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Nurseries

Day nurseries provide full and part time care for children from birth to five years. Some nurseries also offer an out of school service for older children. Nursery schools are typically term time only and can provide care for children from birth to five years.

To view the current list of registered childminders in Plymouth please use the Family Information Directory (FID). 

The FID is a place where parents and carers can find childcare and view the details of services provided by these settings in Plymouth. 

Find a nursery in Plymouth

About nurseries and pre-schools

In Plymouth we have a mixture of nurseries and pre-schools to meet the different needs of parents and carers.

Bright Stars Nursery

Bright Stars Plymouth is a community interest company which has been set up by Yealmpstone Farm Primary school to provide high quality child care and nursery provision for children.

Busy Bees at Plymouth

Busy bees Plymouth nursery is a purpose built building with four rooms to care for babies, toddlers, preschool and foundation aged children.

Fletewood School

Established in 1919, Fletewood School is an Independent Christian School for boys and girls of all faiths between the ages of 3 and 11, dedicated to the Discovery of Excellence in each child.

Ford Primary School and Nursery

Ford Primary School believes that every child should be valued for his or her individuality, culture and heritage, and that they are encouraged to achieve their full potential in a stimulating, challenging and caring environment.

Four Woods Nursery

Four Woods Nursery believes in enabling children to grow into independent, resilient learners through planned purposeful play in a safe, nurturing learning environment. Four Woods Nursery is based in West Park, Plymouth and provides childcare for children aged 2-5 years.

Freshlings Nursery

Freshlings Nursery provides a nurturing and enjoyable environment for children primarily for the staff and students of the University.

Get Up and Go Community Nursery

Get Up and Go Community Nursery has been registered to provide full day care since 1997.

Ham Drive Nursery School and Daycare

Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care is a maintained school with qualified teachers providing high quality education and care for children from 2-5. We can admit children from across Plymouth and they can move onto any Primary School for their reception year.

Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School, Derriford

What makes this nursery/pre-school so special is the wonderful woodland area/outside area equipped with beautiful natural resources including mud kitchens for your little ones to get creative in.

Honeyshute Day Nursery and Pre-School

Honeyshute is a privately owned preschool based in the beautiful old village area of Eggbuckland, placing us right in the heart of the community, feeding all the surrounding schools. Our experienced team provide excellent childcare at affordable rates.

King's School and Nursery

King's School and Nursery in Plymouth is a co-educational independent school for children of nursery age up to 11 years old.

Leigham Primary School and Nursery

Leigham Primary School and Nursery are a community school that welcomes the involvement of parents and friends in its activities. We encourage parents to visit the school to look around and meet staff and pupils. The office staff will be pleased to make an appointment for you.

Little Blossoms Day Nursery

We are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.

Little Nippers Childcare

Little Nippers Childcare is an independent nursery open 51 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm.

Little Orchard Nursery - Chaddlewood

Our newest nursery at Chaddlewood, Plympton is at the heart of a bustling residential area, close to local shops and a play park. Our proximity to Language Business Park also makes us convenient for many parents working in the area.

Little Rainbows Nursery

Little Rainbows Nursery believes in enabling children to grow into independent, resilient learners through planned purposeful play in a safe, nurturing learning environment. Little Rainbows Nursery is based in Morice Town, Plymouth and provides childcare for children aged 2-5 years.

Little Squirrels Community Nursery

Little Squirrels Community Nursery believes in enabling children to grow into independent, resilient learners through planned purposeful play in a safe, nurturing learning environment. Little Squirrels Nursery is based in Devonport, Plymouth and provides childcare for children aged 2-5 years.

Little Stars Nursery

Little Stars Nursery believes in enabling children to grow into independent, resilient learners through planned purposeful play in a safe, nurturing learning environment. Little Stars Nursery is based in Stonehouse, Plymouth and provides childcare for children aged 2-5 years.

Mama Bear's Day Nursery - Crownhill

Fort View is our smallest nursery but set in one of our largest gardens.

Mama Bear's Day Nursery - Pennycross

Our Plymouth day nursery is an excellent childcare setting for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers to make their first discoveries.

Margaret McMillan's Nursery School

Plymouth's first Day Nursery School. Established 1935.

Mayflower Community Academy and Nursery School

Mayflower Community Academy and Nursery provides inclusive Nursery and Primary School education, working with our pupils to educate and inspire them for their future lives.

Mount Wise Community Primary School and Nursery

At Mount Wise Community Primary School we aim to create an inspirational and caring learning environment where self-belief is paramount; motivating all to achieve beyond expectation.

Nomony Nursery

Nomony Nursery believes in enabling children to grow into independent, resilient learners through planned purposeful play in a safe, nurturing learning environment. Nomony Nursery is based in Cattedown, Plymouth and provides childcare for children aged 0-5 years.

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