Little Bears Pre School, Shebbear has received an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted report.

Jane Elston, manager and Jo Oke, deputy manager, said: “We are very proud of our outstanding achievement and we strive to create a happy and stimulating environment so that children are able to flourish in our setting.”

Ofsted commented that children have high levels of self-esteem and explore the environment with confidence, partnerships with parents are exemplary and there is an enabling and consistent approach between home and pre school.