Early Learners Nursery Eccleston

Mill Brow, Eccleston, St Helens WA10 4QG
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9.7 29 Reviews
  • Early Learners Nursery Eccleston, St Helens
Early Learners Nursery Eccleston is based in St. Helens Borough Council on Mill Brow Road, WA10 4QG. The team of qualified and experienced practitioners care for children from birth to 5 years old. The setting is open from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday for 52 weeks per year. A variety of full and part time places are offered.

The nursery, which is fully registered with Ofsted, opened on 1st September 2022. The team have a wide range of expertise, with some team members having worked for the company for between 10 and 15 years. They are committed and passionate about providing a fantastic service to all children, parents and carers!

The overall registered capacity on premises is 81 children. This is made up of:
- 16 place baby classroom
- 20 place toddler classroom
- 45 place pre-school classroom

Early Learners Nursery Eccleston also offers an excellent Pre-school with a variety of free FEE (Free Early Education) 15-hour and & 30-hour free sessions for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. There is car parking available to the rear of the building.
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Funding & Fees

Our Nursery Fees - Effective from 1st April 2025
£35.00 - REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT
£40.00 - HALF DAY (Mornings: 7am to 12:30pm / Afternoons: 12:30pm to 6pm).
£68.00 - FULL DAY (7am to 6pm)

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Help with Childcare Costs:
https://www.earlylearnersnurseries.co.uk/help-with-childcare-costs

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Vicky Harrison (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 81

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Large car park to the rear of the site.

Early Learners Nursery Eccleston Reviews (29)

9.7

Early Learners Nursery Eccleston has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.670) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Early Learners Nursery Eccleston has 29 reviews.

