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Portico

106 Mere Grange, Leaside, St Helens, WA9 5GG

Report card: 2 Strong, 4 ExpectedOfficial Ofsted reportsClaim this listing

Key facts

Type
Day nursery
Registered places
118
Registered since
4 September 2017
Local authority
St Helens
Ofsted URN
EY552592
Registers
EYR, CCR

Registered provider: Portico Day Nurseries Ltd

Ofsted inspection

Report card from the inspection on 9 December 2025. Since November 2025 Ofsted gives a result for each area instead of one overall grade.

  • SafeguardingStandards met
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Behaviour, attitudes and routinesStrong standard
  • Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

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Inspection history

Inspections of Portico, newest first
DateTypeResultInspection no.
9 December 2025Report card inspectionReport card (safeguarding met)10407964

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Fees, hours and funding

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Opening hours

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Funded hours

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Source: Ofsted childcare providers and inspections data as at 30 June 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. NurseryHop is not affiliated with Ofsted.