Daisy Fays St Ives

The Burrows, Behind St Ives Leisure Centre, St Ives TR26 1DJ
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  • Daisy Fays St Ives, St Ives
Located in the beautiful coastal town of St Ives, this nursery is a cosy, purpose-built space for children aged 3 months to 5 years. With room for 52 children, it ensures each child gets the attention and care they deserve.

The team is there to make learning fun and exciting. For babies, this setting has a safe and engaging environment filled with stimulating activities that spark curiosity and joy. Toddlers can enjoy their big room and a fantastic garden where they can run, play, and discover the wonders of nature.

As children grow, the preschool programme helps them become more independent and ready for the big adventure of school. They can explore the vast outdoor area, dig in the garden, and learn through play. Plus, they can enjoy the sensory room and a big space for soft play, dance, and music sessions that all the children love.

The team is like a big family, with up to 16 caring members, they are an OFSTED-registered team, a group of passionate professionals with qualifications. Daisy Fays' employees also hold DBS checks, paediatric first aid training, and a shared dedication to safety and well-being, ensuring your child thrives in a secure and nurturing environment.

Care Provided by Daisy Fays St Ives

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Julia Barlow (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 16
  • Total Places for Children
  • 52
  • 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Daisy Fays St Ives

  • Fees and sessions vary. Detailed and comprehensive fee information will be provided in subsequent communications with Daisy Fays. 


  • Parking
  • They have their own car park, but please use the entrance at Trenwith car park and take a ticket. You will not be charged a fee for visiting the nursery.


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Daisy Fays St Ives has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.852) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Daisy Fays St Ives has 22 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From withdrawing my little one from a nursery who broke my trust, I was very nervous at first with him starting out again, but Daisy Fays have been nothing but incredible! My little one has come on leaps and bounds since being here and has lovely bonds with the staff. The communication from staff to
parents is great, always receiving photos of what my little one has been up to throughout the week and daily diaries of what he's been doing as well. So happy he came to them and look forward to seeing his future with them. My little one has a long list of allergies and they cater for all of his needs!

Reply from Julia Barlow, Manager at Daisy Fays St Ives

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has always gone in to Daisy Fays happy, smiling or comfortable to go into the practitioners arms. This is all the reassurance I need that she is completely happy at this setting. She has become so much more confident since being at Daisy Fays and absolutely thrives here. I specifically like
seeing her enjoy the amazing outside space they have there. We make sure she has the correct clothing at the nursery so they can take her out whenever they choose to as she loves it. I couldn't recommend this nursery enough. Fantastic.

Reply from Julia Barlow, Manager at Daisy Fays St Ives

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child started this nursery at 6 months old, we left for a little (personal issues and nothing to do with the nursery!) before returning around turning age 1. They are now 2, recently joined the toddler room and are thriving. My child's speech has come on leaps and bounds in the last few months.
The team at Daisy Faye's have also supporting in encouraging no dummy during the day. This nursery has been incredible for my child, our circumstances at present and past. The most supportive team of people when you've got any issues or concerns and I cannot thank them enough. Would 10/10 recommend this nursery!

Reply from Julia Barlow, Manager at Daisy Fays St Ives

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We had a very positive experience at Daisy Fays St Ives - all the practitioners and teaching assistants were amazing with both our children throughout the years.
Many thank you for all your care, support and kindness - couldn't have asked for a better setting for our boys. Wishing you all the very
best!

Reply from Julia Barlow, Manager at Daisy Fays St Ives

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started in April 2024, he has absolutely loved going and comes out with the biggest smile on his face. The nursery staff are all lovely. If we ever have any questions or queries they are answered straight away. Glad we chose Daisy Fay's St Ives.

Reply from Julia Barlow, Manager at Daisy Fays St Ives

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Overall my child seems to have a good time at this nursery but the downside is: no spare nappies/wipes no spare bedding. Unfortunately if you forget these things staff leave the children without a clean nappy until you drop them off or if they have no bedding they will have nothing to sleep on but a
matt. Doesn't seem that child focused seems more money oriented but that isn't down to the staff that would be the management and their policies. One special mention to my child's keyworker in the toddler room. She's brilliant and makes my child feel so comfortable.

Reply from Jamie Caruana, Owner at Daisy Fays St Ives

At Daisy Fays, we welcome feedback from parents. However, your review appears to be contradictory. You stated that we do not provide spare nappies, wipes, and bedding. According to the terms of care you agreed to, these items are to be supplied by parents. We do maintain an emergency reserve for unforeseen circumstances, not for regular use. Regarding your comment about us being financially driven, I believe charging 1 for your child's subsidised lunch and snacks hardly constitutes such behaviour. We appreciate the positive remarks you made about your child's key worker. However, it is puzzling why you downgraded us on Staff, Care, Safeguarding, Learning and Activities categories while commending your key worker. Concerning cleanliness, which we prioritise highly, our facilities are cleaned daily. It's uncertain how you concluded otherwise, given that parents have limited access to our nursery. Rest assured, I will reassure our team for maintaining their dedication and excellent care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So pleased with this nursery. The staff are all so friendly and easy to speak to. I have noticed my little one's speech and communication have come on leaps and bounds since joining Daisy Fays St Ives. He looks forward to going to nursery and enjoys all the activities they do there. I would recommend
Daisy Fays St Ives and have done so to all my friends looking for nurseries.

