Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard)

Liskeard Hillfort Primary School, Old Road, Liskeard PL14 6HZ
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  • Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard), Liskeard

Care Provided by Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard)

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kristina Mott (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 17
  • Total Places for Children
  • 51
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard)

  • We are an all year round nursery, open 51 weeks per year and offer the following sessions only:


    Session Time Hours
    Full Day 07:30-18:00* 10 hours 30 mins
    Morning 07:30:12:30 5 hours
    Afternoon 13:00-18:00 5 hours


    Funded hours are granted for 38 term weeks a year only. Annually this equates to 570/1140 hours for an entitlement of 15/30 hours respectively. Hours can be taken in one of four ways, including options to use just your funded hours or use your funded hours to contribute towards the sessions you need, over an academic year running Sept to August:


    *Due to Local Authority terms of a maximum funded claim of 10 hours, this is restricted to a 17:30 finish
    for those taking a ‘Funded Hours Only’ option below.


    Term Time Only
    Funded Hours Only:
    Max of 15/30 hours booked per week during our 38 term wks
    Hours utilised by taking combination of our standard sessions
    Full day session restricted to a 17:30 finish per LA terms
    Possibility to pay for additional 30 mins to extend day to 18:00
    Consumable charge for each hour booked
    No registration fee
    Limited availability


    Term Time Only:
    Minibugs Plus:
    Unlimited sessions booked subject to availability
    Must be entitled to funded hours to access
    this option
    Hours utilised by taking combination of our standard sessions
    Only hours in excess of the funded hours entitlement are billed
    Full day sessions run until 18:00
    Consumable charge for each hour booked
    Subject to a registration fee
    Limited availability


    All Year Round
    Funded Hours Only:
    Annual funding entitlement spread over 51 weeks - max 10/20 hours available per wk
    Combination of our standard sessions booked
    Model may require year to commence from Sept to avoid interim charges
    Full day session restricted to a 17:30 finish per LA terms
    Possibility to pay for additional 30 mins to extend day to 18:00
    Consumable charge for each hour booked
    No registration fee
    Subject to availability


    All Year Round
    Minibugs Plus:
    Unlimited sessions booked subject to availability
    Hours utilised by taking combination of our standard sessions
    Only hours in excess of the funded hours entitlement are billed
    Model may require year to commence from Sept to avoid interim charges
    Full day sessions run until 18:00
    Consumable charge for each hour booked
    Subject to a registration fee


  • Contact the nursery directly for nursery fee information.
    Funding available for 9 months to 4 years.


  • Parking
  • The nursery site has parking and a drop off area for parents / carers to use.


Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard) Reviews (89)

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9.9

Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.944) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard) has 89 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Minibugs enough. Amazing staff, who have made my son's experience so personal and have made him feel at home. They have really gone above and beyond in just the short amount of time he has been there. Everyone is so helpful and attentive.

Reply from Astra Pitman at Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard)

Thank you so much for your positive review of Minibugs Liskeard. We are on a mission to continually improve our nursery care and your feedback is a vital part of that process. We are keen to offer our children a wide range of learning opportunities, ensuring that they are supported on their learning and development journey right through to starting school. Thanks again.
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are excellent and have really helped with my sons transition from the younger room to the older room. Since being with this nursery, he has come on leaps and bounds in all aspects of his learning. Nothing but praise for the staff here and the nursery facilities too.

Reply from Astra Pitman at Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard)

Thank you for your lovely review of Minibugs Liskeard, your feedback really does mean a lot to us. All parent feedback is so important to us as we look to continually improve our nursery care. Thank you again! The Minibugs Team


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Minibugs at Liskeard since he was about 2 years old (he is 4 now). He has special needs and the nursery have gone above and beyond to accommodate his needs. Dealing with assessments, routines and other professionals on a weekly basis. I am without a doubt certain that my son
would not be where he is now; emotionally, cognitively and progressing really well without the help of all the staff at Minibugs. My son has shown some challenging behaviour and the staff have worked so hard to overcome each little hurdle he faces making his time there enjoyable, safe and proactive. My son transitions to primary school in September and Minibugs will always have my heartfelt thanks for giving my little boy a chance and helping him flourish.

Reply from Astra Pitman at Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard)

Thank you for such amazing feedback of our team at Liskeard. It's lovely to hear how much your son has progressed in his time at Minibugs. The team will be sad to see him leave this year! Thanks again - your feedback really is important to us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Minibugs is absolutely brilliant, my son loves going to Minubugs, he's come on leaps and bounds, and as first-time parents the staff have made us feel so welcome and nothing is to much trouble and the updates we get give us peace of mind. The activities and the outside facilities for the children are
amazing.

Reply from Anne Grace at Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard)

Thank you so much for your lovely review of Minibugs Liskeard! Your feedback is so important to us. It's great to hear your son loves coming to our nursery and is learning and developing so well. And sounds like our aim to ensure you feel communicated with is working well too. Thanks again we really do appreciate it.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves coming here. She took a little while to settle but staff helped. The outdoors area is brilliant. My daughter would spend all day out there if she could. Staff are nice and friendly.

