Puffins Clyst Heath

Puffins Clyst Heath is an after-school and childcare setting located in Exeter within the jurisdiction of Exeter City Council. The physical address of the facility is Clyst Heath, Exeter, with the postcode EX2 7TE, and the published telephone number is 01392 496017. Parents can find further information and resources by visiting the official provider-published website at https://www.puffinsofexeter.co.uk/.

According to provider-published details, the regular session opening hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, while the setting is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. The published Google rating for Puffins Clyst Heath stands at 4.9 out of 5, based on a total of 37 published Google reviews. Review themes indicate that the nursery is situated within a secure setting and is supported by a warm, welcoming team of staff.

Parent reviews and provider details highlight that the staff consistently go above and beyond to support families and foster care and education. The setting caters to multiple age groups, including babies, toddlers, and preschool children. As children grow, they transition through different rooms, such as moving from the baby spaces into the Bumblebee room around the age of two years old.

Provider-published information notes that visits are arranged with key workers to help children familiarise themselves with soon-to-be new spaces during room transitions. In the preschool room, children around the age of three are provided with experiences designed to help them become confident and ready for the move to big school. Children benefit from enriching environments, outdoor exploration in the gardens, and engaging activities that help them thrive and develop.

Communication with families is maintained through daily handovers, regular parents' evenings, and app updates throughout the day that include pictures and progress reports. The provider also offers a Holiday Club service as part of its available locations and services to provide structured seasonal care options for families. Published staff profiles confirm the presence of qualified staff, such as Level 3 practitioner Phoebe Sitko who works in the preschool.