--- title: "Little Explorers: Garswood — Day Nursery in St. Helens" description: "Little Explorers: Garswood, a nursery in St. Helens. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Its website also describes an early years teacher-led approach for children from birth to 5 years." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Little Explorers: Garswood # Little Explorers: Garswood Compare Contact Nursery Awaiting first inspection · 264 Liverpool Road, Haydock, St. Helens, WA11 9RZ · St Helens **Awaiting first Ofsted inspection.** This is a newly registered provider (registered January 2025). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available. Number of places 41 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected — Local authority St Helens About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Explorers in Garswood offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged three months to five years. The nursery focuses on child-centred care, led by an Early Years Teacher and a highly qualified staff team. They implement the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, specially designed for children from birth to five years old. The facility operates Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, with a core day from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and optional breakfast and after-school clubs. The nursery provides both indoor learning spaces, with dedicated rooms for 'Explorers' and 'Adventurers,' and an emphasis on outdoor learning in an open area for children to socialise and discover. They are passionate about creating a calm and enriching atmosphere where children can feel happy, safe, and empowered to learn, fostering confidence, independence, and resilience. The nursery strongly encourages parental involvement in their children's educational journey, aiming for a relevant, interactive, and exciting nursery experience for all. Our ethos Little Explorers in Garswood is committed to child-centred care, implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS). They aim to create a calm, enriching, and stimulating environment where children feel happy, safe, and empowered to learn, fostering confidence, independence, and resilience. The nursery also strongly encourages parental involvement in their children's educational journey. Child-centred care Early Years Teacher Led Outdoor Learning Focus Accepts government funding ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on various session types including extended days, core days, half days, and before or after school clubs. Optional daily packages for food, digital services, and personal care can be added for children using funding. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Good to know - No registration or signup fee is required. - Optional 'Little Extras' daily charges apply to children accessing funded hours. ## Key facts Session types Extended Day, Core Day, AM or PM Session, Breakfast Club, After School Club Opening hours Monday to Friday 7:30am – 6:00pm Age range 3 months to 5 years ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Explorers: Garswood [Download full report (PDF)](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2823661)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2823661) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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