





Beacon Nursery is ideally situated in the centre of St Helens town, within the YMCA Beacon building in a purpose-built setting, just a short distance from the main shopping area.
The nursery has a 'Good' rating from Ofsted (August 2022).
The team is fully trained to a minimum of Level 3 and some staff members have higher levels, with the manager holding a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and...
Funding & Fees
Afternoon: 0-2yrs - £31.50 / 3-5yrs - £29.40
Full Day: 0-2yrs - £53.55 / 3-5yrs -£50.40
Full time (Mon-Fri): 0-2yrs - £223.65 / 3-5yrs - £218.40
Meals are £2.00 each (lunch and/or tea)
Holiday Club (age 5-7yrs):
Morning: £28.00
Afternoon: £25.00
Full Day: £40.00
Meals £2.00 Dinner/Tea only
Sessional Charges.
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesOwner
- YMCA St Helens
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Ashley Cook (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 17
Registered Charity Number
- 517144
Total Places for Children
- 80
Age Range
- from 0 years 2 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 07:30-17:45
- Tuesday 07:30-17:45
- Wednesday 07:30-17:45
- Thursday 07:30-17:45
- Friday 07:30-17:45
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Parking
- There is a car park at the rear of the building which is pay and display.
Beacon Nursery Reviews (51)
Beacon Nursery has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.543) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Beacon Nursery has 51 reviews.
She really enjoys going here and runs in the door every day with a smile on her face excited about going.
She enjoys her meals here and the interaction with her teachers.
I'm so happy I picked this setting for her as she amazes me all the time with things she has learnt and words she can now say.
They go above and beyond and I love that the teachers will take time out of the day to tell you what they have been doing while being there.
Thank you for your review. I am so pleased that you have had such a positive experience since your family came to our setting. Your daughter is a complete joy to have in the nursery and is such a happy friend to others.
Can not fault this nursery at all and I wouldn’t choose anywhere else. Our older two children who are 8 and 5 both went here from been 9 months old. I went back to work after our third child last month and didn’t even look anywhere else. All the staff are brilliant and we wouldn’t choose anyone else to help us raise our children while we are at work!
Thank you for giving us a review. We love families who return for our childcare services. Your older two are always missed and it is so lovely to see how your youngest is already making such wonderful progress.
Many thanks
I honestly can't praise this nursery enough my child has attended for just over 12 months now, my child is down syndrome and has many delays and they cater for her so well, she has some medical needs she has a Mickey button that all staff have been trained on how to use. We get regular updates and pictures of her day which is fantastic. All the staff are very friendly and welcoming as is the managers it really is a fantastic nursery and an amazing setting for children. I would highly recommend.
We are so grateful that you all as a family are pleased with the service we provide here at The Beacon Nursery. We firmly believe that there are no barriers to any child's learning, just opportunities to explore and differentiate for each little person to have a rich and full experience of their early education.
Thank you for your review.
My daughter has attended The Beacon Nursery for 15 months now and I’m so pleased with every aspect of the Nursery. My daughter has recently moved into the toddler room. Her development, speech and interaction has come on so much. The staff are so helpful, nice and professional and it’s important to me to tell that the staff truly do care for all of the children. I couldn’t recommend The Beacon Nursery any more than I do. All the staff are brilliant.
Thank you.
My little boy has been going to The Beacon Nursery since he was 7 months old. He is now 2 and has just moved into the next class from ladybirds. I can't thank the staff enough for teaching, caring for and developing him. There is a noticeable difference in him from week to week. My son needed support with a milk allergy of which all staff are extremely good at supporting him with. You can see just how comfortable he is when he walks in. Thank you to his Keyworker. All the staff are amazing. I cannot wait to see what this next stage brings. Thank you all so much. Best decision we ever made. A very happy Mum
I am pleased to hear how happy you are with the care and early education your son has received from the team here at The Beacon Nursery. Every child is at the centre of all we do and each child is valued as an individual. It is so lovely to see how he has progressed.
My thanks.
My daughter has been coming to The Beacon Nursery since she was 13 months old, so started in the baby room, where she loved to play and learn new things. All the staff were so welcoming and made me feel secure in leaving my child with them. She came on loads - her speech and her social skills were excellent. Then she went into the toddler room, where again she thrived; she started to use the potty and then onto the toilet. She made lots of new friends and formed a great relationship with her key worker. I loved to watch the bond she had with her. Now my daughter is in the preschool room and again forming great relationships. Learning letters and doing her phonics which she absolutely loves. It's nice to know my daughter and her key workers have been on this journey of nursery life together. I couldn't recommend this nursery enough.
