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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!!", "datePublished": "2023-10-27T10:06:26.381132Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Gregory Anderson" }, "reviewBody": "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. 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Happy Days The Playbox # Happy Days The Playbox Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2022) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 Good Child-centred environment Extensive outdoor learning Diverse curriculum ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Happy Days The Playbox Inspection date May 2022 Inspection no. 10235154 Lead inspector Rachel Cornish Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185596)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY363646) 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://happydaysnurseries.com/our-nurseries/truro-playbox/) 9a Treyew Road, Truro, TR1 3AN [© 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#/-5.06633/50.26093/14) [](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=happy-days-the-playbox-tr1-3an-ey363646) 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 - 1 support staff to identify opportunities as they arise, to extend children's learning and build on their existing knowledge. Inspection #10235154 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185596) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXz4OvzVdo9Y19DPMiPvvmnlrDvdixdNZmByXQfEoAkDNTSpPBFsQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) 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!! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ1dF9pUEZnEAE!2m1!1s0x486b17b65cbdf377:0xc6988a06b81ce101) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVVgZMDxqshBqbymZqMQ8DcxWkQ31A7Qb0M0-ce9aE2mgdqbDPppg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwblo3VEJREAE!2m1!1s0x486b17b65cbdf377:0xc6988a06b81ce101) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKP6rQgGzqf7XiXTaVaTXU9z0MY-Dh1i9l1zBK-TjOWW_WLaA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lucy Mary 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN5OU1tUDJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x486b17b65cbdf377:0xc6988a06b81ce101) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLAEBo42DdDXCQ8Z2N7t3NOC1pEiHn9hqZH-T2WZoNTeRQbww=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Mustafa Sahin 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3cDdhTmV3EAE!2m1!1s0x486b17b65cbdf377:0xc6988a06b81ce101) Reviews from Google for Happy Days The Playbox. 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