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Both our kids have come on leaps and bounds. Staff are great with great experience and consistency. Low staff turn over has made for great routine for our youngest and hes benefited hugely.", "datePublished": "2019-11-28T22:41:49.723548Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Sade" }, "reviewBody": "My little one really enjoys coming here. 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Chuckles Nurseries # Chuckles Nurseries Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2025) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Station Road, Perranwell Station, Truro, TR3 7PT · Cornwall Number of places 50 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority Cornwall About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Chuckles Nurseries Limited, established in 1995, operates a single setting at Perranwell Station, catering to children aged 3 months to 5 years, with free early years education available for eligible 2 to 5-year-olds. The nursery prides itself on a family-centred approach to childcare, offering both full and part-time options. Situated in a converted Methodist Chapel, it is conveniently located for those commuting between Truro and Falmouth, serving a wide catchment area including nearby towns and the Penryn Campus of Falmouth University. The facility is registered for 50 children and is open 51 weeks a year, from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday. Additionally, Chuckles offers a breakfast and after-school club during term time for 4 to 11-year-olds, including a walking bus service to and from Perranarworthal CP School. The nursery focuses on providing a safe, happy, and nurturing environment, with activities planned around the EYFS framework and meals prepared following Healthy Under 5’s principles by an experienced chef. Both introductory sessions and discounts are available, and the nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare. Our ethos All children enjoy learning experiences under the revised Development Matters Framework 2021 to enable them to reach their full potential. We provide a safe, happy, nurturing environment, which benefits all children. What it's like Children are happy to arrive and settle quickly in this warm and welcoming nursery. Staff form close and nurturing relationships with children, and they are safe and secure in their care. The provision has a strong sense of community that supports children's social and emotional skills well. Family-centred approach Breakfast and after-school club EYFS Framework Healthy meals ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://chucklesnurseries.co.uk/contact) ## Key facts Food Meals and snacks are planned using the Healthy Under 5’s principles and are freshly cooked each day by our experienced chef. They cater for special diets and provide mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks such as fresh fruit, raw vegetables, dip, cheese and crackers. The nursery has a Food Hygiene Rating of 5. Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks per annum (excluding bank holidays) Age range 3 months to 5 years (nursery); 4-11 years (breakfast and after-school club) Session types Full-time care, Part-time care, Breakfast Club, After-school Club Term time / All Year All Year Established 2001 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Chuckles Nurseries Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10398206 Lead inspector Margaret Baird Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50282647)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/102766) 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://chucklesnurseries.co.uk) Station Road, Perranwell Station, Truro, TR3 7PT Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks per annum (excluding bank holidays) [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-5.11919/50.21317/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Truro - [Day nurseries in Truro](/search?q=Truro) - [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=chuckles-nurseries-limited-tr3-7pt-102766) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Chuckles Nurseries Last inspected 12 June 2025 · Margaret Baird 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 Children are happy to arrive and settle quickly in this warm and welcoming nursery. Staff form close and nurturing relationships with children, and they are safe and secure in their care. The provision has a strong sense of community that supports children's social and emotional skills well. Inspector highlights - The provider and staff work together as a highly committed team, feeling supported and valued. - Parents speak very highly of the nursery, appreciating the caring staff and feeling their children are safe and secure. - Children become increasingly independent and confident as they move through the nursery. - Children become confident communicators with staff taking time to listen carefully and encouraging language development. - Staff organise very effective small groups to guide learning and develop knowledge and skills. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to give children more time and encouragement to experiment, explore and follow their own ideas, to deepen and extend their learning even further. Inspection #10398206 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50282647) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak very highly of the nursery and say their children are happy and enjoy attending. > They particularly appreciate the caring staff and feel that their children are safe and secure. > Parents comment on the good progress children make at the nursery and feel fully involved in their early education. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The provider and staff work with other professionals effectively. They monitor children's development to notice any gaps in their learning. Staff plan tailored activities that meet children's individual needs and support all children to make good progress. Outdoor space Children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise, improving their agility and promoting their good health. ## Parent Reviews of Chuckles Nurseries 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLNDnVG6l7q0Xty_tkCOiCIfULQL3qChUQ5hDlB-qHDEw17qA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jim Jams 6 years ago Great nursery and after school club. Both our kids have come on leaps and bounds. Staff are great with great experience and consistency. Low staff turn over has made for great routine for our youngest and hes benefited hugely. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNNbFozN0l3EAE!2m1!1s0x486b22c0ce39c687:0xdeb1f09fe31fe0ba) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKaweurNBZ1gR7G6o53dvVKoGUI_d176QLGoRJcMqVA-rHeYw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sade 6 years ago My little one really enjoys coming here. The experienced and friendly staff provide a welcoming environment, communication between staff and parents is spot on and my daughter is coming on massively. Thank you chuckles! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNNLTRpOEd3EAE!2m1!1s0x486b22c0ce39c687:0xdeb1f09fe31fe0ba) Reviews from Google for Chuckles Nurseries. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16046871516798771386&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2005 - July 2025 Good - June 2025 Good - November 2019 Good - October 2019 Good - May 2015 Outstanding - May 2015 Outstanding - December 2010 Good - December 2010 Good - February 2008 Good - March 2005 Good ## Frequently asked about Chuckles Nurseries ### Does Chuckles Nurseries Limited take babies? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### How did Chuckles Nurseries Limited do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### Which area does Chuckles Nurseries Limited serve? ### What are the opening hours at Chuckles Nurseries Limited? ### What stands out about the nursery? ### Does Chuckles Nurseries Limited accept funded childcare? ## About the setting Chuckles Nurseries Limited registered in 2001 and operates from a converted Methodist chapel, in the village of Perranwell Station, near Truro, Cornwall. The nursery is open each weekday, from 8am until 6pm for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery provides funded nursery education for children aged two, three and four years. The nursery employs 16 members of staff. All except two hold appropriate early years qualifications from level 3 to level 6. The owner holds an appropriate early years qualification. URN 102766 Registered person Chuckles Nurseries Limited Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Good ## Nearby day nurseries in Truro Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Chuckles Nurseries. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Devoran Pre School Truro · TR3 6QA ](/nursery/devoran-pre-school-tr3-6qa-ey475179) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.3 mi ### Hidden Habitat Truro · TR3 7PE ](/nursery/hidden-habitat-tr3-7pe-2783575) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Ponsanooth Pre School Truro · TR3 7RQ ](/nursery/ponsanooth-pre-school-tr3-7rq-ey383437) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Daisy Fays Carnon Downs Carnon Downs · TR3 6JG 5.0(21 reviews) ](/nursery/daisy-fays-carnon-downs-tr3-6jg-2757332) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Mylor Pre-School Falmouth · TR11 5SE ](/nursery/mylor-pre-school-tr11-5se-ey261851) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Pitter Patter Playhouse Feock · TR3 6QR ](/nursery/pitter-patter-playhouse-tr3-6qr-2602395) [See all nurseries in Truro →](/search?q=Truro) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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