Reply from Julia Barlow, Manager at Daisy Fays St Ives

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Daisy Fays since April 2023 and absolutely loves it. But since going back in 2024 he has improved so much. His speech and knowledge have improved loads. Daisy Fays really encouraged and helped with his potty training and took him 2 and a half months to be fully out of nappies. The
staff are all amazing and have a brilliant range of facilities and activities to do. Can't fault it at all. Have a lovely range of different lunches as well.

Reply from Julia Barlow, Manager at Daisy Fays St Ives

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child went to Daisy Fays from September 2023 until August 2024. It's the best nursery he has ever been to, as we tried quite a few. The teachers there are outstanding, caring and so considerate of every child and their needs. My child ran through the door at the start of the day and always came out
every day with a smile on his face. I couldn't recommend them more!

Reply from Julia Barlow, Manager at Daisy Fays St Ives

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It has been wonderful to see our daughter grow and develop at Daisy Fays. She has been attending for 2 days a week for just over a year now and when she first started she was very shy and apprehensive. The staff are so experienced and understanding and I felt comfortable that our daughter was in safe
hands. In the early days, I often called during the day to check in on how our daughter was doing, and this was always welcomed. I was never made to feel like I was inconvenienced. Our daughter is now in the toddler room and is thriving. She loves the lunches and snacks (always asks for seconds!) and has fun in the large garden - a wonderful, open area full of sensory exploration. Thank you so much to all of the fantastic team at Daisy Fays.

Reply from Julia Barlow, Manager at Daisy Fays St Ives

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Daisy Fayes St Ives has been brilliant for our son. He joined in April 2021 and has flourished in this time. He loves nursery and even asked to go at the weekend. All the staff are kind and attentive and nothing is ever too much trouble. We have seen our son's confidence grow during this time he can
write his name, and recognise numbers and sounds. We are so thankful to all the staff particularly the nursery team who have supported our son.

Reply from Julia Barlow, Manager at Daisy Fays St Ives

Thank you so much for the review, we really appreciate your feedback. It's been a pleasure looking after him.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Daisy Fays St Ives enough. The staff are truly exceptional. They have helped my daughter develop so much, they took the time to learn how she learns, and what she likes and dislikes. She now even eats most of the hot lunches. Her dysregulation and meltdowns are far fewer thanks to
the staff and she is excited to go into nursery on her days. The preschool teacher, SENCO and manager have helped us get an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and other support, for which I will be forever grateful. Thank you Daisy Fay St Ives team. You rock!

Reply from Julia Barlow, Manager at Daisy Fays St Ives

Thank you so much for your review, its been a pleasure to support you and your family. We wish you all the best for the future.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has settled really well at Daisy Fays St Ives and loves going into nursery every day.
The staff are all lovely and we get great feedback at the end of her day.
We are really happy with the care she receives at nursery and it’s great to see the relationship she has built with her key person.

Reply from Julia Barlow, Manager at Daisy Fays St Ives

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I get messages relating to nappies and wipes etc. that they need to be packed yet I do not always get these back after every session. I also feel that childcare should be more around what the parents should need and therefore 24 hours notice at least should be given to change days etc., not all jobs
are set in stone and days change etc. I feel that I should be able to change some days without hassle and as long as there are spaces available, due to staff and children etc. Apart from that, I feel my son, who attends, is happy, content and is in a very satisfactory state after his session. Though saying this, it’s sad to say his key worker is leaving. I hope this isn’t a common factor as I think it’s important for a young child to have their own person to trust and relate to during their sessions.

Reply from Julia Barlow, Manager at Daisy Fays St Ives

Thank you for your review. I am glad that your son is happy at nursery, and that you are happy with his care here.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My kid loves coming to the nursery. Even when we had our bad days, the staff always knew how to greet my child and make him feel welcomed and reassure him he will have lots of fun with his friends. He does a lot of activities and he learned so much every day.

Reply from Julia Barlow, Manager at Daisy Fays St Ives

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children love Daisy Fays. Staff are always so kind and caring towards parents and of course the children. They're so understanding of things and always take the time to listen. Definitely couldn't imagine going to a different nursery. They've really taken the time to get to know my children and really
helped them come out of their shell and made them feel comfortable and loved. Amazing nursery wouldn't recommend anyone else.

