Hurly Burly Day Nursery

Petroc, Bolham Road, Tiverton EX16 6SH
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  • Hurly Burly Day Nursery, Tiverton
Hurly Burly provides home style childcare with a large outdoor area and lots of outdoor play.

The team provide learning through play with genuine love and care. They work with parents to make sure that each child is given the opportunity to reach their full potential, readying them for school and their life ahead.                

The nursery has 7 classrooms; these are split into the nursery side for children aged 0-3 and the pre-school for children aged 3-5 years.
Each classroom has access to outdoor space, a wide selection of resources and age appropriate challenges.

The setting is friendly and fun and the team look forward to welcoming you.
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Funding & Fees

Pricing starts from £39 per half day and £60 for a full day.

Funding is available for free places from 9 months upwards (15 hours - 30 hours) Visit the childcare choices website for information and to apply.


Please contact us for more information.


All homemade snacks and food included except nappies and wet wipes.

Contact Hurly Burly Day Nursery to get a personalised quote.

Contact Hurly Burly Day Nursery to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Charlie Kilshaw (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 72

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Free parking for 20 mins available to parents to look around or for drop off and pick up

Hurly Burly Day Nursery Reviews (32)

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Hurly Burly Day Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.955) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hurly Burly Day Nursery has 32 reviews.

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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a lovely nursery! I know my daughter is in safe hands here. All the staff genuinely care so much for the children, my daughter loves all the staff in the baby room. Her development since going to hurly burly is amazing. Every week she has learnt something new. This is totally down to them, every
week she has done something different, the activities are amazing too. She has been given endless opportunities. I am forever grateful.
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Review from Diana T (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have now our second child at Hurly Burly nursery and we are very happy in our decision that we have chose them again. We are a bilingual family and the nursery supported both of my children to develop their English while they were/are attending there. My son loves going to this nursery and it makes
all the difference at the start of the day that we know he feels emotionally safe and comfortable there. He has built up a strong bond with the staff there. They are going out to the garden in every weather and have a lot of fun being messy and creative.
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Review from A V (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves going to Hurly Burly. She walks in happily each morning, pleased to see the members of staff in her room. She loves the routine and her development is coming on leaps and bounds. The communication is great between myself and the nursery and I feel confident in the knowledge that they
will inform me if there are any problems.
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Review from Kimberley V (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The whole Team are incredible - our dear Boy waves me off every time and is so happy when I collect him. The team really do care about his well-being, adapt from home routines and mention anything when something isn't quite right with him. I can't thank the whole Team enough for all their hard work
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Hurley Burly are so professional and friendly, always give updates about my child and their atmosphere and security is brilliant. The place is clean, staff are easily recognisable with uniform too.
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Review from Taylor S (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hurly burleys have been amazing- my daughter loves going each day they are so creative with them and the pictures and updates they do about each child is lovely keep doing what you're doing! It's a shame my daughter can't be there forever
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Review from Christine B (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have three children of whom my youngest is now in Hurly Burly pre-school. All three have come through Hurly Burly and many of the same staff are still there from 7+ years ago. Hurly Burly is a truly nutruing setting for young children. The staff are the most wonderful people and build strong bonds
with the children, who in turn also forge their own strong friendships with peers. Charile and Gemma provide superb leadership and direction, and they also know all of the children very well. They, and indeed all the staff, are refreshingly down to Earth and understand the challenges parents face. (Charlie has always been brilliant reassurance to me as a parent. And I trust her wholeheartedly.) Hurly Burly is a very happy place to be with children brilliantly looked after and learning all the time. I could not recommend Hurly Burly more highly - we will be really sad when our littlest goes to school.


