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It focuses on fostering learning through play in an engaging and creative setting, offering diverse activities and enriching experiences through local outings. The Playschool has an Ofsted rating of 'Good'." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is Boscastle Playschool's Ofsted rating?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Boscastle Playschool received an Ofsted rating of 'Good' during its inspection on 21/03/2025. This rating reflects the playschool's commitment to providing a positive and supportive learning environment for children." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How much does Boscastle Playschool cost?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Boscastle Playschool charges £2.00 per session for Stay & Play, £5.25 per session for Breakfast Club, and £1.00 for additional breakfast. Playschool and After School Club are £5.25 per hour. A cooked meal from the primary school is £2.40 per session. 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The playschool closes on bank holidays and for two weeks in December, offering consistent care for families." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What age range does Boscastle Playschool accept?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Boscastle Playschool accepts children within the age range of 2 to 11 years. They offer full day care, sessional care, and holiday clubs, catering to various age-appropriate needs within this range." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Boscastle Playschool have outdoor space?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Boscastle Playschool has an impressive outdoor area. This includes a well-established wood and stream for supervised nature exploration, and a productive garden developed with the Eden Project where children can grow and harvest food. 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[South West](/search?region=South+West) 6. · 7. Boscastle Playschool # Boscastle Playschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2025) · Top School, Fore Street, BOSCASTLE, PL35 0AU · Cornwall Number of places 20 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2025 Local authority Cornwall About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Boscastle Playschool, located in North Cornwall, has been a registered charity providing childcare for over four decades. The day nursery prides itself on fostering learning through play in an engaging and creative setting. Its recently renovated building offers an open-plan space for diverse activities like cooking, art, puzzles, and reading, encouraging children to explore freely. The outdoor area is a significant feature, boasting a well-established wood and stream for supervised nature exploration, a productive garden—developed with the Eden Project—where children can grow and harvest food, as well as playhouses, a sandpit, and ride-ons. The children also care for guinea pigs and chickens, enhancing their connection to nature. The playschool frequently organises outings within the local community and beyond, enriching the children's experiences. They offer full day care, sessional care, and holiday clubs, catering to a range of ages. Our ethos The nursery prides itself on fostering learning through play in an engaging and creative setting. They connect children to nature through outdoor exploration, gardening, and caring for animals, and enrich experiences through community outings. What it's like When parents and children arrive, they are warmly welcomed by the staff, who engage the children in conversation, making them feel valued. Staff build strong, positive relationships with the children, and as a result, the children behave well. The provider plans a curriculum that builds and enhances children's skills and abilities ready for school. Charity-run Learning through play Extensive outdoor space Productive garden with animals ## Pricing & funding - Stay & Play (per family) £2.00 / session - Breakfast Club £5.25 / session - Breakfast (additional if requested) £1.00 / session - Playschool £5.25 / hour - After school Club £5.25 / hour See 4 more ## Key facts Food Children can bring a packed lunch or order a cooked meal from the primary school. Breakfast is an additional cost or can be supplied by parents. Opening hours Monday to Friday 8am to 5:30pm (Term Time); 9am to 5:30pm (Holiday Club); 50 weeks a year Session types Full Day Care, Sessional Care, Breakfast Club, After-School Club, Holiday Club, Stay & Play Waitlist No waitlist mentioned; free trial/taster sessions available. Age range 0-11 years Registered with Ofsted 1969 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Boscastle Playschool Inspection date Mar 2025 Inspection no. 10380261 Lead inspector Sharon Elliott Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50275297)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY416908) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://boscastleplayschool.co.uk) Top School, Fore Street, BOSCASTLE, PL35 0AU ## Explore day nurseries near BOSCASTLE - [Day nurseries in BOSCASTLE](/search?q=BOSCASTLE) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=boscastle-playschool-pl35-0au-ey416908) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Boscastle Playschool Last inspected 21 March 2025 · Sharon Elliott Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend When parents and children arrive, they are warmly welcomed by the staff, who engage the children in conversation, making them feel valued. Staff build strong, positive relationships with the children, and as a result, the children behave well. The provider plans a curriculum that builds and enhances children's skills and abilities ready for school. Inspector highlights - Children are supported in learning important self-care habits, such as blowing their noses, covering their mouths when coughing, washing their hands and brushing their teeth. - Lunchtime is a social occasion where children enjoy a hot, nutritious meal or bring a packed lunch. - Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their small hand muscles. - There is strong collaboration between staff and families. Parents appreciate the support they receive, especially with guidance on topics such as toilet training. - Leaders continue to develop the setting, reviewing provision and gathering feedback from parents, staff and children to make improvements. Areas to develop - 1 develop consistent interactions with children to extend their language skills and to help them solve problems independently. Inspection #10380261 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50275297) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff are encouraged to engage in further training opportunities, for example a course on 'sensory integration' to support children in the setting. This helps staff understand children's behaviour to enable them to stay regulated. Inspection history Date: April 2011 - March 2025 Good - June 2019 Good - January 2016 Good - April 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Boscastle Playschool ### Is Boscastle Playschool a good nursery? ### What is Boscastle Playschool's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Boscastle Playschool cost? ### Does Boscastle Playschool accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Boscastle Playschool take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Boscastle Playschool take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Boscastle Playschool's opening hours? ### What age range does Boscastle Playschool accept? ### Does Boscastle Playschool have outdoor space? ### How does Boscastle Playschool support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Boscastle Playschool? ### How do I contact Boscastle Playschool or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in BOSCASTLE Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Boscastle Playschool. - [ Ofsted: Good 3.3 mi ### Little Otters Children's Centre Camelford · PL32 9YN ](/nursery/little-otters-children-s-centre-pl32-9yn-103037) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.6 mi ### St Pirans Playschool Delabole · PL33 9AG ](/nursery/st-pirans-playschool-pl33-9ag-ey337574) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 11.0 mi ### Smiley Happy People Egloskerry Launceston · PL15 8RT ](/nursery/smiley-happy-people-egloskerry-pl15-8rt-2750658) - [ Ofsted: Good 11.9 mi ### Budehaven Day Nursery Bude · EX23 8DQ ](/nursery/budehaven-day-nursery-ex23-8dq-103151) - [ Ofsted: Good 12.0 mi ### Early Birds Nursery Bude · EX23 8EA ](/nursery/early-birds-nursery-ex23-8ea-ey461571) - [ Ofsted: Good 12.3 mi ### St Petroc's School Nursery Bude · EX23 8NJ 4.3(26 Google reviews) ](/nursery/st-petroc-s-school-nursery-ex23-8nj-2717081) [See all nurseries in BOSCASTLE →](/search?q=BOSCASTLE) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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