Business Details
Quality Childcare & SEN Support in St Helens
At Small Wonders St Helens Day Nursery St Helens Day Nursery, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where children thrive through purposeful play and structured learning. Our four purpose-built nurseries in Haydock, Lea Green, Thatto Heath, and Peasley Cross offer secure, age-appropriate spaces designed to stimulate development across all key areas. With qualified early years specialists, including teachers and paediatric first aid-trained staff, we prioritise individualised care and strong parent partnerships to ensure consistency between home and nursery. Our SEN centres cater to children aged 8 - 18, reflecting our commitment to inclusive education.Each site features a 5-star rated kitchen delivering fresh, nutritious meals, alongside expansive outdoor areas that encourage physical activity and exploration. We maintain transparent communication through daily updates and online journals, ensuring families remain informed about their childs progress. Our flexible approach accommodates varying attendance needs, offering funded places and taster sessions to support seamless integration into our community.
Services
Day Nursery Care
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Centres
Breakfast Club
After School Club
Holiday Club
Weekend Club
Youth Club
Parent Partnerships
Outdoor Exploration
Nutritious Meals
Highlights and features
- Four conveniently located St Helens nurseries with dedicated SEN centres
- Qualified early years specialists and paediatric first aid-trained staff
- 5-star rated kitchens providing fresh, nutritious meals daily
- Secure outdoor spaces designed for age-appropriate exploration
- Daily parent updates and online progress tracking systems
What people say
Superb staff
Loved every minute
Wonderful place
Amazing staff
Leaps and bounds
Services
Day Nursery Care
Our nurseries provide full-day care for children aged 011, with dedicated rooms for babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers. Each facility includes secure outdoor spaces, separate sleep areas, and age-specific learning resources. Our qualified team delivers structured play experiences to support cognitive, physical, and social development.
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Centres
Enhanced Activity Centres at Thatto Heath and Peasley Cross cater to children aged 818 with special educational needs. These facilities feature sensory suites, arts and crafts areas, and leisure spaces. Our trained staff collaborate with parents to address individual requirements, ensuring environments support holistic growth and independence.
After School Club
Afterschool provision offers a safe, engaging environment for school-age children. Activities include homework support, creative play, and outdoor exploration. The club operates daily during term time, extending care beyond standard school hours to accommodate working families.
Holiday Club
Holiday Club provides structured activities and supervised play during school breaks. Children participate in themed events, arts and crafts, and outdoor games. The service is available at select locations, ensuring continuity of care when schools are closed.
Nutritious Meals
Our 5-star rated kitchens prepare balanced meals daily, incorporating fresh produce and catering to dietary requirements. Menus follow seasonal availability, offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Children are encouraged to explore diverse food groups in a supportive dining environment.
Questions
What age groups do your nurseries cater to?
We provide care for children from birth to 11 years, with dedicated SEN centres for ages 8–18.
Do you offer special educational needs support?
Yes, our Thatto Heath and Peasley Cross sites have Enhanced Activity Centres for children with SEN.
Are meals included in nursery fees?
Yes, we provide breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks prepared daily in our 5-star rated kitchens.
How do you communicate children's progress to parents?
Daily handovers, online journals with photographs, and scheduled discussions ensure transparent communication.
Do you offer flexible attendance options?
Yes, children can attend for any number of days to suit family requirements.
Are there outdoor play areas at all locations?
All nurseries feature secure, age-appropriate outdoor spaces for physical activity and exploration.
Reviews (5)
Clare Roberts
Oct 18, 2020
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Would highly recommend this nursery they helped my son still help him he’s come on since start few weeks ago x
Hollie Walker
Oct 10, 2020
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My son started Small Wonders thatto heath a few months after turning 1 up until he was 4. absolutely brilliant nursery with brilliant staff. I never once had a reason to complain and fully trusted all of the girls to take good care of my son. He came on in leaps and bounds and was content in the happy environment the staff created.
Claire Douglas
Oct 09, 2020
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When choosing a nursery you want somewhere which is friendly and has lots of activities to keep your children busy but most of all somewhere safe. Small Wonders ticks all the boxes. My two children have been to small wonders and I highly recommend it. the staff are lovely and we felt part of the Small Wonders family.
Jackie Telford
Sep 27, 2020
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I can't thank the staff at thatto heath enough! George loved his time there & I didn't want him to leave for "big school" xx
Jennifer Barrett
Sep 25, 2020
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Jamie had a wonderful time throughout nursery at Small Wonders Thatto Heath. he started aged 8 months until starting school this month. in 4 years we never once had a complaint about his care, education or emotional well being. it is a lovely caring setting. We miss the staff so much who were such a positive influence on his early years.
