# Lizard C.H.I.L.D Trust

Lizard C.H.I.L.D Trust is a full-day nursery at St. Michaels VC C of E Primary School, Penberthy Road, HELSTON, TR13 8AR, in Helston, Cornwall. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lizard-c-h-i-l-d-trust-ey223035  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Michaels VC C of E Primary School, Penberthy Road, HELSTON, TR13 8AR
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01326 573338
- Website: http://www.lizardchildtrust.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY223035

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 April 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/EY223035

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference EY223035). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY223035)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY223035)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY223035)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/402758)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Michaels VC C of E Primary School, Penberthy Road, HELSTON, TR13 8AR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.100894,-5.266949

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Trengrouse Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Coronation Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Cades Parc Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Navy Estate Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Sunken Gardens, 0.3 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


## 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) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Parc Eglos School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Nansloe Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Boskenwyn Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Trannack Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Helston Community College | Secondary | 0–18 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Merlins Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-merlins-pre-school-102854) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Daisy Fays Helston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-fays-helston-2848412) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Helston Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/helston-day-nursery-2742808) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Puffins Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-day-nursery-103158) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Helitots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/helitots-day-nursery-ey444366) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 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 Lizard C.H.I.L.D Trust's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Lizard C.H.I.L.D Trust Good at its inspection on 6 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lizard C.H.I.L.D Trust take?

Lizard C.H.I.L.D Trust is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Lizard C.H.I.L.D Trust?

You can call 01326 573338 and visit www.lizardchildtrust.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY223035)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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