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Lowen Harts Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2022)
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5.0(17 parent reviews) ·Lowen Harts Day Nursery, School Lane, REDRUTH, TR15 2ER · Cornwall
Number of places
47 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Cornwall

About this day nursery

Lowen Harts Day Nursery, located in Redruth, Cornwall, is a "Good" rated childcare setting established in 2014, operating weekdays from 8 am to 5:30 pm, 50 weeks a year. Children are welcomed warmly by staff and eager to explore the engaging environment.

The nursery prioritises strong relationships and children's well-being, where they feel safe and confident to take measured risks during play, such as navigating climbing equipment. The manager has enhanced the curriculum to support children's development, especially focusing on communication and language since the pandemic, incorporating basic sign language.

Activities are interest-based, including a car wash and a birdwatching hut, with opportunities to learn about emotions and healthy eating through fresh vegetables in role-play. The nursery also features pet fish and chickens in the garden, fostering learning about the natural world.

Parents are kept well-informed of their children's progress through online sharing and regular feedback, and the nursery works closely with local schools for smooth transitions, particularly for children with SEND.

What it's like

Children happily enter the nursery and are keen to explore, welcomed warmly by staff. They have strong friendships and build trusting relationships, feeling safe within the nursery. Children take measured risks supported by staff, for example, during big physical play outdoors. The environment is interesting, and children confidently explore activities often based on their interests.

Warm WelcomeStrong FriendshipsEngaging EnvironmentCommunication FocusOutdoor Learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

weekdays from 8am to 5.30pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2014

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Lowen Harts Day Nursery

Last inspected 5 August 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children happily enter the nursery and are keen to explore, welcomed warmly by staff. They have strong friendships and build trusting relationships, feeling safe within the nursery. Children take measured risks supported by staff, for example, during big physical play outdoors. The environment is interesting, and children confidently explore activities often based on their interests.

Inspector highlights

  • Children happily enter the nursery and are keen to explore, welcomed warmly by staff.
  • Children have strong friendships and build trusting relationships with staff, feeling safe within the nursery.
  • The environment is interesting, and children confidently explore activities based on their interests.
  • The manager has focused on communication and language since the pandemic, with staff using basic sign language.
  • Staff provide fresh vegetables in the role-play area to develop children's learning experiences and encourage healthy eating.
  • The nursery has pet fish and chickens in the garden, supporting children to learn about the natural world.
  • Staff promote children's independence within the nursery, such as serving their own food and pouring drinks.
  • Parents feel very well informed about their children's progress through online sharing, parent evenings, and daily feedback.

Areas to develop

  • 1Develop staff interactions with children further, to support and extend children's language and communication.
  • 2Support staff so that they provide clear expectations for children around rules.
Inspection #10214465 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The nursery works in partnership with local schools to ensure a smooth transition, which is particularly strong for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This ensures children make good progress even after they have left the nursery.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy big physical play outdoors, such as rolling tyres and climbing play equipment. The nursery has a garden with pet fish and chickens, teaching children about caring for animals and the natural world. Outdoor areas are observed for quality of education, and children have access to books both inside and outside.

Parent Reviews of Lowen Harts Day Nursery

5.0
(17)
JOpie
3 months ago

My daughter has attended lowen harts since she was 11 months old. It’s a very welcoming and warm place. The staff know their stuff and know the children they look after on an individual basis. The activities are engaging and my daughter learns every day something new and exciting. My daughter is always happy and content when I picked her up. All the children at collection time have smiles on their faces and the connection and trust with staff is evident. I feel very grateful for them all and all the care and attention they have provided to my girl over her early years.

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Saskia Shipp
a year ago

My son has been going to Lowen Harts Day Nursery since December 2024 and he absolutely loves it there. The staff are all so friendly and explain everything that has happend throughout the day very well at pickup time. As well as this, they update their app regularly throughout the day with information regarding nappy changes, naps had and food intake so you can be kept in the loop eventhough you arent there which really eased my mind when my son first started up. The outdoor space is great and the newly renovated toddler room looks incredible! Overall this nursery is great, my son comes home happy and excited to go back which shows me everything i need to see. He’s come on in leaps and bounds since starting here so Lowen Harts gets a 5* review from me any day of the week. highly recommend :)

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Nikki Richards (Kalfaris)
a year ago

All three of our children (10yo/9yo/2yo) have attended Lowen Harts, and they all loved/love it. The nursery staff are always friendly, helpful and you can tell they care because of how happy the kids are to go in every day. We were absolutely astounded by how well our kids adjusted to the nursery routine and environment. It has certainly made a difference knowing they are in good hands. They have a great range of things for the kids to do, our little ones love the garden, exploring and playing with the toys/mud. We love the new equipment in the toddler and preschool rooms, it looks amazing.

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Rebecca Sullivan
a year ago

Katie and her team at Lowen Harts are amazing. The staff are friendly, approachable and nurturing and I feel confident leaving my little one (soon to be little ones) in their care. Being in a slightly smaller setting means that you really do become part of the family - the staff have taken their time to get to know us and our family, and go above and beyond in making our little one feel safe, happy, and like he belongs. As a teacher, I know how important it is to get early education right and he truly has had the best start to his learning journey. He is developing into such a confident and independent little boy - I can't wait to see what the next few years are Lowen Harts brings!

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Katie Toy
a year ago

Lowen Harts is a fantastic nursery. My little one has been going since he was 12 months old and is now 4. I’ll be really sad when he starts school and won’t be a part of the nursery anymore. I have felt really comfortable leaving my son at the nursery. It’s like he’s gone from one family to another. I can’t recommend enough. My son adores everyone at the nursery and is always so happy when he comes home.

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Inspection history

Date: June 2014

  • August 2022Good
  • December 2016Good
  • June 2014Good

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