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Hidden Habitat # Hidden Habitat Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jun 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Barras Moor, Unit 7, Truro, TR3 7PE · Cornwall Number of places 42 places Age range 1–4 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 Hidden Habitat, established in 2024, is an outstanding childcare setting in Truro, open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round except for one week at Christmas and public holidays. The nursery caters for children aged 1 to 4 years. Children arrive at Hidden Habitat with enthusiasm, benefiting from the caring and friendly relationships staff build with them, fostering emotional security and happiness in learning. Through a creatively designed curriculum, children are encouraged to be independent and resilient. This curriculum is exceptionally well embedded, with staff skilfully supporting the development of fine motor skills and encouraging experimentation. The nursery provides high-quality learning experiences both indoors and outdoors, deeply engaging children and nurturing their curiosity. The woodland area is a particular highlight, where staff expertly tell stories, captivating children and fostering a love for literature. Children also relish the opportunity to be physically active, running, climbing, and balancing in the fresh air, contributing to their physical health. The nursery excels in supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Staff closely monitor children's learning to identify any areas where extra help may be needed and consult with other professionals promptly to ensure all children make excellent progress. Additional funding is used effectively to provide enriching activities for children to enjoy at home with their parents. Parents consistently praise the nursery and its kind, attentive staff, valuing the outdoor play opportunities and community visits, such as from a beekeeper, which enrich their children's experiences. Detailed feedback from staff keeps parents fully involved in their children's time at the nursery. What it's like Children arrive at the nursery with a huge amount of enthusiasm. Staff form caring and friendly relationships with them, so they feel extremely emotionally secure and very happy to learn. Carefully thought is given to matching nursery and home routines. Staff create a calm and nurturing atmosphere throughout the nursery; they gently guide children to cooperate as they play and explore. The provider has designed a creative curriculum that is embedded exceptionally well throughout the nursery. High-quality education Superb outdoor learning Exceptional communication Strong staff support Effective SEND provision Positive parent feedback ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Hidden Habitat Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10403360 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280996)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783575) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Barras Moor, Unit 7, Truro, TR3 7PE Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm [© 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#/-5.12285/50.19458/14) [](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=hidden-habitat-tr3-7pe-2783575) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2024 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Hidden Habitat Last inspected 2 June 2025 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 arrive at the nursery with a huge amount of enthusiasm. Staff form caring and friendly relationships with them, so they feel extremely emotionally secure and very happy to learn. Carefully thought is given to matching nursery and home routines. Staff create a calm and nurturing atmosphere throughout the nursery; they gently guide children to cooperate as they play and explore. The provider has designed a creative curriculum that is embedded exceptionally well throughout the nursery. Inspector highlights - Children benefit enormously from the many rich and exciting opportunities to be physically active. - Children's communication and language skills are exceptional throughout the nursery. - Staff say they enjoy working in the nursery and feel part of a coherent team with strong support from the provider. - The provider and staff ensure children follow good hygiene routines and have robust health and safety procedures in place. - Staff get to know children extremely well and monitor children's learning closely to notice any areas of their development where they may need extra help. Inspection #10403360 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280996) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak very highly of the nursery and the kind and attentive staff. > They particularly value the opportunities for outdoor play and visits from people in the local community, such as a beekeeper, that enrich children's experiences. > Parents feel fully involved in their children's time at the nursery and appreciate the detailed feedback from staff. > They say children love the nutritious freshly prepared meals that support their good health. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff get to know children extremely well. They monitor children's learning closely to notice any areas of their development where they may need extra help. Staff consult other professionals promptly to support all children to make the progress of which they are capable. Any additional funding is used very effectively, for example to provide activities for children to enjoy at home with their parents. Outdoor space The provider and staff offer high-quality learning experiences indoors and outside that support children's deep engagement and curiosity. In the woodland area, children are enthralled as staff create a magical atmosphere, expertly telling stories under the trees. Children relish the chance to run around in the fresh air, climb, balance and develop good physical health. ## Parent Reviews of Hidden Habitat 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ7l17lL4e-ETdjUrS8HHuZn4G1AeCQlfKd_yTexcPkQDq_GQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) L Kearney 11 months ago I want to start by saying my kids haven't attended this nursery, however, if they were still young enough I'd be sign them up. Whilst having a morning cuppa at the bistro around the corner I've had the pleasure of hearing the kids and their carers play in the woods. The adults were super positive and supportive. The children sound like they're having an absolute blast. Makes me wish I could shrink my preteen and teen 😂 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twNmJtRm9SV0YzZVV4WFN6VTFjRzlPZDFKSE1tYxAB!2m1!1s0x486b23002ebbcae3:0x62ddb9a6d7ac8f73) Reviews from Google for Hidden Habitat. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7124054311804112755&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 2 June 2025 Outstanding Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50280996) ## Frequently asked about Hidden Habitat ### Is Hidden Habitat a day nursery or preschool? ### What stands out about Hidden Habitat’s provision? ### What age children does Hidden Habitat take? ### When is Hidden Habitat open? ## About the setting Hidden Habitat registered in 2024. It operates from Unit 7 Barras Moor, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year except for one week at Christmas and public holidays. It receives funding to provide early years education for children aged two, three and four years. The nursery employs 11 members of staff who work with children, nine of which hold appropriate early years qualifications. 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