Early Learners Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · St Helens
Early Learners Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Early Learners Nursery was inspected on 22 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Early Learners Nursery, Irwin Road, St Helens, WA9 3UG
How it compares in St Helens
That puts Early Learners Nursery among the 911 places in St Helens holding top marks, 72% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 911 | 72% | ← Early Learners Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 93 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Early Learners Nursery none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Questions about Early Learners Nursery
What is Early Learners Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Early Learners Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 22 May 2026.
Is Early Learners Nursery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Early Learners Nursery last inspected?
Early Learners Nursery was last inspected on 22 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Helens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Early Learners Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Early Learners Nursery compare to other places in St Helens?
72% of the 1,274 rated food businesses in St Helens hold the top rating of 5, and Early Learners Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Early Learners Nursery and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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