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Brookvale Nursery

Brookvale Children's Centre, Woodhatch Road, Brookvale, Runcorn WA7 6BJ
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Brookvale Nursery, Runcorn
Brookvale Nursery, Runcorn
Brookvale Nursery, Runcorn

Part of the Early Years Alliance, Brookvale Nursery offers flexible and quality childcare at an affordable price.

The nursery is registered for 70 places and children up to the age of five are cared for by a well-qualified and committed team of practitioners.

Children at the nursery are supported in learning through play, participating in activities that are designed in line with the early years foundation stage (EYFS). The nursery encourages parents...  

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Mandy Herd (Early Years Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 17

Registered Charity Number

  • 1096526

Total Places for Children

  • 70

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:30-17:30
  • Tuesday 08:30-17:30
  • Wednesday 08:30-17:30
  • Thursday 08:30-17:30
  • Friday 08:30-17:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Brookvale Nursery Reviews (34)

8.7

Brookvale Nursery has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.707) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Brookvale Nursery has 34 reviews.

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Review from Elysia W (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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We honestly couldn't say anything bad about any of the team at the nursery. Since our daughter started in September 24 and then our son started in January 26 the manager and the team have gone above and beyond for them both! They are all so friendly, supportive, easy to approach and nothing is too much to them! The support we have had from the manager and some of the team has been amazing we couldn't thank them enough! Both our children love going to nursery and they get excited when we arrive there! I was weary about putting them into nursery as I'm a worrier but since they both started I no longer worry as I know the team are fantastic and they will do everything to care and make sure they are happy and looked after!

So thank you so so much

Reply from Amanda Herd, Nursery Manager at Brookvale Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide a review. Our aim is to support children and parents where possible and it is good to know that you feel you have been supported along with your children. Leaving children in a nursery can be difficult for many parents and I am pleased that we have made that easier for you.

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Review from D K (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My two children started part time in the Nursery since January. I can see how happy and content both of my babies are being apart of brookvale nursey, no tears or not wanting to go, they both happily go straight in. I can see my son has come on leaps and bounds in such a short time, his speech being the main one! The staff are all fantastic and lovely bunch of ladies, all very friendly and no amount of questions is to much.

Reply from Amanda Herd, Nursery Manager at Brookvale Nursery

Thank you for taking time to review our setting. It is really lovely to hear that your children have settled in well and are enjying their time here, we work hard to build good relationships with children and families, it's good to hear this is working.

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Review from Jony C (Father of Child) published on 8 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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Excellent nursery!!! My daughter really loved it, lot of fun and learning activities! People are very friendly, gentle and flexible. Only the missing lunch for pre-school is a minus, the rest is fabulous

Reply from Amanda Herd, Nursery Manager at Brookvale Nursery

Thank you for your lovely comments. We would love to be able to provide hot food at lunch time for the children, unfortunately we do not have the facilities to be able to do this. The children do enjoy seeing what their friends have brought in their lunch boxes and talking about healthy food, which we see as a good learning opportunity for them.

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Review from John M (Father of Child) published on 15 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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From the moment we started using Brookvale the whole team were amazing!! They reassured us our children will be in safe hands they were caring, supportive, kind and more. The whole team give it a personal touch and take the time to get to know you as a parent, with the app you could see what your child has been up too and more.

Over the last 5 months we have had a some hard times and the team have been very understanding and supportive to myself and my 2 girls, you can't ask for a better group of people to look after your children and will always make the effort to get to know you too.

Reply from Amanda Herd, Nursery Manager at Brookvale Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words. We understand that parents are the most important people in a child's life and it is important to us that we have good relationships with parents. Being a parent is a hard job and we aim to support your journey where we can. It has been a privilege getting to know you and your children.

