Little Hearts Nursery
GoodBirth to 5Long established
A day nursery in Redruth for children from birth to 5, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in January 2025. Open since 2016, with 35 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Cornwall
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Cornwall from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
TR15 3FFWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 22 January 2025 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children in this nursery are happy, curious learners. The staff, knowledgeable about early years education, have developed a good curriculum and prepare children for their next learning stage. In a science activity, staff help pre-school children recall prior learning, exploring things that move or do not move. Well-linked activities help children develop secure knowledge. For example, children enjoy listening to staff read the story of 'The Three Little Pigs'. Later, staff encourage children to wonder what items will move when blown, such as a stone and a feather. This helps children to understand weight, build their vocabulary and learn new words such as 'lighter' and 'heavier'. They reflect on the story, such as which things were heavy or light and if they were blown over by the wolf.
Staff build strong bonds with children and their families, recognising the positive impact these have on children's learning. Children feel secure and safe, enjoying cuddles with staff. They make good progress in their development. While playing with a train track, younger children develop social skills by sharing toys with friends. Children of all ages enjoy improving their balance and coordination during dance sessions.
The nursery places a strong emphasis on developing children's knowledge of and pride in their local community. On trips to the local supermarket, staff support children in buying items and enjoying a snack. Children develop social skills by meeting shop workers. Through regular visits to a nearby intergenerational project, children build intergenerational relationships, further developing their social skills, knowledge of the local community and their confidence.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- enhance staff interactions to support and encourage children to explore their ideas and interests even further n develop group story times to support younger children's listening and attention further.
- 22 January 2025Good Safeguarding: Yes
- 21 March 2019Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for Little Hearts Nursery
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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