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Little Minnows Nursery
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Little Minnows is a family owned nursery in the Heart of Truro. Our vision is to provide a home from home environment in which children aged 3 months to five years can thrive and grow whilst learning through play.

Little Minnows is a friendly, welcoming and inclusive setting, we offer a caring, stimulating and nurturing indoor space. We benefit from a large enclosed garden with a multitude of areas to be explored, whether during child-led or adult-led activities, your little ones will love the sense of freedom and adventure.

As a family run nursery we appreciate the challenges of balancing work and family life and we understand the need to be assured that your child is in safe nurturing hands whilst they are in our care.

We want your child to feel safe, secure and happy so that they can benefit from a wide range of activities provided by our highly qualified team of practitioners. We believe that this Foundation Stage is vital to underpinning your child’s happiness and success in the rest of their learning journey.

Our rooms

At Little Minnows all our rooms try to keep to a routine that children recognise and anticipate. A familiar routine helps to ensure your child feels happy and secure, we are committed to inclusion and meeting children’s individual needs. The spacious property allows us to deliver appropriate environments for all ages and levels of development. Little Minnows is divided into four generously staffed rooms.

 Minnows

Age 3 to 12 months

Our young babies are cared for by our dedicated and fully qualified team. Their room is clean and light with a variety of sensory resources that boosts their awareness of the world around them. They have a separate sleep room with wooden cots and a calm atmosphere to ensure they get the restful sleep they need. We will endeavour to match and follow your baby’s home routine in order to smooth their transition into our setting.

 Tiddlers

Age 12 to 24 months

Our older babies have a large space to crawl, cruise and explore. The resources here are focussed on guided discovery and heuristic play to kindle an inquisitive mind. Our excellent nursery staff support the children’s language development with singing, stories and plenty of verbal games to encourage plenty of imitation and conversation.

 Nippers

Age 2 to 3 years

Children in the Nippers room are actively encouraged to learn through play, to build positive relationships and begin to develop a sense of independence in exploring the world around them. We make sure there is plenty of outdoor play come rain or shine as well as painting, sensory play, mark making and construction to keep them busy and to help develop their creativity and movement skills. We encourage the children to make choices and begin to develop skills for their own independence.

 Schoolies

Age 3 to 5 years

Our pre-school children benefit from two large rooms as they gradually prepare for school. One having a creative focus with art and craft materials and the other a more homely feel. Thus allowing your child to feel comfortable whether they are feeling inspirational or reflective. Both rooms have free-flow access to our large garden and it’s more explorative and adventurous areas to encourage your child’s independence.

Who to contact

Contact name
Hayley & Tom Clow
Contact position
Owners
Telephone
01872307788
E-mail
enquiries@littleminnows.co.uk
Website
https://littleminnows.co.uk/
Facebook
Little Minnows Nursery's facebook page

Where to go

Name
Little Minnows Nursery
Address
51
Lemon Street
Truro
Cornwall
Postcode
TR1 2PE

Other details

Costs

Details
All costs are available with our prospectus and registration information which we can give you when you come in to see us for a look around.

Inclusion within our setting

Dietary needs

Has provision
Yes
Experience with
Vegetarian
Lactose free
Organic
Gluten free
Vegan
Egg intolerance
Diabetic
Nut allergy
Dairy free
Details
We provide freshly prepared snacks morning and afternoon. A hot cooked lunch is provided for all children, this nutritious meal is prepared in our kitchen by our dedicated chef. All dietary needs can be catered for.

Cultural provisions

Languages spoken

English

Pet provisions

Are there any pets at the setting?
No

Childcare information

Vacancies

Immediate vacancies
Yes
Vacancy range(s)
From 3 Months years to 5 Years years (spaces available: 5)
Date updated
01/03/2022

Funded places

3 & 4 year old funding
Yes
2 year old funding
Yes

Opening times & facilities

Opening times
Opening times
DayOpening timeClosing time
Monday 0730 1800
Tuesday 0730 1800
Wednesday 0730 1800
Thursday 0730 1800
Friday 1730 1800

School pickups

Offers pickups
No

Ofsted information

Ofsted URN
2638244
Link to latest ofsted inspection report 
Inspection history
Inspection History
Inspection DateInspection typeInspection Outcome
08/06/2023Inspection (Early Years Register)Good

Inclusion details

Saint Piran's Flag
SENCo name
Carly Foord and Ashleigh Parsons

Early Years Local Offer response

Learning and development

Systems and strategies we have in place to identify children that may require additional support

We believe early identification is essential to support the child and their family.  The staff at Little Minnows will monitor each child's progress with regular reports and assessments allowing time to identify any areas of concern.  Staff will refer any concerns to the SENCO who will liaise with parents and support agencies to ensure the child is fully supported.

How we identify and support children's learning and development needs

We identify and support children's learning and development through regular monitoring and assessment and by communication with parents and other professionals that we know could help the child.

Links we have to other agencies

We have strong links with other agencies and will quickly implement a support package to suit each child and their individual needs.

How we support children transferring to school

We liaise with the school and other agencies to ensure a smooth transition for the child and their family. We also provide books and stories about starting school and have PE sessions , where the children are asked to bring in a PE kit to change into, to get used to dressing and undressing themselves.

Welfare

Specialist skills or training our staff have

Carly is a fully trained teacher, B Ed (Hons).


 

Support we offer regarding children's health and well-being

We encourage healthy eating, emotional well-being and self-confidence through forming strong bonds with the children and their families. We have also registered with Cornwall’s Healthy Under 5s and Sugar Smart.

Ways we inform parents about how their child is being supported

Regular meetings and an open door policy as well as constant communication and parental observations on EyLog, our online tool for communicating with parents and carers. We also have trembly parents evenings for Nippers and Schoolies so you can come in, see your child in the setting and speak directly to the team.

Our complaints policy

We believe communication is the key to resolving issues and complaints at the earliest opportunity. Please speak to your child’s Key Worker or Room Leader in the first instance. If for some reason the issue cannot be resolved at this level then you should approach the management team.

Access

Alterations we have made to make our building accessible

There is an access ramp to the front of the building.

Facilities we have for personal care

We have discreet changing areas and through regular training, staff are aware of the procedures involved in attending a child's personal care.

Specialist resources we have

We have a sensory tree and lots of sensory toys for the children to explore, quiet areas both inside and outside and staff who are well trained to cater for specialist needs.

How we include all children in activities, such as trips

We ensure there are thorough risk assessments in place and enough staff/parents/helpers to ensure the children's safety at all times.

Last updated: 01/06/2023

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