Opening hours
Monday – Friday – 7.45am – 6pm
Kea Preschool
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2025)
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2025
Local authority
Cornwall
About this day nursery
Kea Preschool is dedicated to offering an inclusive environment for all children and families within the local community. The preschool prides itself on openly advertising its services and providing easily understandable information to ensure broad accessibility.
Admissions are handled on a waiting list system, prioritising children eligible for funded entitlements, including two-year-olds. The setting is committed to accommodating individual needs and operates according to the Code of Practice for Cornwall for funded places.
Families are actively involved, with the preschool welcoming all parents, guardians, and carers. The setting champions diversity and equality, fostering an atmosphere of respect for all backgrounds, genders, family structures, and abilities.
They also monitor the demographics of children joining to prevent any accidental discrimination and support children and parents with disabilities to fully participate. The preschool consults with families on opening hours and offers flexible attendance patterns, as long as continuity and stability for all children are maintained.
They are a registered charity, ensuring that all funds are reinvested into enhancing the facilities, toys, resources, and experiences for the children, while striving to keep fees as low as possible without compromising on the quality of childcare and education.
What it's like
Children enter the pre-school enthusiastically and happily. Staff know children and families really well and welcome them warmly. They clearly have friendly and caring relationships with children, which supports children's emotional well-being and sense of security. Staff are calm and treat children with consideration and kindness. They gently guide children to share, take turns and cooperate as they play.
Charity-runInclusive admissionsForest School
Pricing & funding
The nursery charges voluntary fees for optional extras during funded hours. These fees cover consumables, meals, snacks, and extracurricular activities which are not included in the standard government funding.
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Good to know
- Funded hours only cover basic Early Years childcare and education.
- Voluntary charges are requested for consumables, meals, and extra activities.
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Kea Preschool
Last inspected 18 June 2025
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 enter the pre-school enthusiastically and happily. Staff know children and families really well and welcome them warmly. They clearly have friendly and caring relationships with children, which supports children's emotional well-being and sense of security. Staff are calm and treat children with consideration and kindness. They gently guide children to share, take turns and cooperate as they play.
Inspector highlights
- The provider and staff are passionate about giving children high-quality learning experiences.
- The highly effective partnerships staff form with parents are a strength of the pre-school.
- Staff in the pre-school have a firm understanding of child development.
- Children have positive attitudes to learning and show pride when it is their turn to be the helper for the day.
- The links with local schools are very strong.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen interactions with children to extend their learning and help them to make even better progress
- 2support staff to encourage children to do more things for themselves to develop their independence and confidence further.
Inspection #10398549 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents say they are extremely pleased that their children attend and make good progress.
They comment very favourably on the caring relationships staff have with their children and appreciate how well they get to know them.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The provider and staff continually monitor children's learning. They consult other professionals when necessary to support children who need extra help. Any additional funding is used effectively to help all children to reach their full potential.
Outdoor space
Staff provide rich opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise every day, which benefits their good health and well-being.
Inspection history
Date: October 2009
- June 2025Good
- October 2019Good
- December 2014Good
- October 2009Good
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