Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Child Care Services in Newquay
Established in 1974, we are a registered non-profit charity dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality childcare for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Our experienced team of qualified professionals creates nurturing environments across four age-specific rooms, each designed to stimulate developmental milestones through play-based learning. With 50 years of expertise, we prioritise strong attachments between children and caregivers, offering tailored key-person systems and flexible settling-in sessions to ensure comfort. Our purpose-built facilities feature extensive outdoor spaces including mud kitchens, creative play zones, and secure climbing structures.We support school readiness through structured educational programs led by specialists, while our on-site chef delivers nutritious meals and interactive cooking workshops. Operating 50 weeks annually with extended hours from 7:45am to 6pm, we accommodate both term-time and year-round childcare needs. Our governance by parent trustees ensures community-focused decision-making, and we maintain transparent communication with families through regular updates and collaborative planning.
Services
Preschool education
Nursery care
Childcare services
Outdoor play areas
Healthy meals provision
School readiness programs
Flexible session options
Key person system
Settling in support
Parent collaboration
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We have 50 years of experience delivering quality childcare in Cornwall
- Our staff hold childcare qualifications from Level 2 to Level 4
- Four dedicated rooms with outdoor learning environments for different age groups
- On-site chef provides healthy meals and cooking workshops
- Flexible session times from 7:45am to 6pm with year-round availability
Services
Preschool Education
Our preschool program prepares children for school through structured educational activities led by experienced staff. We focus on developing essential skills through play-based learning. The curriculum includes creative projects, literacy and numeracy foundations, and social development activities.
Nursery Care
We provide nursery care for children aged 6 months to 5 years in age-specific rooms. Each room offers tailored environments with qualified staff ratios. Our services include flexible session options, key person systems, and comprehensive settling-in support for new families.
Outdoor Play Areas
Our extensive outdoor facilities feature mud kitchens, water play zones, climbing structures, and creative play spaces. Children engage in physical development activities while exploring natural elements. The outdoor areas include covered spaces for all-weather play and gardening opportunities.
Healthy Meals Provision
On-site chef prepares balanced meals following nutritional guidelines. We offer cooking workshops to teach food education. Menus include fresh ingredients with options for special dietary requirements. Meals are served in a social setting to encourage healthy eating habits.
Flexible Session Options
We operate 50 weeks annually with sessions from 7:45am to 6pm. Parents choose start and finish times to suit their schedules. Options include term-time only or year-round care with consistent pricing across all sessions.
People
Lucy Denahy
Setting Manager
Experienced childcare professional with extensive management experience overseeing daily operations and staff development at Newquay Pre-school and Nursery.
Charmaine Murray
Setting Manager
20-year veteran in early years education, specialising in infant care and staff training, with leadership responsibilities across all nursery rooms.
Sian Walker
Deputy Manager
Level 3 qualified childcare expert with 12 years' experience, managing Daisy Room and overseeing staff development across multiple nursery areas.
Alayne Standinger
Blue Room Lead
24-year veteran with Level 4 qualifications in early years education, specialising in child development and safeguarding practices.
Savanna Holm
Yellow Room Lead
Level 3 qualified educator with 6 years' experience preparing preschool children for school transition through structured learning programs.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide childcare for children aged 6 months to 5 years across four dedicated rooms with age-appropriate activities.
What are your operating hours?
We operate 50 weeks annually from 7:45am to 6pm Monday to Friday with flexible session options available.
Do you offer funded childcare places?
Yes, we provide government-funded places for eligible children including 9-month, 2-year, and 30-hour funding options.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
Our team includes staff with Level 2 to Level 4 childcare qualifications, with specialist educators for different age groups.
How do you support school readiness?
We have structured educational programs led by experienced staff to develop literacy, numeracy, and social skills for school transition.
What outdoor facilities do you have?
Our outdoor areas include mud kitchens, climbing structures, creative play zones, and gardening spaces for physical development.
