Business Details
15 Years
experience
Award-Winning Childcare in Cornwall
Founded in 2011 by parents seeking exceptional childcare, Daisy Fays Nursery has grown into a trusted name in premium early years education across Cornwall. Our farm-inspired nurseries provide nurturing environments where children thrive through play, exploration, and personalized care. With qualified teachers in every setting and dedicated SEN support, we prioritize individuality, independence, and sustainable values.Our family-run ethos ensures close collaboration with parents, supported by technology for real-time updates on children's progress. From nutritious meals prepared on-site to government-funded childcare options, we create holistic experiences that shape confident, compassionate learners ready for future challenges.
Services
Nursery Care
SEN Support
Funded Childcare
Nutrition Programmes
Parent Communication Software
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer family-run childcare with 13 years of Cornish expertise
- We provide government-funded places from 9 months old
- Our settings have qualified teachers and SEN specialists
- We create farm-inspired environments for holistic development
- We deliver fresh, nutritious meals prepared on-site daily
What people say
Best practitioners
Individuality respected
Independence encouraged
Supported achievements
Nutritious meals enjoyed
Services
Nursery Care
Our nurseries provide full-day childcare for infants and toddlers in Cornwall. Qualified staff create personalized learning plans using farm-themed environments to stimulate sensory development. Children engage in structured activities and free play while receiving individual attention that supports emotional and cognitive growth through early years foundation stages.
SEN Support
Special Educational Needs provision includes dedicated coordinators and tailored interventions across all settings. We implement individual support plans with regular progress monitoring while collaborating with external specialists. Our inclusive approach ensures children with disabilities or developmental delays receive appropriate resources and modified activities that promote equal participation and development.
Funded Childcare
We administer government-funded childcare programmes for working families and universal entitlements. Our team assists with eligibility assessments, application processes, and funding code verification. The 15-30 weekly hours provision operates across extended terms with flexible top-up options ensuring accessible quality care for eligible families across Cornwall.
Nutrition Programmes
Daily nutrition includes freshly prepared meals using seasonal ingredients in our on-site kitchens. Menus follow dietary guidelines while accommodating allergies and cultural requirements. The programme emphasizes healthy eating habits through interactive mealtimes where children learn about food origins and develop positive relationships with nutrition essential for cognitive development and physical wellbeing.
Parent Communication Software
Our digital platform provides real-time updates on children's activities and developmental milestones. Parents receive daily observations, photographs, and learning summaries through secure access. The system facilitates instant communication with key workers while maintaining detailed records that support continuity between home and nursery environments for enhanced child development.
People
Jamie
Co-owner
Former Armed Forces member who co-founded Daisy Fays Nursery in 2011 after renovating Carnon Downs nursery. Oversees operational expansion while maintaining family-focused values through property development expertise and rugby coaching experience.
Fay
Co-owner
Co-founder with farming background who developed the farm-themed nursery concept. Manages creative aspects using renovation expertise from her husband's contracting business while maintaining close family connections through regular childcare involvement.
Hannah
Development Officer
Childcare professional with 13 years' experience who supports nursery operations and implements policy updates. Maintains hands-on involvement with children while providing managerial guidance across all settings to ensure consistent quality standards.
Frances
Lead SENCO
Early years specialist with 20 years' experience supporting SEN provision across nurseries. Coordinates special educational needs strategies, collaborates with external agencies, and provides practical implementation guidance to staff while maintaining direct childcare involvement.
Sarah
Training Support Officer
Childcare advocate with 20 years' experience who mentors apprentices and implements training programmes. Focuses on developing high-quality care standards that foster lifelong learning while maintaining direct engagement with children's developmental processes.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We care for children from 3 months old through to school age, with government-funded places available from 9 months when eligible.
How do you support special educational needs?
Each setting has a dedicated SENCO with specialist training, supported by our SEN Support Officer to implement individualized care plans and external agency collaboration.
What food do you provide?
We serve freshly prepared meals daily using seasonal ingredients, with menus designed to meet nutritional requirements and accommodate all dietary needs and allergies.
How can parents stay informed?
Our Eylog software provides real-time updates with photos, observations, and developmental milestones accessible through secure online portals for continuous parental engagement.
What funding options exist?
We offer 15-30 hours weekly government-funded childcare for eligible families, with flexible top-up options and specialist funding applications for children with additional needs.
Are your staff qualified?
Every nursery has qualified teachers and SEN specialists, with ongoing professional development ensuring our team maintains the highest early years education standards.
