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I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone.", "datePublished": "2018-05-08T17:28:43.774Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Baz Piorkowski" }, "reviewBody": "Our little boy had some health problems and the nursery have been more than helpful with his diet and extra needs. Attending the nursery is not just day care, we have seen his development accelerate massively with the support of the staff. I like that I can log remotely to the secure online app to view the learning and play activities to see what he has been doing during the day while I'm at work. Cant believe how much he has progressed in such a short time. It is a loving environment with thanks to all of hearts and minds that work tirelessly in keeping the children smiling.\nFive star review well deserved.", "datePublished": "2020-02-18T23:20:25.651341Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Amanda Sherman" }, "reviewBody": "My little girl has been going here since age 10 months she loves it & made some great friends. The staff are all lovely & friendly. Would highly recommend as she has grown in confidence & knowledge. She has just gone into Pre-school & loves it. They are making her ready for school.\nThanks to Small Wonders Haydock 👍🏻🤗", "datePublished": "2020-02-18T22:01:18.964884Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Shirley Stokes" }, "reviewBody": "Our boy has been attending Small Wonders for just over a year 15 hrs a week. We can not thank them enough for all the help, support & advice they have given us. Our boy has special educational needs and his development has been beyond words, with the help of all the staff.", "datePublished": "2020-02-19T12:20:36.653785Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Lauren Doe" }, "reviewBody": "My little boy attends small wonders Haydock, it’s an absolutely amazing nursery, I couldn’t recommend this nursery more! An the staff are brilliant, they do so much for the children and always keep you informed! 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Small Wonders # Small Wonders in St. Helens Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2025) · 5.0 (13 parent reviews) · 115 Church Road, Haydock, ST. HELENS, WA11 0JU · St Helens Number of places 127 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jan 2025 Local authority St Helens About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Small Wonders is a childcare setting located at 115 Church Road, Haydock, ST. HELENS, Merseyside WA11 0JU, registered in 2009. It operates as a full-day care facility, opening Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm for 51 weeks per year. The nursery caters to children aged 0 to 9 and has a total capacity of 127 places with 106 children currently on roll. The setting received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on January 14, 2025, maintaining its previous "Good" overall effectiveness. Small Wonders prides itself on its dedicated team of 18 staff members, 13 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above. Leaders at Small Wonders are committed to providing a high standard of care and education, continuously evaluating their practices to ensure ongoing improvements. They foster strong relationships with external professionals to provide tailored support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged, ensuring all children make good progress. The setting also places a strong emphasis on staff well-being, implementing a regular supervision and support programme to create a positive and respectful work environment. What it's like Children flourish in this bright and enticing nursery. They build positive relationships with staff, who are kind and nurturing. Staff have high expectations for children's progress and, overall, are highly effective at meeting their needs. The embedded key-person system means staff get to know all children well and support them to understand their emotions. These bonds help children to feel safe and secure. Bright and enticing nursery Supportive key-person system Flexible and ambitious curriculum Good physical dexterity Strong parent partnerships Dedicated staff team ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm for 51 weeks per year. Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2009 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Small Wonders Last inspected 14 January 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children flourish in this bright and enticing nursery. They build positive relationships with staff, who are kind and nurturing. Staff have high expectations for children's progress and, overall, are highly effective at meeting their needs. The embedded key-person system means staff get to know all children well and support them to understand their emotions. These bonds help children to feel safe and secure. Inspector highlights - Children flourish in this bright and enticing nursery, building positive relationships with kind and nurturing staff. - Staff have high expectations for children's progress and are highly effective at meeting their needs. - The embedded key-person system ensures staff know all children well and support their emotional understanding. - Leaders have developed a flexible and ambitious curriculum, securely rooted in the knowledge of child development. - Children relish opportunities for outdoor play, demonstrating good physical dexterity and developing confidence and resilience. - Leaders are passionate and committed to providing