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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Minimum attendance
- 2 days per week
Full days available
YesOwner
- Ladybirds Barnstaple Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Tanita Spear (Senior Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 21
Total Places for Children
- 100
Age Range
- from 0 years 11 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Lunch, Snacks
Also provided: Toast Is Provided For Children Who Attend Before 8am
Consumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday07:00-17:30
- Tuesday07:00-17:30
- Wednesday07:00-17:30
- Thursday07:00-17:30
- Friday07:00-17:30
When Closed
- Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Day
Parking
- Designated parent parking spaces for drop-off & pick up
Funding & Fees
Accepts government fundingAccepts tax-free childcare
Private fee, before any funding
—/ month(£0 / day)
Our funding window is between 09:00 & 15:00 - any additional time outside of these hours is charged at the hourly rate. Bookings can be made on the hour and half hour.
Our funding window is between 09:00 & 15:00 - any additional time outside of these hours is charged at the hourly rate. Bookings can be made on the hour and half hour.
We can provide a 2 course home-cooked lunch for £3; parents can also provide a packed lunch if preferred.
A voluntary daily charge of £2 will be added for snacks; parents can opt out of this to provide a morning and/or afternoon snack, in line with our policy.
Invoices are issued per calendar month, in advance and must be paid by the 1st of each month. Late payment fees will apply.
Parents can access completely 'free' childcare when using just funded hours, opting out of snack/lunch fees and keeping strictly to their booked hours.
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.This nursery accepts funded places. We don't yet have enough detail to show your funded price here.
This price doesn't include the cost of meals. This nursery provides them, but hasn't yet told us how they charge for it, so it isn't reflected in the figure above.
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9 months to 2 years • 3-days • all year
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2 days per week
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What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day as set by the nursery
- You may need to provide everyday consumables, such as nappies, wipes and sun cream
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How the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Ladybirds Early Years Care & Education Reviews (7)
8.8
Ladybirds Early Years Care & Education has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.781) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ladybirds Early Years Care & Education has 7 reviews.
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Review from F T (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2025 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
The way I can sum up Ladybirds nursery is the complete and utter joy and excitement I see on my daughters face every time we drop her off in the morning when she sees the staff. She has had such a wonderful time so far and I can tell just how much fun she has every day and how comfortable she is...
The way I can sum up Ladybirds nursery is the complete and utter joy and excitement I see on my daughters face every time we drop her off in the morning when she sees the staff. She has had such a wonderful time so far and I can tell just how much fun she has every day and how comfortable she is already with the setting and staff. All of the staff are wonderful, and from the very first day made my daughter feel welcome and part of the group.
↩Reply from Tanita, Senior Manager at Ladybirds Early Years Care & Education
Aw...thank you so much for taking the time to write a review - we really appreciate it. Your message has been shared with all the staff who work very hard to make sure all children have the best experience during their nursery days! We are so glad that you feel happy and confident in leaving your precious daughter with us - she is a joy and settled in so easily, it's like she has always been here!
Review from Laura I (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2025 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
Absolutely amazing staff, fantastic communication when my little one went through toilet training regression. They followed my home routine very well in the pre-school setting.
My little one Absolutely loves coming here, everyone is so friendly and upbeat all the time and they always give me a...
Absolutely amazing staff, fantastic communication when my little one went through toilet training regression. They followed my home routine very well in the pre-school setting.
My little one Absolutely loves coming here, everyone is so friendly and upbeat all the time and they always give me a run down of her day when I collect her.
↩Reply from Tanita, Senior Manager at Ladybirds Early Years Care & Education
Thank you for your lovely review...we really appreciate you taking the time to write this. We have passed on your message to the staff - it means a lot to all of us. Your little one always has fun with all the activities and experiences on offer and is a good friend to all of her peers - you should be very proud of her!
Review from Charlie S (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2025 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
Ladybirds is such an incredible place. My son has come so far since being there. He has learned so much. He's Constantly sharing stories of his day and has so much love for the staff. I couldn't ask for a better place to send him. The perfect balance of play and Learning
Ladybirds is such an incredible place. My son has come so far since being there. He has learned so much. He's Constantly sharing stories of his day and has so much love for the staff. I couldn't ask for a better place to send him. The perfect balance of play and Learning
↩Reply from Tanita, Senior Manager at Ladybirds Early Years Care & Education
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review - we really appreciate it. We have passed your feedback onto the staff as this will mean so much to them to know that he feels happy, safe and secure with all of us. He is such a little star and a real credit to you - he definitely makes our job easier!
Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2025 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
My daughter is absolutely thriving at Ladybirds. I enrolled her when she was 15 months old and did have my doubts, but I was worrying for nothing. She soon settled in and was thoroughly enjoying everything she got up to. She's now 23 months and still thriving. Her skills have improved so much by...
