hdc Kingsteignton

Kingsteignton Primary School, Heron Way, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot TQ12 3QY
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9.8 35 Reviews
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Nestled within the grounds of Kingsteignton Primary School, hdc Kingsteignton Nursery has a modern, home-from-home feel, with access to incredible outdoor spaces promoting an active lifestyle.

The nursery's facilities are specifically designed to recognise the needs of all children at the nursery. Your little one will be cared for, loved, and nurtured throughout their time at Kingsteignton nursery, with a focus on maximising learning opportunities through various activities.

In the Orchard, for the youngest children, the team provide a relaxing and stimulating space, where the children have easy access to the garden, and can participate in outdoor play. This is highly encouraged at the nursery, to further support development and offer an active approach to learning.

The Meadow Room, which is for toddlers, is equipped with a large variety of resources and natural objects to encourage your child's curiosity. Within this room, children have space to explore and imitate the world around them as they become more physically able.

In the Forest Room, for Pre-School, children will experience a mix of child-led and adult-led activities. This room provides great benefit to children's development, such as: increased motivation and concentration, problem solving, resilience and self-regulation skills. Outside the Pre-School has a huge outdoor mud kitchen, which the children love to play, pretending to make potions and bake delicious treats.

The nursery offers exceptional care, enriched by unique learning opportunities for your child. One such experience is child-friendly cooking classes, helping to equip children with valuable skills and deeper knowledge of the cooking process.

Helping children prepare for school is an important part of a child's first five years. At the nursery, rest assured that your child will leave feeling ready and prepared for the next steps in this important journey.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sharon McGovern (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 56

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full Day Session £76.30

  • A £100 non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place. Exact days of attendance should be confirmed no later than 6 weeks prior to the child’s start date. Any changes are subject to availability.

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 & Christmas

Parking

  • Parking is available on the roads outside the nursery.

hdc Kingsteignton Reviews (35)

9.8

hdc Kingsteignton has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.833) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time hdc Kingsteignton has 35 reviews.

