Nurseries in St Helens Town
St Helens is a major town in the east of Merseyside, covering the WA9 and WA10 postcodes. The area offers a wide range of nurseries, preschools and childminders, with strong community services, parks and schools. Demand for early years places remains steady across central and residential neighbourhoods.
Parents in St Helens Town typically pay £66 per day for childcare, which is slightly 12% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £66
- Comparison
- -12% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 1,697 places
Nurseries near you in St Helens Town
Frequently Asked Questions
Private nurseries in St Helens usually take children from 3 months old. School nurseries typically begin places from age 2 or 3.
Children aged 3 and 4 receive 15 funded hours each week, with many working families qualifying for up to 30 hours. Some 2 year olds and eligible working parents of 9-month-olds may also qualify. Tax-Free Childcare adds a 20 percent top-up.
Nursery fees in St Helens generally range from £45–£70 per day.
All nurseries in St Helens are regulated by Ofsted, with funding overseen by St Helens Borough Council.
Ask about outdoor play, staffing, funded hour delivery, fees for meals or nappies, and available session times.
Applying for funding
St Helens Town is covered by St Helens Borough Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the St Helens Borough Council website
