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Smiley Happy People Trethorne # Smiley Happy People Trethorne Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · Trethorne, Kennards House, LAUNCESTON, PL15 8QE · Cornwall Number of places 45 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2025 Local authority Cornwall About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Smiley Happy People Trethorne, a childcare setting for children aged 0-4 years, has been operating since 2017 and is praised for its nurturing and inclusive environment. The setting is committed to providing a strong curriculum, which is flexible and responsive to the individual needs of each child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They effectively use individualised planning, timely interventions, and communication aids like objects of reference and communication boards to ensure all children make good progress from their starting points. The dedicated staff, who are trained in 'emotion coaching', foster secure attachments and confidence in children, supporting them to learn cooperatively and manage their feelings. Parents consistently commend the high-quality care, safe and stimulating environment, and excellent communication they receive about their children's daily activities and progress. Children benefit from a rich learning experience both indoors and out, with opportunities ranging from engaging role-play and developing early literacy skills to exploring the natural world and participating in enriching activities like visits from local choirs and care home residents. What it's like Leaders and practitioners work closely with parents from the start to understand children's needs. Settling-in periods are tailored to each family, helping children feel secure. Staff ensure children with SEND are included in all aspects of nursery life and make progress from their individual starting points. Children enjoy playing outside and accessing highly engaging outdoor learning opportunities, where they thrive. Nurturing environment Inclusive practice Effective SEND support Strong curriculum Engaging outdoor play Parent partnership ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.smileyhappypeople.co.uk/home/about-us/trethorne/pricelist) ## Key facts Established 2017 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Dec 2025 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Smiley Happy People Trethorne Last inspected 10 December 2025 What it's like to attend Leaders and practitioners work closely with parents from the start to understand children's needs. Settling-in periods are tailored to each family, helping children feel secure. Staff ensure children with SEND are included in all aspects of nursery life and make progress from their individual starting points. Children enjoy playing outside and accessing highly engaging outdoor learning opportunities, where they thrive. Inspector highlights - Children make pleasing progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Children develop good hand-eye coordination and physical skills. - Children develop a love of books and reading from a young age. - Children are supported in learning how to play and learn cooperatively. - Staff provide enriching experiences for children, such as visits from local choirs and care home residents. - Parents are very happy with the care their children receive. - Parents are pleased with the information they receive about their children's day and their ongoing progress. - The setting provides a safe and caring environment where children are stimulated and engaged throughout the day. Areas to develop - 1 Strengthen staff's interactions with children to ensure that highly effective teaching is fully embedded. - 2 Build staff's confidence and skills in consistently managing children's behaviour so children can increasingly learn to do this for themselves. Inspection #10130869 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50297624) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Smiley Happy People Trethorne Inspection date Dec 2025 Inspection no. 10130869 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50297624)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551399) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=smiley-happy-people-trethorne-pl15-8qe-ey551399) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Babies and children make pleasing progress from starting points, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff use individualised planning and timely interventions to remove any barriers to learning for those children in receipt of additional funding or those that have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff use objects of reference and communication boards to support children with SEND. Children with SEND are included in all aspects of nursery life and make good progress from their individual starting points. Outdoor space Children enjoy playing outside and accessing highly engaging outdoor learning opportunities. For example, children enjoy making potions, running around and role playing with members of staff. They thrive in this environment. EAL / language support The curriculum uses rich, descriptive language to enhance older children's expressive vocabulary, and younger children are exposed to real-world vocabulary through hands-on exploration of everyday items. ## Frequently asked about Smiley Happy People Trethorne ### What type of nursery is Smiley Happy People Trethorne? ### How is English as an additional language supported at Smiley Happy People Trethorne? ### What age children does Smiley Happy People Trethorne take? ### Does Smiley Happy People Trethorne offer holiday club provision? ### How was Smiley Happy People Trethorne rated by Ofsted? ## About the setting Smiley Happy People Trethorne was registered with Ofsted on 05/09/2017. It is a childcare on non-domestic premises setting located in Launceston, Cornwall. The registered person is Veronica Mary Walters. The setting is registered on the Early Years Register, Childcare Compulsory Register, and Voluntary Childcare Register. URN EY551399 Registered person Walters, Veronica Mary Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises ## Nearby day nurseries in LAUNCESTON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Smiley Happy People Trethorne. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Tregadillett Pre-School Launceston · PL15 7EU ](/nursery/tregadillett-pre-school-pl15-7eu-ey239307) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Smart Start Preschool Launceston · PL15 7PF ](/nursery/smart-start-preschool-pl15-7pf-2516020) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 2.3 mi ### Smiley Happy People Egloskerry Launceston · PL15 8RT ](/nursery/smiley-happy-people-egloskerry-pl15-8rt-2750658) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### Smiley Happy People Launceston · PL15 8EX ](/nursery/smiley-happy-people-pl15-8ex-ey371943) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.0 mi ### Tiny Tots @ Trethorne Launceston · PL15 9NJ ](/nursery/tiny-tots-trethorne-ltd-pl15-9nj-ey549502) [See all nurseries in LAUNCESTON →](/search?q=LAUNCESTON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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