Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number01395 272418
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Details
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Group/OwnerRaddenstile Childcare Ltd
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Person in ChargeMellissa Bartlett (Manager)
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Number of Staff25
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When ClosedBank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care
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Total Places for children58
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Age rangefrom 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0730-1800
Anna R
January 14, 2019 at 12:00 amJust 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.
Kirsty M
January 14, 2019 at 12:00 amLove 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.
Charlotte C
February 21, 2019 at 12:00 amMy son has been going to The Dolphin Pre School and Nursery for a couple months now. He has come on so much! He is getting independent with eating and enjoying interaction with other children. The activities are amazing and always have a book full of photos from the day.
Considering he only goes 1 day a week and not even all day, he runs off straight away when we go to nursery.
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.
Cara H
March 20, 2019 at 12:00 amWhen 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.
Lauren K
March 21, 2019 at 12:00 amMy 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!
Alexandra H
April 3, 2019 at 12:00 amMy 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!
Harry K
April 3, 2019 at 12:00 amOur 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!
Rosie W
April 16, 2019 at 12:00 amOur 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.
Natalie S
July 31, 2019 at 12:00 amI am so pleased that we chose The Dolphin for our son. It was such a big decision but we have never looked back. Since starting there, our son has been so well looked after. The staff are amazing and work very hard. They are always happy to help out if we need to alter or add days.
I would highly recommend The Dolphin to any parents looking for childcare.
Natalie M
August 19, 2019 at 12:00 amSuch a wonderful experience at The Dolphin for both my children. My daughter made some fabulous friends that she continues to keep in touch with and has memories she will cherish for a lifetime. My son has just started and the staff have been amazing considering he was so young. Was made to feel comfortable from day one.
Laura F
September 5, 2019 at 12:00 amI cannot recommend The Dolphin enough. Both of our children have been here and the staff are so accommodating, friendly, and welcoming. This is such a relief when life with young children and working can be so stressful.
Wonderful team.
Louise S
October 28, 2019 at 12:00 amThe Dolphin Nursery and Preschool is a fantastic place for your child to be. It was recommended to me and as so many recommended it, I never looked anywhere else and it was a great decision. My son is in his final year before school now and he absolutely loves it. I never have a problem getting him there in the mornings, he is always excited and ready to go. They are always doing fantastic activities with them covering everything and I have been able to see how much he is learning with them as he says stuff and I say
‘how do you know that?
The team are highly qualified, the preschool is a great space with lots of toys and educational things to play and learn with and the food is good. They are also flexible with hours and are very responsive to any changes. I feel they always do everything they can to help you in anyway.
One of my favourite things is the book we get back each week filled up with what they have been up to in writing and photos, it’s something we can keep forever.
Kezia P
November 7, 2019 at 12:00 amEasily the best nursery in the area. The staff are so friendly and caring. The food is all home-cooked and healthy. Children often go on activities outside of the nursery and learn new skills every day. I’ve personally seen the growth in my child’s maths, speech and social skills since joining just a couple of months ago.
Andrew J
December 18, 2019 at 12:00 amI can’t recommend The Dolphin Pre School and Nursery enough! Friendly staff who treat my daughter like one of their own, whilst constantly bringing out the best in her with creative and fun activities!
Rachel M
August 25, 2020 at 12:00 amMy child loves attending The Dolphin and has grown in confidence as a result.
I thoroughly recommend The Dolphin to any parent looking for a fun, friendly, flexible and safe, nurturing environment for their young child.
Jessica W
September 3, 2020 at 12:00 amThe Dolphin is amazing, as soon as I viewed the nursery I felt how intimate and lovely it was compared to others we had viewed. Our daughter had a few taster sessions which confirmed our thoughts on the place and she’s always loved it, we’ve had no tears and she’s always so excited to go. The ladies in her room are always so enthusiastic and do so many great activities with her which we get to see in her little book, where they stick photos and explain everything she has been up to. She is so cared for and they put my mind at ease as I know she is in the best hands with people who really have her best interests at heart. I would choose The Dolphin over and over again.
Jessica S
October 15, 2020 at 12:00 amSuch a wonderful nursery! Initially, I was very worried about sending my son to nursery but the guys at The Dolphin really reassured me and went above and beyond to ease us in. They have been so amazing and now, just six weeks on, my son has settled in so well and has really taken to his key worker, who is great! I cannot recommend highly enough.
Rachel S
February 26, 2023 at 12:00 amI am super impressed with how much my baby girl adores going to The Dolphin Pre School and Nursery. The staff are kind and caring, showing how much they care for her! She comes home happy after having a day full of activities and new learning. I go to work reassured that she’s in excellent hands!
C L
March 7, 2023 at 12:00 amDolphin nursery came recommended to me after reaching out via social media for the best nurseries in the area, as I’d only moved here 14 months earlier and had little to no knowledge of the area.
Needless to say, taking a chance on Dolphin nursery was the best decision I made for both of my boys (two boys under 2).
The management and team of staff across little Dinos and Little Explorers are absolutely fantastic with our children and never disappointed with the regular updates we have on a weekly basis with their (all about me books).
The management team are very approachable and accommodating when we’ve hit challenges and helped adjust our children’s hours to suit our budget during this current climate.
If you are looking for a well-rounded nursery, I can’t recommend them highly enough. Our boys are developing so well because of their support!
Sarah A
May 3, 2023 at 12:00 amAbsolutely the best nursery and preschool in Exmouth! The staff are lovely, the facilities are great and our daughter loves going every day.
I love her ‘keeping in touch book’, it shows us what she has been up to during the day and shows us that she has been having a great time.