6 nurseries in Launceston
Every day nursery in Launceston on the Ofsted register, best rated first, with what a place costs in South West after the free hours.
Day nurseries in Launceston, best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smiley Happy People Egloskerry PL15 8RT | Strong standard in all 6 | 24 February 2026 | 20 |
| 2 | Smiley Happy People Trethorne PL15 8QE | Expected standard in all 6 | 10 December 2025 | 45 |
| 3 | Tregadillett Pre-School PL15 7EU | Good | 9 October 2024 | 19 |
| 4 | Tiny Tots @ Trethorne Ltd PL15 9NJ | Good | 15 December 2023 | 60 |
| 5 | Smiley Happy People PL15 8EX | Good | 20 January 2022 | 40 |
| 6 | Smart Start Preschool PL15 7PF | Good | 25 November 2021 | 40 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
Nurseries by postcode in Launceston
Launceston is in Cornwall.
Nursery fees in Launceston
What day nurseries in South West charge on average. Fees in Launceston itself can sit above or below this.
| Child's age | 25 hours a week | 50 hours a week |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | £181no funded hours | £145after 30 funded hours |
| 2 years old | £165no funded hours | £133after 30 funded hours |
| 3 to 4 years old | £61after the free 15 hours | £122after 30 funded hours |
Regional average, not any one nursery's price. Source: Coram Childcare Survey 2026. Work out your own monthly cost.
30 hours free childcare in Launceston
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in Launceston as anywhere in England. Every day nursery listed here is registered with Ofsted, which is what a nursery needs to offer them.
| Who | Free hours a week |
|---|---|
| Working parents, child from 9 months | 30 hours |
| Every 3 and 4 year old | 15 hours |
| 2 year olds in families getting some benefits | 15 hours |
Nursery list and inspection outcomes from Ofsted's register of childcare providers, as at 30 June 2026.
Fees shown are regional averages from the Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026, not any one nursery’s price. Confirm with the nursery before enrolling.
Eligibility rules are the government’s (childcarechoices.gov.uk). Whether a nursery offers the funded hours, and what it charges for meals and consumables, is the nursery’s decision; ask for its funded-hours terms in writing.