From
£75/day
Brighteyes
43 North Street, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 5QE
0.9 miles · ~4 min drive
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 53 Limited spaces
Top things to know
Teaching style
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
Operating terms
All year round
Funded childcare
15 hours, 30 hours
Age range
2 - 3 Years, 3 - 5 Years
Extended hours
No
Opening hours
08:00 - 16:00
Max capacity
36 children
Availability
Enquire
Nursery overview
About Stepping Stones Childcare (Cornwall)
This Stepping Stones Childcare setting is on Wesley Place in St Austell (PL25 4QA) and cares for children aged 2 to 5, with 36 places.
It's open 8am to 4pm all year. Learning follows the EYFS, and funded hours (15 and 30) can be used. Ofsted rated it Good at its latest inspection, up from Requires Improvement.
Facilities & services
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Fees breakdown
- Area average from£59/day*
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- 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
Requires Improvement
Location
St Austell, PL25 4QA
12-14 Wesley Place, Mt Charles, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4QA
Get directionsFrequently asked questions
Where is the nursery located?+
Stepping Stones Childcare (Cornwall) is located at 12-14 Wesley Place, Mt Charles, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4QA.
What ages does the nursery accept?+
Stepping Stones Childcare (Cornwall) accepts children in the following age groups: 2 - 3 years and 3 - 5 years.
Does the nursery accept funded hours?+
Stepping Stones Childcare (Cornwall) accepts funded childcare, including 15 hours and 30 hours. Availability for funded places can change, so it is worth checking before you apply.
What are the opening hours?+
Stepping Stones Childcare (Cornwall) is usually open from 08:00 to 16:00. Hours can vary by room, term pattern or bank holidays, so confirm the latest times with the nursery.
Are meals included?+
Please contact Stepping Stones Childcare (Cornwall) directly to confirm whether meals are included in the nursery fees.
Are nappies and wipes included?+
Please contact Stepping Stones Childcare (Cornwall) 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 Stepping Stones Childcare (Cornwall) 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 £59 a day for 10 hours. Stepping Stones Childcare (Cornwall) hasn't listed a price yet, so this is the area average
You'd pay about
£718a month
£8,614 a year after your free hours
- Nursery fees
- £1,278
- Free hours (30 a week)
- −£560
- You pay
- £718
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: £118/wk 14 weeks full fee: £295/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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