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...
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 Social Care and Young People's Services - Children and Young People's Advanced Practice (England). Practitioners have full Paediatric First Aid certificates and the nursery holds an award from the First Aid Industry Body to recognise its efforts in keeping your children safe.
The team is passionate about the safety and welfare of your children and encourage their differentiated exploration of the environment to challenge and extend their interest in learning, while preparing them for what comes next in their development.
At Beacon Nursery, they believe your children deserve the best start in life in a safe and nurturing environment. Learning is differentiated through three rooms, Ladybirds-babies, Caterpillars-toddlers and Butterflies-preschool, with an encouraged transition, fully enhanced for your child's next steps.
The Beacon Nursery has a key worker system, where you may share information to your specific child's adult or other members of staff or the managers. Information is always shared with the relevant person.
Due to the nature of the nursery timetable, the team ask (where possible) for you to call ahead to book a visit to ensure a member of staff will be available to show you around. You can also book a viewing directly from their website.
The team look forward to welcoming you.
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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
Opening Times
Monday07:30-17:45
Tuesday07:30-17:45
Wednesday07:30-17:45
Thursday07:30-17:45
Friday07:30-17:45
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.
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Review from Anna W (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2018 Submitted via Website•
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My daughter has been coming here since she was eight months old. She is now three and absolutely loves it. It's a fantastic nursery and the staff are fantastic. I would recommend the nursery to anyone.
My little boy will be starting when I go back to work also.
My daughter has been coming here since she was eight months old. She is now three and absolutely loves it. It's a fantastic nursery and the staff are fantastic. I would recommend the nursery to anyone.
My little boy will be starting when I go back to work also.
↩Reply from Emma Ireland, at Beacon Nursery
Thank you for the kind review, we can't wait to look after baby.
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Review from Diane C (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Always greeted by a member of staff who is friendly when I drop my little boy off. He enjoys going to nursery and has come on so well since going, he interacts well and I feel it is due to the staff and their interaction with the children. The nursery is always clean and tidy and the food is always...
Always greeted by a member of staff who is friendly when I drop my little boy off. He enjoys going to nursery and has come on so well since going, he interacts well and I feel it is due to the staff and their interaction with the children. The nursery is always clean and tidy and the food is always freshly cooked.
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Review from Zoe G (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Both my children have attended this nursery from a young age and I have never had any worries or concerns about leaving them when I go to work.
It is a big relief knowing my boys are safe while I'm going to work. I would highly recommend The Beacon Nursery to friends and family and both my...
Both my children have attended this nursery from a young age and I have never had any worries or concerns about leaving them when I go to work.
It is a big relief knowing my boys are safe while I'm going to work. I would highly recommend The Beacon Nursery to friends and family and both my children have been happy here. I will be sad when they have to leave.
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Review from Karen R (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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I have no complaints from this nursery, the staff are really good with my child and very pleasant to us parents and my daughter loves going.
I have no complaints from this nursery, the staff are really good with my child and very pleasant to us parents and my daughter loves going.
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Review from Christina F (Mother of Child) published on 1 January 2018 Submitted via Website•
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Fantastic nursery!!
My son started from 6 months old. He was a very particular little boy who was selective with who he went to, making me so nervous about going back to work after maternity.
He loves nursery. Walks in, sits himself down to breakfast and happily waves us goodbye. Dad called...
Fantastic nursery!!
My son started from 6 months old. He was a very particular little boy who was selective with who he went to, making me so nervous about going back to work after maternity.
He loves nursery. Walks in, sits himself down to breakfast and happily waves us goodbye. Dad called every day for the first 9 months (he probably still does), but never did they discourage this. They have lots of focused activities. They have taught him so much over the last 11 months, he now teaches me some moves to the nursery rhymes and songs. He is well behaved, goes to bed easily, eats his food nicely and I know this stems from having the consistency that the nursery provides in his daily activities.
The nursery is always warm and clean. The equipment always looks brand new! Carpets are spotless! (Other nurseries I viewed were terrible). They provide a balanced diet, offering a wide and varied selection of food.
