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The Snug Childcare

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4.8(18 parent reviews)
·Lanjeth & High Street Memorial Hall, Coombe Road, St. Austell, PL26 7TL · Cornwall
Awaiting first Ofsted inspection. This is a newly registered provider (registered March 2024). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available.
Number of places
69 places
Age range
Last inspected
Local authority
Cornwall

About this day nursery

The Snug Childcare, located in St. Austell, offers a fresh approach to early years education, fostering happy and confident children through play-based learning in an engaging environment. They provide a safe and nurturing home-like setting where children are encouraged to explore and develop at their own pace.

The nursery categorises its rooms by age, starting with "Little Rainbows" for infants aged 3 months and up, "Mini Moons" for toddlers from 18 months, "Cosy Cubs" for children aged 24 months and older, and "Tall Tigers" for preschoolers from 36 months. The Snug emphasises child-led activities and a supportive atmosphere to prepare children for their next developmental milestones.

They encourage prospective parents to visit for a guided tour to meet the team and have their questions answered.

Our ethos

The Snug Childcare focuses on play-based learning and child-led activities in a safe, nurturing, home-like environment. They aim to foster happy, confident children who explore and develop at their own pace, preparing them for future milestones.

Child-led playEnabling environmentForest School availableAge-specific rooms

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Mon to Fri: 7.30 AM – 5 PM

Age range

3 months+

Food

Not specified

Parent Reviews of The Snug Childcare

4.8
(18)
Polly Turner
9 months ago

A Truly Wonderful Childcare Experience We couldn’t be happier with the care, attention, and love our child receives at The Snug. From the very first day, the staff made us feel welcome, reassured, and confident that we had made the right choice. The environment is warm, nurturing, and filled with joy—it’s clear that the team genuinely cares for each and every child. Our little one has blossomed in their care—becoming more confident, curious, and excited to learn every day. The activities are creative, educational, and so thoughtfully planned. Most importantly, the staff treat each child with such kindness and patience. It feels like a big family, and we’re so grateful for the safe, supportive space they provide. We wholeheartedly recommend The Snug to any parent looking for a place where their child will be truly cared for and encouraged to thrive.

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Gareth Cheetham
9 months ago

The Snug offers a warm, welcoming environment where children can thrive and be themselves. The staff are attentive, nurturing, and clearly passionate about early years development. The space is safe, cozy, and thoughtfully designed to support learning and play. It’s clear that The Snug puts the needs of children first, creating a supportive and positive atmosphere every day. Highly recommended!

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Nicole Little
9 months ago

As a mum to be, The Snug was highly recommended to me by friends whose children attend this nursery. Looking round nursery's can be quite overwhelming, especially in making that decision of where your child should go. I took a tour recently and I was very impressed by the location, staff and care they put into all ages of children. Needless to say I’ve signed up for a place. Very excited for my little one to be joining The Snug family.

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Sam Smith
9 months ago

The Snug is a brilliant, creative and inspiring place. Staff are all caring and supportive and take children’s development and wellbeing very seriously. Feels like a family run business that really cares about the families they support. Couldn’t recommend highly enough!

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R Kellaway
9 months ago

The owners of The Snug have always worked tirelessly to build and foster an environment that is fully focussed on engaging children at one of the most important stages of their development. For well over a decade they have supported young families and their children, with the sole purpose of creating a positive space for them to learn and grow. In a crowded marketplace, where it’s easy to simply offer the most basic service, The Snug are committed to doing things differently and the staff and management team are second to none.

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