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Tiny Tots @ Trethorne # Tiny Tots @ Trethorne Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2023) · Sheers Barton, Lawhitton, LAUNCESTON, PL15 9NJ · Cornwall Number of places 60 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2023 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 Tiny Tots @ Trethorne Ltd is a nursery committed to fostering a homely and secure environment where children feel safe, confident, and eager to learn. Their pedagogical approach centres on child-led exploration, encouraging curiosity and independence through play-based learning. The nursery focuses on understanding each child's unique background and experiences to provide tailored support and promote a strong sense of belonging. With a strong emphasis on outdoor play, facilities include a naturalistic garden and direct access to a private woodland area for Forest School activities, allowing children to engage with the natural world and develop vital problem-solving skills. The beautifully designed building features soft furnishings and muted colours, creating a calming atmosphere. It is divided into three distinct rooms: the Caterpillar Room for under-twos, the Ladybird Room for two-to-three-year-olds, and the Dragonfly Room for pre-schoolers, each offering age-appropriate facilities and direct garden access. The nursery prides itself on its emergent play curriculum, adapting experiences daily to meet individual needs and involving parents in co-constructing the learning journey. They also prepare children for future success by developing self-regulation and emotional literacy. Our ethos Tiny Tots @ Trethorne Ltd is committed to providing a safe, confident, and eager-to-learn environment through a child-led, play-based learning approach. They emphasise tailored support based on each child's background, outdoor exploration including Forest School activities, and an emergent curriculum that adapts to individual needs. The nursery also focuses on developing self-regulation and emotional literacy for future success. What it's like Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this welcoming and friendly setting. Staff greet each family warmly and children settle quickly into an activity of their choosing. Staff plan the curriculum well. They enable children the freedom of choice, and their ideas, views and individual needs are at the heart of the setting's ethos. Forest School activities Child-centred approach Nurturing environment Play-based learning Outdoor woodland access ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged at an hourly rate which varies depending on the child's age group and room. Freshly cooked hot meals are available for an additional cost, or parents can choose to provide a packed lunch. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Hot meals are available at an additional cost. - Parents can choose to provide a packed lunch. - Additional meal costs are itemised on monthly invoices. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Tiny Tots @ Trethorne Inspection date Dec 2023 Inspection no. 10317436 Lead inspector Joanne Steward [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50238193)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549502) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=tiny-tots-trethorne-ltd-pl15-9nj-ey549502) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5.30pm for 50 weeks of the year Age range from 9 months Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating Last inspected 15 December 2023 · Joanne Steward Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this welcoming and friendly setting. Staff greet each family warmly and children settle quickly into an activity of their choosing. Staff plan the curriculum well. They enable children the freedom of choice, and their ideas, views and individual needs are at the heart of the setting's ethos. Inspector highlights - Children develop strong core muscles through outdoor play, carrying bicycle wheels and hay bales, and climbing trees and cargo nets. - Staff plan projects that help children build on existing knowledge and skills, fostering exploration, experimentation, and creativity. - Children learn about emotions from a young age, with staff using mirrors to help them recognise facial features and link them to feelings. - Children are independent learners, with staff supporting them in tasks like drinking from open-top cups and preparing snack. - Staff carry out specific small-group activities to support children who need more help, encouraging social interaction and language development. Areas to develop - 1 implement effective strategies to help toddlers understand, express and cope with their feelings appropriately - 2 share more information with parents about how to extend children's learning and development at home. Inspection #10317436 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50238193) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment on the caring and safe environment staff provide for their children. > They state how much progress their child has made since starting and how staff support them as a whole family. > Parents talk about individual websites staff have recommended for further information where needed. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who receive additional funding, make strong progress from their starting points. Outdoor space Children develop strong core muscles. They enjoy carrying bicycle wheels to the top of the grass hill outside and watch with interest as they roll them down. They carry small hay bales and navigate uneven terrain. They use stepladders to help them to climb up trees and enjoy clambering over large cargo nets to support their physical skills. Inspection history Date: May 2018 - December 2023 Good - May 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about Tiny Tots @ Trethorne ### What stands out in the last inspection of Tiny Tots @ Trethorne? ### How is Tiny Tots @ Trethorne classified by Ofsted? ### Does Tiny Tots @ Trethorne have an Ofsted rating? ### How does Tiny Tots @ Trethorne support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Tiny Tots @ Trethorne? ### Which funded childcare entitlements does Tiny Tots @ Trethorne accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in LAUNCESTON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Tiny Tots @ Trethorne. - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Smart Start Preschool Launceston · PL15 7PF ](/nursery/smart-start-preschool-pl15-7pf-2516020) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Smiley Happy People Launceston · PL15 8EX ](/nursery/smiley-happy-people-pl15-8ex-ey371943) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.6 mi ### Tregadillett Pre-School Launceston · PL15 7EU ](/nursery/tregadillett-pre-school-pl15-7eu-ey239307) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.0 mi ### Smiley Happy People Trethorne Launceston · PL15 8QE ](/nursery/smiley-happy-people-trethorne-pl15-8qe-ey551399) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 4.3 mi ### Ducklings Pre School Stoke Climsland Callington · PL17 8PD ](/nursery/ducklings-pre-school-stoke-climsland-pl17-8pd-ey536351) [See all nurseries in LAUNCESTON →](/search?q=LAUNCESTON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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