# Little Explorers Nursery

Little Explorers Nursery is a full-day nursery at Little Explorers Nursery, Tretherras Road, Newquay, TR7 2RE, in Treninnick, Cornwall. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Little Explorers Cornwall LTD.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-nursery-2789723  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Little Explorers Nursery, Tretherras Road, Newquay, TR7 2RE
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01637 876293
- Run by: [Little Explorers Cornwall LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-explorers-cornwall-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2789723

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2789723

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2024 (Reference 2789723). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2789723)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2789723)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2789723)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1747271)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Little Explorers Nursery, Tretherras Road, Newquay, TR7 2RE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.413070,-5.065109

- Station: Newquay, 0.5 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Trenance Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Trenance Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Children's Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 3 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newquay Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (April 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Newquay Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Bishops CofE Learning Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Trenance Learning Academy | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (July 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Columb Minor Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Nansledan School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Newquay Tretherras | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Treviglas Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nurture Day Nursery & Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurture-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey439636) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Small Wonders Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-wonders-childrens-nursery-ey418941) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Trenance Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trenance-childcare-ey333418) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [First Steps Cornwall Ltd - Newquay](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-cornwall-ltd-newquay-ey472262) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Newquay Pre-school and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newquay-pre-school-and-nursery-ey540286) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Naturally Learning Nansledan](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/naturally-learning-nansledan-2730844) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Explorers Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Explorers Nursery Good at its inspection on 13 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Explorers Nursery take?

Little Explorers Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Explorers Nursery?

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

### What is the nearest station to Little Explorers Nursery?

Newquay is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Explorers Nursery?

You can call 01637 876293.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2789723)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Explorers+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJce7pFSsPa0gRm839noJyxnI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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