Nurseries and childcare in St Helier
We know of 20 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1.5 miles of the middle of St Helier. One is a state nursery school, shown below with its latest Ofsted inspection: 1 of 1 judged good or better. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
State nursery schools within 1.5 miles of the middle of St Helier
- Spencer Nursery SchoolGood or better School remains Good (improving) (2024) · 0.8 mi · phone and directions
Each name goes to its Ofsted reports. Primary schools, many with a nursery class, are on the schools page.
Nurseries and childcare near St Helier, nearest first
- Tilly's Preschool at David Weir Leisure Centre Preschool · 0.1 miles David Weir Leisure Centre, Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 Call
- Tweeddale Children's Centre Child care and day care · 0.2 miles Tweeddale Rd, Carshalton, SM5 1SW Call
- Woodlands Day Nursery Preschool · 0.5 miles St. Helier Hospital, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AA 3 Call
- Dolphin Day Nursery Day care preschool · 0.5 miles 243 Green Ln, Morden, SM4 6SQ Call
- Gifted Hands Nursery & Preschool Day care preschool · 0.5 miles Gaynesford Lodge, Carshalton, SM5 Call
- Rosehill Nursery Day care preschool · 0.5 miles Thomas Wall Pavilion, Green Ln, Carshalton, SM4 6SL 5 Call
- Twiglets & The Nest Day care preschool · 0.6 miles Assembly Walk, Carshalton, SM5 Call
- Spencer Nursery School Preschool · 0.8 miles Spencer Rd, Wallington, CR4 4JP Call
- Hidden Gems Daycare Ltd Day care preschool · 0.9 miles 113 Culvers Ave, Carshalton, SM5 2FJ Call
- Sutton Day Nursery Preschool · 0.9 miles Rose Hill Park, Rose Hill, Sutton, SM1 3HH Call
- Hackbridge Primary School Preschool · 0.9 miles London Rd, London, CR4 Call
- Gosia's Playhouse Childcare Home service · 1.0 miles Culvers Way, Carshalton, SM5 2LN
- Kinderland childminder Private school · 1.0 miles Bordesley Road, Morden, SM4 Call
- Play At The Bridge Preschool · 1.2 miles Hackbridge Hall, London Rd, Wallington, SM6 7HF 5 Call
- Merton London Borough Early Years Services Child care and day care · 1.2 miles Merton Civic Centre, London Rd, Morden, SM4 5DX Call
- ER Architectural Design Child care and day care · 1.2 miles 2 Oakhill Rd, London, SM1 3AB Call
- Merton Mind Child care and day care · 1.3 miles Cumberland Day Cantre, Whitford Gardens, Mitcham, CR4 Call
- The Butterfly Patch Preschool · 1.4 miles Adj. to cricket club, Lower Morden Ln, Sutton, SM4 4SF Call
- Bumpsa-daisies Nursery Preschool · 1.4 miles Dudley Hall Dudley Dr, London, SM4 4RQ Call
- Orchid Fostering For Children Child care and day care · 1.5 miles Chaucer Rd, Sutton, SM1 Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Nurseries and childcare nearby
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in St Helier?
We know of 20 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1.5 miles of the middle of St Helier, including 1 state nursery school. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
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