# Major Steps Childcare

Major Steps Childcare is a full-day nursery at Tropicana House, Newquay Road, St. Columb Major, TR9 6TJ, in St Columb Major, Cornwall. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, 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/major-steps-childcare-2691667  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Tropicana House, Newquay Road, St. Columb Major, TR9 6TJ
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01637 520843
- Ofsted URN: 2691667

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 November 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/16/2691667

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2022 (Reference 2691667). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691667)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691667)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691667)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Tropicana House, Newquay Road, St. Columb Major, TR9 6TJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.431996,-4.946130

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: St Columb Recreation Ground Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: St Columb Recreation Ground Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: St Columb Recreation Ground Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Hurlings Field Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Columb Major Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Indian Queens under 5's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/indian-queens-under-5s-102819) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Wesley Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wesley-pre-school-ey553552) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [St Mawgan Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-mawgan-pre-school-ey409549) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [St Eval Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-eval-pre-school-102862) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Quintrell Downs Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quintrell-downs-montessori-school-2660579) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Kids Zone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-zone-ey377287) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Major Steps Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Major Steps Childcare Good at its inspection on 1 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Major Steps Childcare take?

Major Steps Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Major Steps Childcare?

You can call 01637 520843.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691667)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Major+Steps+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJ0fzk1a8Sa0gRqB9ykqYIvSc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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