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Helitots Day Nursery # Helitots Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2022) · R N A S Culdrose, Hms Seahawk, Helston, TR12 7RH · Cornwall Number of places 60 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2022 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 Helitots Day Nursery in Helston offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children, focusing on individualised attention and high-quality early years education. The nursery prides itself on its dedicated and highly qualified staff who undergo continuous training and hold Paediatric First Aid qualifications. Every child is assigned a key person to foster strong relationships and provide a consistent point of contact for parents regarding their child's development. The nursery operates 50 weeks a year, closing only on Bank Holidays, and accommodates children from 9 months old with various session options from full days to half days. They provide meals and snacks without additional charges for both funded and non-funded children. Helitots also supports government funding schemes to help families manage childcare costs, offering guidance on eligibility and application processes. What it's like Children are excited to arrive at this welcoming nursery and rapidly become engaged in activities, showing high levels of fascination and concentration as they play. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make excellent progress due to an ambitious curriculum and knowledgeable adults who diligently plan exciting and challenging activities. High staff retention rate Individualised attention through key person system Paediatric First Aid qualified staff Flexible session options ## Pricing & funding The nursery offers full-day, half-day, and hourly sessions, with rates differentiated for children under and over two years old. They also offer flexible hourly and half-hourly rates, alongside dedicated morning and afternoon sessions. A registration fee and a refundable deposit based on booked days apply. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - A registration fee is required. - A refundable deposit is charged per booked day, up to a specified maximum limit. ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30am - 5:30pm (full days), 7:30am - 12:30pm (morning half days), 12:30pm - 5:30pm (afternoon half days) Food Meals and snacks included, no extra charge Age range 9 months and above Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day, Half day, Hourly Established 2012 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Helitots Day Nursery Inspection date May 2022 Inspection no. 10235716 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50187568)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY444366) 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 [ Visit website ](https://helitotsdaynursery.com/) R N A S Culdrose, Hms Seahawk, Helston, TR12 7RH [© 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#/-5.25611/50.08372/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Helston - [Day nurseries in Helston](/search?q=Helston) - [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=helitots-day-nursery-tr12-7rh-ey444366) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Helitots Day Nursery Last inspected 30 May 2022 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children are excited to arrive at this welcoming nursery and rapidly become engaged in activities, showing high levels of fascination and concentration as they play. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make excellent progress due to an ambitious curriculum and knowledgeable adults who diligently plan exciting and challenging activities. Inspector highlights - Children develop excellent communication and language skills. - Leaders and managers are very reflective and ambitious for all children to succeed. - Children are very respectful and have lovely manners. - Partnerships with parents are extremely effective. - Leaders and managers have strong partnerships with the Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) community and the local schools. Inspection #10235716 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50187568) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make excellent progress as there is an ambitious curriculum. Children with SEND have their needs identified quickly by knowledgeable staff. Effective strategies are put into place to support them, so they make rapid progress. Outdoor space Babies explore the garden, learning to toddle and climb up to the slide. Leaders and managers recently renovated a large part of the garden to create more physical challenge for all children. The older children thoroughly enjoy this space, learning to climb the climbing wall and creating bridges and obstacle courses with large planks of wood and slices of tree trunks. Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2022 Date: November 2012 - May 2022 Outstanding - February 2017 Good - November 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Helitots Day Nursery ### How does Helitots Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### What outdoor space does Helitots Day Nursery have? ### Does Helitots Day Nursery take babies? ### What size of nursery is Helitots Day Nursery? ### When is Helitots Day Nursery open? ### How can Helitots Day Nursery be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Helston Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Helitots Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Little Merlins Pre-school Helston · TR13 8DJ ](/nursery/little-merlins-pre-school-tr13-8dj-102854) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Lizard C.H.I.L.D Trust Helston · TR13 8AR ](/nursery/lizard-c-h-i-l-d-trust-tr13-8ar-ey223035) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.5 mi ### Daisy Fays Helston Helston · TR13 8ER 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/daisy-fays-helston-tr13-8er-2848412) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.0 mi ### Garras Owlets Preschool Helston · TR12 6AY ](/nursery/garras-owlets-preschool-tr12-6ay-ey375766) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Puffins Day Nursery Helston · TR13 0LW ](/nursery/puffins-day-nursery-tr13-0lw-103158) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.5 mi ### Zelda School Helston · TR12 6UJ ](/nursery/zelda-school-tr12-6uj-ey389586) [See all nurseries in Helston →](/search?q=Helston) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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