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Happy Days The Playbox

Ofsted: Good
(May 2022)
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4.0(4 parent reviews) ·9a Treyew Road, Truro, TR1 3AN · Cornwall
Number of places
54 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2022
Local authority
Cornwall

About this day nursery

Happy Days The Playbox in Truro offers high-quality childcare for children aged 0-5 years, conveniently located near the train station and easily accessible via the A390, making it ideal for commuting families. The nursery holds an Ofsted rating of 'Good' and provides a stimulating, child-centred environment.

The curriculum extends beyond the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to include diverse activities such as forest school, football, yoga, French, cookery, gardening, construction play, and twice-daily movement-to-music sessions, all designed to support comprehensive child development. Infants and toddlers benefit from a newly renovated baby room, featuring a dedicated, temperature-controlled sleep area and a strict no-shoes policy to ensure superior hygiene and comfort.

The focus for younger children is on sensory-rich activities that promote exploration and joyful learning. Outdoors, children can freely explore two decked areas and a large, established apple orchard, fostering a deeper connection with nature and encouraging discovery.

Happy Days Playbox is committed to nurturing confident and happy learners through engaging play and attentive care.

Our ethos

Happy Days The Playbox offers a child-centred environment that extends beyond the EYFS curriculum, incorporating unique activities like forest school, football, yoga, and French. They are committed to nurturing confident and happy learners through engaging play and attentive care, with a special focus on sensory-rich activities for infants and toddlers to promote exploration and joyful learning.

What it's like

Children are delighted to arrive at the setting and make independent decisions in their play, showing confidence in the well-resourced learning environment. They are motivated to learn and explore exciting experiences, such as a cooking activity where older children recognise numbers and measure ingredients competently.

Ofsted rated GoodChild-centred environmentExtensive outdoor learningDiverse curriculum

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday – Friday 8am to 6pm

Age range

3 months – 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Happy Days The Playbox

Last inspected 10 May 2022 · Rachel Cornish

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are delighted to arrive at the setting and make independent decisions in their play, showing confidence in the well-resourced learning environment. They are motivated to learn and explore exciting experiences, such as a cooking activity where older children recognise numbers and measure ingredients competently.

Inspector highlights

  • The management team has a clear understanding of how to design an effective curriculum across all areas of learning.
  • Staff understand the importance of children developing a love of reading and provide a wide range of accessible books, as well as a lending library.
  • Children enjoy a range of freshly cooked meals as part of a healthy and balanced diet, fostering a strong sense of belonging.
  • Children develop their independence in preparation for the next stage of their education, including self-care needs.
  • The management team empowers staff to continually develop their skills and knowledge, and staff well-being is highly valued, creating a very positive atmosphere.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to identify opportunities as they arise, to extend children's learning and build on their existing knowledge.
Inspection #10235154 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children thoroughly enjoy playing outdoors in the safe, enclosed garden area which includes steps and slopes, challenging them to move and negotiate these features safely. Children gain increasing control of their physical movements and learn how to take measured risks.

EAL / language support

Staff provide good levels of support for children who speak English as an additional language. When children first begin to attend, staff gather information from parents to help support children's understanding of English in the setting, such as collecting a list of key words in the children's home language.

Parent Reviews of Happy Days The Playbox

4.0
(4)
Zuza Kusz
2 years ago

We love Playbox! The staff working there is just incredible. Our little boy made friends with all of the teachers and his keyworker. The garden is huge and the children have a wonderful place to play and learn. I highly, highly recommend Playbox!!

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Gregory Anderson
2 years ago

My little boy absolutely loves this nursery. He is well looked after, and is so happy at home time. The garden is beautiful with so much outdoor space, and the staff are all so wonderful and are just a pleasure to talk to. I would be happy to send my whole family here for years to come.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2011

  • May 2022Good
  • September 2016Outstanding
  • December 2013Good
  • January 2011Outstanding

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