# Heathside Day Nursery

Heathside Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Heath Road South, Weston, Runcorn, WA7 4QR, in Weston, Halton. It is registered for 41 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.5 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Network Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heathside-day-nursery-303439  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Heath Road South, Weston, Runcorn, WA7 4QR
- Registered places: 41
- Phone: 0800 307 0155
- Website: https://michildnurseries.co.uk/heathside-nursery
- Run by: [Network Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/network-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 303439

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 September 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/16/303439

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1998 (Reference 303439). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303439)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303439)
- Registered places: 41 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303439)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/40131)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Heath Road South, Weston, Runcorn, WA7 4QR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.324389,-2.739199

- Station: Runcorn, 1.0 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Heath Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Runcorn Hill Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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: 3.5 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Weston Point Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (November 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Pewithall School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Clement's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Westfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Victoria Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (September 2021) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| The Grange School | All-through | 3–16 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Weston Pre-School Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/weston-pre-school-group-ey364048) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Weston Point Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/weston-point-preschool-2649073) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-park-day-nursery-ey336939) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Vicarage Lodge Preschool Community Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/vicarage-lodge-preschool-community-playgroup-303489) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Dunky's Day Nursery (Runcorn)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunkys-day-nursery-runcorn-ey375157) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Play Away Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-away-day-nursery-2888062) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Heathside Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Heathside Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 12 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Heathside Day Nursery take?

Heathside Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 41 children at any one time.

### Who runs Heathside Day Nursery?

Heathside Day Nursery is run by Network Nurseries Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Heathside Day Nursery?

Runcorn is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Heathside Day Nursery?

You can call 0800 307 0155 and visit michildnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303439)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Heathside+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJIxVUF07iekgR6Bs8jPWqQ64)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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