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Review from C D (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son loves going to nursery and the staff are absolutely brilliant. They helped him settle in right from the start in the toddler room and he is now loving pre-school and has amazing bonds with his room staff. The whole team are amazingly friendly, caring and proactive, always willing to discuss
any worries and make us all feel at home. Could not recommend enough.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at hdc Kingsteignton
We are thrilled to read how much your son enjoys coming to nursery and that he settled so smoothly with the team's support. It is lovely to know he has built such strong bonds in pre-school and…read more
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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had a fantastic experience with HDC Kingsteignton. The staff are consistently friendly and welcoming, creating a warm environment for the children. Activities are engaging and varied, from painting and sensory trays to baking, and always thoughtfully planned. There's a clear focus on developmental
milestones, with structured parent meetings that help us stay informed and involved. We also love the day trips, including visits to the pet shop, local farm, and charity food drops, which add real-world learning and community connection. The team responds quickly and appropriately to any illness or injury, and we're always contacted in a timely, reassuring way. We feel confident and grateful knowing our child is in such caring hands.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at hdc Kingsteignton
Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed feedback. We are delighted to read that you have had such a positive experience with us. Our team works hard to create a nurturing, engaging, and safe…read more
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Review from Rob W (Father of Child) published on 7 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loved this nursery from 10 months old up until she left to go to school in September.
Even when she was struggling to adapt to life in the pre school room as there were more children running around she was supported by her 2 favourite people (Rehanna and Amie-Nicole ) who were able to guide
her through until her confidence grew.
Everyone who works there were so supportive and friendly and have definitely left their mark on my daughters life as she keeps wanting to go to visit to say hi.
Thank you HDC Kingsteignton
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at hdc Kingsteignton
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback. We are thrilled that your daughter enjoyed her time with us and that the team helped her to feel confident and ready for her transition to school - they…read more
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Review from Luke S (Father of Child) published on 26 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What can I say? All three of our little ones have been to HDC Kingsteignton and we honestly couldn't be happier. Two have moved on to pre-school and school, one is still with HDC.
The staff are fantastic. Sharon has always been a fantastic support with anything we need and always tried to accommodate.
The staff in each room are fantastic, however a special shout out to the amazing nursery workers in babies who have always gone above and beyond our expectations.
Our children have made very special bonds in the 4 years plus we have been sending our children to HDC Kingsteignton. Rehanna, Amie-Nicole, Becky and Angie have stood out particularly. With the foundation of these bonds, it has helped progress their fine motor skills and other skills such as using their cutlery at meal times, putting their coats on by themselves etc.
I couldn't recommend the nursery highly enough. They really have been incredible throughout. Thank you all for everything!
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at hdc Kingsteignton
Thank you so much for trusting us with all three of your little ones over the years. It is wonderful to know how supported you have felt and how strong the bonds have been between your children and…read more
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had such a wonderful experience with Humpty Dumpty Nursery over the past year. My daughter started when she was 3, and right from the beginning, the staff made her (and us!) feel so welcome and comfortable.
The team is incredibly warm, caring, and clearly passionate about what they do. It gave
us so much peace of mind knowing she was in such good hands every day. She genuinely looked forward to going each morning, which says so much about how much she enjoyed her time there.
We're so grateful for the love, support, and fun learning environment that Humpty Dumpty Nursery provides. It's been such a positive start to her early education journey, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to other families!
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at hdc Kingsteignton
We are delighted to read that your daughter has been happy and felt welcomed during her time with us. It means so much to know that she looked forward to her days with us, and we are proud to have…read more
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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at HDC Nursery have been incredibly with both myslef and my daughter. The whole team are amazing but particularly two in particular who have just been phenomenal with my daughter. They are some of the nicest, kindest people we have the pleasure of knowing and my daughter is starting to settle
in really well. They have answered all my silly questions, reassures all my worries and have made my transition back to work as stress free as it could have been. Ava has come on leaps and bounds since starting there.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at hdc Kingsteignton
We are so happy to read that your daughter is settling in well and thriving. It is wonderful to know that the team, especially those who have made a special impact, have helped make your transition…read more
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very pleased I chose this nursery for my child who has started in the baby room. A fully comprehensive tour was given including how they would evacuate all of the babies in the event of a fire. The staff take the time to get to know the children and I applaud their outstanding care of the entire group
daily, as I often see them when they are at full capacity. Their equipment is keep up to date and new, all in working order and at a suitable height for the age of the children. They encourage development at the rate of each individual child and I believe that mine has benefitted greatly from an individual approach. Their use of the parent zone app (similar to tapestry as most will know it) is brilliant, I feel like I am kept up to date almost hourly with that's been eaten, nappies and fun activities. The nursery itself is probably the most expensive in the area but the quality of the care I can't fault. 100% would recommend.
Reply from Hannah Nabil, Marketing Business Partner at hdc Kingsteignton
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We're so pleased to hear that your child is benefiting from our approach to development and that the updates through the app are helpful. It's wonderful to know…read more
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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Fantastic staff and excellent standard of care, staff go above and beyond.
Fees are high but think that's across the board with nurseries now.
Staff provided a very wide range of activities.
It's clear the children really enjoy being at nursery.
