Best nurseries in Thatto Heath
6 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 | Portico Poppets Full day care · 50 places · WA9 5QH | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | General Day Nursery & After School Full day care · 96 places · WA9 5AB | Good (2024) |
| 3 | St Matthews Pre-School Sessional day care · 30 places · WA10 3SE | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Small Wonders Day Care Nursery and Enhanced Activity Centre Full day care · 84 places · WA10 3RE | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Small Wonders Full day care · 110 places · WA9 3BN | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Portico Full day care · 118 places · WA9 5GG | Report card: 1 strong, 4 expected (Dec 2025) |
How much does nursery cost in Thatto Heath?
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 Thatto Heath?
Of 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Thatto Heath, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Portico Poppets, General Day Nursery & After School, St Matthews Pre-School.
How much does nursery cost in Thatto Heath?
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 Thatto Heath?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 6 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Newton-le-Willows · Prescot · St Helens (St. Helens) · Earlestown
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.