Flying Start @ Illogan

Illogan Pre School, Churchtown, Illogan, Redruth TR16 4SW
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Flying Start @ Illogan in Cornwall cares for children aged from 2 years plus.

With a nature-inspired curriculum, children are more outside than they are inside, using nature to develop learning and skills.

Children have an allotment space for growing and gardening, cooking and preparing their food.

The outdoor space includes willow tunnels, a mini pond, a snack hut, outdoor classroom space etc.

Trained staff teach the children about caring for each other and the natural world.

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Care Provided by Flying Start @ Illogan

  • Type of Service
  • Nursery School – Privately Owned
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Olivia Hogg (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 4
  • Total Places for Children
  • 26
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:30-17:00
    Tuesday 08:30-17:00
    Wednesday 08:30-17:00
    Thursday 08:30-17:00
    Friday 08:30-17:00
  • When Closed
  • School Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Flying Start @ Illogan

  • £6.50 per hour (min 3 hours)

Flying Start @ Illogan Reviews (18)

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Flying Start @ Illogan has a Review Score of 10 (9.991) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Flying Start @ Illogan has 18 reviews.

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Review from Anna O (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I moved my daughter from another nursery/preschool to Flying Start @ Illogan. I was nervous about moving her as she was very settled where she was. I needn't have worried, the staff were all very welcoming and she settled quickly at Flying Start. I love the outside space and the focus on outdoor learning
and being out in nature. They always have the children doing lots of lovely activities and I always look forward to hearing what they are getting up to and seeing pictures via the app. It's reassuring as a parent when my daughter asks to go to preschool, as I know she is happy. Thank you Flying Start Illogan!

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Review from Rebecca G (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are lovely and welcoming. My daughter absolutely loves it at flying start nursery. I leave her there knowing she will be well cared for. I get photos every week showing me everything she has done to aid in her learning and development. She has made friends and has learned so so much. I
was able to choose hours that suited me and staff are great at communicating and getting back to you promptly. Nothing ever seems to be too much trouble and it really is an amazing nursery.

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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The most gorgeous setting, with truly wonderful staff and great facilities. A home away from home. We get regular updates and photos of what our little one has been doing in the week, which is so lovely to see. She absolutely loves going to nursery, and always has the best time. We're thrilled with
our choice to send our little one here, and there's nothing we would change.

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Review from Jasmine S (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Flying Start Illogan since April. He is really happy at Flying Start. The team are very friendly, they provide lots of updates about his day and there is always lots going on. It's a lovely little nursery and I'd recommend it to others!

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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such lovely people, my son loves going to the after-school club with the Flying Start nursery. Always keeps me updated on everything and he loves all the teachers there. I highly recommend them. Best nursery around.

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Review from J P (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves coming to nursery, she gets so excited and even counts down her nights of sleep until she is in nursery. The activities they do are truly so much fun, the cooking classes are amazing and the lunches are very healthy. The team are so friendly.

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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely love our son going to Flying Start @ Illogan! He was a Covid baby and started nursery for the first time when he was 3 years and 3 months old and he settled instantly. The staff are so friendly and welcoming and it has a homely feeling compared to larger nurseries. I get regular updates
through the app which is great as I love seeing what he has been up to. The outside space is fantastic and I am so happy we were able to get a space at this brilliant nursery. We will definitely send our other son there when he is old enough too!

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Review from Teresa T (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter adores coming to pre-school.
All of her teachers are amazingly supportive. Such a wonderful place to learn and make friends.
Fabulous outside space and the children not only being able to have a hot lunch but them being included in the making of it sometimes.

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Review from K G (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Illogan Flying Start when they opened. I can’t fault them as a company and the preschool teachers. My son runs straight in without even turning around to say goodbye which although makes me sad he doesn’t say goodbye it says a lot about how he feels being there and what more could
a parent want. This is a massive difference as at a different nursery setting he would attach himself to my leg and not go in.
They’re always doing such great fun things with try children and my son comes out super happy and asking if he can go back tomorrow.
Great setting, great company and amazing staff!

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Review from Sam C (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since September I can’t fault Flying Start. Amazing, friendly staff. Always willing to support me in different situations and my daughter is always happy to go into nursery and smiling when I pick her up. Would definitely recommend it to anybody.

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Review from Carrie D (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you Flying Start @ Illogan Team for all that you do for our little preschooler. She absolutely loves coming to preschool and has totally come out of her shell and is becoming more confident, assertive and leading play. I would fully recommend this nursery, it is exactly what our community needs
with longer opening hours to suit working parents. The team at Illogan are extremely friendly and caring for our children. They are also welcoming parents in for stay and plays, school preparation information sessions. The team are planning to get involved in our community events such as the Christmas lantern parade in December. Thank you everyone at Flying Start @Illogan, you are doing an amazing job.

