Age range
Under 2 year olds, 2 year olds, 3 & 4 year olds
Rathlee Nursery School
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
Number of places
38 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
St Helens
About this day nursery
Rathlee Nursery School offers a nurturing environment for young children in St Helens, situated conveniently outside Taylor Park car park. The nursery is open all year round, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, accommodating both morning and afternoon sessions to suit diverse family schedules.
They provide immediate vacancies and accept various government funding schemes for children across different age groups, including under 2s, 2-year-olds, and 3-4 year olds. This commitment to accessibility ensures that a wide range of families can benefit from their childcare services.
Rathlee Nursery School focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere for children's early development by embracing different funding options available to parents.
What it's like
Children arrive happy and eager, welcomed by caring staff who help them feel safe and secure. They are well-behaved and develop confidence and respect for others, enjoying a variety of stimulating activities that support their learning and imagination.
Immediate vacanciesOpen all yearAccepts government funding
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Request pricing →Key facts
Opening hours
Monday - Friday: 7.30am - 6pm
Term time / All Year
Mixed
Session types
Morning, Afternoon
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Rathlee Nursery School
Last inspected 12 January 2023 · Kellie Lever
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 arrive happy and eager, welcomed by caring staff who help them feel safe and secure. They are well-behaved and develop confidence and respect for others, enjoying a variety of stimulating activities that support their learning and imagination.
Inspector highlights
- The manager has a clear and accurate view of the quality of the nursery, and speaks with staff and parents to identify areas for development.
- Staff have regular meetings to discuss their practice and further training needs, and their well-being is sensitively supported.
- Children are making good progress due to an ambitious curriculum that plans activities based on their interests and abilities.
- Children have a great understanding of the world around them through walks in the park and looking after nursery animals.
- Children are learning the importance of being healthy and active through devising nutritious meals, daily exercises, and extra-curricular sports activities.
Areas to develop
- 1help staff to identify when to step back during child-led activities so that children can explore and experiment with their own ideas, particularly in young children's pretend play
- 2provide children with more time to think about and respond to the questions that staff ask them.
Inspection #10265261 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
their children have 'truly blossomed' at the nursery.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Children have a great understanding of the world around them as they enjoy walks in the nearby park. Furthermore, older children independently carry out the daily tasks of looking after the nursery animals. These unique experiences equip children with the skills they will need in their future learning.
Parent Reviews of Rathlee Nursery School
5.0
(1)
Vickie Roach
7 years ago
Love this nursery ,staff are lovely and by the looks of my sons pictures on the tapastry app, he having a great time
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Inspection history
Date: February 2010
- January 2023Good
- May 2017Good
- April 2014Good
- April 2013Inadequate
- February 2010Good
Frequently asked about Rathlee Nursery School
About the setting
Rathlee Nursery School registered in 2007. It is situated in St Helens, Merseyside. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. It employs nine members of childcare staff, with eight holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above.
- URN
- EY363684
- Registered person
- Hughes, Kerry Joanna Maria
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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