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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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My kids have been going to Brookvale Nursery since 2021 and this year my youngest said goodbye as she is starting reception from September. It's been quite a journey for us but staff at Brookvale made it superb and I couldn't be happier seeing both my kids there. They would come back home every time happy, tired from various activities and excited to go the very next day. They could do all the messy activities like playing with water, sand, mud, playdough, paints, that, as a parent, you would not like to have done at home. The playground of the nursery is very big and it would be used on a daily basis, so kids come home both tired and smiling. Staff are simply brilliant, with their positive attitude and warmth. Very communicative, very inviting but still focused on what is the best for your child. Thank you, Brookvale Nursery, it's been a good journey!

Reply from Amanda Herd, Nursery Manager at Brookvale Nursery

Thank you for your kind words, it's always good to hear that we are doing a good job. We do our best to meet the needs of both children and parents and from your comments, we are getting that right. It has been an absolute privilege helping your children to grow and we wish them every success at school.

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Review from Katerina C (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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I couldn't be more happy with the whole team at Brookvale Nursery. My older boy attended preschool there for less than a year before going to school and was so well prepared that the transition didn't cause any stress. I have my second boy who started in babies and is now in the toddler room. Every day he is learning new things and honestly having the time of his life there. He loves going in the morning and is just running into the room with a smile. Now we expect our third boy and I am confident that when he is ready to start his journey in nursery, the team at Brookvale will take all necessary steps to support us and the baby for a smooth settle.

Reply from Amanda Herd, Nursery Manager at Brookvale Nursery

Thank you for your lovely comments. It's been a pleasure to watch your children grow and develop and we look forward to welcoming the new arrival soon.

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Review from Jayne S (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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I'd like to express my sincere gratitude and sheer thanks to all the staff, my little girl has settled amazingly since September and I can't thank you all enough for all the time, support, acknowledgements and messages of response keeping me up to date with her time at nursery and the constant reassurance the girls give me when she was first starting and always reassuring me being a single worried mum. It's a relief seeing her go to the girls and the smile on her face and how happy she is when I leave her now, just shows how settled she is and feels safe. She loves it and since moving into the toddler room she is just thriving in every way and aspect. I'm looking forward to watching her grow with all the staff's support and encouragement Thank you from the bottom of my heart you ladies and gents are fabulous.

Reply from Amanda Herd, Nursery Manager at Brookvale Nursery

Thank you for your lovely comments. We always try to offer support where we can, we understand that parenting is not an easy job and that leaving your child with others means developing trusting relationships. We are so thankful that you trust us to care for your child.

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Review from Cara L (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has attended the nursery for the last 3 years and has had a very positive nurturing experience from day one, all the staff are very attentive and promote independence within children whenever possible and go above and beyond to ensure every child's needs are met.

Reply from Amanda Herd, Nursery Manager at Brookvale Nursery

Thank you for your lovely comments. Our aim is for parents and children to enjoy a positive and nurturing environment, from the moment you walk in, to the moment you leave, It's good to know we have achieved this.

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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My little girl started the nursery in September 2023, and since being there, her development has been amazing, they have helped her through her speech as she wasn't speaking much before starting and also interacting with other people and children. They are very welcoming and very informative on the day she has had when it comes to driving or picking up my daughter.

Reply from Amanda Herd, Nursery Manager at Brookvale Nursery

We pride ourselves on making children's communication development a priority, as this is the foundation of all other learning. We are very pleased to hear that your child has made such good progress in such a short period of time and we are sure that this will have a positive impact on her learning as a whole. Thank you for taking the time to comment on our setting.

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Review from T M (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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The staff at Brookvale Nursery are just amazing with my little girl they have had 2 out of 3 of my children with the 3rd starting soon! They always go above and beyond to make sure the children are comfortable and well looked after. My little girl has come on so well since starting here last year. She loves all the staff members. Thank you everyone for all the time and effort they put into their work.

Reply from Amanda Herd, Nursery Manager at Brookvale Nursery

We really appreciate the trust and confidence you have in our setting, to care for and nurture three of your children. It's also great to know that we offer a consistent level of care and learning. We constantly look for ways to improve what we do and are grateful for feedback from all parents. Thank you again for your comments.

