Welcome to Chuckles

Nursery and Pre-school

Chuckles Nurseries Limited opened their first nursery in Truro in 1995; we now operate from our setting at Perranwell Station. We provide a family centred approach to childcare. We offer full or part time care for children aged 3 months to 5 years and free early years education for children aged 2 to 5 years, subject to eligibility.

All children enjoy learning experiences under the revised Development Matters Framework 2021 to enable them to reach their full potential. We are also a flexible provider. Our nursery is conveniently located on the outskirts of Truro whilst still on the main commuter links into Truro and Falmouth. We are well situated to serve the Royal Cornwall Hospital, County Hall and Falmouth University (University of Exeter, Penryn Campus).

Contact Us

We operate from our setting at Perranwell Station

Open Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays, for 51 weeks per annum,
from 8am to 6pm.

Chuckles Nursery and Pre-school at Station Road, Perranwell Station is situated in a converted Methodist Chapel in the centre of the village. The nursery opened in August 2001 and is registered for 50 children.

The nursery provides care for children from a wide catchment area including Stithians, Falmouth, Ponsanooth and Mylor as well as the village itself. Being situated close to the A39 (Truro to Falmouth road) we are just 2 minutes away from the Perranarworthal junction. This means that we are conveniently situated for the Penryn Campus of Falmouth University.

You will find a friendly, experienced team of staff that includes a qualified teacher to care and nurture your child.
We also offer a breakfast and after school club during term time for 4 -11 year olds, from 8-8.50am and 3 – 5.45pm hrs. We operate a walking bus to and from Perranarworthal CP School to our setting. We recognise that school age children have already had a very structured day, so we offer activities that allow them to choose what they want to do and if they want to relax then that is alright too! Activities include art and craft, Lego, books, PS2, Wii, table-top football and traditional board games.

Perranwell Pre-School & Nursery

Why Choose Us

We provide a safe, happy, nurturing environment, which benefits all children.

Questions and Answers

What are your opening hours?

Open Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays, for 51 weeks per annum,
from 8am to 6pm.

We are well equipped

Our nursery and pre-school are well equipped for all your children’s needs

What kind of food do you serve?

Our meals and snacks are planned using the Healthy Under 5’s principles and are freshly cooked each day by our experienced chef. We cater for special diets should your child need them e.g.: Dairy/soya free, gluten free and vegetarian. Our chef has attended training on childrens nutrition and allergies and is always happy to talk to parents about our menu and recipes. Here is a sample of our menu.

We also provide mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks such as fresh fruit, raw vegetables, dip, cheese and crackers. Our nursery has a Food Hygiene Rating of 5 from the environmental health department.

What kind of environment do you offer?

We provide a Safe & Secure Environment for full or part time care for children.

What age range do you cater for?

We offer full or part time care for children aged 3 months to 5 years and free early years education for children aged 2 to 5 years, subject to eligibility. Breakfast and after school club children accepted aged 4 – 11yrs

What framework for learning do you use?

All children enjoy learning experiences under the revised Development Matters Framework 2021 to enable them to reach their full potential.

What kind of activities will our child discover?

Activities are planned around the seven educational learning outcomes described in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage 2021 which are:

  • Personal, Social and Emotional Development
  • Communication and Language
  • Physical Development
  • Mathematics
  • Literacy
  • Understanding the World
  • Expressive Arts and Design

    Your child will be continually observed and assessed using the EYFS framework.

We pride ourselves on being a flexible provider

We pride ourselves on being a flexible provider

Do you offer Free taster sessions?

Yes we offer Free introductory sessions to settle you and your child into your chosen nursery.

Do you accept Childcare Vouchers?

Childcare vouchers are accepted for those already in registered schemes.

Do you accept Tax Free Childcare?

Tax Free Childcare payments are accepted here at Chuckles.

Our Food

Our Team

Our staff members range from 18 to 67yrs of age
ensuring the children benefit from a combination of life experience plus intellectual skill.

Our nursery is run by suitably qualified and experienced staff that have been with our company for many years. Our staff members range from 18yrs to 67yrs of age ensuring the children benefit from a combination of life experience plus intellectual skill.

All of our staff hold, or are working towards, recognised early years qualifications from Early Years Professional and Early Years Teacher (EYT) to Level 2, and we actively encourage our staff to undertake further training as part of their ongoing personal development. All staff hold current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks as well as paediatric first aid and food hygiene certificates.

Ideally situated for commuters travelling to and from Truro and outlying areas.

Exploring the new world since

2001

PERRANWELL STATION