Welcome to St Mawes Nursery, St Mawes, Cornwall

St Mawes Nursery serves the village of St Mawes on The Roseland Peninsula plus its surrounding communities of St Just in Roseland, Polhendra and Messack. 

Specifically designed for children aged 3 to 4 years, our integrated nursery operates within our EYFS/KS1 ‘Castle Class’.  This helps bridge the gap between pre-school and Reception Class learning, providing the very best of starts to your child’s school journey. Sharing our learning space with Castle Class gives the children access to a huge variety of resources and equipment as well as the opportunity to meet other adults across the school. We have well-qualified, experienced, caring staff who continually encourage the children to explore new experiences, discuss and develop their interests and celebrate their wonderful ideas and cultural backgrounds.

Why choose our St Mawes school-based Pre-School

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and ambitious curriculum that supports your child to reach their full potential and flourish as a confident learner. Our integrated nursery class focuses on:

• Nurturing & warm relationships – caring staff who build strong bonds with children and make them feel safe, secure, and valued
• Learning through play – a stimulating environment with meaningful activities that support development, language, and curiosity
• Good communication and trust – clear, regular updates and a sense that staff listen to and work in partnership with families
• School readiness: A curriculum planned to ensure a smooth transition into Reception Class

Flexible Nursery Sessions 

To suit your family's needs, we offer various session types at St Mawes Nursery:

• Morning sessions 5 days a week: 8.45am-12 noon (Optional: 12 noon-1pm lunch at £2.10 per child- may incur additional charge if over funded hours)
• Afternoon sessions: 5 days a week: 1pm-3.15pm
• All-day session: 5 full days: 8:45 am - 3.15pm 

St Mawes Nursery provides places for up to 6 children per day and accepts children throughout the academic year, subject to availability.