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Little Minnows # Little Minnows Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · 51 Lemon Street, Truro, TR1 2PE · Cornwall Number of places 55 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 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 Little Minnows Nursery, located in a charming Georgian house on Lemon Street in Truro, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to five years. This independent, family-run nursery prioritises a 'home from home' atmosphere where children can flourish through play and guided discovery. The bright and spacious indoor areas are thoughtfully decorated and equipped with age-appropriate resources, while an expansive, securely enclosed garden provides opportunities for outdoor exploration and learning, regardless of the weather. The nursery emphasises healthy eating, with all snacks and meals freshly prepared daily by their chef using locally sourced, nutritious ingredients. Parents are kept informed of their child's progress through the EyLog App. Little Minnows operates for 51 weeks a year, closing only for Christmas and Bank Holidays, and provides full-time and part-time care, with various session options available. Our ethos Little Minnows Nursery aims to provide a 'home from home' atmosphere where children can flourish through play and guided discovery. They also emphasise healthy eating with freshly prepared meals. What it's like Children are happy and confident in this nursery. They are secure in their strong relationships with staff, and eagerly enter the nursery after they say goodbye to their parents. Managers provide a high-quality education, and the curriculum is ambitious for all children, supporting them to progress across all areas of learning. Family-run nursery Spacious outdoor garden Freshly prepared meals Georgian house setting ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged at a flat rate per session, though specific tuition prices are not provided. Additional charges apply for meals, which are optional for children attending funded-only sessions. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Food charges are optional for funded-only sessions. ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30am to 6:00pm, 51 weeks of the year (except Christmas and Bank Holidays). Food Healthy snacks and nutritious meals are locally sourced and freshly prepared by our own chef. Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types All day, Morning, Afternoon, Pre-School ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Minnows Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10291735 Lead inspector Victoria Jones [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223009)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638244) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-minnows-tr1-2pe-2638244) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Minnows Last inspected 8 June 2023 · Victoria Jones 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 are happy and confident in this nursery. They are secure in their strong relationships with staff, and eagerly enter the nursery after they say goodbye to their parents. Managers provide a high-quality education, and the curriculum is ambitious for all children, supporting them to progress across all areas of learning. Inspector highlights - Managers have created a curriculum which is well sequenced and builds on children's prior knowledge. - Babies are confident and cheerful in their indoor and outdoor learning environments. - Leaders and managers have developed positive relationships with parents. - Staff provide good support for children who speak English as an additional language. - Leaders and managers have built a team of staff who are confident in their roles and enjoy coming to work. Areas to develop - 1 make best use of all opportunities to help children learn about numbers, counting, shapes and measurement - 2 provide more opportunities for babies to develop their strength, balance and coordination further - 3 develop strategies to consistently inform parents about activities children do and why. Inspection #10291735 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223009) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress. Staff are well supported by the special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinator, who implements successful strategies for children's learning and development. Parents of children with SEND feedback positively about the care their children receive. Outdoor space Children of all ages enjoy lots of time to explore outdoors. Older children develop core strength and agility, as they balance on low beams or play on a tyre swing hanging from a tree. Staff support children to take time to reflect and relax in quiet areas outdoors. ## Parent Reviews of Little Minnows 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKGYiSu1-aBHawum3guRLrsjbG5GoOO5vJHea2js0f-hRWHAg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) T Rea 4 years ago All of the staff at Little Minnows are so welcoming. Little Minnows is a fantastic setting, providing high quality care for our little one. Their communication is fantastic and they provide great opportunities for our little one on a daily basis. We would recommend Little minnows to anyone looking for a caring, setting that feels like a second home for your child. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtcHFEemNBEAE!2m1!1s0x486b17de76994183:0x990f4fc8ee3deacd) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLAvGsvheGnyFRgByYZJ2hbsShDjat2Tgll14vhSNrB9Jy2Dgoa=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Roberta Leo 3 years ago Huge improvement in my child’s development since we have started to attend Little Minnows Nursery. Always kind and lovely team, great location too. 100% recommended! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1dW9tMGJ3EAE!2m1!1s0x486b17de76994183:0x990f4fc8ee3deacd) Reviews from Google for Little Minnows. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11029121736862722765&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 8 June 2023 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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