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Review from Ali B (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the first time we walked through Flying Start Illogan’s door, we knew we’d have a fantastic experience there. My son was very hesitant about starting pre-school but all of the staff were so welcoming and engaging that he felt at ease very quickly. Every time he is there he has a super time. Always
a calm, gentle feel at drop off and pick up time. Friendly, welcoming staff who strive to make my son feel happy and confident. He has taken part in some lovely, well-thought-out activities that he has talked about a lot. They bake bread often and share it which is a lovely end to his session.
He loves Illogan Flying Start and so do we!

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Review from Kayley J (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Flying Start Illogan has helped my daughter come on leaps and bounds already. She is always so excited to go into the nursery, she is always coming home telling me and her daddy that they went outside and did cool things! They are outside playing and exploring 90% of the time which I think is brilliant.
The classroom also has so many different things for them to do. They take their time to make their own lunches for the children and the children even get involved which she loves. I really feel like they go above and beyond. My daughter absolutely loves it here and I love her going!

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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son currently attends Flying Start at Illogan and he loves it.
He has really enjoyed getting involved with cooking, baking and food preparations, this has expanded his interest in these things at home and provided us with the confidence to let him get more involved.
Staff have been super supportive
with his potty training journey, which has really helped and made the transition much smoother.
He loves playing outside, getting wet and messy. There is great outdoor space at the nursery and staff set up lots of interesting activities to encourage the children to enjoy the outdoors and get moving. He has also greatly enjoyed yoga, which is something new for him.
The children have been for a walk to the church across the road and were very lucky to be able to explore the church. They have also recently been doing activities to mark celebrations of Diwali and making poppies for remembrance.
I cannot thank the staff enough for their patience and support as they help with the transition to school.

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Review from Dani T (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am absolutely thrilled with Flying Start Illogan. My daughter joined from another Flying Start nursery location and I was concerned about moving her. However, the team at Illogan made the transition so easy. There was plenty of opportunity for us to spend time in the setting together before she started
properly.
They have transformed the premises into a wonderful haven for children to learn and develop.
She goes in happy to be there in the morning and reports having such fun on her nursery days. I never worry about her whilst she is there. I cannot praise the team enough. Thank you!

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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, wonderful place and amazing staff who care for the little ones. Free snacks and lunches are provided. They are always doing something different and my child loves it either outside or inside. Great communication and definitely recommend Flying Start.

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Review from M O (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started in September 2023. I was worried about how she’d settle in - but from the get-go, she’s been brilliant, she loves going to nursery and she gets excited for the day ahead! She often comes home talking about all the exciting things she’s been up to like play dough and outdoor play
to making her own pizzas for lunch! She often talks about the staff and how they are very kind and helpful.
I’m so pleased that we chose Illogan Flying Start for our daughter, they have really helped her development and confidence. Also my confidence too, it’s hard letting go of your children, but I’m filled with confidence every day, we can see via the portal with photos of what they are achieving!
Thank you, girls, you are all amazing.

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Review from Abi J (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since September 2023, my youngest moved from one of your settings to one closer by to where we live. The transition was smooth with new and old faces who supported us all and kept great communication throughout. We have found Flying Start settings for both our children an opportunity for them to flourish
and gain supportive and caring relationships with the adults. As well as gaining new peers. It's been wonderful to see how far they have developed and have had access to do things that they may not have the opportunity to do with us at home.
The team have been helpful and accommodating as possible for extra hours when needed and so on.
The team have supported us as a whole family through a close bereavement and noted and acted when extra support was needed for our child with this.
Highly recommend and have done so to family and friends since joining in early 2022.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.991)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.991) out of 10 for Flying Start @ Illogan is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.991 for Flying Start @ Illogan is calculated as follows: ( (211 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 213 Ratings = 4.991

  • 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 Flying Start @ Illogan is based on 18 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 26 number of registered child places is 5.2, which has been reached with 18 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Flying Start @ Illogan

What is the Age Range of Children that Flying Start @ Illogan accepts?

Flying Start @ Illogan accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Flying Start @ Illogan Open?

Flying Start @ Illogan is open: Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00.

How many Children does Flying Start @ Illogan have capacity for?

Flying Start @ Illogan has capacity for a total of 26 Children.

How far is Flying Start @ Illogan to the centre of Redruth?

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

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