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Review from L T (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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The staff are always amazing, friendly and so welcoming. My child loves going to nursery he cannot wait to get through the doors and is always so excited to tell me about his day when he gets home.

Reply from Amanda Herd, Nursery Manager at Brookvale Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about your and your child's experience at the nursery. It's lovely to hear that your child is so settled in the nursery, especially as they only joined us recently.

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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Amazing nursery! My daughter is always happy there and excited to go. She's learnt many things since joining that I haven't taught her myself! Staff are always kind and are very easy to contact. They also will contact me if she is upset going in to let me know she's okay and send pictures, which helps a lot as an anxious parent. Couldn't ask for a better experience!

Reply from Amanda Herd, Nursery Manager at Brookvale Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to review our setting. It's great to know that you feel your child is making good progress and learning lots of new things in nursery. We like to feel we are here for parents too and understand it can be difficult to leave children, especially if they are upset, so...  

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Review from Loredana Stefania C (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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Both my children go to Brookvale Nursery, one in pre-school and one in the toddler rooms. They became more confident, improved their communication and understanding. Every day they are happy to return to the nursery. The staff are amazing with the kids.

Reply from Amanda Herd, Nursery Manager at Brookvale Nursery

Thank you for your lovely comments. Supporting children's communication development is a high priority for the nursery and it is good to hear that parents feel the children make good progress in this area.

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Review from Dave P (Father of Child) published on 5 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has been attending this nursery from baby through to preschool and throughout that time the staff have been fantastic. All the staff put the care of the children as the No.1 priority. The activities and teaching given to the children offered great variety and fun, we have seen such a positive improvement in our daughter’s development and confidence throughout the time there and can only thank the team for the genuine care they have offered as well as often going above and beyond in delivering. Without hesitation, I would recommend Brookvale Nursery!

Reply from Amanda Herd, Nursery Manager at Brookvale Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful comments about the nursery and the staff team. It's great to know that parents feel their children make good progress. We always aim to ensure that children enjoy their time with us and work hard to build positive relationships.

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Review from K G (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic nursery! The nursery staff are very friendly and provide little updates at pick-up time, which is always appreciated. My son loves going to this nursery, he learns a lot and has made friends. Highly recommend Brookvale Nursery.

Reply from Amanda Herd, Nursery Manager at Brookvale Nursery

Thank you for your comments. We always try to ensure parents have information about their child's day in nursery both through the Famly app and when children are collected. Parent partnership is very important to us and it's good to know that you find this useful.

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Review from Katie C (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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The nursery staff have all been absolutely amazing with my child with special educational needs. They have accommodated his individual needs and ensured he's receiving assessments and funding that he needs, ready for starting school in September.

Communication via the family app is brilliant and it's a fantastic way to keep track of your child's development. My son has settled into this nursery perfectly and always comes out with a smile. I'd highly recommend this nursery to anyone local.

Reply from Amanda Herd, Early Years Manager at Brookvale Nursery

Thank you for your very kind words, they are much appreciated. The staff team work hard to ensure that all children's needs are met and it is always good to hear that we are doing a good job.

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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My children were eager to spend some extra house at Brookvale Nursery again. The staff are very friendly and honest. My children have told me about all the fun activities they have been doing with their friends and members of staff and would love to do it again in the future.

Reply from Amanda Munday, Nursery Manager at Brookvale Nursery

Thank you for your feedback. It's always good to hear that children enjoy the time they spend with us.

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Review from Julie B (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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When my son first started nursery he was very upset and refused to interact with staff and children, which was very upsetting for any parent to see. Staff were very patient and treated my son amazing, now my son loves going to nursery now he has lots of fun and has really come out of his shell which is amazing to see. Thank you so much to all the staff for all your hard work. "Five-stars". Amazing nursery.

Reply from Amanda Munday, Nursery Manager at Brookvale Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review of our setting. We work hard to make sure that parents feel comfortable leaving their child at nursery and that children are happy and settled. Every child is different and we always try to meet children and families individual needs. We are so pleased that you feel our approach works well.

