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Nurseries for babies in Helston

There are 14 nurseries for babies registered with Ofsted within 5 miles of Helston, Cornwall, and 13 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

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Outstanding
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Good
9

14 nurseries near Helston

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Helston, Cornwall

Lizard C.H.I.L.D Trust

St. Michaels VC C of E Primary School, Penberthy Road · TR13 8AR

1.1 miles from Helston
OfstedGoodApr 2023Full day care42 places

A full day care nursery in Helston, rated Good by Ofsted in April 2023. Registered for 42 places and run by Lizard C.H.I.L.D. Trust.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Helston, Cornwall

Helston Day Nursery

Helston Community College, Church Hill · TR13 8NR

1.6 miles from Helston
OfstedGoodSep 2025Sessional30 places

A sessional nursery in Helston, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2025. Registered for 30 places and run by Truro & Penwith Academy Trust.

Ages
0 – 5 years
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Helston, Cornwall

Puffins Day Nursery

Water-Ma-Trout Industrial Estate, Helston · TR13 0LW

1.9 miles from Helston
OfstedGoodFeb 2023Full day care76 places

A full day care nursery in Helston, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2023. Registered for 76 places and run by Carter, Caroline Anne.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Mawgan, Helston

Garras Owlets Preschool

Garras Cp School, St. Keverne Road · TR12 6AY

1.9 miles from Helston
OfstedOutstandingMay 2022Full day care20 places

A full day care nursery in Helston, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2022. Registered for 20 places and run by Garras Owlets Pre School Committee.

Ages
0 – 5 years
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Wendron, Helston

Wendron Pre School

Wendron C Of E Primary School, Wendron · TR13 0PX

2.9 miles from Helston
OfstedGoodJun 2022Full day care20 places

A full day care nursery in Helston, rated Good by Ofsted in June 2022. Registered for 20 places and run by Wendron Preschool Committee.

Ages
0 – 5 years
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Mullion, Helston

Flying Gulls

Mullion CP School, Willis Vean · TR12 7DF

4.5 miles from Helston
OfstedGoodMar 2022Full day care21 places

A full day care nursery in Helston, rated Good by Ofsted in March 2022. Registered for 21 places and run by Whaley, Jane.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Childcare in Helston at a glance

Inspection results
13 of the 14 nurseries for babies within 5 miles of Helston (93%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 4 Outstanding and 9 Good.
Ages taken
14 list babies under 2, 14 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 14 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours
Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Cornwall's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours

Questions parents ask about nurseries for babies in Helston

Straight answers from the Ofsted register, updated as inspections come in.

There are 14 Ofsted-registered nurseries for babies within 5 miles of Helston. 4 are rated Outstanding and 9 are rated Good at their latest inspection.