Listed below are current childcare development opportunities that Devon County Council are aware of:<\/p>\n
Information coming soon<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
The Pip Centre, South Molton, in partnership with Devon County Council, is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from established and\/or new Early Years and Childcare providers to operate from The Pip Centre, South Molton.<\/p>\n
This is a unique opportunity to establish or expand high-quality early years provision in an area where there is clear demand for places for children aged 0\u20134 years.<\/p>\n
The premises consists of:<\/p>\n
For more information please contact Pauline Newell: ropewalk45@hotmail.com <\/a><\/p>\n Following the closure of Lustleigh Orchard Preschool and Playgroup at the end of May 2026, there is now an increased need for early\u2011years places in the area.<\/p>\n Our Early Years Locality Team is actively exploring potential venues for a new nursery and supporting families who have told us they are currently unable to find childcare.<\/p>\n Lustleigh sits between Moretonhampstead and Bovey Tracey and serves surrounding communities including North Bovey and Manaton. Identifying suitable premises can be challenging, particularly as the village hall previously used by the preschool may no longer be an option.<\/p>\n If you are aware of any venues in or around these areas that could be suitable, or if you would be interested in establishing childcare provision yourself, please contact sue.bolt@devon.gov.uk<\/a> for an informal discussion.<\/p>\n Thank you for your interest and support.<\/p>\n Ilfracombe Town Council have a unique opportunity available for rent at The Lantern Centre, High Street, Ilfracombe. Whether you are an existing childcare provider wanting to expand your portfolio or an individual looking to set up your first nursery, this opportunity – in a central high-street location, could be the perfect fit for you.<\/p>\n Ground floor:<\/p>\n First floor:<\/p>\n For further details please contact itc@ilfracombetowncouncil.gov.uk<\/a> or call 01271 855300.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n An opportunity is available for childcare providers to establish provision within the former children\u2019s centre buildings in Great Torrington, where additional places all year for 0\u20134-year-olds (8am\u20136pm) are needed.<\/p>\n A competitive tender process will be launched, with the application pack available below. The pack includes full details of buildings, leases, required places, and photographs.<\/p>\n Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview and deliver a presentation.<\/p>\n Please download the application pack to your desktop before completing.<\/p>\nLustleigh area<\/h3>\n
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New nursery opportunity: Great Torrington former childrens centre building<\/h2>\n