Quality of education
Good
Day Nursery
Portico Nursery
106 Mere Grange, Leaside, St Helens, WA9 5GG·St Helens council·Ofsted URN: EY552592
Full day care
Day Nursery
3 months to 5 years
118 places
22 childcare staff
Registered 4 Sept 2017
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
FMS Inspection Score
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Excellent
8.5/10
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Portico Nursery is an Ofsted-registered nursery in St. Helens. The current provider data lists 118 places. Its current FMS Inspection Score is 8.5/10 (Excellent).
Opening Hours
- Fri
- 07:30-18:00
- Mon
- 07:30-18:00
- Tue
- 07:30-18:00
- Thu
- 07:30-18:00
- Wed
- 07:30-18:00
- Opening schedule
- Open all year
- Full days
- Available
- Half-day sessions
- Offered
Closed: Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Contact Information
Get in touch with the nursery directly
106 Mere Grange, Leaside, St Helens, WA9 5GG
Manager
Clare Eccles (Nursery Manager)
Owner
Portico Day Nurseries Ltd
Ofsted Inspection
Inspection outcome and judgement breakdown
8.5/10
FMS Inspection Score
Excellent
Based on 4 subcategory ratings
Official Ofsted Grade
Good
Inspected: 22 January 2020
Safeguarding: Yes
Inspection History
22 Jan 2020|Most recent full inspection|Good
Inspection Judgements
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Good
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