Reply from Anne Grace at Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard)

Thank you so much for your review of Minibugs. I'm so pleased your daughter enjoys her time with us. Parent and carer feedback is so important to us and really helps us to continually improve our nursery care. Thanks again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very satisfied with the experience of the nursery and support and learning opportunities provided to my children.

Reply from Anne Grace at Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard)

Thank you so much for your positive review of Minibugs Liskeard! We are on a mission to continually improve our nursery care - and your feedback is a vital part of that process. We are keen to offer our children a wide range of learning opportunities, ensuring that they are supported on their learning and development journey right through to starting school. Thanks again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery, staff are very friendly and are brilliant with the children. Lovely clean rooms with plenty of toys and activities and the outside space is by far the best we've seen at any nursery. Very glad we brought our little one here.

Reply from Anne Grace at Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard)

Thank you for your review! We really do mean it when we say all feedback is important to us - it really helps us to continually improve our nursery care. We hope your little one continues to enjoy their time with Minibugs.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery, my child has issues with using the toilet after an operation and they have been beyond helpful, she's now using the toilet comfortably! Very friendly and welcoming.

Reply from Anne Grace at Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard)

Thank you for taking the time to review Minibugs. Your feedback is so important to us and really helps us to continually improve our nursery care. We work hard on making our nurseries feel warm and friendly so I'm glad you agree. Thanks again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Minibugs is an excellent nursery, our daughter always looks forward to going. The nursery staff are always friendly and helpful and our daughter is always very well looked after and entertained with many activities both indoors and outdoors.

Reply from Astra Pitman, Operations Director at Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard)

Thank you for your review of Minibugs Nursery Liskeard.


It is really important for us to receive feedback from our parents/carers so that we can continually improve our nursery care and environment.
We are delighted with the overwhelmingly positive feedback we have been receiving from our registered parents/carers and look forward to working in partnership with all our families to support the children’s learning and development journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Minibugs Liskeard for a year and absolutely loves it !! The staff are lovely and show great care and attention to children.

Reply from Astra Pitman, Operations Director at Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard)

Thank you for your review of Minibugs Nursery Liskeard.


It is really important for us to receive feedback from our parents/carers so that we can continually improve our nursery care and environment.
We are delighted with the overwhelmingly positive feedback we have been receiving from our registered parents/carers and look forward to working in partnership with all our families to support the children’s learning and development journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very pleased with the care that our little boy gets at Minibugs. The staff know him well and his interests.

Reply from Astra Pitman, Operations Director at Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard)

Thank you for your review of Minibugs Nursery Liskeard.


It is really important for us to receive feedback from our parents/carers so that we can continually improve our nursery care and environment.
We are delighted with the overwhelmingly positive feedback we have been receiving from our registered parents/carers and look forward to working in partnership with all our families to support the children’s learning and development journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves it here, the staff are warm and caring and the variety of activities is great. I would recommend it.

Reply from Astra Pitman, Operations Director at Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard)

Thank you for your review of Minibugs Nursery Liskeard.


It is really important for us to receive feedback from our parents/carers so that we can continually improve our nursery care and environment.
We are delighted with the overwhelmingly positive feedback we have been receiving from our registered parents/carers and look forward to working in partnership with all our families to support the children’s learning and development journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been coming here now for 6 months. She has grown so much and they are amazing at focusing on her strengths but also improving where needed. They have encouraged her to socialise and her speech is amazing. Each day we get a detailed chat about what she's been up to and it really encourages
me. Including the homemade meals she gets each day. Very happy girlie means happy mummy. All thanks to the extra effort put in by the staff.

Reply from Astra Pitman, Operations Director at Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard)

Thank you for your review of Minibugs Nursery Liskeard.


It is really important for us to receive feedback from our parents/carers so that we can continually improve our nursery care and environment.
We are delighted with the overwhelmingly positive feedback we have been receiving from our registered parents/carers and look forward to working in partnership with all our families to support the children’s learning and development journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Every parent who uses carer services faces the dilemma of leaving their child in the care of an unknown quantity. We (my partner and I) were very careful in our initial visits to nurseries, as we want only the very best for our children. Minibugs staff were not only welcoming, but very professional
from day one. The facilities both inside and out are fantastic for little children. We knew from the very first taster day, that Minibugs would and is the right place for our child.


There have been some changes in staff over the time we have used Minibugs, but the care and interactions have never been in deficit. New members are just as dedicated and show the children both love and understanding. The feedback from the staff is excellent. In my professional capacity, I observe the behavioural interactions of adults and children. I have the utmost respect for the dedication of all concerned at Minibugs and can only recommend that any interested parent consider this nursery.


Reply from Astra Pitman, Operations Director at Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard)

Thank you for your review of Minibugs Nursery Liskeard.


