# Little Merlins Pre-school

Little Merlins Pre-school is a full-day nursery at Culdrose Community Centre, Hibernia Road, Helston, TR13 8DJ, in Helston, Cornwall. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-merlins-pre-school-102854  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Culdrose Community Centre, Hibernia Road, Helston, TR13 8DJ
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01326 562894
- Ofsted URN: 102854

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 May 2025, 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/16/102854

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1989 (Reference 102854). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/102854)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/102854)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/102854)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Culdrose Community Centre, Hibernia Road, Helston, TR13 8DJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.096594,-5.266307

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Navy Estate Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Coronation Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Trengrouse Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Sunken Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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 Cornwall there are about 3.4 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Nansloe Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Parc Eglos School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Boskenwyn Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Helston Community College | Secondary | 0–18 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lizard C.H.I.L.D Trust](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lizard-c-h-i-l-d-trust-ey223035) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Daisy Fays Helston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-fays-helston-2848412) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Helston Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/helston-day-nursery-2742808) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Helitots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/helitots-day-nursery-ey444366) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Puffins Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-day-nursery-103158) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [First Steps Cornwall Ltd - Porthleven](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-cornwall-ltd-porthleven-ey477643) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Merlins Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Merlins Pre-school Good at its inspection on 7 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Merlins Pre-school take?

Little Merlins Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Merlins Pre-school?

You can call 01326 562894.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/102854)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Merlins+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJqeZHEYUna0gR9NS7UTkh1I8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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