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Review from Thomas S (Father of Child) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are brilliant, really good and since being there my child’s sleep has improved so much. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Only one problem we have been waiting on the term time only for quite a while. With little to no information on when we could look at changing. We really don’t
want to change but we are losing money.
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I like that all staff know each child. Even though they may not look after my son they still know his name which I feel is lovely.
My son loves going and has built a good bond with his careers and settled well.
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Review from Christie D (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has a wonderful time at the Nursery. He has come on leaps and bounds since joining. He was previously with a childminder as I was concerned about how he would develop in a larger setting. All I can say is, I wish I'd moved him to HDC sooner. He's so happy and loves all of the staff. I really
value that the food is freshly made on-site too. He gets such a variety and it's nice to be updated daily on the app where I can see he's trying new dishes that at home, he'd never even try. He's also made some great friends and the wider parent community is really lovely.
Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at hdc Kingsteignton
That's really kind to say, thank you very much, we'll let the team know.
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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A lovely nursery. My little boy has been very happy here and has been well cared for.
He’s been happy in this setting. The only downside is there has been less feedback than when he was in the baby room.
Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at hdc Kingsteignton
Thank you for your feedback. This is really important to us and we'll be sure to share it.
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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I absolutely love the nursery. The team are an asset to the business and shows genuine care for my child and every child in the room.
They’re warm and friendly and I feel happy leaving my daughter with them all day. The handovers are great and I feel informed when I pick up.
The environment is clean,
welcoming and open which is a great thing for me as it means the children can be observed by all at all times.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at hdc Kingsteignton
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Review from Anna E (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fantastic nursery, with very friendly and helpful staff and well organised and run. Our daughter will sadly be leaving soon to start school and I know she'll miss the staff but she'll leave with good memories. The nursery always feels clean, bright and welcoming with plenty of activities and
choices for the children to do.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at hdc Kingsteignton
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Review from J B (Father of Child) published on 24 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant, both my boys went there and the staff are fantastic and let you know how your kids have been, both my boys enjoyed it so I recommend it to anybody. Both my boys called it school and they always smiled after going.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at hdc Kingsteignton
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Review from Travis R (Father of Child) published on 18 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl has been going here for nearly two years and absolutely loves it. The staff are immense and is definitely a safe environment for little ones to grow their minds and have fun too. Our little boy is only 6 weeks old and we've already put him on the list to go here in February 2024.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at hdc Kingsteignton
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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely nursery. My child has taken a while to settle but the staff have all been brilliant in helping her feel safe and welcome. All the staff are extremely friendly and keep me well informed throughout the day with how she is doing. Every morning you are welcomed with a smile from all of the staff.
Thank you
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at hdc Kingsteignton
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Review from John R (Father of Child) published on 17 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery.
Children always happy and very active whilst there.
Good amount of outside space to explore.
Staff always friendly and informative.
Both our children attend and we would always recommend.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at hdc Kingsteignton
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Review from hayley D (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl loves it here, all the kids seem very happy when we are there, the staff are great and nothing is too much trouble, always able to call or email about anything. Get lots of feedback and updates on learning and progress! Lots of activities like cooking, planting etc, lots of different
foods introduced at nursery. Opening times are great and would highly recommend this nursery.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at hdc Kingsteignton
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Review from B E (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hdc Kingsteignton is a fantastic nursery. My daughter has made great progress and always comes away smiling, full of stories of adventures had that day. The staff are friendly and approachable and have great relationships with the children. The setting is clean and boasts many wonderful resources and
activities.
I have recommended this nursery to many friends and anyone else who will listen.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.833)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.833) out of 10 for hdc Kingsteignton is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 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 4.833 for hdc Kingsteignton is calculated as follows: ( (123 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.833
  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 hdc Kingsteignton is based on 12 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 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 56 number of registered child places is 11.2, which has been reached with 12 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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Sharon

Sharon McGovern

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hi! I'm Sharon and I'm the Nursery Manager here at hdc Kingsteignton.


Working with children is extremely rewarding, it’s amazing to know you have had such an impact on helping mould their future. At hdc Kingsteignton we are a family and we would love to welcome you to our nursery. I have a passion for working within the early years as no two days are ever the same. It is a joy to watch the children develop and reach their full potential.


We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!

Frequently Asked Questions about hdc Kingsteignton

What is the Age Range of Children that hdc Kingsteignton accepts?

hdc Kingsteignton accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is hdc Kingsteignton Open?

hdc Kingsteignton 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 hdc Kingsteignton have capacity for?

hdc Kingsteignton has capacity for a total of 56 Children.

How far is hdc Kingsteignton to the centre of Newton Abbot?

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

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