Session types
Early drop-off (8:30 - 8:45), Full day session (8:30 - 3:00), Full day session (8:45 - 2:45), After pre-school club (3:00 - 3:30), Morning session (8:45 - 11:45), Afternoon session (11:45 - 2:45), Late pick-up (2:45 - 3:00)
Nanstallon Pre-School
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Cornwall
About this day nursery
Nanstallon Pre-School, established in 1990 and operating from a purpose-built, eco-friendly facility within the Nanstallon School grounds since 2010, offers part-day care for children aged two to five. As a registered charity, it operates on a not-for-profit basis.
The pre-school has two distinct playrooms: the Caterpillar Room, typically for two to three-year-olds, and the Butterfly Room for children aged three to four. Both rooms offer stimulating environments where children can learn through play, develop independence, and build relationships with peers and staff.
The curriculum aims to foster essential skills and knowledge through a balance of adult-led and child-led activities, both indoors and outdoors, including a garden and forest school area. Nanstallon Pre-School prides itself on high staff-to-child ratios, with at least four qualified staff members per session, and a fully trained Paediatric First Aider always on duty.
Children are admitted typically three times a year, in September, January, and after Easter, based on age-eligibility and the child's readiness. The pre-school also actively involves parents through a voluntary committee and fundraising efforts to continually enhance facilities and resources.
They received a 'Good' outcome in their latest Ofsted inspection in January 2023.
Our ethos
Nanstallon Pre-School fosters essential skills and knowledge through a balance of adult-led and child-led activities, both indoors and outdoors, including a garden and forest school area. They aim for children to learn through play and develop independence and relationships with peers and staff.
What it's like
Children enter the pre-school eagerly and settle quickly to enjoy the interesting activities awaiting them. The manager and staff plan a broad and balanced curriculum that centres around children's interests and needs. The friendly staff welcome children warmly and form strong attachments with them, which supports children's emotional development.
Charity-runEco-friendly buildingForest SchoolHigh staff ratio
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Waitlist
Children are added to the waiting list in the order of; the intake they are age-eligible to start and in the order they were registered. If you would like to add your child to our waiting list please contact us.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, during school term time
Age range
2-5 years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Nanstallon Pre-School
Last inspected 24 January 2023 · Margaret Baird
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 eagerly and settle quickly to enjoy the interesting activities awaiting them. The manager and staff plan a broad and balanced curriculum that centres around children's interests and needs. The friendly staff welcome children warmly and form strong attachments with them, which supports children's emotional development.
Inspector highlights
- The manager provides strong and effective leadership and continually reflects on the quality of the pre-school.
- Staff feel valued and well supported, with a strong emphasis on continued professional development.
- Parents are very complimentary about the pre-school and the caring staff, appreciating the wide variety of activities and their children's good progress.
- The manager and staff monitor all children's development closely and provide strong support for children who need extra help.
- Children have positive attitudes to learning and take part in activities with great joy and enthusiasm.
Areas to develop
- 1extend opportunities for children to practise what they already know and can do during adult-guided activities to consolidate and strengthen their understanding.
Inspection #10264167 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The manager and staff monitor all children's development closely and there is strong support for children who need extra help to achieve their full potential. The joint approach to this support in collaboration with parents and other professionals works very effectively. The manager uses additional funding to target the areas of learning where children need it most.
Outdoor space
Children benefit greatly from daily opportunities to develop their physical skills. Outdoors, they gain balance and coordination on large equipment and become increasingly confident as they challenge themselves. They also learn about the natural world, for example as they search for insects and observe the changing of the seasons.
Inspection history
Date: June 2010
- January 2023Good
- June 2017Good
- April 2015Good
- June 2010Good
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