# Little Explorers Day Nursery & Preschool

Little Explorers Day Nursery & Preschool is a full-day nursery at Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool, Unit 4 The Square Grampound Road, Truro, TR2 4DS, in Grampound Road, Cornwall. It is registered for 52 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Explorers Cornwall LTD.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-and-preschool-2789722  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool, Unit 4 The Square Grampound Road, Truro, TR2 4DS
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01726 883444
- Website: https://www.littleexplorerscornwall.co.uk/
- Run by: [Little Explorers Cornwall LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-explorers-cornwall-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2789722

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 23 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2789722

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2024 (Reference 2789722). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2789722)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2789722)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2789722)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1720499)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool, Unit 4 The Square Grampound Road, Truro, TR2 4DS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.317967,-4.930529

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Grampound Road Park and Playing Field, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cornwall there are about 3.4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grampound Road Village CofE School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Ladock C of E School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Grampound-With-Creed CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Eyes Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-eyes-childcare-ey561851) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery Summercourt](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-summercourt-ey446025) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Daisy Fays Tresillian](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-fays-tresillian-ey551761) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [The Snug Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-snug-childcare-2786898) |  |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Sweet Hearts Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sweet-hearts-childcare-ey538751) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Nippers pre school & childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nippers-pre-school-and-childcare-2666278) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Explorers Day Nursery & Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Little Explorers Day Nursery & Preschool was inspected on 23 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Little Explorers Day Nursery & Preschool take?

Little Explorers Day Nursery & Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Explorers Day Nursery & Preschool?

Little Explorers Day Nursery & Preschool is run by Little Explorers Cornwall LTD, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Little Explorers Day Nursery & Preschool?

You can call 01726 883444 and visit www.littleexplorerscornwall.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2789722)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Explorers+Day+Nursery+%26+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJd298va8Ua0gR-D2HnpoKbIE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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