Area avg from
£59/day*
Lizard C.H.I.L.D Trust
St. Michaels VC C of E Primary School, Penberthy Road, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8AR
0.3 miles · ~3 min drive
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 42 Spaces available
Top things to know
Teaching style
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
Operating terms
Term time only
Funded childcare
15 hours
Age range
6 Months - 2 Years, 2 - 3 Years, 3 - 5 Years
Extended hours
No
Opening hours
09:00 - 15:00
Max capacity
36 children
Availability
Enquire
Nursery overview
About Little Merlins Pre-school
On Hibernia Road in Helston (TR13 8DJ), Little Merlins is a nursery and pre-school with 36 places.
Sessions run 9am to 3pm in term time. Children have outdoor space and trips out. 15 funded hours can be used. The most recent Ofsted grade is Good. To find out about availability and current fees, get in touch with the nursery directly.
Facilities & services
Outdoor space Field trips Extracurricular activities
Fees breakdown
- Area average from£59/day*
- DepositEnquire
- Registration feeEnquire
- FoodEnquire
- NappiesEnquire
- ExtracurricularIncluded
Ofsted rating
Read full report Inspection summary: Good
Overall
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Previous inspection
Good
Location
Helston, TR13 8DJ
Culdrose Community Centre, Hibernia Road, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8DJ
Frequently asked questions
Where is the nursery located?+
Little Merlins Pre-school is located at Culdrose Community Centre, Hibernia Road, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8DJ.
What ages does the nursery accept?+
Little Merlins Pre-school accepts children in the following age groups: 6 months - 2 years, 2 - 3 years and 3 - 5 years.
Does the nursery accept funded hours?+
Little Merlins Pre-school accepts funded childcare, including 15 hours. Availability for funded places can change, so it is worth checking before you apply.
What are the opening hours?+
Little Merlins Pre-school is usually open from 09:00 to 15:00. Hours can vary by room, term pattern or bank holidays, so confirm the latest times with the nursery.
Are meals included?+
Please contact Little Merlins Pre-school directly to confirm whether meals are included in the nursery fees.
Are nappies and wipes included?+
Please contact Little Merlins Pre-school directly to confirm whether nappies and wipes are included or need to be supplied by parents.
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Nursery cost calculator
Understand Little Merlins Pre-school nursery fees before you choose.
Get a quick estimate of what childcare could cost your family each week and month in Little Merlins Pre-school.
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Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months+ can access 15 or 30 funded hours. Stretched options spread term-time hours across the full year.
Estimated cost in Little Merlins Pre-school
£191/week
· £9906/year
Based on the area average of £59/day
Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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