# Little Explorers: Garswood

Little Explorers: Garswood is a full-day nursery at 264 Liverpool Road, Haydock, St. Helens, WA11 9RZ, in Pewfall, St Helens. It is registered for 41 children. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Explorers Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-garswood-2823661  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 264 Liverpool Road, Haydock, St. Helens, WA11 9RZ
- Registered places: 41
- Phone: 01744 525058
- Website: http://www.littleexplorers.co.uk/
- Run by: [Little Explorers Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-explorers-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2823661

## 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 January 2025 (Reference 2823661). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2823661)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2823661)
- 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/16/2823661)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1788866)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 264 Liverpool Road, Haydock, St. Helens, WA11 9RZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.478163,-2.678238

- Station: Garswood, 0.8 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pewfall Park, 0.1 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: 4.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garswood Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.9 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 |
| Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Grange Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Rectory CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Billinge Chapel End Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Small Wonders](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-wonders-ey392745) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Love Learning Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/love-learning-childcare-ltd-2822188) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Billinge Chapel End Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/billinge-chapel-end-preschool-2882346) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Explorers: Blackbrook](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-blackbrook-2880385) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Portico at Moss Bank](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portico-at-moss-bank-ey384275) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [CareLoveLearn at St Oswald's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carelovelearn-at-st-oswalds-2802129) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Little Explorers: Garswood is registered with Ofsted for up to 41 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Explorers: Garswood?

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

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

Garswood is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01744 525058 and visit www.littleexplorers.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2823661)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Explorers+Garswood&query_place_id=ChIJVVURac4Ee0gReD6wMNEvFLg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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