# Smart Start Preschool

Smart Start Preschool is a full-day nursery at Lidn Park, Quarry Crescent, Pennygillam Industrial Estate, Launceston, PL15 7PF, in Chapel, Cornwall. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smart-start-preschool-2516020  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lidn Park, Quarry Crescent, Pennygillam Industrial Estate, Launceston, PL15 7PF
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01566 248060
- Ofsted URN: 2516020

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 November 2021, 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/16/2516020

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2018 (Reference 2516020). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2516020)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2516020)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2516020)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1157186)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lidn Park, Quarry Crescent, Pennygillam Industrial Estate, Launceston, PL15 7PF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.626523,-4.374362

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Windmill Hill Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Launceston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Josephs School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Stephens Community Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| South Petherwin Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Tregadillett Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Launceston College | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Long Garden Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-long-garden-early-years-centre-2589360) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Smiley Happy People](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiley-happy-people-ey371943) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Tregadillett Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tregadillett-pre-school-ey239307) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Smiley Happy People Trethorne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiley-happy-people-trethorne-ey551399) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Tiny Tots @ Trethorne Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tots-trethorne-ltd-ey549502) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Smiley Happy People Egloskerry](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiley-happy-people-egloskerry-2750658) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 3.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Smart Start Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Smart Start Preschool Good at its inspection on 25 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Smart Start Preschool take?

Smart Start Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Smart Start Preschool?

You can call 01566 248060.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2516020)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Smart+Start+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJWW4SfhRjbEgRMZ6ObqCZUvI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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