--- title: "11 Day Nurseries near Helston, 3 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/south-west/cornwall/helston description: "Compare 11 day nurseries near Helston: 3 Ofsted Outstanding, 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near Helston There are 11 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 4 miles of Helston on our register. At their latest inspection: 3 rated Outstanding, 7 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. 8 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 5 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and Google reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit. ## Nurseries in Helston at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 4 miles of Helston. 11 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 8 Accept funded hours 5 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 3 - Good 7 1 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade. ### Highest rated in Helston - Garras Owlets Preschool (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/garras-owlets-preschool-tr12-6ay-ey375766) · Ofsted Outstanding - Helitots Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/helitots-day-nursery-tr12-7rh-ey444366) · Ofsted Outstanding - Zelda School (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/zelda-school-tr12-6uj-ey389586) · Ofsted Outstanding ## Nursery locations in and around Helston ## Day nurseries in Helston - ### Lizard C.H.I.L.D Trust HELSTON · TR13 8AR · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/lizard-c-h-i-l-d-trust-tr13-8ar-ey223035 - ### Daisy Fays Helston ★ 5.0 (6 reviews) Helston · TR13 8ER https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/daisy-fays-helston-tr13-8er-2848412 - ### Little Merlins Pre-school ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) Helston · TR13 8DJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-merlins-pre-school-tr13-8dj-102854 - ### Puffins Day Nursery Helston · TR13 0LW · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/puffins-day-nursery-tr13-0lw-103158 - ### Helitots Day Nursery Helston · TR12 7RH · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/helitots-day-nursery-tr12-7rh-ey444366 - ### First Steps Cornwall - Porthleven HELSTON · TR13 9BX · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-cornwall-ltd-porthleven-tr13-9bx-ey477643 - ### Wendron Pre School Helston · TR13 0PX · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/wendron-pre-school-tr13-0px-ey563637 - ### Zelda School Helston · TR12 6UJ · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/zelda-school-tr12-6uj-ey389586 - ### Garras Owlets Preschool HELSTON · TR12 6AY · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/garras-owlets-preschool-tr12-6ay-ey375766 - ### Muddy Puddles Childcare Helston · TR13 0JX · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/muddy-puddles-childcare-tr13-0jx-ey562296 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Helston? We list 11 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 4 miles of Helston. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Helston are rated Outstanding? 3 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 4 miles of Helston, including Garras Owlets Preschool, Helitots Day Nursery, Zelda School. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location. Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Helston? 8 of the 11 nurseries within 4 miles of Helston (73%) 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 Helston take babies? 5 settings within 4 miles of Helston 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. What does a nursery place near Helston cost? Fees vary by setting and age band. A full day for an under-two typically ranges from around £55 in lower-cost parts of the UK to over £90 in central London, with older age bands cheaper. Funded hours reduce the bill considerably. Where a nursery publishes its fees, they appear on its individual page. These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. 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