Start Nursery - Marjon
Marjon University, Derriford Road, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BH
Forest School Capacity 59 Spaces available
From
£52/day
The Grosvenor Day Nursery
Church Hall, Grosvenor Place, Exeter EX1 2HJ, United Kingdom
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 36 Limited spaces
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1When was your child born?
Age: 2 yearsFree hours are available.
2Are you working?
Each working parent needs to earn at least £2,643.68 over 3 months, and under £100,000 a year.
3How much time at nursery?
Days a week
5
Hours a day
10
4What does the nursery charge?
About £64 a day for 10 hours. All-ages average from 2 nurseries with prices on Toddle in Devon
You'd pay about
£779a month
£9,344 a year after your free hours
- Nursery fees
- £1,387
- Free hours (30 a week)
- −£608
- You pay
- £779
Doesn't include meals, nappies or trips. Most nurseries charge for these separately.
You could get 30 free hours a week.
They end when your child starts reception, around September 2029.
Why isn't it lower in the holidays?
38 weeks free hours: £128/wk 14 weeks full fee: £320/wk
Free hours cover 38 term-time weeks. Many nurseries can spread them across the year instead. Ask yours.
Only going term time? Your cost will be lower. Ask your nursery for their term dates.
Estimate only. England. Based on GOV.UK figures, checked 20 October 2026.
Funded childcare guide
How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Devon?
The nursery postcode districts represented on this page map to these official local authorities. Choose your council below; your home postcode determines which one handles your application.
Visit Devon County CouncilPostcodes: EX1–EX32
Visit Plymouth City CouncilPostcodes: PL6
Helpful answers
Nursery questions in Devon
How much does a day at nursery in Devon cost?
Published day rates before funded hours: The Grosvenor Day Nursery £52 and Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple £76.
Are there forest school or outdoor nurseries in Devon?
Yes. Flying Start Nursery - Marjon offers forest school or an outdoor-led approach.
Are there funded nursery places in Devon?
Yes. Eligible families in Devon can access government-funded childcare for children from 9 months to school age, including up to 30 hours for eligible working parents. Availability and how funded hours are offered depend on the individual nursery or preschool.
Who manages funded childcare in Devon?
Devon County Council manages early years funding across most of Devon. Plymouth City Council and Torbay Council manage childcare funding separately within their own local authority areas.
Are nursery places harder to find in some parts of Devon?
Yes. Nursery availability varies across Devon, particularly between Exeter and larger towns and more rural communities in North, East and Mid Devon. Checking nearby towns as well as your immediate postcode can give you more options.
Can I apply directly to a nursery in Devon?
Yes. Parents normally contact the nursery, preschool or early years provider directly to ask about places, waiting lists, funded hours and start dates.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted rating in Devon?
Search the nursery on the Ofsted website using its name or postcode. Ofsted records can show the provider’s latest inspection outcome and registration details.
Where can Devon parents find SEND childcare support?
Families can use the Devon SEND Local Offer for information about early years support, childcare and services for children with special educational needs and disabilities. Plymouth and Torbay maintain separate SEND Local Offers.