I’m Karen, and I manage our recently refurbished 46 place day nursery which has a very convenient location opposite County hall in Truro. The Playbox is a large converted house which has an extremely homely and welcoming atmosphere, and we are registered for 10 under 2’s, 16 toddlers and 20 pre school children. We have recently undergone a complete refurbishment providing our children and staff top quality accommodation and equipment.

Why choose Playbox?

We are a relatively small nursery and we pride ourselves in our friendly and open approach to childcare. We offer free settling sessions in order to ensure that both the children and, as importantly, our parents, are happy and settled with their new environment. We make sure we maintain a fun, learning interest linked environment and that is why all our play equipment is stored at child height.

The baby room is a self contained unit with a no shoes policy. This is to ensure our babies have a clean hygienic environment. We provide our babies with a separate cot room, which offers a restful, snug and temperature controlled environment. Emphasis is placed on providing a secure, safe and stimulating environment, and we have developed some very interesting sensory play to ensure that each day the children explore the world and learn in an enjoyable and fun way.

Our toddler room is a hive of activity, mixing play and learning, is superbly equipped for all the children’s needs yet also caters for a well earned rest and sleep when needed.

Our pre school enjoy independence exploring the light, airy open play areas. The table is set up with a jug of water and a healthy snack and children are encouraged to serve themselves. Lunchtime is a very sociable time, our children take great care when helping our lunchtime supervisor to set the tables with individually named place mats, cutlery and napkins. Children are supported to serve themselves lunch which encourages independence, confidence and self esteem. The children’s mini kitchen area encourages the children to make their own creations as they learn and experience hands on about nutrition and food.

Our outside play areas are fantastic whether they are in the Rumpus Room our indoor play gym or out in our large well equipped orchard garden, the children exercise and play in a safe and exciting environment, the long lines of Wellington boots waiting for their owners in the Rumpus Room is a picture. The whole team of staff here at Playbox are very highly qualified and our continuous training and reflective practice ensures we are always up to date. We want to feel that our parents are friends who we are always there to support and whose wishes are paramount.

We really do look forward to your visit and meeting your child.

Karen

Karen Tonkin
Manager