# Little Cedars Montessori

Little Cedars Montessori is a full-day nursery at 42 Cedar Road, Whiston, Prescot, L35 2XA, in Whiston, Knowsley. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cedars-montessori-ey561869  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 42 Cedar Road, Whiston, Prescot, L35 2XA
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 0151 493 9011
- Website: https://www.littlecedars.org/
- Ofsted URN: EY561869

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 August 2021, 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/EY561869

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2019 (Reference EY561869). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561869)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 August 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561869)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561869)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1389508)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 42 Cedar Road, Whiston, Prescot, L35 2XA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.417147,-2.799005

- Station: Whiston, 0.2 miles
- Station: Prescot, 0.4 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Black Path, 0.1 miles
- Park: Stadt Moers Park: Pottery Fields, 0.2 miles
- Park: Whitestone Millenium Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Stadt Moers Park: Tushingham, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Bryer Road Community Garden, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Knowsley there are about 3.8 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiston Willis Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Halsnead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Luke's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Prescot Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Willow Tree Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Evelyn Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Noodles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noodles-nursery-ey404215) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sandfield Natural Play Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandfield-natural-play-centre-ey342763) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Lynwood Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lynwood-day-nursery-313084) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bloom Children's Day Nurseries and Out of School Clubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bloom-childrens-day-nurseries-and-out-of-school-clubs-2794625) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids Planet Whiston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-whiston-2750702) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Playtots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playtots-2819636) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Cedars Montessori's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Cedars Montessori Good at its inspection on 26 August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Cedars Montessori take?

Little Cedars Montessori is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Cedars Montessori?

Whiston is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Cedars Montessori?

You can call 0151 493 9011 and visit www.littlecedars.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561869)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Cedars+Montessori+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJ-yDAq5Aee0gRUtjeN9evIKw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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