--- title: "14 Day Nurseries near St Austell, 1 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/south-west/cornwall/st-austell description: "Compare 14 day nurseries near St Austell: 1 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.7★ from 90 Google reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near St Austell **4.7★** average from **72** Google reviews There are 14 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 3 miles of St Austell on our register. 11 of those have a St Austell address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 1 rated Outstanding, 11 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. Parents have left 90 Google reviews across 7 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 9 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 10 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and Google reviews. ## Nurseries in St Austell at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 3 miles of St Austell. 14 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.7★ 90 Google reviews 9 Accept funded hours 10 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 1 - Good 11 2 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade. ### Highest rated in St Austell - The Snug Childcare (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-snug-childcare-pl26-7tl-2786898) · 4.8★ (18) - Naturally Learning Charlestown (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/naturally-learning-charlestown-pl25-3ns-ey485042) · Ofsted Outstanding - Minibugs St Austell (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/minibugs-st-austell-pl25-5bs-ey546035) · Ofsted Good · 5.0★ (27) ## Nursery locations in and around St Austell ## Day nurseries in St Austell - ### Baby Bugs Nursery ★ 4.6 (10 reviews) St. Austell · PL25 4DN · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/baby-bugs-nursery-pl25-4dn-2760285 - ### Stepping Stones Childcare (Cornwall) ★ 3.7 (3 reviews) ST AUSTELL · PL25 3AG · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-childcare-cornwall-pl25-3ag-ey489461 - ### Brighteyes ★ 5.0 (15 reviews) ST. AUSTELL · PL25 5QE · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/brighteyes-pl25-5qe-ey537872 - ### Minibugs St Austell ★ 5.0 (27 reviews) St Austell · PL25 5BS · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/minibugs-st-austell-pl25-5bs-ey546035 - ### Happy Days Penrice ★ 3.7 (13 reviews) St. Austell · PL26 6AA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-penrice-pl26-6aa-ey279965 - ### Badger Forest School at Higher Wheal Martyn St Austell · PL26 8XG https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/badger-forest-school-at-higher-wheal-martyn-pl26-8xg-2737790 ## Also within 3 miles of St Austell - ### Naturally Learning Charlestown CHARLESTOWN · PL25 3NS · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/naturally-learning-charlestown-pl25-3ns-ey485042 - ### Par Moor Preschool and Nursery ★ 5.0 (4 reviews) PAR · PL24 2SQ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/par-moor-preschool-and-nursery-pl24-2sq-ey473141 - ### Bright Eyes in St Blazey Par · PL24 2DD · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-eyes-in-st-blazey-pl24-2dd-2606469 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near St Austell? We list 14 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 3 miles of St Austell, 11 of which have a St Austell address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near St Austell are rated Outstanding? 1 nursery is currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 3 miles of St Austell, including Naturally Learning Charlestown. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location. What do parents say about nurseries near St Austell? Across 7 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 3 miles of St Austell have left 90 Google reviews at an average of 4.7★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals. Can I use funded hours at a nursery near St Austell? 9 of the 14 nurseries within 3 miles of St Austell (64%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top. Which nurseries near St Austell take babies? 10 settings within 3 miles of St Austell are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common. These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. 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