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My daughter settled in immediately and all of the staff are so helpful and kind. The staff also prepared her for school brilliantly which made her transition to school so easy.\nMy son now attends and thoroughly enjoys his time there. He has made special relationships with his key workers and its so comforting to see the bonds he has made. The large play areas are ideal for the children and the options for play are endless. All the staff are amazing professionals and nothing is ever too much to ask them. I could not recommend enough.", "datePublished": "2022-03-30T09:16:54.391559Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kyria Lortan" }, "reviewBody": "Brilliant nursery with friendly, caring and fun staff. My little boy absolutely loves the days he spends here. 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West Looe Nursery # West Looe Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2021) · 5.0 (7 parent reviews) · The Old School Canteen, Downs Road, Looe, PL13 2AR · Cornwall Number of places 44 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2021 Local authority Cornwall About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery West Looe Nursery, established over 50 years ago as a traditional playgroup, underwent extensive refurbishment in April 2021 to meet the evolving needs of parents, expanding its offerings to provide care for infants from 3 months old up to children aged 8 years. The nursery operates as a registered charity, which allows it to access various grants and funding opportunities, directly benefiting the nursery and its attendees. A dedicated committee oversees the nursery's operations, focusing on fundraising and supporting staff, children, and their families. Situated on Down’s Road in West Looe, the nursery boasts panoramic views of the rivers and woods. Its facilities feature bright and spacious rooms complemented by cosy areas for relaxation. The staff, drawing on rich local knowledge, integrates the beautiful surrounding environment into the children's experiences, fostering a strong connection to the community. What it's like Children arrive happily, understand the routines, and have positive, trusting relationships with staff who support their behaviour and independence. They benefit from a varied curriculum that encourages creativity and many opportunities to develop physical skills. Registered Charity Long-standing community presence Holiday Club available Flexible Hours ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday 50 weeks of the year Age range 3 months to 8 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 1971 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for West Looe Nursery Last inspected 18 November 2021 · Vicky Smith 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 arrive happily, understand the routines, and have positive, trusting relationships with staff who support their behaviour and independence. They benefit from a varied curriculum that encourages creativity and many opportunities to develop physical skills. Inspector highlights - Children arrive happily, know routines and self-register - Positive, trusting relationships between children, parents and staff - Varied curriculum that encourages creativity and independence - Children have many opportunities to practise gross-motor skills - Manager is reflective and staff feel valued with professional development opportunities Areas to develop - 1 provide more support and coaching for staff to further enhance the planning of activities for children, taking into account children's prior knowledge and what they need to learn next - 2 support staff to develop their questioning skills further to ensure they give children the time that they need to think and respond. Inspection #10126058 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50175175) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of West Looe Nursery Inspection date Nov 2021 Inspection no. 10126058 Lead inspector Vicky Smith Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50175175)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/102890) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=west-looe-nursery-pl13-2ar-102890) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Staff talk with children about the weather when outside so children can connect descriptions to what they see and feel, and children are learning about safety because equipment is often wet from the rain. Children are starting to risk assess for themselves; for example, they make a pretend bonfire and decide to put cones around it to ensure it is safe. ## Parent Reviews of West Looe Nursery 5.0 (7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJxFv6zjoY3No7p5o8EqU7FV4KKJ7925dN7hif7_s9qDcfq6w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Alison 4 years ago West Looe playgroup is such a friendly and welcoming playgroup and nursery. My daughter settled in immediately and all of the staff are so helpful and kind. The staff also prepared her for school brilliantly which made her transition to school so easy. My son now attends and thoroughly enjoys his time there. He has made special relationships with his key workers and its so comforting to see the bonds he has made. The large play areas are ideal for the children and the options for play are endless. All the staff are amazing professionals and nothing is ever too much to ask them. I could not recommend enough. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXNWF1MTlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x486c9c3b4ca18f11:0xbdca91714144de22) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKyLKNnV7Fss87lGhKBC2cqypS2t2po8HTuvTZI7MNmRBjpGA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kyria Lortan 3 years ago Brilliant nursery with friendly, caring and fun staff. My little boy absolutely loves the days he spends here. Would definitely recommend to any other parents. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4N1B1MGpBRRAB!2m1!1s0x486c9c3b4ca18f11:0xbdca91714144de22) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUHiZyOlRM6ZH0snkcSXuvJoNksq-tFyPzDl9XkHZAJGkwQP6i5=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) \# Tonyalan 4 years ago My kids have been going to this playgroup for years polite kind caring and professional staff A star for sure ✨️ 👌 💖 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXeGJLcndBRRAB!2m1!1s0x486c9c3b4ca18f11:0xbdca91714144de22) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIISbLrQfW1y7r_648w6i1ZBSTLDyUIEJNXK-evN3Tu6K7bUg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Louise Wright 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURDcDVqWXBRRRAB!2m1!1s0x486c9c3b4ca18f11:0xbdca91714144de22) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUEQ2QRTduREiikDBHzDQBGR0Ni2xm9NLMWAlzh8QpFfxxz0Gf-LA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Christina Nicoll 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNoMGRHVE9REAE!2m1!1s0x486c9c3b4ca18f11:0xbdca91714144de22) Reviews from Google for West Looe Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13675903134076296738&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2011 - November 2021 Good - December 2015 Outstanding - March 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about West Looe Nursery ### What is West Looe Nursery working on improving? ### What are the opening hours at West Looe Nursery? ### How can West Looe Nursery be contacted? ### Which curriculum approach does West Looe Nursery follow? ### How many children are on roll at West Looe Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Looe Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to West Looe Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 6.5 mi ### Bumbles 'b' day Nursery Liskeard · PL14 4DH ](/nursery/bumbles-b-day-nursery-pl14-4dh-ey493739) - [ Ofsted: Good 7.0 mi ### Minibugs Liskeard Liskeard · PL14 6HZ 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/minibugs-liskeard-pl14-6hz-ey501672) - [ Ofsted: Good 7.2 mi ### Tideford Montessori Nursery Saltash · PL12 5HH ](/nursery/tideford-montessori-nursery-pl12-5hh-2612231) - [ Ofsted: Good 7.3 mi ### Bumbles Day Nursery Liskeard · PL14 3XA ](/nursery/bumbles-day-nursery-ltd-pl14-3xa-102765) - [ Ofsted: Good 8.1 mi ### Fowey Pre-School Fowey · PL23 1HE ](/nursery/fowey-pre-school-pl23-1he-102809) - [ Ofsted: Good 9.0 mi ### Sir Robert Geffery's Preschool Landrake · PL12 5EA ](/nursery/sir-robert-geffery-s-preschool-pl12-5ea-102820) [See all nurseries in Looe →](/search?q=Looe) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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