Opening hours
8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for public holidays and a two week break at Christmas.
Pitter Patter Playhouse
Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
Number of places
12 places
Age range
1–2 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Cornwall
About this day nursery
Pitter Patter Playhouse is a small, intimate nursery located in Feock, Truro, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The nursery strives to create a nurturing and adventurous environment where children can learn and grow.
Their philosophy centres around real-life experiences, encouraging community engagement, respect for their surroundings, and a love for exploration. The curriculum focuses on day-to-day safety, understanding the world, and fostering curiosity through regular outings and activities that extend beyond the traditional classroom setting, including utilising their garden space.
This approach helps children develop language skills by engaging with their senses, express themselves physically, and build self-confidence in new environments while fostering positive relationships with both adults and peers. Pitter Patter Playhouse prides itself on providing excellent care and learning opportunities, as reflected in their "Good" Ofsted rating and positive parent testimonials.
Our ethos
Pitter Patter Playhouse's philosophy centres around real-life experiences, encouraging community engagement, respect for their surroundings, and a love for exploration. They aim to foster curiosity through regular outings and activities that extend beyond the traditional classroom, helping children develop language skills, express themselves physically, build self-confidence, and foster positive relationships.
What it's like
Children love attending this small and very friendly nursery. Staff are caring and build secure relationships with children and their families. Children enjoy a variety of activities and experiences that support their learning and development.
Small, personal nurseryOutdoor-focused learningOfsted rated "Good"Real-life experiences
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Term time / All Year
All Year
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Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Pitter Patter Playhouse
Last inspected 9 February 2023 · Linda Williamson
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 love attending this small and very friendly nursery. Staff are caring and build secure relationships with children and their families. Children enjoy a variety of activities and experiences that support their learning and development.
Inspector highlights
- The two owners are passionate and dedicated to providing a fun environment where children can learn and thrive.
- Partnerships with parents are a strength.
- There is a strong focus on supporting children's independence.
- Staff plan an exciting curriculum and provide a good balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities.
- Children are provided with a nutritious cooked midday meal and regular healthy snacks.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen interactions with children to encourage discussion and help them to build up awareness and recognition of letter sounds to become confident communicators
- 2further develop the curriculum, to provide more opportunities for children to count and compare size, helping them to be more secure in their use of number and simple mathematical language as they play.
Inspection #10262412 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak highly of the progress their children make.
They are very happy about the extra experiences the children enjoy, such as time in a swimming pool and trips to local woods, beaches and farms.
Parents are very pleased with the information shared when they attend the nursery and through the online system.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) identifies children who may benefit from additional support. She acts promptly to liaise with parents and other professionals.
Outdoor space
Outdoor play is an integral part of children's experiences. They thoroughly enjoy their time in the well-designed garden. Children develop their physical skills and confidence as they climb up a ladder to the 'tree house' and excitedly use the slide down.
Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023
Date: October 2022
- February 2023Good
- October 2022Inadequate
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