# Early Learners Nursery (Runcorn)

Early Learners Nursery (Runcorn) is a full-day nursery at Lowlands Road, RUNCORN, WA7 5TR, in Dukesfield, Halton. It is registered for 93 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 15 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-learners-nursery-runcorn-ey537285  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lowlands Road, RUNCORN, WA7 5TR
- Registered places: 93
- Phone: 01928 581881
- Website: https://www.earlylearnersnurseries.co.uk/runcorn
- Ofsted URN: EY537285

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 August 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/EY537285

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY537285). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537285)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537285)
- Registered places: 93 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537285)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/907445)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lowlands Road, RUNCORN, WA7 5TR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.339418,-2.738078

- Station: Runcorn, under 0.1 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Runcorn Promenade, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Trinity Garden, 0.5 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Westfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Clement's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Widnes Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Pewithall School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Weston Point Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (November 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [All Saints Pre-School Runcorn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-pre-school-runcorn-ey497824) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Play Away Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-away-day-nursery-2888062) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Vicarage Lodge Preschool Community Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/vicarage-lodge-preschool-community-playgroup-303489) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Jiggy Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jiggy-childcare-ey454082) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-park-day-nursery-ey336939) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Weston Point Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/weston-point-preschool-2649073) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Early Learners Nursery (Runcorn)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Early Learners Nursery (Runcorn) Good at its inspection on 16 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Early Learners Nursery (Runcorn) take?

Early Learners Nursery (Runcorn) is registered with Ofsted for up to 93 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Early Learners Nursery (Runcorn)?

Runcorn is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Early Learners Nursery (Runcorn)?

You can call 01928 581881 and visit www.earlylearnersnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537285)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Early+Learners+Nursery+-+Runcorn&query_place_id=ChIJp3C2xGfiekgRt4ZNW3uH8pM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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