Area avg from
£59/day*
Minibugs St Austell
17a Moorlands Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 5BS
0.3 miles · ~3 min drive
Child Led Capacity 76 Spaces available
Top things to know
Teaching style
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
Operating terms
All year round
Funded childcare
15 hours
Age range
6 Months - 2 Years, 2 - 3 Years, 3 - 5 Years
Extended hours
No
Opening hours
08:00 - 18:00
Max capacity
53 children
Availability
Enquire
Nursery overview
About Brighteyes
Brighteyes, on North Street in St Austell (PL25 5QE) is a Bright Eyes Childcare nursery with 53 places.
A day costs from £75, meals are extra, and 15 funded hours are accepted. Children from 6 months to 5 have outdoor space, and CCTV is in place. It's open 8am to 6pm, right through the year. Ofsted judged it Good at its most recent visit.
Facilities & services
Outdoor space CCTV security
Fees breakdown
- Day rate (from)£75/day
- DepositEnquire
- Registration feeEnquire
- FoodAdditional cost
- NappiesEnquire
- ExtracurricularEnquire
Ofsted rating
Read full report Inspection summary: Good
Overall
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Previous inspection
Good
Frequently asked questions
Where is the nursery located?+
Brighteyes is located at 43 North Street, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 5QE.
What ages does the nursery accept?+
Brighteyes accepts children in the following age groups: 6 months - 2 years, 2 - 3 years and 3 - 5 years.
Does the nursery accept funded hours?+
Brighteyes accepts funded childcare, including 15 hours. Availability for funded places can change, so it is worth checking before you apply.
What are the opening hours?+
Brighteyes is usually open from 08:00 to 18:00. Hours can vary by room, term pattern or bank holidays, so confirm the latest times with the nursery.
Are meals included?+
Meals may be charged separately at Brighteyes. Ask the nursery for the latest meal fees and menu details.
Are nappies and wipes included?+
Please contact Brighteyes directly to confirm whether nappies and wipes are included or need to be supplied by parents.
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Nursery cost calculator
What will Brighteyes cost me?
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1When was your child born?
Age: 2 yearsFree hours are available.
2Are you working?
Each working parent needs to earn at least £2,643.68 over 3 months, and under £100,000 a year.
3How much time at nursery?
Days a week
5
Hours a day
10
4What does the nursery charge?
About £75 a day for 10 hours. Brighteyes's 'from' price. Ask the nursery for the price for your child's age.
You'd pay about
£913a month
£10,950 a year after your free hours
- Nursery fees
- £1,625
- Free hours (30 a week)
- −£712
- You pay
- £913
Doesn't include meals, nappies or trips. Most nurseries charge for these separately.
You could get 30 free hours a week.
They end when your child starts reception, around September 2029.
Why isn't it lower in the holidays?
38 weeks free hours: £150/wk 14 weeks full fee: £375/wk
Free hours cover 38 term-time weeks. Many nurseries can spread them across the year instead. Ask yours.
Only going term time? Your cost will be lower. Ask your nursery for their term dates.
Estimate only. England. Based on GOV.UK figures, checked 20 October 2026.
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