# Smarties Nursery and Pre-school

Smarties Nursery and Pre-school is a full-day nursery at Donnington, Station Approach, Wirral, CH47 8XA, in Meols, Wirral. It is registered for 33 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 7 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Cozy Day Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smarties-nursery-and-pre-school-ey492474  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Donnington, Station Approach, Wirral, CH47 8XA
- Registered places: 33
- Phone: 0151 792 9762
- Website: https://www.smartiesnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Cozy Day Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/cozy-day-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY492474

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 January 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/EY492474

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2015 (Reference EY492474). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492474)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492474)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492474)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/805243)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Donnington, Station Approach, Wirral, CH47 8XA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.400192,-3.156267

- Station: Meols, under 0.1 miles
- Station: Manor Road, 0.7 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Meols Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Meols Park, 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 Wirral 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Meols Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hoylake Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Lingham Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Black Horse Hill Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Black Horse Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Hilbre High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Mulberry Tree Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mulberry-tree-day-nursery-ltd-2690359) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Mulberry Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mulberry-tree-day-nursery-ey560356) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Sanderlings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sanderlings-day-nursery-ey499830) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kids Planet Hoylake](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-hoylake-2503348) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Moreton Baptist Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moreton-baptist-preschool-306430) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Smarties Nursery and Pre School (Moreton)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smarties-nursery-and-pre-school-moreton-2866397) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Smarties Nursery and Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Smarties Nursery and Pre-school Good at its inspection on 10 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Smarties Nursery and Pre-school take?

Smarties Nursery and Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### Who runs Smarties Nursery and Pre-school?

Smarties Nursery and Pre-school is run by Cozy Day Nurseries Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Smarties Nursery and Pre-school?

Meols is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Smarties Nursery and Pre-school?

You can call 0151 792 9762 and visit www.smartiesnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492474)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Smarties+Nursery+%26+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJgZvvmv0oe0gRjUhBDpHUdGk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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