# Early Learners Nursery – Sutton Early Learners Nursery – Sutton is a full-day nursery at Early Learners Nursery, Irwin Road, St. Helens, WA9 3UG, in Sutton, St Helens. It is registered for 73 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 13 reviews (October 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-learners-nursery-sutton-2544898 Last checked 30 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Early Learners Nursery, Irwin Road, St. Helens, WA9 3UG - Registered places: 73 - Phone: 01744 817771 - Website: https://www.earlylearnersnurseries.co.uk/sutton - Ofsted URN: 2544898 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 March 2022, 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/16/2544898 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2019 (Reference 2544898). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2544898) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2544898) - Registered places: 73 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2544898) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1194350) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Early Learners Nursery, Irwin Road, St. Helens, WA9 3UG Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.435731,-2.714606 - Station: St Helens Junction, 0.6 miles - Station: Lea Green, 0.7 miles - 11 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Sutton Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Sherdley Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Children's Playing Area Sutton Park, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 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 St Helens 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 13 reviews (as of 30 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Robins Lane Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles | | St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Eaves Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Sutton Oak CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Sherdley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Allanson Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Willow Tree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (July 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles | | Lansbury Bridge School | | 4–14 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | | 1.1 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Little Journeys Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-journeys-day-nursery-ey562856) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [Small Wonders](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-wonders-ey484584) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [General Day Nursery & After School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/general-day-nursery-and-after-school-315420) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [Small Wonders Day Care Nursery (lea Green)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-wonders-day-care-nursery-lea-green-ey542306) | Good | | | 0.9 miles | | [Portico](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portico-ey552592) | Report card Dec 2025 | | | 1.2 miles | | [Early Learners Nursery (Parr) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-learners-nursery-parr-ltd-2710779) | Good | | | 1.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Early Learners Nursery – Sutton's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Early Learners Nursery – Sutton Good at its inspection on 16 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Early Learners Nursery – Sutton take? Early Learners Nursery – Sutton is registered with Ofsted for up to 73 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Early Learners Nursery – Sutton? St Helens Junction is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Early Learners Nursery – Sutton? You can call 01744 817771 and visit www.earlylearnersnurseries.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2544898) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Early+Learners+Nursery+-+Sutton&query_place_id=ChIJzSsQ2Y0de0gR6tD5cgzzGdA) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.