# Little Minnows

Little Minnows is a full-day nursery at 51 Lemon Street, Truro, TR1 2PE, in Truro, Cornwall. It is registered for 55 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-minnows-2638244  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 51 Lemon Street, Truro, TR1 2PE
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 01872 307788
- Website: https://littleminnows.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2638244

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 June 2023, 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/16/2638244

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2021 (Reference 2638244). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638244)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638244)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638244)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1387738)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 51 Lemon Street, Truro, TR1 2PE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.260693,-5.053755

- Station: Truro, 0.5 miles
- 29 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Victoria Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Furniss Island, 0.3 miles
- Park: Waterfall Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Hendra Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Truro View, 0.4 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosvigo School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Truro High School |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy |  | 4–16 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Truro Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's CofE School, Truro | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Truro Learning Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Tregolls Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Daisy Fays Truro](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-fays-truro-2597270) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Naturally Learning Truro](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/naturally-learning-truro-2585350) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Happy Days The Playbox](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-the-playbox-ey363646) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Happy Days Penair](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-penair-ey308315) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Kea Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kea-preschool-ey394045) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Truro College Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/truro-college-day-nursery-ey263094) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Minnows's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Minnows Good at its inspection on 8 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Minnows take?

Little Minnows is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Minnows?

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

### How do I contact Little Minnows?

You can call 01872 307788 and visit littleminnows.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2638244)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Minnows+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJg0GZdt4Xa0gRzeo97shPD5k)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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