Brookvale Nursery

Brookvale Children's Centre, Woodhatch Road, Brookvale, Runcorn WA7 6BJ
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9.6 32 Reviews
  • 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 to become involved in nursery life.

It is open weekdays between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm, 51 weeks of the year, with the exception of bank holidays and staff training days.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

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

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 (32)

9.6

Brookvale Nursery has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.647) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brookvale Nursery has 32 reviews.

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Review from Jemma F (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two little boys have been attending this nursery setting for close to a year. All staff members are friendly, professional and fully trustworthy. My little boys have thrived in the environment and enjoy spending time here.
Reply from Linda Stoddart, Manager at Brookvale Nursery
Thank you so much for your kind comments your feedback is really appreciated.
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Review from Angela P (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Have been using this nursery since 2018, for preschool and baby room. I feel like my children were/are very well looked after. They have come on a lot with their confidence and communication massively. They also learn a lot in the educational area and general knowledge area.
I will be sending my baby
to this nursery when he is 9 months old without any doubts as I feel comfortable that they are safe and well looked after.
I would highly recommend them.
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Review from Laura A (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends this nursery and it’s one of the best that any of my children have been to. The staff are friendly and I know when I drop my son off that he’s going to be well looked after.
Reply from Linda Stoddart at Brookvale Nursery
It is nice to know that you think so highly of the nursery and of our staff. Thank you very much for your lovely comments I will pass them on to the staff.
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Review from Dannielle C (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing place. All the team put 100% into making sure my little girl has a great time while I'm in work. Thank you, everyone.
Reply from Linda Stoddart at Brookvale Nursery
Thank you for your review, we are pleased you feel confident and happy when leaving your child in our care.
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Review from Gin T (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at this nursery since she was nine months and she is still there now at four-years-old. I have never had any issues - the staff are so approachable and have a great relationship with my daughter. Great communication and they can never do enough. This nursery has helped her to grow
and flourish. Fantastic nursery with amazing staff.
Reply from Linda Stoddart at Brookvale Nursery
Thank you for your kind words, we really appreciate your review.
The staff have enjoyed watching your daughter grow and being a part of her development.
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Review from Aimee B (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't thank the staff at the nursery enough. My daughter has loved every minute of being there. She has developed so much and learnt a lot in the time she has been there. She is sad about not returning in September.
Amazing nursery and staff. Would highly recommend.
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Review from Chloe H (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my daughter started the nursery she has come on amazing, the staff are fantastic. My daughter absolutely loves coming to nursery and she's so happy when in nursery. I can't recommend the nursery enough they are amazing in every aspect.
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Review from Susie M (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at the nursery since she was 10 months old, she is due to start school this year, she absolutely loves nursery days, the staff are all lovely!
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Review from P L (Grandmother of Child) published on 4 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2-year-old grandson loves going to this nursery. He has made his little friends and relates well to all the staff and is a happy little boy there. There are so many activities for all the children and a diverse range for all individual needs. He enjoys the food and is developing very well in all
areas. Staff are very approachable for any concerns arising. I feel extremely satisfied that my grandson is well looked after and safe at this nursery.
Reply from Joanne Burke at Brookvale Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review, we are glad to hear you are so happy with what we provide for your Grandson.
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Review from Hannah H (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I hold this nursery with the highest regard, we took the decision to move my son from another local nursery, we chose Brookvale after being able to drop in for a visit and loving the atmosphere from the first moment. All of the staff are the friendliest, happiest, warm welcoming nursery workers I have
ever come across. It has truly been the best decision to attend this nursery, my child has come on leaps and bounds and has become a happy child Which is absolutely priceless, we can’t Thankyou enough for your support so far,
The space inside is not crowded and the outdoor space and facilities are brilliant.
Paperwork and communication is fantastic too. Overall extremely pleased.
Reply from Joanne Burke at Brookvale Nursery
Thank you very much for this fantastic review, we are so glad that you are happy with what we provide at our nursery.
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Review from Nicola F (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic nursery! My daughter has been attending 3-4 days per week since she was 10 months old. I was apprehensive leaving her from such an early age but the staff have been incredible. She loves every day she spends there and would happily be in 7 days. She has thrived in the time she has
spent there and staff have made, what was initially, a difficult transition for myself leaving her, a very pleasant one and I can only praise all the staff- they are a credit to the nursery.
Reply from Linda Stoddart at Brookvale Nursery
What a lovely review, we are so happy that your child enjoys her time at our nursery so much. We love to hear your feedback.
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Review from Carmen W (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is a fantastic nursery. My daughter has come on leaps and bounds since starting here just over a year ago. The staff always keep us informed and included when it comes to her development and the day to day general communication is brilliant. I highly recommend Brookvale Nursery. Your children
will be in extremely safe hands and they will also create a little bond with them too which is lovely to see. I also believe the educational aspect is above expectations as they do go above and beyond when it comes to children learning new things. There is never a dull day when my daughter is at nursery, she is always coming home having done something fun, educational and different.
Reply from Jo Burke at Brookvale Nursery
Thank you so much for your fantastic review, we are so happy that you hold the nursery in such high regard and are so happy with what we provide for the children.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.647)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.647) out of 10 for Brookvale Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.933 for Brookvale Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (112 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.933
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.714 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Brookvale Nursery is based on 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 70 number of registered child places is 14. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 14 = 0.714
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Awards / Recognitions (3)

Meet the Team (18)

Amanda

Amanda Herd

Job Title: Early Years Manager Joined: 2020

BA Hons Degree - Early Years Leadership
Early Years Professional Status
Safeguarding Lead

Lauren

Lauren Heron

Job Title: Assistant Early Years Manager Joined: 2006

CCLD Level 3 Childcare - Baby Unit Lead

Charley

Charley Tobin

Job Title: Lead Early Years Educator Joined: 2014

Level 3 Educator

Jodie

Jodie O'Leary

Job Title: Lead Early Years Educator Joined: 2021

Level 3 Educator

Debbie

Debbie Raven

Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2020

NVQ Level 3 Childcare

Sarah

Sarah Crowe

Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2021

Level 2 Educator

Kirstie

Kirstie Astbury

Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2022

Level 3 Childcare

Louise

Louise Peterson

Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2022

Level 3 Childcare

Karen

Karen Edwards

Job Title: Assistant Early Years Educator Joined: 2022
Toni

Toni Brown

Job Title: Assistant Early Years Educator Joined: 2022
Julie

Julie Millar

Job Title: Bank staff Joined: 2023
Niamh

Niamh Hudson

Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2021

Level 3 Childcare

Leah

Leah Hackney

Job Title: Early Years Assistant Joined: 2024

Working towards Level 3

Sammie

Sammie Bradshaw

Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2025

Level 3 Childcare

Katie

Katie Rigby

Job Title: Bank staff Joined: 2025

Level 3 Childcare

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Michele Talbot

Job Title: Bank staff Joined: 2025

Level 3 Childcare

Tamin

Tamin Buyuktepe

Job Title: Bank Staff Joined: 2025

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Karen

Karen Green

Job Title: House Keeping Joined: 2024

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