# The Long Garden Early Years Centre

The Long Garden Early Years Centre is a sessional pre-school at Hurdon Road, Launceston, PL15 9JR, in Withnoe, Cornwall. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-long-garden-early-years-centre-2589360  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Hurdon Road, Launceston, PL15 9JR
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01566 504993
- Ofsted URN: 2589360

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2589360

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2020 (Reference 2589360). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2589360)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2589360)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2589360)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hurdon Road, Launceston, PL15 9JR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.629481,-4.356665

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Coronation Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Windmill Hill Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Windmill Hill Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Josephs School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Stephens Community Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Launceston College | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (May 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Smiley Happy People](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiley-happy-people-ey371943) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Smart Start Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smart-start-preschool-2516020) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Tiny Tots @ Trethorne Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tots-trethorne-ltd-ey549502) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Tregadillett Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tregadillett-pre-school-ey239307) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Smiley Happy People Trethorne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiley-happy-people-trethorne-ey551399) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Smiley Happy People Egloskerry](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiley-happy-people-egloskerry-2750658) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 4.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Long Garden Early Years Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Long Garden Early Years Centre Good at its inspection on 16 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Long Garden Early Years Centre take?

The Long Garden Early Years Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Long Garden Early Years Centre?

You can call 01566 504993.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2589360)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Long+Garden+Early+Years+Pre-school+Launceston&query_place_id=ChIJ_4ecqNxibEgRH_bDrp2nl08)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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