Reply from Julia Barlow, Manager at Daisy Fays St Ives

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been sending my son to this nursery since he was 12 months old (he’s now 30 months) and I wouldn’t send him anywhere else.
The staff are lovely and do a great job!
They clearly do lots with the children to encourage their development in all areas. I really like that they spend a lot of time
outdoors with them and offer home-cooked meals/healthy snacks. They always keep you updated on your child’s day/week too.
The staff are also really accommodating when I’ve needed to adjust days or if I needed an extra session.
Most importantly, my son loves going! He is always so happy to go in and always leaves happy.
Would definitely recommend.

Reply from Julia Barlow, Manager at Daisy Fays St Ives

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved to Daisy Fays a year ago due to our local nursery being inadequate and unprofessional. It was the best decision we made. The staff at Daisy Fays are wonderful, our son loves them all. He has settled beautifully and comes out every day saying what a lovely day he has had. The facilities are
excellent, we love how outside play isn't limited and they have the freedom to choose inside or out (in the better weather). Communication is outstanding and I feel I can chat about any concerns, I would highly recommend them.

Reply from Julia Barlow, Manager at Daisy Fays St Ives

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been sending my children to this setting for 4 years. Both my children love being here. My eldest recently left to go to school. She misses the staff so much! She loves going to pick her sister up.
My children have learnt so much and I really appreciate that they take the time to learn about
what we do at home and continue that learning within the nursery. I get daily updates to tell me what they have done in the day, and observations on the skills they are learning and practicing. My youngest has been learning makaton and the nursery offered a free course so that we could encourage this at home.
The staff are welcoming and obviously care so much for the children. Whenever I have needed advice as a parent they have been supportive and helped us.
On the rare occasion I have needed to raise a concern, it is dealt with quickly and effectively. The manager and her team are wonderful and will take great care of you children.

Reply from Julia Barlow, Manager at Daisy Fays St Ives

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at this nursery since the beginning and has continued to thrive in his areas of learning. He has secure relationships with the staff across the nursery and it’s like a second home to him. I always receive a detailed handover and he always tells me about how yummy his lunches are! My
child is always coming home with a positive comments about his day and I know he is being well looked after. I also love the amount of outdoor play the children have in all weather conditions. Superstars!

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.852)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.852) out of 10 for Daisy Fays St Ives 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 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 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 4.852 for Daisy Fays St Ives is calculated as follows: ( (236 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 263 Ratings = 4.852

  • 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 Daisy Fays St Ives is based on 21 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 52 number of registered child places is 10.4, which has been reached with 21 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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Meet the Team (4)

Julia

Julia Barlow

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2022

I’m Julia and I have been the Manager at Daisy fays St Ives since June 2022. I have worked in childcare for 26 years, 18 of those years has been at this nursery in St Ives. I was Baby room lead for most of those years, then deputy manager for the last 2 years. I am very passionate about my job, and love to create new areas for the children. I am always striving to make the nursery an exciting place for the children to be.


I have 3 grown up children of my own, Luke, Sam and Emily, who all still live at home, so home life is quite busy. In my spare time I enjoy going out for coffee, gardening and we love to explore and travel to new places on holidays.


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Leone Pulley

Job Title: Assistant Manager and Preschool teacher

Joined: 2022

I am a qualified teacher and I have worked in education for over twenty years. I have lived and worked in St Ives all my life, I have two very grown up children and a borderline obsessive addiction to crocheting.


I began my journey working as a teaching assistant in an early years reception class at our local Infant school where I quickly discovered my passion for early years education and Special educational needs. I studied for my degree whilst working and gained my QTS whilst teaching a Reception class before moving to teach Year one. However, Early Years has always been where my passion lies and when opportunity arose to work for Daisy Fays I jumped at it.


I am a firm believer in a child centred, holistic approach to education, provision and the environment we provide for all our children. I enjoy providing opportunities for our children to develop and grow through a healthy balance of independent and adult led activities and investigations. I am at my happiest when observing our children fully engaged in their learning and play.


Providing enabling, inclusive environments for learning and exploring has always been one of my passions. I enjoy creating spaces that allow our children autonomy and ownership whilst promoting respect for resources, each other and the world around them.


I endeavour to always view the world through the eyes of the children I learn with.


Lucy

Lucy McPhilbin

Job Title: Baby room Leader

Joined: 2023

Baby room leader.


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Charlie Morfett

Job Title: Toddler room leader

Joined: 2022

Toddler room leader


Frequently Asked Questions about Daisy Fays St Ives

What is the Age Range of Children that Daisy Fays St Ives accepts?

Daisy Fays St Ives accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Daisy Fays St Ives Open?

Daisy Fays St Ives is open: 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.

How many Children does Daisy Fays St Ives have capacity for?

Daisy Fays St Ives has capacity for a total of 52 Children.

How far is Daisy Fays St Ives to the centre of St Ives?

0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.