# General Day Nursery & After School

General Day Nursery & After School is a full-day nursery at 42-50 Sherdley Road, St. Helens, WA9 5AB, in Peasley Cross, St Helens. It is registered for 96 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/general-day-nursery-and-after-school-315420  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 42-50 Sherdley Road, St. Helens, WA9 5AB
- Registered places: 96
- Ofsted URN: 315420

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 December 2024, 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/16/315420

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1995 (Reference 315420). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/315420)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/315420)
- Registered places: 96 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/315420)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/196531)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 42-50 Sherdley Road, St. Helens, WA9 5AB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.443347,-2.724731

- Station: St Helens Central, 0.7 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sunshine Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Sutton Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Vera Page Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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


## 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 | 0.4 miles |
| Allanson Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Eaves Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Sutton Oak CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Merton Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Pace |  | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Small Wonders](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-wonders-ey484584) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Early Learners Nursery – Sutton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-learners-nursery-sutton-2544898) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Journeys Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-journeys-day-nursery-ey562856) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [St Helens College Nursery and Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-helens-college-nursery-and-creche-323089) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Einsteins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-einsteins-nursery-2545609) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Beacon Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beacon-nursery-ey363360) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is General Day Nursery & After School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated General Day Nursery & After School Good at its inspection on 3 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can General Day Nursery & After School take?

General Day Nursery & After School is registered with Ofsted for up to 96 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to General Day Nursery & After School?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/315420)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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