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Beacon Nursery

25 College Street, St Helens WA10 1TF
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Beacon Nursery, St Helens
Beacon Nursery, St Helens
Beacon Nursery, St Helens

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

Morning: 0-2yrs - £32.55 / 3-5yrs - £30.45
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

Morning, Afternoon or Full Day sessions available as well as 2, 3 and 4 year funded places. Other alternative sessions available too.

Sessional Charges.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Owner

  • 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

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening 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)

9.5

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.

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Review from S O (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter started here in April and has improved so much in her speech and interaction.
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.

Reply from Patricia Freckleton, Manager at Beacon Nursery

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.

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Review from Anna A (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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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!

Reply from Patricia Freckleton, Manager at Beacon Nursery
Hi Anna,
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

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Review from Michelle A (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Patricia Freckleton, Manager at Beacon Nursery
Hi Michelle,
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.

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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Patricia Freckleton, Manager at Beacon Nursery
We are pleased to hear that you are having a positive experience with the team at the nursery. Your daughter is a great friend to others and she has the most wonderful personality. She has grown so much and always loves her interactions. It is a pleasure to be part of her journey.

Thank you.

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Review from Nicola S (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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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

Reply from Patricia Freckleton, Manager at Beacon Nursery
Hi Nicola,
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.

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Review from Caroline M (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Patricia Freckleton, Manager at Beacon Nursery

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.

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Review from F M (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Patricia Freckleton, Manager at Beacon Nursery

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.

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Review from Anthony K (Father of Child) published on 14 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Patricia Freckleton, Manager at Beacon Nursery

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.

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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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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

Reply from Patricia Freckleton, Manager at Beacon Nursery

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.

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Review from Sarah L (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2022 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Patricia Freckleton, Manager at Beacon Nursery

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.

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Review from Michael W (Father of Child) published on 2 February 2022 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Patricia Freckleton, Manager at Beacon Nursery

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.

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Review from Obehi O (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2022 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Patricia Freckleton, Manager at Beacon Nursery

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.

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Review from Gemma G (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2022 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Patricia Freckleton, Manager at Beacon Nursery

Thank you Gemma, I am so pleased you and your child have settled well into our nursery.

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Review from Katie C (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2021 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Patricia Freckleton, Manager at Beacon Nursery

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.

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Review from Paul C (Father of Child) published on 25 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Patricia Freckleton, Manager at Beacon 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.

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Review from Christy B (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2020 Submitted via Website
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My children started here at the beginning of the pandemic, the manager and all the team went above and beyond for me and my children more than once. At a time of uncertainty and anxiety, my children were completely unaffected and settled in brilliantly. I was happy with their policies and procedures to keep their setting Covid-secure, and believe they have been excellent in keeping my children safe.
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!

Reply from Patricia Freckleton, Manager at Beacon Nursery

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.

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Review from Alex W (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Patricia Freckleton, Manager at Beacon Nursery

Thank you for reviewing the Beacon Nursery. Your little person is such a bubbly personality in the setting.

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Review from Jennifer C (Grandmother of Child) published on 5 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Patricia Freckleton, Manager at Beacon Nursery

Thank you for your review. Your little bundle is such a joy and has a fantastic personality in the setting.

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Review from E I (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from M E (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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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)

Ashley Job Title: Nursery Manager, SENCO & Designated Safeguard Lead Joined: 2008
Ashley

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.

Lyndsey Job Title: Deputy Manager/SENCO Joined: 1999
Lyndsey

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.

Rebecca Job Title: Room Supervisor Joined: 2016
Rebecca
I am Level 3 childcare qualified and have been working with early years children for 8 years.

I love watching the children grow and develop, as well as getting to witness the many milestones the children achieve.

Lauren Job Title: Room Supervisor Joined: 2016
Lauren

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.

Jade Job Title: Nursery Supervisor Joined: 2014
Jade
I have worked with children for 10 years and I am Level 3 qualified. I also have a Level 4 Foundation Degree.

I love watching the children learn, grow and shine during their nursery years, before setting off to start new adventures in school reception classes.

Zoe Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2012
Zoe
I have worked in childcare for 12 years with my Level 3 childcare qualification and I also have a Level 5 in Childcare Leadership & Management.

I enjoy watching children grow and develop throughout each room which they transition to in the nursery.

Steph Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2011
Steph
I have worked in childcare for 14 years and I am qualified with a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education.

I love watching the progress of children as they move through the rooms and how they grow in confidence and skills.

Agnies Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2015
Agnies

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.

Chris Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 1998
Chris

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.

Vikky Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 1993
Vikky

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.

Jess Job Title: Nursery Apprentice Joined: 2023
Jess

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.

Charlotte Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2003
Charlotte

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.

Catherine Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2016
Catherine

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.

Ashlee Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2022
Ashlee

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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