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Review from Roxanne M (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely caring staff, always helpful with answers to my questions. Daughter loves it within the nursery setting and loves the staff. My daughter has started eating so much better since starting at Hurly Burly and is coming home with new skills all the time.
Reply from Charlie Kilshaw, Manager at Hurly Burly Day NurseryThank you for the review, she has settled well and is making lovely progress.
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Review from Siobhan G (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children attended Hurly Burly, my eldest moved up to school last year and my youngest only left in August due to a house move. The team at the nursery are caring and supportive, they always went above and beyond to support our family. I feel both my children thrived in the setting. I would
not hesitate to recommend Hurly Burly.
Reply from Clare Berry, Owner at Hurly Burly Day NurseryThank you so much for your lovely review and we are so pleased your little one loves their time with us!
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Review from Chloe T (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has been fantastic for my son. They have supported him with his individual needs and massively helped towards his physical and emotional development.
Everyone is super lovely there and welcoming.
Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from Maria O (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Hurly Burly Nursery since April this year and has come on really well, all the staff are friendly and my son loves going. The staff are good at updating me on what my son has been doing and how he has been whilst in their care and I love that they do a daily care diary and
get regular pics and updates on the activities he has been doing.
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Review from M L (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is value for money. My child loves attending and on occasions would prefer not to come home at the end of the day.
The staff are always happy to give feedback at pick up at the end of the day but all leave regular updates on the app.
There have been days when my child is cared for by
their grandparent and if this is ever not an option Hurly Burly are always flexible and happy to accept my child (even at last minute).
If I email the manager, I always get a quick and helpful response.
Reply from Clare Berry, Owner at Hurly Burly Day NurseryThank you for your review, we are glad you are happy with us.
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Review from J Y (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl enjoys attending Hurly Burly, she is only two but has made some friends and on a nursery day tells me who she is going to see. Each day she comes home speaking more. She is very settled and always excited to go. The staff are very welcoming and use the tapestry app which is great for
updates. Would recommend Hurly Burly.
Reply from Clare Berry, Owner at Hurly Burly Day NurseryThankyou for the review and we are glad your little girl enjoys her time with us at Hurly Burly.
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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 2 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended this setting (one currently still there) from the age of 6 months, and I cannot thank the staff enough for their support, knowledge and general peace of mind when it comes to the care of my children. Myself and partner both work full time, and when it comes to the juggles
of life, questions, behaviours, is this/that normal, they have put us at ease and I know my children are in a great setting. My eldest, now in Primary, loved it. She's so passionate about the outdoors and I believe this has been due to the great outdoor space that Hurly Burly offers children.
Reply from Clare Berry, Owner at Hurly Burly Day NurseryThank you for your review and we are glad your children have both loved coming to Hurly Burly!
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Review from Line D (Mother of Child) published on 2 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fabulous nursery. The staff is so lovely and very welcoming. They use an app to update on your child's development and it's very detailed. My daughter started at 2. They quickly noticed her slow speech development and invited us for a meeting to discuss available support for her. They made a SALT referral
and an expert went in regularly to do some activities with her. I was so grateful that my child received so much attention. The opening times are perfect for anyone who works. They cook food in-house and they provide a list of the menu regularly. My son started nursery there at 3 months old. The staff in the baby room is so caring and invited me to breastfeed him anytime he needed it. He is now 3 and he absolutely loves the nursery. Both my children have had amazing experiences and beautiful memories. The nursery has expanded and the facilities and outside spaces are spacious and colourful. I would recommend Hurly Burly to any parents who want their child to learn while having amazing fun.
Reply from Clare Berry, Owner at Hurly Burly Day NurseryThank you for your review and we are glad your daughter loves coming to us at Hurly Burly!
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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 2 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at the nursery for over a year now and really enjoys it. She loves going and is always really happy when picking her up. She settled really well and had some settle sessions beforehand which were really helpful. All the staff are friendly, welcoming and approachable and are supportive
of your needs and very helpful.
Communication with the nursery is brilliant. Emails are always answered in good time and the use of the app is brilliant, with all the information on what they have had to eat how much they have eaten, to the activities they have done to photos of your child with different activities, Memos on events happening and news and updates.
She regularly comes home with different arts and crafts and bits and pieces they have done. There’s also a brilliant outside space and nature garden, with a range of bikes/equipment which is used every day my daughter is there.
Overall we are very pleased with the nursery, and would highly recommend.
Reply from Clare Berry, Owner at Hurly Burly Day NurseryThank you for your review and we are glad your daughter loves playing and learning at Hurly Burly!
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Review from C F (Mother of Child) published on 2 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has settled so well into Hurly Burly and the staff are amazing with him. He had a hard time settling in the beginning but now is happy when I drop him off. I was also very anxious leaving him in the beginning but it’s so reassuring that I know he is well looked after and gets to interact
with children around his age.
Reply from Clare Berry, Owner at Hurly Burly Day NurseryThank you for your review and we are glad your little boy settled well and loves coming to us at Hurly Burly.
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Review from F P (Mother of Child) published on 2 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have absolutely thrived at Hurly Burly. The staff are kind and attentive and make sure the children's days are filled with activities and lots of outdoor time. The staff have been wonderful at catering to my child's extra physical needs and have helped encourage her to integrate activities
into her day that act as physio for her.
Both my children have always been excited to walk through the door and are always happy when I collect them. My oldest is now doing really well in school and I feel she was prepped for this by attending Hurly Burly first. I couldn't have hoped for a better nursery for my kids.
Reply from Clare Berry, Owner at Hurly Burly Day NurseryThank you for your review and we are glad both your children love playing with us at Hurly Burly!
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Review from Tanya L (Mother of Child) published on 2 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been coming to Hurly Burly for the last 6 months and has come on leaps and bounds with his development. His speech is brilliant, his independence has been nurtured and he loves his room leaders. He spends the vast majority of his day outside with his friends learning about the world. The
meals, snacks and facilities provided are of an excellent standard and the opening hours fit around our family life. We love this nursery and would recommend it to anyone.
Reply from Clare Berry, Owner at Hurly Burly Day NurseryThank you for your review and we are so glad your son loves our huge outdoor spaces!
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Review from Katie G (Mother of Child) published on 2 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been coming here since he was 2 years old (now 4). He has always enjoyed his sessions at nursery and gets on well with the staff and other children. The staff are always looking out for the children’s best interests and always communicate brilliantly when any issues arise. I’m now due our
second baby and will definitely be using Hurly Burly again when the time comes.
Reply from Clare Berry, Owner at Hurly Burly Day NurseryThank you for your review and we are glad your son loves coming to us at Hurly Burly, we look forward to cuddles with the new baby!
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.955)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.955) out of 10 for Hurly Burly Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.955 for Hurly Burly Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (252 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 264 Ratings = 4.955
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Hurly Burly Day Nursery is based on 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 72 number of registered child places is 14.4, which has been reached with 22 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hurly Burly Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Hurly Burly Day Nursery accepts?

Hurly Burly Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Hurly Burly Day Nursery Open?

Hurly Burly Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Hurly Burly Day Nursery have capacity for?

Hurly Burly Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 72 Children.

How far is Hurly Burly Day Nursery to the centre of Tiverton?

0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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