# Little Otters Children's Centre

Little Otters Children's Centre is a full-day nursery at Marshgate, Camelford, PL32 9YN, in Marshgate, Cornwall. It is registered for 29 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-otters-childrens-centre-103037  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Marshgate, Camelford, PL32 9YN
- Registered places: 29
- Phone: 01840 261593
- Ofsted URN: 103037

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 January 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/16/103037

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1997 (Reference 103037). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103037)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103037)
- Registered places: 29 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103037)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 October 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/402393)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Marshgate, Camelford, PL32 9YN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.697241,-4.618879

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otterham Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Boscastle Playschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boscastle-playschool-ey416908) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Little Acorns Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-102788) | Good |  |  | 5.9 miles |
| [St Pirans Playschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pirans-playschool-ey337574) | Good |  |  | 7.1 miles |
| [Smiley Happy People Egloskerry](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiley-happy-people-egloskerry-2750658) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 8.1 miles |
| [Marhamchurch Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marhamchurch-pre-school-ey374978) | Outstanding |  |  | 8.5 miles |
| [Budehaven Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/budehaven-day-nursery-103151) | Good |  |  | 9.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Otters Children's Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Otters Children's Centre Good at its inspection on 26 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Otters Children's Centre take?

Little Otters Children's Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 29 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Otters Children's Centre?

You can call 01840 261593.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103037)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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