Best nurseries in Earlestown
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in St. Helens, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolution Childcare @ Newton House Full day care · 83 places · WA12 9EZ | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Little Foxes (Newton) Full day care · 54 places · WA12 9XD | Good (2021) |
| 3 | The Woodlands Nursery School (Newton) Limited Full day care · 136 places · WA12 9TX | Good (2021) |
| 4 | Kids Planet Linden House Full day care · 81 places · WA12 9YG | Report card: 5 expected (Jan 2026) |
| 5 | Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge Full day care · 44 places · WA12 9DD | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Earlestown?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in North West, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Earlestown?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Earlestown; listed first: Evolution Childcare @ Newton House, Little Foxes (Newton), The Woodlands Nursery School (Newton) Limited.
How much does nursery cost in Earlestown?
In North West, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £178 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Earlestown?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Newton-le-Willows · Prescot · St Helens (St. Helens) · Thatto Heath
Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.