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Review from E H (Grandmother of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff and facilities at Brookvale Nursery are very polite, helpful and respectful.

The facilities are excellent always clean and tidy, the food they give to the children is excellent. I would certainly recommend the Brookvale Nursery to anyone who lives in this area. Our girls have thoroughly enjoyed their time at Brookvale nursery and are always chatting about what they have done and how much they have enjoyed their day and how much fun they have had with the staff and other children. We as grandparents would like to thank the staff and wish them well.

Reply from Amanda Munday, Nursery Manager at Brookvale Nursery

Thank you for your lovely comments. It's great to know that our first holiday club has been such a success.

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Review from Julie C (Mother of Child) published on 12 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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Brookvale Nursery have been absolutely amazing with my child and myself, from the pre visits to my son going into nursery. My child has came on so much since being in nursery. I am so happy, he is very settled and he is really happy there which makes me very happy in my work life knowing my child is settled. The communication with the nursery is amazing and I love the app that is available.

Reply from Amanda Munday, Nursery Manager at Brookvale Nursery

Thank you for your kind words. We do work hard to ensure that children are well settled. It's also great to hear that you find our app useful for communication with staff and hope you enjoy being able to see the progress your child is making, through the observations and photos posted in your profile in the app.

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Awards / Recognitions (3)

  • Recipient: Early Years AllianceDate: Thursday 28 Mar 2024
  • Recipient: Early Years AllianceDate: Friday 28 Apr 2023
  • Recipient: Early Years AllianceDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2020

Meet the Team (18)

Amanda Herd Job Title: Early Years Manager Joined: 2020
Amanda Herd
BA Hons Degree - Early Years Leadership
Early Years Professional Status

Safeguarding Lead

Lauren Heron Job Title: Assistant Early Years Manager Joined: 2006
Lauren Heron

CCLD Level 3 Childcare - Baby Unit Lead

Charley Tobin Job Title: Lead Early Years Educator Joined: 2014
Charley Tobin

Level 3 Educator

Jodie O'Leary Job Title: Lead Early Years Educator Joined: 2021
Jodie O'Leary

Level 3 Educator

Debbie Raven Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2020
Debbie Raven

NVQ Level 3 Childcare

Sarah Crowe Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2021
Sarah Crowe

Level 2 Educator

Kirstie Astbury Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2022
Kirstie Astbury

Level 3 Childcare

Louise Peterson Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2022
Louise Peterson

Level 3 Childcare

Karen Edwards Job Title: Assistant Early Years Educator Joined: 2022
Karen Edwards

Toni Brown Job Title: Assistant Early Years Educator Joined: 2022
Toni Brown

Julie Millar Job Title: Bank staff Joined: 2023
Julie Millar

Niamh Hudson Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2021
Niamh Hudson

Level 3 Childcare

Leah Hackney Job Title: Early Years Assistant Joined: 2024
Leah Hackney

Working towards Level 3

Sammie Bradshaw Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2025
Sammie Bradshaw

Level 3 Childcare

Katie Rigby Job Title: Bank staff Joined: 2025
Katie Rigby

Level 3 Childcare

Michele Talbot Job Title: Bank staff Joined: 2025
Michele Talbot

Level 3 Childcare

Tamin Buyuktepe Job Title: Bank Staff Joined: 2025
Tamin Buyuktepe

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Karen Green Job Title: House Keeping Joined: 2024
Karen Green

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookvale Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Brookvale Nursery accepts?

Brookvale Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Brookvale Nursery Open?

Brookvale Nursery is open: Monday 08:30-17:30, Tuesday 08:30-17:30, Wednesday 08:30-17:30, Thursday 08:30-17:30, Friday 08:30-17:30.

How many Children does Brookvale Nursery have capacity for?

Brookvale Nursery has capacity for a total of 70 Children.

How far is Brookvale Nursery to the centre of Runcorn?

2.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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