Childcare in Torbay
Nurseries, childminders, fees and Ofsted ratings — computed from the official register.
101
Providers
47
Nurseries
12.7%
Outstanding
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Avg fee
Top-rated nurseries in Torbay
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- Holy Angels Pre-SchoolTorquay · Outstanding
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- White Rock Pre-schoolPaignton · Outstanding
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- Mama Bear's Day NurseryTORQUAY · Outstanding
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- Hatfield NurseryTORQUAY · Good
- Galmpton Pre-schoolBRIXHAM · Good
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Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Torbay
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are there in Torbay?
Torbay has 101 registered childcare providers: 47 nurseries and 54 childminders.
How good are nurseries in Torbay?
12.7% of rated providers in Torbay hold an Outstanding grade (9 Outstanding, 62 Good).
Can I use funded 15/30 hours childcare in Torbay?
Yes — eligible families can use government-funded childcare hours at participating providers in Torbay. Each provider profile shows funded place availability where known.
Inspection data sourced from Ofsted (England), Care Inspectorate (Scotland), and CIW (Wales), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. NurseryMatch is independent of Ofsted, the Care Inspectorate, CIW, and the UK Government.