The Dolphin Pre School and Nursery

Our little girl has been attending The Dolphin for 18 months now and really enjoys it. She really enjoys the daily activities and they have helped with her development and her confidence has come on leaps and bounds. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. A big thumbs up from us.

My daughter started Dolphin Pre-school in January 2019 and we are thrilled with her progress so far. The staff are wonderful, all very approachable and friendly. They do some lovely activities with the children which are all recorded in an "All about me" book, with photographs which is lovely to read through and see what they've been up too. The Pre-schoolers have also been out on some fabulous day trips which I was surprised that they manage to fit such lovely things into the day. The food the Dolphin provide is also all home cooked and delicious, my daughter often says how much she enjoys it. I would never have thought about sending my daughter anywhere else. We used the Dolphin Pre-school for my son and if anything has changed, it has only changed for the better. My daughter couldn't be cared for more. She loves going and is always eager to tell me what she has been doing. The Dolphin family really are just that, family - loving and welcoming and we wouldn't change them for the world!

Our boys love it at The Dolphin. Our first child, now nearly three, has been there since he was three months old and they have helped him to grow into a very confident and chatty child. Our second child has been there a month now (five months old) and I know I don’t have to worry. Everyone at The Dolphin is friendly and very helpful!

My daughter started The Dolphin last February. I was so nervous about leaving her when I went back to work. All the staff were very friendly and welcoming from our first visit. She has been there for just over a year now and she absolutely loves going to nursery. She has come on so much since she started. The activities are fantastic and I love looking through her all about me book every week to see what they have been up to. We are so happy with our choice of nursery and would highly recommend The Dolphin!

When I was looking for a nursery for my little boy I knew what I was looking for and when I came to visit The Dolphin I knew they were what I was looking for. The staff are all so lovely, kind and helpful! I know I can put all my trust in them to care for my boy! They get up to a lot of activities indoors and outdoors and you will see this in their ‘all about me book’ which I love!

My boy has only been there a few months now but he loves it when he’s there and I know I don’t have to worry because I know all the staff especially his key worker will see to all his needs and call me if they needed.

100% the best nursery in Exmouth.

The staff are always so welcoming and friendly. I find myself staying longer, just chatting. It’s so nice to know the setting and people that my boy is in and I can’t fault a thing. Highly recommend this amazing nursery. Big shout out to the staff in the little tots room. Such a happy fun environment thank you.

Just like any parent, I was nervous about my son starting nursery when I was returning to work! All of the staff have been so welcoming and friendly since day one, nothing is ever too much. My 11-month-old absolutely loves it there, the pictures in his all about me book prove that every week!! We definitely chose the best nursery in Exmouth.

Love this place. My eldest who’s now 7 went here and now my 20-month-old twins do. Very flexible as sometimes I ask for extra hours which they seem to always be able to do. Love that they use fresh produce for the cooked meals every day as well.

Dolphin have been brilliant. I honestly cannot fault them, welcoming, friendly and professional. My child loved his time with them and I would recommend them to anyone. Thank you X

Our son has attended The Dolphin nursery since he was one and we were let down by his childminder. The manager and the team were very welcoming and friendly and felt it was the right setting and place for him. He has loved his Dolphin journey and loves preschool. Our little girl has recently started and already has good relationships with the team in the room.

It's like a family there - all staff know all the children and there is always a happy atmosphere. Great communication with parents (monthly newsletter, daily activity sheets and regular parents evenings) as well as great contact on an everyday basis.

The Dolphin is a fantastic, warm, family orientated nursery, where when you walk in, everyone has a smile on their face. I love all the activities and creative things they have the children doing, with little personal touches like getting the children to make cards for special occasions. There are so many things they must be doing right as our daughter is so happy, bright and learning all the time, some of which is down to the care and attention she receives at The Dolphin.

I can't compare it to other nurseries, as we have only ever used this one, but I'm so glad we chose The Dolphin. Leaving your children with others is an important decision that you quite often have to make. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Dolphin, lots of indoor and outdoor activities to keep your little ones learning while having fun!

This nursery has been absolutely outstanding, I cannot fault it in any way. I would highly recommend to anyone, as I have done, they have done amazing for my son and he has flourished in so many ways. They communicate daily, learning journal is filled in weekly with so much info you feel you're attending the nursery with your child. I have five children and I can honestly say this is and has been the best day nursery by far, OUTSTANDING!

They have a great set up for all ages, with good resources, and I do prefer that the age groups are separated. Some nurseries mix all ages but I find having them spilt allows the nursery teachers to really focus more on what the child of that age range should be learning.

I’ve had to change my working hours a good few times and each time The Dolphin have been very accommodating and also very flexible with allowing me to extend my hours every so often.

My children often speak of the nursery teachers and what fun they have been up too, so all in all, I’m very glad I chose The Dolphin and highly recommend.

The Dolphin Pre School and Nursery is an excellent setting and has helped both of my daughters grow. The staff are so kind and caring.

The Dolphin is a fantastic nursery and pre-school. Our now 7-year-old daughter attended from age two until she started school and our son, who is almost three, started at 11 months old. All teachers and keyworkers have been brilliant and we have always felt well informed about all aspects of our children's development and progress. All of The Dolphin staff are welcoming and very attentive to the children. The nursery has excellent indoor and outdoor facilities with a professional, yet family-run atmosphere, which for us is what makes it stand out from other settings in the area. The meals are cooked on site and both of my children have always eaten well and enjoyed mealtimes. As a parent, you feel like your opinion is listened to and appreciated and communication with parents is very good, with daily updates and regular emails. I feel that The Dolphin gives children an excellent foundation for starting primary school.

My 2-year-old daughter has been going to The Dolphin Pre-School and Nursery for just over a year now and loves it! The staff are brilliant and do lots of fun activities. I struggle to get my daughter to leave every time I pick her up!

The nursery has provided excellent care from the start and provides me as a parent with a day to day information sheet and a weekly review of everything my son has done. It is very detailed and lovely to see. The food is excellent and my son is very settled and happy.

Overall I would recommend this nursery to anyone!

I moved my daughter to The Dolphin as she was struggling to settle at a larger local preschool. She loves her new school and all the key workers work so hard to make their day full of exciting activities and fun play. I love the “about me book” which she takes home every week documenting what they have been up to! Lovely staff who are super friendly and kind to the children. Highly recommend.