Best nurseries in Launceston
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Cornwall, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ducklings Pre School Stoke Climsland Full day care · 34 places · PL17 8PD | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | Tregadillett Pre-School Full day care · 19 places · PL15 7EU | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Tiny Tots @ Trethorne Ltd Full day care · 60 places · PL15 9NJ | Good (2023) |
| 4 | The Long Garden Early Years Centre Sessional day care · 30 places · PL15 9JR | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Smiley Happy People Full day care · 40 places · PL15 8EX | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Smart Start Preschool Full day care · 40 places · PL15 7PF | Good (2021) |
| 7 | Smiley Happy People Trethorne Full day care · 45 places · PL15 8QE | Report card: 5 expected (Dec 2025) |
How much does nursery cost in Launceston?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in South West, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Launceston?
Of 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Launceston, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Ducklings Pre School Stoke Climsland, Tregadillett Pre-School, Tiny Tots @ Trethorne Ltd.
How much does nursery cost in Launceston?
In South West, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £181 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Launceston?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 7 of them inspected so far.
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Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.