# Puffins Day Nursery

Puffins Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Water-Ma-Trout Industrial Estate, Helston, TR13 0LW, in Lowertown, Cornwall. It is registered for 76 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 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/puffins-day-nursery-103158  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Water-Ma-Trout Industrial Estate, Helston, TR13 0LW
- Registered places: 76
- Phone: 01326 565349
- Ofsted URN: 103158

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 February 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/16/103158

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1991 (Reference 103158). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103158)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103158)
- Registered places: 76 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103158)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 17 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/408143)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Water-Ma-Trout Industrial Estate, Helston, TR13 0LW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.113202,-5.269774

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chytroose Close Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Seneschall Park Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: Seneschall Park Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Trenethick Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Tremenheere Play Area, 0.2 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parc Eglos School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Trannack Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Nansloe Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Boskenwyn Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Wendron Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Helston Community College | Secondary | 0–18 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Helston Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/helston-day-nursery-2742808) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Lizard C.H.I.L.D Trust](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lizard-c-h-i-l-d-trust-ey223035) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Daisy Fays Helston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-fays-helston-2848412) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Merlins Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-merlins-pre-school-102854) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Wendron Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wendron-pre-school-ey563637) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Helitots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/helitots-day-nursery-ey444366) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Puffins Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Puffins Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 3 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Puffins Day Nursery take?

Puffins Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 76 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Puffins Day Nursery?

You can call 01326 565349.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103158)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Puffins+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJM3Z05Xona0gRhnixe7-2w9g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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