Hi Caroline, thank you for your review. We are so pleased that the service provided by myself and the team here has meant that you have seen great progress in your child. This is so lovely to hear. She is a bundle of joy and keeps us in our place and on our toes.
Happy so far with the service. The staff are kind. Queries are dealt with on time and in an efficient manner. My child is always excited to go to nursery. She says everyone is nice unlike in her previous nursery, where she was treated badly.
Hello, thank you for reviewing our nursery. It was so lovely to have welcomed your child and the family to our setting after a none too positive experience. I hope you are encouraged by the amazing progress your child has made. I absolutely love the tales of our nursery and the day's events that you receive from your child.
I can't praise the staff at Beacon enough, my shy lockdown son started there just before his second birthday and has loved it from day one. The staff are all welcoming and caring, and you can see how much they love their jobs and the kids. They keep us up to date with his assessments and nurture his interests.
Hi there, thank you so much for your review of our day nursery. We make every effort to ensure you and your child receive a very personal and loving experience in your encounters with our staff and environment. Your child is a pure delight and has really made such good progress.
The Beacon Nursery offers us a warm and happy welcome every morning. My daughter loves attending here and has made some special relationships with staff and other children. The setting provided for the children allows them to explore lots of different areas and toys and allows them to use their imagination inside and also when playing outside. They offer a wide variety of meals which my daughter loves and always finishes all meals. The staff are friendly and the relationships they make with the children are very personal which makes it feel like a second home for my daughter. She has come on so much since attending here and I would recommend The Beacon to everyone
Hi, thank you so much for your review of our day nursery. It is wonderful to hear that your daughter has developed and enjoys her time when she is here. At the Beacon Nursery, we are not just about the child, but the whole family and you all form a unit from which we support, build a relationship with and welcome.
This is a brilliant nursery. My son has been going since the age of 9 months old and is 2.5 years old now. He loves going and he runs in with the biggest smile on his face as he cannot wait to see the staff and other children. It’s a very clean and safe place for the children to learn and play and all the staff are very kind, caring and helpful. I’m very satisfied and couldn’t think of any other place I could send my little boy to.
Hi Sarah, Thank you for your comments about our nursery. We are so pleased that you have such a positive outlook on the service provided by the team here. Your little bundle of joy is just the happiest when he bounds into nursery and we know all our children so well and how they react to all the experiences they receive.
I attended my child review and was greeted by the manager, whom I've met and spoken to on numerous occasions. Always polite, welcoming and helpful either in person or by email or phone and I always leave feeling happy and assured. The facilities are clean, well kept, safe and looks like good fun and educational. The staff are very friendly and my little girl is always happy to be there. She really is developing well in all aspects: speech, recognition, emotionally, personality and others and always seems happy to be there. They use and update the parents' app every time she is in, which is reassuring as a parent and it's always good to see her having fun and develop when you aren't there. The updates let you know the important things such as what and if they are eating, sleeping, toilet habits and any landmark or positive moments. They are also quick to document and attend to any trips or falls with good care and cuddles. This is very reassuring for me as her dad. I would strongly recommend it.
Hi Mike, thank you for your comments about our nursery. We always aim for high standards in all that we do as a team. My regards, Patricia.
The staff are very professional and helpful in giving information and support. The classes are always neat and the children get taught how to be independent. My little one has improved a lot since she joined the school. I would recommend the school to anyone who needs a safe place for their children to learn, while having fun.
Thank you so much for your comments about our nursery. Your child is such a happy bundle of joy. We pride our nursery practice on putting our children at the centre of all we do. My regards, Patricia.
They have welcomed my daughter with open arms and helped her settle in. I am happy I receive details and I am kept up to date on my baby. The staff are outstanding and I recommend the nursery as the staff are polite and understanding.
Thank you Gemma, I am so pleased you and your child have settled well into our nursery.
After a bad experience in another setting, I found it really hard to put my trust in a nursery again. Especially for my son with special needs, who was really let down. The staff at The Beacon Nursery are nothing short of amazing. Nothing is ever too much, they have gone above and beyond for both of my children and also been such a support to me. They facilitated a place for my son for an extra year as this was what I wanted for him until we could get a place in the right school. They really bent over backwards to ensure this happened. My son has an amazing 1/1 with whom he shares the most incredible bond with. Both of my children absolutely love attending nursery, they are always so happy and well cared for. I am so glad for my son especially, that he has experienced what a nursery should be like. His negative experience has been replaced with an amazing one and has paved the way for his education. I can’t thank or recommend this nursery enough, I only wish we would have found them sooner.
