# Little Explorers: Blackbrook

Little Explorers: Blackbrook is a full-day nursery at St. Pauls Church, 75 Chain Lane, St. Helens, WA11 9QF, in Laffak, St Helens. It is registered for 60 children. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Little Explorers Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-blackbrook-2880385  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Pauls Church, 75 Chain Lane, St. Helens, WA11 9QF
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01744 525059
- Website: https://littleexplorers.co.uk/
- Run by: [Little Explorers Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-explorers-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2880385

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2025 (Reference 2880385). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2880385)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2880385)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2880385)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1908151)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Pauls Church, 75 Chain Lane, St. Helens, WA11 9QF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.465118,-2.708051

- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sankey Valley Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Blackbrook Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Chain Lane Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Ashurst Children's Play Area, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Blackbrook Park Children's Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Chain Lane Playground, 0.3 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: 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashurst Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Pace |  | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Merton Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Legh Vale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Carr Mill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Lansbury Bridge School |  | 4–14 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Early Learners Nursery (Parr) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-learners-nursery-parr-ltd-2710779) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Portico at Moss Bank](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portico-at-moss-bank-ey384275) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Einsteins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-einsteins-nursery-2545609) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Harvards](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-harvards-ey483340) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [St Mark's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marks-pre-school-ey560059) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Beacon Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beacon-nursery-ey363360) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Little Explorers: Blackbrook take?

Little Explorers: Blackbrook is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Explorers: Blackbrook?

Little Explorers: Blackbrook is run by Little Explorers Nurseries Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Explorers: Blackbrook?

St Helens Central is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Explorers: Blackbrook?

You can call 01744 525059 and visit littleexplorers.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2880385)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Explorers+Blackbrook&query_place_id=ChIJ17SRO-gbe0gRCvJ8WN7CQbY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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