a high standard of care and education, continuously making improvements. - Strong partnerships with external professionals support children with SEND and those who are disadvantaged. - Staff promote a love of reading by sharing stories and incorporating books into daily routines, extending children's literacy skills. Areas to develop - 1 Support staff to implement the curriculum for communication and language consistently across all age groups to help children further develop their speaking and listening skills. Inspection #10367817 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50269540) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Small Wonders Inspection date Jan 2025 Inspection no. 10367817 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50269540)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY392745) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed 115 Church Road, Haydock, ST. HELENS, WA11 0JU [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.1/51.5/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near ST. HELENS - [Day nurseries in ST. HELENS](/search?q=ST.+HELENS) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=small-wonders-wa11-0ju-ey392745) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders forge strong relationships with external professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged. Children with SEND are provided with tailored support and detailed individual plans. Children with lower starting points are provided with the necessary intervention so that any identified gaps in knowledge are addressed swiftly. This helps all children to make good progress. Outdoor space Children relish their opportunities for outdoor play. They demonstrate good physical dexterity as they bounce and kick balls and run freely around the secure outdoor area. Staff teach children to take appropriate risks and challenges as they play, building their confidence and resilience and giving them a sense of achievement when they succeed. ## Parent Reviews of Small Wonders 5.0 (13) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWSMh-K3wcWC7UHvf0PmBdjz9HNrJngyaDf8b07kbtF3XrK6VQA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Nichola Curran 8 years ago Fantastic nursery, both my children attend and have done since they were 6 months. The staff are just lovely, my children enjoy learning new things, seeing their friends and love Jackie’s meals too. I have one child in wrap around and one in toddlers. They have both grown with confidence. I know they love it there as I struggle to get them out most evenings when I pick them up. I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRNHR1RlFREAE!2m1!1s0x487b04bfaf864ea1:0xd51ac3c483ee874a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVPB44BTbRvjFf984B1Rbp-fm9GukRvJ5to5cvCbb0OkSyeghg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Baz Piorkowski 6 years ago Our little boy had some health problems and the nursery have been more than helpful with his diet and extra needs. Attending the nursery is not just day care, we have seen his development accelerate massively with the support of the staff. I like that I can log remotely to the secure online app to view the learning and play activities to see what he has been doing during the day while I'm at work. Cant believe how much he has progressed in such a short time. It is a loving environment with thanks to all of hearts and minds that work tirelessly in keeping the children smiling. Five star review well deserved. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNzbjVIS2hRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b04bfaf864ea1:0xd51ac3c483ee874a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIaFK2Bpt5Jdk2qMkkOlNBTHrCJ7D9HPO3eyecDHKaNt7tJ3Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Amanda Sherman 6 years ago My little girl has been going here since age 10 months she loves it & made some great friends. The staff are all lovely & friendly. Would highly recommend as she has grown in confidence & knowledge. She has just gone into Pre-school & loves it. They are making her ready for school. Thanks to Small Wonders Haydock 👍🏻🤗 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNzbi1yNnBnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b04bfaf864ea1:0xd51ac3c483ee874a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXrc-hk_bauUqY-sesDkc5JX2Bo05J8wHR6nEJOVZ_DEb51-bc=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Shirley Stokes 6 years ago Our boy has been attending Small Wonders for just over a year 15 hrs a week. We can not thank them enough for all the help, support & advice they have given us. Our boy has special educational needs and his development has been beyond words, with the help of all the staff. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNzdjRySWxnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b04bfaf864ea1:0xd51ac3c483ee874a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXtCtLYHN6nEwGj8XA1t72SXMVqlMAN_qp3lDR4AZaWbyiOhsM=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lauren Doe 7 years ago My little boy attends small wonders Haydock, it’s an absolutely amazing nursery, I couldn’t recommend this nursery more! An the staff are brilliant, they do so much for the children and always keep you informed! If I have any more children il be putting them in ☺️😆xx [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURZbnBITUVREAE!2m1!1s0x487b04bfaf864ea1:0xd51ac3c483ee874a) Reviews from Google for Small Wonders. 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