7 nurseries in TR13 (Helston)
Every day nursery with a TR13 postcode, best rated first, and what a place costs in South West after the free hours.
Day nurseries in TR13 (Helston), best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Merlins Pre-school TR13 8DJ | Good | 7 May 2025 | 36 |
| 2 | Lizard C.H.I.L.D Trust TR13 8AR | Good | 6 April 2023 | 42 |
| 3 | Puffins Day Nursery TR13 0LW | Good | 3 February 2023 | 76 |
| 4 | Muddy Puddles Childcare TR13 0JX | Good | 14 June 2022 | 15 |
| 5 | Wendron Pre School TR13 0PX | Good | 7 June 2022 | 20 |
| 6 | First Steps Cornwall Ltd - Porthleven TR13 9BX | Good | 8 February 2022 | 53 |
| 7 | Daisy Fays Helston TR13 8ER | Not yet graded | Not yet | 65 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
Nursery fees in TR13
What day nurseries in South West charge on average. Fees in TR13 itself can sit above or below this.
| Child's age | 25 hours a week | 50 hours a week |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | £181no funded hours | £145after 30 funded hours |
| 2 years old | £165no funded hours | £133after 30 funded hours |
| 3 to 4 years old | £61after the free 15 hours | £122after 30 funded hours |
Regional average, not any one nursery's price. Source: Coram Childcare Survey 2026. Work out your own monthly cost.
30 hours free childcare in TR13
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in TR13 as anywhere in England. Every day nursery listed here is registered with Ofsted, which is what a nursery needs to offer them.
| Who | Free hours a week |
|---|---|
| Working parents, child from 9 months | 30 hours |
| Every 3 and 4 year old | 15 hours |
| 2 year olds in families getting some benefits | 15 hours |
Nursery list and inspection outcomes from Ofsted's register of childcare providers, as at 30 June 2026.
Fees shown are regional averages from the Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026, not any one nursery’s price. Confirm with the nursery before enrolling.
Eligibility rules are the government’s (childcarechoices.gov.uk). Whether a nursery offers the funded hours, and what it charges for meals and consumables, is the nursery’s decision; ask for its funded-hours terms in writing.