Nurseries in Mid Devon
Mid Devon is a largely rural district with market towns and villages between Exeter and North Devon. Covering postcode districts EX15–EX17 and parts of EX5, it includes Tiverton, Cullompton, Crediton, Bradninch and nearby communities. Families benefit from access to countryside, local parks, children’s centres, playgroups and primary schools, with good road links via the M5 and A361. Nursery and preschool demand is steady around Tiverton, Cullompton and Crediton, particularly in new housing developments and commuter areas.
Parents in Mid Devon typically pay £73 per day for childcare, which is slightly 3% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £73
- Comparison
- -3% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 1,448 places
Nurseries near you in Mid Devon
Frequently Asked Questions
In Mid Devon, private nurseries often accept children from around 3 months old, depending on staffing and availability. School and council nurseries typically offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after your child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier depending on household circumstances or parental work status.
Across England all 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours per week with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. Some 2 year olds also qualify based on household circumstances, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old may access funded childcare. Tax Free Childcare provides a 20 percent government top up to help with nursery costs.
Nursery fees in Mid Devon generally range from £55–£105 per day, with higher prices in commuter towns like Tiverton and Cullompton and settings close to the M5.
All nurseries in Mid Devon are regulated by Ofsted, with early years funding overseen by Devon County Council.
Ask about transport and parking, flexibility for changing work patterns, wraparound care for school-age siblings, and how the nursery supports outdoor play in rural settings.
Applying for funding
Mid Devon is covered by Devon County Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Devon County Council website
