Opening hours
8am to 6pm, for 50 weeks of the year
Trenance Childcare
Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2025)
Number of places
46 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2025
Local authority
Cornwall
About this day nursery
Trenance Childcare, established in 2006, is a childcare setting in Newquay that provides care for children aged 0-4 years. The nursery operates from 8am to 6pm, 50 weeks a year.
" The inspection highlighted significant improvements made since the previous assessment. Staff at Trenance Childcare implement an ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum that effectively builds upon children's existing knowledge and interests.
This approach has led to increased motivation and good progress in children's learning and development. Children feel safe and secure within the nursery environment, engaging in imaginative play and demonstrating respect for one another.
The nursery places importance on outdoor learning, with toddlers and pre-school children taking turns to use garden equipment. They also engage in activities such as using magnifying glasses to observe insects and gathering leaves to feed the pet rabbits, fostering curiosity and exploration.
Staff transitions between rooms are managed smoothly, ensuring children are well-prepared for their next developmental stage. Children are encouraged to be independent, with opportunities to choose snacks and help with tidying up, which contributes to their positive attitudes and self-esteem.
What it's like
Trenance Childcare has made good improvements since the last inspection. Staff implement an ambitious and sequenced curriculum, resulting in children showing increased motivation and making good progress. Children feel safe and secure, playing imaginatively and showing respect for others.
Good Ofsted ratingAmbitious curriculumMotivated learnersImaginative playOutdoor learningIndependent children
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Established
2006
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Trenance Childcare
Last inspected 12 August 2025
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Trenance Childcare has made good improvements since the last inspection. Staff implement an ambitious and sequenced curriculum, resulting in children showing increased motivation and making good progress. Children feel safe and secure, playing imaginatively and showing respect for others.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders have made good improvements to the setting since the last inspection.
- Staff implement an ambitious and sequenced curriculum that follows children's interests.
- Children show increased motivation to engage and make good progress in their learning and development.
- Children feel safe and secure and play imaginative games.
- Children are independent and show good levels of self-esteem.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen staff's knowledge and understanding of how to support toddlers' communication and language skills so that they can learn new words and build on their communication skills further
- 2maximise how toddlers and pre-school-age children can further develop their knowledge of numbers and counting skills.
Inspection #10370892 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Toddlers and pre-school-age children take turns to play on equipment in the garden. They also use magnifying glasses to look for insects and gather leaves to feed the pet rabbits.
Parent Reviews of Trenance Childcare
4.2
(5)
James Grellier
4 years ago
A fantastic nursery and playschool. The staff are committed to providing excellent care for preschool children in a fun and engaging atmosphere. Very conveniently located beside Trenance Learning Academy, Trenance Childcare does a brilliant job preparing children for school. Children are encouraged to develop socially, physically and creatively in a beautiful setting, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor play. After a few years of sending my children to Trenance Childcare I can't recommend them highly enough.
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Olga Humphries
5 years ago
Can't thank them enough! Wonderful setting conveniently next to the school, absolutely lovely caring stuff, heartfelt attitude to children, my son can't run in fast enough every morning we attend. Definitely the best daycare I dealt with so far with either of my children.
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Lisa H
5 years ago
They have been the best nursery I have used with either of my children. The learning is high class, very friendly too and my daughter loves it there. The settle in was brilliant despite covid restrictions, I feel they have taken the right level of care during these tough times.
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Paul Weatherley
5 years ago
Sadly had to remove my son from Trenance and find another setting. The management team are of the view that is acceptable for babies and toddlers to be in the care of adults all day long wearing face masks and visors (all day). Facial expression and movement of mouth is soooo important at this young age for development and speech, but the management chose to put the fear of their staff before the needs of the children.
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Robyn Mairin Samuel
in the last week
My son has absolutely loved his time at Trenance Childcare. The staff have always been great with him, and you can tell how much they care about the kids. They’re constantly coming up with fun creative activities, and I love that there are always out and about exploring on trips to the beach, library, and boating lake.
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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2025
Date: May 2010
- August 2025Good
- October 2024Requires improvement
- July 2024Inadequate
- February 2024Inadequate
- May 2023Good
- April 2019Good
- February 2016Good
- May 2010Outstanding
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