Area avg from
£59/day*
Lizard C.H.I.L.D Trust
St. Michaels VC C of E Primary School, Penberthy Road, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8AR
0.9 miles · ~4 min drive
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 42 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
Yes
Opening hours
07:00 - 18:00
Max capacity
76 children
Availability
Enquire
Nursery overview
About Puffins Day Nursery
Puffins Day Nursery (TR13 0LW), near Helston is an independent nursery with 76 places.
It opens early, at 7am, and closes at 6pm, all year, with extended hours. Children from 6 months up to 5 follow the EYFS, with SEND support. 15 funded hours are accepted. Its latest Ofsted grade is Good. Parents looking for a nursery and daycare in Helston can contact the setting to check spaces for their child's age.
Facilities & services
SEN support
Fees breakdown
- Area average from£59/day*
- DepositEnquire
- Registration feeEnquire
- FoodEnquire
- 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
Location
Helston, TR13 0LW
Water-Ma-Trout Industrial Estate, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0LW
Frequently asked questions
Where is the nursery located?+
Puffins Day Nursery is located at Water-Ma-Trout Industrial Estate, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 0LW.
What ages does the nursery accept?+
Puffins Day Nursery accepts children in the following age groups: 6 months - 2 years, 2 - 3 years and 3 - 5 years.
Does the nursery accept funded hours?+
Puffins Day Nursery 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?+
Puffins Day Nursery is usually open from 07:00 to 18:00. Hours can vary by room, term pattern or bank holidays, so confirm the latest times with the nursery.
Are meals included?+
Please contact Puffins Day Nursery directly to confirm whether meals are included in the nursery fees.
Are nappies and wipes included?+
Please contact Puffins Day Nursery directly to confirm whether nappies and wipes are included or need to be supplied by parents.
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Nursery cost calculator
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Get a quick estimate of what childcare could cost your family each week and month in Puffins Day Nursery.
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Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months+ can access 15 or 30 funded hours. Stretched options spread term-time hours across the full year.
Estimated cost in Puffins Day Nursery
£191/week
· £9906/year
Based on the area average of £59/day
Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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