# Early Learners Nursery Ltd

Early Learners Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at 20 Deacon Road, Widnes, WA8 6ED, in Simm's Cross, Halton. It is registered for 101 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-learners-nursery-ltd-303434  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 20 Deacon Road, Widnes, WA8 6ED
- Registered places: 101
- Phone: 0151 424 2987
- Website: https://www.earlylearnersnurseries.co.uk/widnes
- Ofsted URN: 303434

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303434

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1998 (Reference 303434). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303434)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303434)
- Registered places: 101 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303434)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 3 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/83480)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 20 Deacon Road, Widnes, WA8 6ED

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.369790,-2.726504

- Station: Widnes, 0.7 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Bongs, 0.4 miles
- Park: The Bongs, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Halton there are about 3.1 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Fairfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Kingsway Primary Academy School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (July 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Poppy Field School |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Birchfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Daisy Maisies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-maisies-ey444546) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [St John's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-pre-school-ey245131) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-willowdene-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey493487) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet Widnes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-widnes-ey379750) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Farnworth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunkys-day-nursery-and-forest-school-farnworth-2604915) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Jiggy Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jiggy-childcare-ey454082) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Early Learners Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Early Learners Nursery Ltd Good at its inspection on 18 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Early Learners Nursery Ltd take?

Early Learners Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 101 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Early Learners Nursery Ltd?

Widnes is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Early Learners Nursery Ltd?

You can call 0151 424 2987 and visit www.earlylearnersnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303434)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Early+Learners+Nursery+-+Widnes&query_place_id=ChIJI9h0JXgde0gRRsPzWK3zMJM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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