My daughter is absolutely thriving at Ladybirds. I enrolled her when she was 15 months old and did have my doubts, but I was worrying for nothing. She soon settled in and was thoroughly enjoying everything she got up to. She's now 23 months and still thriving. Her skills have improved so much by being there and I am so proud of her. The staff have always been so accommodating and always helpful with any queries I have. Ladybirds is a fun, friendly and very caring nursery and I'm so happy that my daughter is going there.
↩Reply from Tanita Spear, Senior Manager at Ladybirds Early Years Care & Education
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review...we appreciate it very much!
Review from B H (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2025 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
My child absolutely LOVES going to ladybirds. She started at 9 months old when I went back to work and I was terrified about leaving her but she took to it straight away and now just walks straight in without saying bye! She's learnt so much since being there and is always coming out with random...
My child absolutely LOVES going to ladybirds. She started at 9 months old when I went back to work and I was terrified about leaving her but she took to it straight away and now just walks straight in without saying bye! She's learnt so much since being there and is always coming out with random words and sign language. Wouldn't send her to any other nursery in Barnstaple
↩Reply from Cathryn Hibbard, Director at Ladybirds Early Years Care & Education
Thank you so much for your really lovely words...she is a delight to have in the setting, full of character and fun and we love having her here! We love how she shares what she learns with you at home. You should be very proud of her...she is a real credit to you!
Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2025 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
I haven't got a bad word to say about lady birds. They are great. I get art work. Updates. Photos. They are fab. The staff are kind and my son absolutely loves going there.
Never has he said no. He walks in happy as Larry to be there.
Never has he said no. He walks in happy as Larry to be there.
The only thing i wish they would improve on is in winter id...
I haven't got a bad word to say about lady birds. They are great. I get art work. Updates. Photos. They are fab. The staff are kind and my son absolutely loves going there.
Never has he said no. He walks in happy as Larry to be there.
Never has he said no. He walks in happy as Larry to be there.
The only thing i wish they would improve on is in winter id pick up my son and his face would always need wiping from a dry previously runny nose. Every time I collected him.
↩Reply from Cathryn Hibbard, Director at Ladybirds Early Years Care & Education
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a lovely review...it really means a lot to the staff to know that the children are happy. With regard to the criticism about wiping noses...there is no excuse NOT to do this as we have lots of self-hygiene spots all around the nursery, with tissues,...
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a lovely review...it really means a lot to the staff to know that the children are happy. With regard to the criticism about wiping noses...there is no excuse NOT to do this as we have lots of self-hygiene spots all around the nursery, with tissues, warm soapy water and flannels, towels & hand sanitiser (for adults) so we are a little disappointed that this has happened. All staff are made aware that it is 'Ladybirds Law' that no child should be left with dirty hands, faces or runny noses. We hope that this does not happen again but please use theparent app or daily diary to make us aware of any issues.
Review from Helen K (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2025 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
What a gem! My child is tricky in several ways with health and special needs! I had spent A LOT of time in hospital with my child prior to putting her in nursery and I was terrified it wouldn't work. I explained all this to the nursery and together we have achieved far more for my child than I ever...
What a gem! My child is tricky in several ways with health and special needs! I had spent A LOT of time in hospital with my child prior to putting her in nursery and I was terrified it wouldn't work. I explained all this to the nursery and together we have achieved far more for my child than I ever dreamed possible! I can't express my gratitude for this place and the people in it. You will need to go a long way to find a better place!
↩Reply from Tanita, Senior Manager at Ladybirds Early Years Care & Education
Thank you so much for your kind words...we have absolutely loved getting to know them and they will be truly missed by us all when they leave to start school. It has been such a positive nursery/parent relationship, working together to achieve the best outcome to be ready for their next stage of...
Thank you so much for your kind words...we have absolutely loved getting to know them and they will be truly missed by us all when they leave to start school. It has been such a positive nursery/parent relationship, working together to achieve the best outcome to be ready for their next stage of learning.It's been a pleasure to watch them grow & flourish and continue to be resilient, despite any difficulties they have had to overcome, so thank you for sharing your precious gift with us!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ladybirds Early Years Care & Education
What is the Age Range of Children that Ladybirds Early Years Care & Education accepts?
Ladybirds Early Years Care & Education accepts Children aged from 0 years 11 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Ladybirds Early Years Care & Education Open?
Ladybirds Early Years Care & Education is open: Monday 07:00-17:30, Tuesday 07:00-17:30, Wednesday 07:00-17:30, Thursday 07:00-17:30, Friday 07:00-17:30.
How many Children does Ladybirds Early Years Care & Education have capacity for?
Ladybirds Early Years Care & Education has capacity for a total of 100 Children.
How far is Ladybirds Early Years Care & Education to the centre of Barnstaple?
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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