How many day nurseries are there in St Helens?

We list 42 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in St Helens, 40 of which have a St Helens address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.

Which nurseries near St Helens are rated Outstanding?

4 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in St Helens, including Portico Poppets. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.

What do parents say about nurseries near St Helens?

Across 19 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in St Helens have left 367 Google reviews at an average of 4.8★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.

Can I use funded hours at a nursery near St Helens?

25 of the 42 nurseries in St Helens (60%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.

Which nurseries near St Helens take babies?

25 settings in St Helens are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.

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4.8★ average from 354 parent reviews on Google

There are 42 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in St Helens on our register. At their latest inspection: 4 rated Outstanding, 29 rated Good — 100% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 5 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 367 Google reviews across 19 of these nurseries, averaging 4.8★. 25 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 25 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and parent reviews.

Nurseries in St Helens at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in St Helens.

Ofsted-registered nurseries

100%

Good or Outstanding

4.8★

367 parent reviews

Accept funded hours

Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

Outstanding4
Good29

9 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 5 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

Highest rated in St Helens

Kids Planet Linden House · 4.5★ (21)
Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge · 4.7★ (19)
Portico Poppets · Ofsted Outstanding

Towns & areas in St Helens

St Helens

8 nurseries

All day nurseries in St Helens

Beacon Nursery · St. Helens
Beyond The Nest · St. Helens
Blossom Tree Pre School · St. Helens
Building Blocks Day Nursery Bold Heath · WIDNES
Crank Nursery · St Helens
Daydreams · St. Helens
Early Learners Nursery - Sutton · St. Helens
Early Learners Nursery (Eccleston) · St.Helens
Early Learners Nursery (Parr) · St. Helens
Eccleston Park Day Nursery · Prescot
Evolution Childcare @ Newton House · Newton-le-Willows
General Day Nursery & After School · St. Helens
Happy Bunnies · ST. HELENS
Heirs and Graces PDN · St. Helens
Kids Planet Billinge · Wigan
Kids Planet Linden House · Newton-Le-Willows
Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge · Newton-le-willows
Kidzone Preschool and Out of School Club · PRESCOT
Kip McGrath St Helens Sutton · St Helens
Little Einsteins Nursery · St Helens
Little Explorers: Blackbrook · St. Helens
Little Explorers: Garswood · St. Helens
Little Foxes (Newton) · Newton-Le-Willows
Little Harvards · St Helens
Little Journeys Day Nursery · St. Helens
Love Learning Childcare · Haydock
Newtown Preschool and ABC Club · ST. HELENS
Planet Kids Day Nursery · St. Helens
Portico · St Helens
Portico at Moss Bank · St Helens
Portico Lodge · St Helens
Portico Poppets · St. Helens
Rathlee Nursery School · ST. HELENS
Small Wonders · ST. HELENS
Small Wonders · St Helens
Small Wonders Day Care Nursery (lea Green) · St Helens
Small Wonders Day Care Nursery and Enhanced Activity Centre · St Helens
St Helens College Nursery and Creche · ST. HELENS
St Marks Preschool St. Helens · St. Helens
Storytime Private Day Nursery · ST. HELENS
The Woodlands Nursery School (Newton) · Newton-Le-Willows
Tower Tots · PRESCOT

Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in St Helens?: We list 42 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in St Helens, 40 of which have a St Helens address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near St Helens are rated Outstanding?: 4 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in St Helens, including Portico Poppets. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near St Helens?: Across 19 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in St Helens have left 367 Google reviews at an average of 4.8★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near St Helens?: 25 of the 42 nurseries in St Helens (60%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near St Helens take babies?: 25 settings in St Helens are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.