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Review from R D (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Early Learners Nursery Eccleston is such a wonderful nursery. The staff are extremely nurturing and invest so much time and effort to truly get to know the children here. Our little girl has settled in beautifully at this nursery and she thoroughly enjoys going as she is always happy and smiley when
being dropped off! We feel that the nursery has helped our little girl reach her developmental milestones and thrive due to the fantastic provision and care that is provided! Thank you so much!
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Review from Rebecca L (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy loves going to this nursery and he is coming on so well with this communication and learning. The Toddler room do lots of activities with the kids ans all the staff are kind. The nursery itself is bright and welcoming. I would highly recommend.
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Review from Nicola T (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at EL have been nothing short of exceptional. Our son started in October 2025. We were so nervous about putting him into nursery, but knew as soon as we stepped foot into the building that it would be the one for us. The staff are genuine, nurturing and passionate about looking after babies
and children. The care & love they show is amazing and we always know what he's been up to via pics and regular, detailed updates. Myles doesn't even look back when he enters the room and this makes me feel at ease that he clearly feels so secure there. His giddy dance & smiley face on arrival tells me everything I need to know about the wonderful staff at EL. Week by week, we are so grateful & impressed in the way he has developed with their guidance and support. Thank you.
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Review from E F (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly recommend early learners Eccleston, my little boy has been attending since September 2025 and he genuinely loves going and loves the staff not once has he cried when handing him over only when picking him up because he doesn't want to come home! Staff are always welcoming and smiling
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Review from Chloe M (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been attending the Baby Room since September 2025 - the first week was hard because he did struggle with me leaving him but the girls made an amazing bond with him almost instantly and since then I have never had a problem at drop offs and he never wants to leave at pick up and I think
for any parent that is the reassurance that is needed the most!
He is due to move up to the Toddler Room in April and he has been having taster days in there and again, he absolutely loves it and has been thriving ever since attending ELN.
The girls are amazing and I have the upmost peace of mind when my little boy is in nursery as I know he is looked after as one of their own! I cannot fault any member of staff there and I have never had a bad or unpleasant experience with ELN. As a mum who really didn't want to use nurseries or even go back to work - ELN has made the transition into nursery so easy and now my little boy enjoys attending 4 days a week! Cannot fault them one bit
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Review from Curtis S (Father of Child) published on 28 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 18 month old son has thrived at nursery, his excitement everyday to get out of the house and ready makes his parents happy. The staff greet us at the door with a smile and make him feel welcome. His speaking and recognition of names of things shock us everyday and he is constantly picking up new
skills. We couldn't recommend early learners eccleston highly enough.
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Review from Brian H (Father of Child) published on 28 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two children joined earlier this year having been at another nursery. They settled in very quickly and that was down to the friendly and welcoming staff working at Early Learners. My children have a great time at the nursery as they do a range of different activities every day which always involve
lots of fun.
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Review from C D (Father of Child) published on 29 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has recently started at this nursery and I couldn't be more pleased. He has settled in really well. The staff are always so welcoming and friendly and he always goes in happy. I love seeing all of the activities he gets up to on the app and on the nursery's Facebook.
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Review from Robert M (Father of Child) published on 10 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Our daughter has attended Early Learners since she was 14 months old. Initially we were pleased with what the nursery provided. Our experience with the baby room was very positive and staff helped to ensure our daughter settled, in particular the Nursery Practitioner. However, as she has moved through
each of the rooms, there have been a lot of inconsistencies. Communication via the parent app is not always updated fully. Observations/pictures of our daughter have been few and far between. There has also been a high staff turnover. Although, we would like to thank two other Nursery Practitioners for having a lovely relationship with our daughter. The nursery has been under new management recently and new staff have been employed. One new member of staff has been a great addition. We have seen some improvements in curriculum and resources for the children. However, communication is still inconsistent. As parents to young children this is something that we value. Overall, our daughter is happy in nursery and making good progress.
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Review from Christina H (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Early Learners Nursery Eccleston has a safe, warm, positive, caring culture and the staff are excellent. My children have attended this nursery since they were both babies and their progress since joining the nursery has been incredible. My daughter and son both walk into nursery and the majority of
the time don't even check to see that I have left, as they are so comfortable and have great relationships with the staff. The staff take their time to plan engaging and structured activities which improve the children's skills and also take the time to build trust with the children. The children are provided with plenty of opportunities to go outside and enjoy activities like tea parties in the summer which the kids have loved. The kids love the great range of meals that are offered and it's great to see that they get to try different meals. The staff are very supportive with weaning, sleep patterns and potty training and this really helps at home. Highly recommend Early Learners Nursery Eccleston! Thank you.
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Review from Stephanie C (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves her time at Early Learners. Staff are so attentive and make us as parents feel at ease. Having started my daughter at another nursery in the area I am so glad I moved her here. She is the happiest little child on pick ups.
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Review from Alex H (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves attending Early Learners Nursery. He settled in straight away and never wants to come home. The baby room is lovely and very well equipped, there’s loads for them to do. One of the staff is amazing, I love to read the reviews she does on my son and see the photos. It’s lovely
to see how much my son gets on with her. I know he enjoys the company of the other staff who work there as well but he is always happy to see one staff member in particular in the morning. The food there is great also, he seems to enjoy it and I’ve heard great things about the cook. I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough. I was very wary of sending him to nursery but he settled in straight away and my nerves were put at ease.
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Review from C F (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery, staff wonderful, my child absolutely loves attending nursery. Outdoor play area is lovely, all activities indoor and outdoor are educational and fun for the children, stay and play sessions also fun for parents attending.
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Review from Lauren G (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot say enough good things about Early Learners Nursery Eccleston. My son has been attending ELN Eccleston since just after it opened in the Baby Room and honestly adores the staff. It was so hard leaving him in a nursery to begin with but the two ladies in the Baby room were incredible. They didn’t
mind if I rang for updates and I felt safe leaving him in their amazing care. The staff are kind, caring and friendly. My son is supported and encouraged in all of his learning and development. He loves the nursery food and will often have seconds! I will be so devastated when it is time for him to leave the nursery but I couldn’t ask for more for his first years! Huge shoutouts though to the two ladies in the baby room and the three other ladies in the Tweenies/Pre-School room. His time at ELN Eccleston would not be the same without you all.
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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started nursery in July 2023; she was unsettled at first but soon got used to the new routine. That was all thanks to the lovely staff in her room. Now she loves going to nursery and has developed so much! The staff always make me feel comfortable when I drop my daughter off, and always
keep us up to date with what she has been doing throughout the day! I would definitely recommend this nursery
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery!
All staff are welcoming and friendly.
Lovely environment, my daughter looks forward to going into the nursery and spending time with the staff and other children.
My daughter always leaves with a smile on her face and has had a lovely day learning through creative play.
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Review from L F (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery and excellent staff. Since my son has started nursery he has come on leaps and bounds and he really enjoys going. The staff have been excellent with him and they are very friendly and welcoming.
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Review from Sarah H (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent staff, my daughter absolutely loves going to nursery and always leaves very happy and full of stories of her day! The staff are so attentive and informative, so creative! Fantastic learning and fun activities!
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Review from Charlotte A (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery with fantastic staff and lovely facilities.
The preschool is beautiful with a wide variety of activities. My daughter obviously loves the staff who work with her and talks about them all the time at home. She was very nervous on her first few sessions but she soon became very happy
to go every day.
The app is updated regularly and gives lovely peace of mind and lets us know what she’s eaten each day. They even offer her an alternative if she’s particularly fussy with her food.
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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I don’t know where to begin with this nursery; it’s absolutely outstanding. As a first-time mum I was so scared to leave our little girl in a place I knew nothing about. However the baby room supervisor became a second mum to our little girl and made us both feel so confident in our decision to send
her here. Our little girl has now moved into the toddler room and again is absolutely flourishing with the help of some beautiful souls, who only want the best for every child in there.
If we could afford to put her in 5 days a week we would. She is learning every hour she is in there, and becoming her own little person, all with the help of the amazing and exceptional staff within the setting.
I’ll forever be so grateful for the time, love and support you give my daughter.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.670)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.670) out of 10 for Early Learners Nursery Eccleston is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.869 for Early Learners Nursery Eccleston is calculated as follows: ( (172 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 191 Ratings = 4.869
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.801 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Early Learners Nursery Eccleston is based on 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.875
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 81 number of registered child places is 16.2. 15 Positive Reviews ÷ 16.2 = 0.926
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Vicky Harrison

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2025

Hello, my name is Vicky, and I'm the manager here at Early Learners Nursery Eccleston, which opened in September 2022. I joined the company in July 2025. I have worked in the industry for the past 20 years.


We have a beautiful nursery and follow the natural approach to learning. We have a long-standing, experienced and qualified team. We are here to support you in any way we can. We look forward to you visiting our nursery. Please don't hesitate to give us a call.

Frequently Asked Questions about Early Learners Nursery Eccleston

What is the Age Range of Children that Early Learners Nursery Eccleston accepts?

Early Learners Nursery Eccleston accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Early Learners Nursery Eccleston Open?

Early Learners Nursery Eccleston is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Early Learners Nursery Eccleston have capacity for?

Early Learners Nursery Eccleston has capacity for a total of 81 Children.

How far is Early Learners Nursery Eccleston to the centre of St Helens?

1.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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