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St Columb Minor Preschool # St Columb Minor Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · St Columb Minor Parish Church, Parkenbutts, Newquay, TR7 3HE · Cornwall Number of places 72 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 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 St Columb Minor Preschool, located within St Columb Minor Parish Church in Newquay, Cornwall (TR7 3HE), was established in 2016. This childcare setting provides full day care for children aged 0 to 10 years and operates year-round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. With a dedicated team of 13 staff members, seven of whom hold qualifications at Level 2 or above, the preschool provides a nurturing environment where children feel safe and comfortable. The setting has an ambitious curriculum designed to identify children's interests and plan learning experiences that support their developmental milestones. Staff effectively support children's emotional development and foster positive relationships among peers. In addition to preschool care, St Columb Minor Preschool also offers out-of-school care and a holiday club for primary-age children. The setting is in receipt of funding for free early education for two, three, and four-year-olds. What it's like Children show that they feel safe and comfortable, quickly finding friends or staff to play with. Staff effectively support children's emotional development, helping them build relationships and display kindness. An ambitious curriculum is in place, with staff identifying children's interests and planning learning experiences to support their development. Ambitious curriculum Emotional development Strong parent communication Effective SEND support Promotes independence ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2016 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Columb Minor Preschool Last inspected 31 January 2024 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children show that they feel safe and comfortable, quickly finding friends or staff to play with. Staff effectively support children's emotional development, helping them build relationships and display kindness. An ambitious curriculum is in place, with staff identifying children's interests and planning learning experiences to support their development. Inspector highlights - Children arrive happy and quickly settle in, finding friends or staff to play with. - Staff effectively support children's emotional development and encourage positive relationships. - The ambitious curriculum effectively uses children's interests to plan learning experiences, such as exploring volume and mathematical concepts with water play. - The manager has made good improvements since the last inspection, with easily accessible records and improved information sharing with parents. - Parents report that their children make good progress, especially in language and number knowledge. - Staff effectively develop pre-school-age children's speech and communication through activities like re-enacting stories. - Babies build core strength and develop balance and coordination while learning to walk, showing resilience when they fall. - Toddlers are encouraged to be independent, proudly dressing themselves and following staff instructions for self-esteem. - Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with an open and positive culture that prioritises children's interests. Areas to develop - 1 Encourage babies to engage in back-and-forth 'conversations' to further develop their speech and language. - 2 Develop the staff organisation of routine tasks to reduce children's waiting times and keep them focused on their learning. - 3 Support and coach staff in the toddler room to develop their knowledge of what it is they want children to achieve, to challenge children and extend their learning further. Inspection #10326006 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240785) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Columb Minor Preschool Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10326006 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240785)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538029) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed St Columb Minor Parish Church, Parkenbutts, Newquay, TR7 3HE [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-5.04376/50.42177/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Newquay - [Day nurseries in Newquay](/search?q=Newquay) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=st-columb-minor-preschool-tr7-3he-ey538029) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff effectively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They work closely with other professionals and implement strategies, such as using a visual timetable, to help children make progress and understand what is coming next. Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024 Date: March 2023 - January 2024 Good - September 2023 Requires improvement - May 2023 Inadequate - March 2023 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about St Columb Minor Preschool ### What part of the country is St Columb Minor Preschool in? ### Which funded childcare hours does St Columb Minor Preschool accept? ### What are the opening hours at St Columb Minor Preschool? ### How does St Columb Minor Preschool support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Newquay Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to St Columb Minor Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### First Steps Cornwall - Newquay Newquay · TR7 3JF 4.2(10 reviews) ](/nursery/first-steps-cornwall-ltd-newquay-tr7-3jf-ey472262) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Naturally Learning Nansledan Newquay · TR8 4UX ](/nursery/naturally-learning-nansledan-tr8-4ux-2730844) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Small Wonders Children's Nursery Newquay · TR7 3AW 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/small-wonders-children-s-nursery-tr7-3aw-ey418941) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Little Explorers Nursery Newquay · TR7 2RE ](/nursery/little-explorers-nursery-tr7-2re-2789723) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Nurture Day Nursery & Pre School Newquay · TR7 2QE ](/nursery/nurture-day-nursery-pre-school-tr7-2qe-ey439636) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Kids Zone Newquay · TR8 4AA ](/nursery/kids-zone-tr8-4aa-ey377287) [See all nurseries in Newquay →](/search?q=Newquay) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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