Dear Katie, Your family are so very welcome. We only do what is best for the child and family here at the Beacon Nursery and we are overjoyed that you, as a family unit, have had such a positive experience with our support and care. Many thanks, Patricia and the team.
My 8-month-old daughter has just started this nursery at the beginning of May. Myself and her mum were very wary of how she might settle into nursery life as she is a lockdown baby and not used to seeing many people. But she has settled so well and is always happy going into and coming out of the nursery. You can see already the bond she has with all the staff from the baby room. They are kind and caring and can see they are all passionate about their jobs. I love that I get notifications throughout the day from the nursery app letting me know what she has eaten and pictures of moments they have captured during the day. I'm glad I chose this nursery for my child as she is happy and content here already. I would highly recommend others to this nursery.
Hi Paul, thank you so much for your kind words about our nursery. I am so pleased that your daughter and the family are happy with the services provided by the Beacon Nursery.
I am so happy with the bonds they have made here, my daughter will be sad to leave, she has such an amazing day, every day and that's thanks to the fabulous staff here. Both of my children came on leaps and bounds in the time spent here and I would recommend this nursery to anyone and everyone!
We will miss you!
Thank you for your review, Christy. It has been an absolute pleasure to have your children in our setting. Their resilience through the pandemic has been second to none and they are an absolute credit to you. We will miss you all, but wish you the very best for your new chapter.
The nursery is fantastic I really can’t fault it at all. The staff are brilliant and management always help with anything I ring up about. My son has come on so much since being here and my daughter will soon be joining. I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough.
Thank you for reviewing the Beacon Nursery. Your little person is such a bubbly personality in the setting.
The staff at the nursery are all excellent within their roles. They are very good at answering any questions relating to my grandchild and any concerns I may have. My grandchild is always happy at nursery and I can check on his progress on the parent app. He is an only child so nursery is helping him with social skills and building his confidence. I know I can telephone the staff with any questions and they will be answered. I am impressed with their website as it shows every member of staff and also the qualifications they have and their expertise within their roles. I would highly recommend this nursery as I am very happy with everyone I have come into contact with. The staff are adhering to all guidelines relating to Covid-19 and everyone entering the building has to wear a face mask.
Thank you for your review. Your little bundle is such a joy and has a fantastic personality in the setting.
My four-year-old daughter has just left the nursery for school. She has been here since she was a baby and has loved every minute of being here. She has loved the friendly staff, they have put lots of love and attention into my daughter.
The Beacon staff are amazing. My daughter loves going there. I will recommend this nursery to everyone!
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Meet the Team (14)
I have worked in early-years childcare for 16 years. I am Level 3 childcare qualified and I have a Level 5 Certificate in Childcare Leadership and Management.
I am passionate about our children's progress, our staff and my role as Nursery Manager.
I am NVQ Level 3 Childcare qualified and have worked with early years for 25 years.
I love helping children flourish and grow. I like to help them succeed in their development as we plan and observe this.
I love watching the children grow and develop, as well as getting to witness the many milestones the children achieve.
I am Level 3 childcare qualified and have worked in this field for 7 years. I love to help children achieve their milestones and see how excited they get in different situations.
I love watching the children learn, grow and shine during their nursery years, before setting off to start new adventures in school reception classes.
I enjoy watching children grow and develop throughout each room which they transition to in the nursery.
I love watching the progress of children as they move through the rooms and how they grow in confidence and skills.
I have worked in childcare for 8 years and I am Level 3 Qualified.
I enjoy helping children to discover the beautiful world around us.
I have worked in childcare for over 25 years and I am Level 4 childcare qualified.
I enjoy working with children and seeing them progress from babies through to preschool and seeing how much they grow from when they start to when they leave.
I have been working in childcare for 30 years and I am qualified with Level 3 Childcare and Young People's Workforce and Level 2 Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. I have a passion to help children learn and grow in confidence.
I entered the early year's workforce as a Level 2 apprentice. I love seeing children develop while helping them to learn new things. It makes me motivated in this childcare industry.
I have been working in childcare for over 20 years and I am qualified in childcare to Level 3. I am motivated in working with children to help them achieve their goals.
I hold a NVQ level 2 in crèche and child development. I have worked in early years for 8 years. I enjoy supporting the children in their development through creating creative activities for the children to explore.
I joined the nursery as a level 3 apprentice and I love watching all the children grow and reach new milestones.
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