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Review from Matthew C (Father of Child) published on 26 September 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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My son is full-time at the nursery and is very well looked after. He has developed well in the time which he has spent there (approximately 2 and a half years) and as a consequence is forward in the way he is developing. His communication and social skills are particularly good and this is a good...
My son is full-time at the nursery and is very well looked after. He has developed well in the time which he has spent there (approximately 2 and a half years) and as a consequence is forward in the way he is developing. His communication and social skills are particularly good and this is a good sign and indication of the care/assistance /support he receives at the nursery. Very pleased with everything.
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Review from Gemma A (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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My son has attended The Beacon Nursery since he was 9 months old. He is now nearly 5 and has returned since leaving for school for holiday club as he loves the staff and the nursery itself.
I feel happy and confident when leaving my son here as he is well looked after. The staff are all...
My son has attended The Beacon Nursery since he was 9 months old. He is now nearly 5 and has returned since leaving for school for holiday club as he loves the staff and the nursery itself.
I feel happy and confident when leaving my son here as he is well looked after. The staff are all welcoming and friendly. My son has a physical disability and the nursery staff helped him and encouraged him to become an independent learner and liaised well with physio, occupational therapy and the portage worker regularly to meet all his needs.
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Review from Nina C (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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My son has been attending one day a week since April 2017 and he seems to enjoy it. In particular, he likes the slide and eating all the tasty food! The staff came across as lovely - I am rubbish with names and it's hard to connect with only speaking to them for a couple of minutes once a week. I...
My son has been attending one day a week since April 2017 and he seems to enjoy it. In particular, he likes the slide and eating all the tasty food! The staff came across as lovely - I am rubbish with names and it's hard to connect with only speaking to them for a couple of minutes once a week. I find the food diary useful but I would like a write up (brief) of what my son has been doing all day. I do get told but it would be nice to have a record. All in all a very good nursery in my opinion.
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Review from C A (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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I have always been nervous about sending my little one to nursery. I hate the thought of leaving her, but I built up courage and started her off with two days a week at first when I got a new job. Beacon nursery is so warm and welcoming. My daughter loves to go to nursery. She enjoys her time...
I have always been nervous about sending my little one to nursery. I hate the thought of leaving her, but I built up courage and started her off with two days a week at first when I got a new job. Beacon nursery is so warm and welcoming. My daughter loves to go to nursery. She enjoys her time there and is now doing full time. I can ring and ask as many questions as I like, they always listen and have time for me. They are always smiling and are so good with the parents and our children. Best decision I've made. My daughter is happy, therefore I'm happy.
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Review from Rebekha W (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2016 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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My son started nursery dependent and clingy not speaking, now after 3 months the nursery have brought him up to the stages he should be progressing to. All the staff are amazing in The Beacon.
My son started nursery dependent and clingy not speaking, now after 3 months the nursery have brought him up to the stages he should be progressing to. All the staff are amazing in The Beacon.
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Review from Maureen G (Foster Parent of Child) published on 28 October 2015 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Management very welcoming. Explanation of activities, menu, care and procedures explained very well. Tour of nursery and introduction to staff and room all well promoted. No parking was the only thing putting us off. There is a pay and display but £1.60 per day for a 10 minute drop off is a lot.
Management very welcoming. Explanation of activities, menu, care and procedures explained very well. Tour of nursery and introduction to staff and room all well promoted. No parking was the only thing putting us off. There is a pay and display but £1.60 per day for a 10 minute drop off is a lot.
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/SENCOJoined 1999
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 SupervisorJoined 2016
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 SupervisorJoined 2016
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 SupervisorJoined 2014
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,...
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 PractitionerJoined 2012
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 PractitionerJoined 2011
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 PractitionerJoined 2015
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 PractitionerJoined 1998
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 PractitionerJoined 1993
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 ApprenticeJoined 2023
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 PractitionerJoined 2003
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 AssistantJoined 2016
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 AssistantJoined 2022
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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