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Smiling Faces Pre-School # Smiling Faces Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2022) · St. Francis C of E Primary School, Longfield, FALMOUTH, TR11 4SU · Cornwall Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2022 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 Smiling Faces Pre-School, located within the grounds of St. Francis C of E Primary School in Falmouth, Cornwall, offers a happy and confident environment for children aged two to four. Established in 2003, this committee-run pre-school focuses on providing a good quality education, with staff who know the children well and tailor activities to meet individual needs. Children are encouraged to be independent, form close bonds with staff and peers, and develop a love for learning. The manager ensures a broad curriculum is implemented, and the setting prides itself on its inclusive service, with knowledgeable staff supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Parents frequently praise the pre-school for its educational focus and for instilling a "zest for learning" in their children. The pre-school operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 3:30pm, during term time only, and accepts funding for two, three, and four year olds. There are 24 places, and at the time of the inspection 39 children were on roll. The team of eight childcare staff includes seven qualified to level 3 or above, with one early years teacher. What it's like Children arrive at the pre-school happy, confident and ready to learn. There are effective, gradual, settling-in sessions, tailored to meet each child's individual needs. Children show that they feel safe and secure. They form close bonds with staff and each other and follow the routines of the nursery well. Happy, confident children Good quality education Inclusive provision Strong physical skills Effective safeguarding ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8am to 3:30pm Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2003 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Smiling Faces Pre-School Inspection date Feb 2022 Inspection no. 10070153 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50179490)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248943) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=smiling-faces-pre-school-tr11-4su-ey248943) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Smiling Faces Pre-School Last inspected 9 February 2022 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children arrive at the pre-school happy, confident and ready to learn. There are effective, gradual, settling-in sessions, tailored to meet each child's individual needs. Children show that they feel safe and secure. They form close bonds with staff and each other and follow the routines of the nursery well. Inspector highlights - Children arrive at the pre-school happy, confident and ready to learn. - Children show that they feel safe and secure, and form close bonds with staff and each other. - Staff praise and encourage children consistently as they play. - Older children eagerly find their own coat hook to put their things away and enjoy sharing their play with adults. - The manager ensures that staff implement a broad curriculum to help children make progress in their education. - Staff support children's communication and language skills well, overall, using visual aids and sign language. - Parents speak highly of the pre-school, commenting that it is "more educational" and that their children are "developing a zest for learning". - Staff place a high priority on helping children develop strong physical skills, including fine motor skills for writing. Areas to develop - 1 Support staff to recognise how to extend and challenge children's learning more consistently. - 2 Strengthen partnership working with parents and other settings, in order to help children make the best possible progress. Inspection #10070153 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50179490) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff are knowledgeable about children's specific needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The special educational needs coordinators work with other professionals to plan for each child's individual learning needs. Inspection history Date: December 2011 - February 2022 Good - March 2015 Good - December 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Smiling Faces Pre-School ### Is Smiling Faces Pre-School suitable for under-twos? ### What is the pre-school working on improving? ### What does Smiling Faces Pre-School do well? ### When is Smiling Faces Pre-School open? ### Is Smiling Faces Pre-School a day nursery or preschool? ## Nearby day nurseries in FALMOUTH Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Smiling Faces Pre-School. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.2 mi ### Daisy Fays Falmouth Falmouth · TR11 4SN 5.0(25 reviews) ](/nursery/daisy-fays-falmouth-tr11-4sn-2803970) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Naturally Learning Falmouth Falmouth · TR11 2EG ](/nursery/naturally-learning-falmouth-tr11-2eg-ey556297) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### TARQ'S ARQ Falmouth · TR11 3BZ ](/nursery/tarq-s-arq-limited-tr11-3bz-2743193) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Happy Days Day Nursery Falmouth Falmouth · TR11 2BB 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/happy-days-day-nursery-falmouth-tr11-2bb-ey277662) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### The Crypt Pre-School Falmouth · TR11 3PR ](/nursery/the-crypt-pre-school-tr11-3pr-102806) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Little Wonders Nursery Falmouth Falmouth · TR11 4RH ](/nursery/little-wonders-nursery-falmouth-tr11-4rh-ey299646) [See all nurseries in FALMOUTH →](/search?q=FALMOUTH) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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