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Early Learners Nursery (Eccleston)

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
·Mill Brow, Eccleston, St.Helens, WA10 4QG · St Helens
Number of places
81 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
St Helens

About this day nursery

Early Learners Nurseries offers a nurturing and enriching environment across its various locations, including Eccleston, Widnes, Runcorn, Sutton, Parr, Worsley Mesnes, Rainford, and Hoole - Chester. The nursery group is dedicated to providing high-quality early years education and engaging holiday clubs.

They emphasise healthy eating and offer support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Understanding the financial aspects of childcare, Early Learners Nurseries actively assists parents in navigating funding options, including both 15-hour and 30-hour entitlements.

The company maintains transparency with accessible policies, procedures, and terms and conditions. They are also committed to staff development, offering apprenticeship opportunities for those looking to build a career in early years education.

What it's like

Children receive a warm welcome from the friendly and caring staff at the nursery. They meet their key person on arrival and quickly engage in play and learning. Staff provide a nurturing environment for children, establishing key information about children's interests and individual needs to support their emotional well-being.

Multiple LocationsHoliday ClubsHealthy Eating

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round from 7am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Early Learners Nursery (Eccleston)

Last inspected 23 July 2025 · Shaun Wilson

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children receive a warm welcome from the friendly and caring staff at the nursery. They meet their key person on arrival and quickly engage in play and learning. Staff provide a nurturing environment for children, establishing key information about children's interests and individual needs to support their emotional well-being.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are developing good levels of independence, serving their own food and pouring water at lunchtime.
  • Staff use mathematical language throughout the day and teach children to touch count.
  • Leaders ensure the key-person system meets children's individual needs.
  • All children benefit from age-appropriate storytelling sessions that promote their learning and literacy development.
  • Children visit a senior care home, learn about community jobs, and go for walks in nearby green spaces.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the organisation of activities and staff deployment to ensure a high standard of learning is provided for all children, throughout the day.
Inspection #10411983 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The nursery provides a broad curriculum designed to support all children's needs. Staff establish key information about children's interests and individual needs, which helps them support children's emotional well-being.

Outdoor space

Children develop strength and spatial awareness as they climb or navigate around the garden on bikes. Staff take children out for walks to nearby green spaces to enhance their understanding of their local community.

Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2025

Date: December 2024

  • July 2025Good
  • December 2024Requires improvement

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