It is really important for us to receive feedback from our parents/carers so that we can continually improve our nursery care and environment.
We are delighted with the overwhelmingly positive feedback we have been receiving from our registered parents/carers and look forward to working in partnership with all our families to support the children’s learning and development journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Minibugs Liskeard are very caring, enthusiastic and always give me a breakdown of what my children have been up to every day. My children have been attending for 2 months now and have settled in very well. They are always happy to go to nursery, in fact, they love it! They play outside
most days and love the wide variety of activities, the messier the better!
The only thing that I sometimes query is how much food my son has had, as he has a big appetite most of the time and I think he can always eat more. The staff are adjusting his portion sizes accordingly and this seems to be going well now.
Overall, I am happy with the nursery and would recommend it to others, it is a nice size with enough children to build social skills but without being too busy.

Reply from Astra Pitman, Operations Director at Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard)

Thank you for your review of Minibugs Nursery Liskeard.


It is really important for us to receive feedback from our parents/carers so that we can continually improve our nursery care and environment.
We are delighted with the overwhelmingly positive feedback we have been receiving from our registered parents/carers and look forward to working in partnership with all our families to support the children’s learning and development journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Minibugs for over a year now. She has definitely benefited from being there. She has made some amazing friends and everyone even parents know her name! She has come along way with all aspects of her learning, she very much enjoys the new Forest school and she loves being
outdoors a lot. All the members of staff past and present are amazing! Even the workmen (who have been doing some amazing work). My daughter has been loving the outdoor mud kitchen and the outdoor space in general. I can honestly say I have never had any problems with the nursery.

Reply from Anna Sarginson, Director of Communications and Development at Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard)

Thank you for your review of Minibugs Nursery.


It is really important for us to receive feedback from our parents/carers so that we can continually improve our nursery care and environment.
We are delighted with the overwhelmingly positive feedback we have been receiving from our registered parents/carers and look forward to working in partnership with all our families to support the children’s learning and development journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After having a bad experience with a different nursery, I wasn't sure if I wanted to send my daughter to another nursery but so glad I did. Minibugs are amazing, she has come on so much in the last 6 months and begs me to go every day. Highly recommended and all the girls are lovely and you receive
an email on the days the child goes keeping you updated on your child's progress.

Reply from Astra Pitman, Operations Director at Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard)

Thank you for your review of Minibugs Nursery Liskeard,


It is really important for us to receive feedback from our parents/carers so that we can continually improve our nursery care and environment.


We are delighted with the overwhelmingly positive feedback we have been receiving from our registered parents/carers and look forward to working in partnership with all our families to support the children’s learning and development journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attends Minibugs Liskeard and has absolutely thrived since starting. She loves all the staff and loves telling me about all her friends and the exciting things she has been doing. She absolutely loves Forest school and I think it's brilliant that they spend so much time outside. All the
staff are very helpful and I leave feeling confident that my daughter is being looked after professionally and with love.

Reply from Astra Pitman, Operations Director at Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard)

Thank you for your review of Minibugs Nursery Liskeard,


It is really important for us to receive feedback from our parents/carers so that we can continually improve our nursery care and environment.


We are delighted with the overwhelmingly positive feedback we have been receiving from our registered parents/carers and look forward to working in partnership with all our families to support the children’s learning and development journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really happy with this nursery. My son took a while to settle in but the staff re-assured him and within a few minutes of me leaving, my son was fine and happily playing with the other children. I get full updates and reviews on how my son is progressing and photo evidence which is lovely.

Reply from Anna Sarginson, Director of Communications and Development at Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard)

Thank you for your review of Minibugs Nursery Liskeard,


It is really important for us to receive feedback from our parents/carers so that we can continually improve our nursery care and environment.

We are delighted with the overwhelmingly positive feedback we have been receiving from our registered parents/carers and look forward to working in partnership with all our families to support the children’s learning and development journey.
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are brilliant with my daughter who has a developmental delay. She has really thrived since being at Minibugs and this is down to the range of activities on offer and the attention the staff give the children. They work really hard to meet her needs and set developmental goals. There is lots
of outdoor play and the outside area is amazing, lots of space. The rooms are big and airy and children are encouraged to choose their own play as well as having set activities. This is a massive step up from her last nursery which I didn't realise until I moved her here.

Reply from Anna Sarginson, Director of Communications and Development at Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard)

Thank you for your review of Minibugs Nursery Liskeard.


It is really important for us to receive feedback from our parents/carers so that we can continually improve our nursery care and environment.

We are delighted with the overwhelmingly positive feedback we have been receiving from our registered parents/carers and look forward to working in partnership with all our families to support the children’s learning and development journey.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.944)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.944) out of 10 for Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.944 for Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard) is calculated as follows: ( (136 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.944

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Minibugs Nurseries Ltd (Liskeard) is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 51 number of registered child places is 10.2, which has been reached with 12 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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