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Sweet Hearts Childcare # Sweet Hearts Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2024) · Goverseth Caravan Park, Foxhole, St. Austell, PL26 7UR · Cornwall Number of places 15 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jul 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 Sweet Hearts Childcare, located in a tranquil Cornish village, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from birth onwards. The nursery operates on principles of Faith, Hope, and Love, aiming to cultivate confident and caring individuals. It provides a warm, home-like atmosphere with close relationships between children, staff, and parents within a small, community-focused setting. The facility features a versatile main playroom that adapts to different age groups and activities, including a quiet area for rest. A dedicated room supports small group work and targeted development in language, literacy, and physical movement through programmes like 'Letters and Sounds' and 'Healthy Movers'. Children benefit from free-flow access between age groups, fostering social skills. The outdoor area, directly accessible from the preschool room, is an evolving space for exploration, with plans for planting vegetables and creating wildlife habitats. The nursery is conveniently located near a park, open fields, and local schools, with easy access to natural attractions and educational sites like the Eden Project. Sweet Hearts Childcare works in partnership with the Government and Local Authority, providing inclusive care for all children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). They offer both funded and privately paying sessions, with a strong focus on parent partnership and celebrating individual progress. Our ethos At Sweet Hearts Childcare, everything we do is rooted in Faith, Hope, and Love. We believe every child is a unique and vital piece of society’s puzzle. By planting seeds of positivity, kindness, and curiosity, we aim to nurture children into confident, caring individuals—helping shape a brighter future for all. Our staff are committed to care and respect, encouraging qualities like love, joy, peace, patience, and kindness. What it's like Children are happy in this inviting and friendly nursery. The manager has created a home-from-home environment, and staff develop strong relationships with children. Children are safe and secure and have lots of cuddles and joyful interactions with staff. Faith-based approach Small, community-focused setting Strong parent partnership Emphasis on language and communication development Indoor and outdoor learning spaces ## Pricing & funding Fees are calculated on an hourly basis and are tiered across three age bands. After-school club rates are charged per session, with distinct pricing for school-aged and early years children. A minimum attendance policy applies to early years bookings. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Good to know - Early Years sessions require a minimum of two sessions per week. - Each early years session must last a minimum of two hours. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sweet Hearts Childcare Inspection date Jul 2024 Inspection no. 10351221 Lead inspector Victoria Jones Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254350)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538751) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](http://www.sweetheartschildcare.co.uk/) Goverseth Caravan Park, Foxhole, St. Austell, PL26 7UR Opening hours Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:00am – 2:00pm (Term Time) for funded Early Years sessions; Adhoc sessions available between Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:30pm [© 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#/-4.86434/50.3618/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near St. Austell - [Day nurseries in St. Austell](/search?q=St.+Austell) - [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=sweet-hearts-childcare-pl26-7ur-ey538751) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:00am – 2:00pm (Term Time) for funded Early Years sessions; Adhoc sessions available between Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:30pm Age range from birth onwards Term time / All Year All Year Session types Early Years sessions, After-School Clubs Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sweet Hearts Childcare Last inspected 3 July 2024 · Victoria Jones Safeguarding effective 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 are happy in this inviting and friendly nursery. The manager has created a home-from-home environment, and staff develop strong relationships with children. Children are safe and secure and have lots of cuddles and joyful interactions with staff. Inspector highlights - The curriculum is effective and staff know the children well, using their interests to guide planning. - Children behave well and are kind and helpful, eagerly sharing toys and helping each other. - There is a good focus on developing children's physical skills, with daily dancing sessions and visits to the local park. - Staff support children to develop their independence skills well, teaching them to wash hands, pour drinks, and prepare fruit. - Management has created an ambitious curriculum, enabling children of all ages to make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Areas to develop - 1 organise group activities more effectively for older children, to support them to concentrate and become more deeply involved in their learning. Inspection #10351221 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254350) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Children make good friends at the nursery and are happy to attend. > Staff offer effective guidance in child development issues. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Management has created an ambitious curriculum, enabling children of all ages to make good progress in their learning and development, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Those staff responsible for the SEND provision are knowledgeable and experienced. They integrate effective strategies to support children with SEND. For example, they use sign language and visual aids to build children's communication skills. Staff quickly recognise when children have additional needs and offer effective and timely support. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. Inspection history Date: October 2018 - July 2024 Good - October 2018 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Sweet Hearts Childcare ### What is Sweet Hearts Childcare's Ofsted rating? ### What are the fees for Sweet Hearts Childcare? ### Does Sweet Hearts Childcare offer funded hours? ### What are the opening hours for Sweet Hearts Childcare? ### Does Sweet Hearts Childcare support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? ### What is unique about Sweet Hearts Childcare's approach? ### Does Sweet Hearts Childcare have an outdoor play area? ### What age range does Sweet Hearts Childcare cater for? ### How can I contact Sweet Hearts Childcare? ## About the setting Sweet Hearts Childcare registered in 2016 and operates from the football club in the village of Foxhole, near St Austell, Cornwall. There are six staff who work with the children, including the owner/manager. Of these, four have a level 3 childcare qualification and two have a level 6 qualification. The nursery is funded to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years old. URN EY538751 Registered person Allen, Zoe Claire Lorraine Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Outstanding ## Nearby day nurseries in St. Austell Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sweet Hearts Childcare. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Bright Eyes Childcare St. Austell · PL26 7QF ](/nursery/bright-eyes-childcare-pl26-7qf-ey561851) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.7 mi ### The Snug Childcare St. Austell · PL26 7TL 4.8(18 reviews) ](/nursery/the-snug-childcare-pl26-7tl-2786898) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.6 mi ### Badger Forest School at Higher Wheal Martyn St Austell · PL26 8XG ](/nursery/badger-forest-school-at-higher-wheal-martyn-pl26-8xg-2737790) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.3 mi ### Roche Pebbles Childcare Centre St. Austell · PL26 8EP ](/nursery/roche-pebbles-childcare-centre-pl26-8ep-ey255946) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.5 mi ### Brighteyes St. Austell · PL25 5QE 5.0(15 reviews) ](/nursery/brighteyes-pl25-5qe-ey537872) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.5 mi ### Minibugs St Austell St Austell · PL25 5BS 5.0(27 reviews) ](/nursery/minibugs-st-austell-pl25-5bs-ey546035) [See all nurseries in St. Austell →](/search?q=St.+Austell) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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