Business Details
Trusted Childcare & Early Education in Crediton
Pippins Pre School & Nursery Pre-School and Nursery has been nurturing children aged 0-5 for over 50 years, establishing itself as a trusted provider of inclusive early years education. Our dedicated team prioritises individual child development through play-based learning in a safe, stimulating environment. We foster strong attachments between staff and children, offering consistent care that supports emotional growth and independence. Our curriculum balances structured activities with child-led exploration, ensuring each child receives tailored attention to maximise their potential.With qualified practitioners and a focus on parental partnership, we create a seamless transition to formal schooling while maintaining transparent communication with families. Our commitment to continuous improvement is demonstrated through regular staff training and active engagement with evolving educational practices.
Services
Early Years Education
Nursery Care
Before School Club
After School Club
Child Development
Play-Based Learning
School Readiness
Parent Partnerships
Special Needs Support
OFSTED-Registered Care
Highlights and features
- Over 50 years of dedicated early years education experience
- OFSTED-registered practitioners with specialist child development training
- Proven success in preparing children for school transitions
- Daily parent communication through Tapestry and care diaries
- Specialist support for children with speech and language needs
Associations and certifications
- ICAN
What people say
Loves it here
Fantastic staff
Amazing development
Go above and beyond
Highly recommend
Services
Early Years Education
Our play-based curriculum develops foundational skills through structured and child-initiated activities. Qualified practitioners deliver tailored learning experiences that prepare children for formal education while nurturing social, emotional and cognitive development through discovery and interactive play.
Nursery Care
Providing full-day childcare for children aged 0-5 in a secure, stimulating environment. Our experienced team offers continuous care that supports attachment, independence and personal development through age-appropriate activities and consistent key worker relationships.
Before School Club
Kidz Star Club offers supervised morning care from 7:45am, including breakfast provision and transition support to Landscore School. Activities focus on gentle wake-up routines and social preparation for the school day ahead.
After School Club
After-school provision until 6pm featuring structured play activities, homework support and transition programmes. Our OFSTED-registered club maintains continuity with Pippins Pre School & Nursery Pre-School and Nursery' educational approach while providing flexible care for working families.
Special Educational Needs
Tailored support for children with speech, language and physical development needs. Our practitioners implement specialist programmes in partnership with therapists, including Thrive and physiotherapy interventions, with individualised care plans and regular parental updates.
People
Sharleen Treen
Manager
With extensive early years leadership experience, Sharleen oversees daily operations and strategic development. She implements continuous improvements in educational practices and maintains OFSTED compliance across all services.
Michelle Dymond
Deputy Manager
As deputy manager and designated safeguarding lead, Michelle supports curriculum delivery and child protection procedures. She specialises in speech and language development interventions for children with additional needs.
Jess Ladd
Assistant Manager
Jess coordinates room leadership and staff training programmes. She focuses on maintaining high educational standards through continuous professional development and implementation of best practice methodologies.
Aldona Shannon
Nursery Nurse
Experienced nursery nurse providing direct care across multiple age groups. Specialises in creating engaging learning environments that support cognitive development and social interaction through play-based activities.
Kacey Elisa
Apprentice
Trainee practitioner supporting daily operations while completing formal early years qualifications. Assists in implementing educational activities and maintaining detailed child development records.
Questions
What age range do you accept?
We care for children from birth up to 5 years old, with transition support to primary school through our Kidz Star Club programme.
Are you OFSTED registered?
Yes, we hold two OFSTED registrations: EY2556851 for Pippins Pre School & Nursery Pre-School and Nursery Pre-School and EY429479 for Kidz Star Club.
How do you support school readiness?
Our curriculum includes structured transition activities, forest school trips, and collaboration with Landscore School to ensure smooth educational progression.
What special needs support do you offer?
We provide speech and language referrals, Thrive interventions, and physiotherapy support with individualised care plans developed in partnership with specialists.
How do you communicate with parents?
Daily updates via Tapestry, care diaries, regular parent meetings, and immediate communication for any child-specific concerns or developments.
What are your operating hours?
Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:00pm, closed bank holidays and Christmas week. Kidz Star Club operates before/after school hours at Landscore School.
Reviews (3)
Jess Wonnacott
Mar 15, 2020
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Wow! 5⭐️’s It didn’t feel great putting our son into nursery when he was 7 months old but Pippins has been amazing. Leanne and all the staff in the baby room are brilliant, they keep you informed and put you at ease meaning you know your little one is in good hands. You are always greeted with a smile, all the staff make you feel like your little one isn’t just a number and nothing ever seems to much. The tapestry app is great too I enjoy looking at the entries and seeing how much our little boy is enjoying his time there. Also Leanne and her team are really supportive
Eloise Waller
Mar 14, 2020
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Pippins is a fantastic nursery!! our daughter has been going since she was 8 months old as tough as it was i was constantly reassured and updated on her well doing even to this day they are amazing at keeping you in touch with what they do with the children through tapestry which is a great app! They are all hard working and will help wherever possible. our daughter loves going and can honestly say they have helped her confidence and abilities massively. she has a lovely group of friends she enjoys seeing. The new premises is great and always welcomed with a smiley face everytime we arrive. we
Hailey Simpson
Jul 23, 2019
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From baby to preschool age, a truely supportive setting, that not only teaches the children educationally but encourages them emotionally to be a polite and caring individuals... My child loved pipins and was happy to go whilst I worked, sometimes so much he didn't want to come when I collected him 😂 100% recommend using them
