Early Learners Nursery Widnes

20 Deacon Road, Widnes WA8 6ED
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  • Early Learners Nursery Widnes, Widnes
Early Learners Nursery Widnes aims to provide the best care and education for each child and a great service to all parents. The Ofsted registered nursery opened its doors to families back in 1985, and was the first private nursery in Widnes.

The nursery has been open for nearly three decades and has a fully qualified early years team who are fully experienced in all aspects of childcare.

Early Learners is a member of the Pre-school Learning Alliance, who support the nursery in achieving high standards of care and education by introducing excellent policies, procedures and training for all employees.

The nursery offer a variety of full and part time places as well as an out-of-school service to parents within Widnes.

Early Learners Nursery also offer a pre-school with a variety of FEE (Free Early Education) sessions.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Michaela Pink (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 17

Total Places for Children

  • 102

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Our Nursery Fees - Effective from 1st April 2025
    £35.00 - REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT
    £40.00 - HALF DAY (Mornings: 7am to 12:30pm / Afternoons: 12:30pm to 6pm).
    £68.00 - FULL DAY (7am to 6pm)

  • Contact your local nursery to organise a tour, access nursery fees forms and access eligible discounts.
    Help with Childcare Costs:
    https://www.earlylearnersnurseries.co.uk/help-with-childcare-costs

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • They have a car-park on site.

Early Learners Nursery Widnes Reviews (48)

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Early Learners Nursery Widnes has a Review Score of 10 (9.962) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Early Learners Nursery Widnes has 48 reviews.

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Review from Aleksija P (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had a wonderful experience at Early Learners . The staff, especially Emma and Julie, are kind, supportive, and truly care about the children. My daughter has grown so much in confidence and learning since starting here. She always looks forward to going, and we feel lucky to have such dedicated
teachers looking after her. Thank you, Emma and Julie, for all that you do!
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Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has just joined this nursery and the staff are brilliant. The food looks great, the facilities are fantastic with a lovely outdoor space and the regular updates are welcomed. Made a difficult transition nice and smooth thank you so much!
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Review from Vickie L (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would like to express how happy I am with early learners nursery my daughter has come on so much during her time here
Each and every member of the staff are amazing and go above and beyond
I cannot recommend early learners enough it is a fantastic setting and I am so happy I choose this nursery for
my daughter
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Review from Amy C (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Early learners is outstanding!
After having a traumatic time with another local nursery I wasn't sure I wanted to put my child into another nursery, as soon as I went into early learners my mind was put at ease. My daughter started in preschool and Emma has been incredible with her. Her confidence
grew and she come on leaps and bounds. I'm so grateful for the team at early learners not just for doing the best for my daughter but for also listening and understanding my worries.
Best decision I ever made, thank you so much x
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Review from Megan C (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
Amazing teachers in every classroom that really helped my non verbal son enjoy nursery they was great with him, unfortunately for children with Sen needs it's really hard to get the manager to complete referrals, after meeting with communicate speech and language last week my sons referral was only
done in October when it was supposed to be done the year before, I was told his referral for this was lost as they changed over, his referral for woodveiw for autism/adhd after waiting a year for it to be sent off I had to get in touch with the health visitors to do this for me instead, I messaged weekly at one point with a lots of messages about this being ignored for weeks at a time, my son has now left to start school next week and his ehcp as of last week was still not sent off, only after me messaging last week for updates was I asked for further proofs I was never informed of, only received 3 of his monthly Sen reports, overall great teachers and nursery if not needing Sen referrals
Reply from Hayden McCann, Director at Early Learners Nursery Widnes
We apologise that you were unhappy with the SEN support received. After reviewing this further, your speech and language request/referral was discussed with yourself and submitted in a timely manner.…read more
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Review from Charlotte K (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Early learners is an absolutely outstanding nursery. My child has SEN needs and every single member of staff have gone above and beyond to help him settle, learn and develop. They quickly and efficiently see his needs and address them. With their awareness and dedication, they have helped him to discover
a new little world, as a family we are forever grateful. My other child is able to say how much she loves going to nursery, the fun she has had and the therapeutic relationships she has built with nursery staff. She has also come on leaps and bounds. She has also been fully supported in all aspects of her development.
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Review from Sam R (Father of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending Early Learners Nursery for the past 6 months he has come on leaps and bounds with his speech since starting and his self-help skills. The staff are all so caring and supportive; nothing is ever to much to ask, and we felt welcomed the second we walked into the building. The
staff also plan beautifully thought-out stay and play for parents to attend each month. We are updated daily about what he is doing and receive pictures regularly.
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Review from C D (Grandmother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My granddaughter has been going to Early Learners since toddler room. she comes home and tells us all about her friends and what she has been learning. she has built a close bond with her teachers in the Tweenie room and looks forward to going to nursery to see them.
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Review from Gordon T (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All of our 4 kids have gone to Early Learners over the past 18 years. They have always been well looked after, learnt a lot and also as important to all that, they have been very happy going day to day. Facilities are constantly evolving and improving and the staff are amazing at what they do.
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Review from N G (Godfather of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What an amazing nursery, I couldn't think more highly of it if I tried! Such kind and attentive staff who are more than happy to go above and beyond to ensure that parents feel comfortable and secure.
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Review from Paige T (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't recommend this nursery enough! From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt welcomed and reassured that our son would be in the best hands. The staff are incredibly warm, attentive, and genuinely care about each child's well-being and development.


The environment is nurturing and

engaging, with a great mix of learning and play. My son has flourished since joining-his confidence has grown, and he comes home happy every day. The communication from the nursery is fantastic, keeping us updated on his progress and daily experiences.


It's clear that the team are passionate about what they do, and we feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful place for our little one. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to any parent looking for a safe, supportive, and enriching setting for their child

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Review from J L (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My baby started nursery in January, she was so shy and not comfortable around new people, she has come out of her shell so much since starting in baby class, she does great with her food and I'm constantly told how independent she is becoming. Her key workers are great with her, and are brilliant at
communicating with us about how she is doing. My little girl now happily reaches out to them when we drop her off in the morning which is lovely to see and allows us to go to work knowing that she's happy and in good hands!
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Review from Lucy O (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has recently started in the babies room at early learners and I can honestly say they have been amazing!
The babies room team have been so reassuring and supportive of the transition particularly as things have been challenging.
The communication with customer care has been great and
have been quick and responsive over any queries.
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Review from T J (Father of Child) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child absolutely loves this nursery, all the staff are amazing, extremely caring and really take the time to get to know our family as well as our little boy. All activities are planned really well and I love how I receive lovely pictures and observations of what he has been doing. I am so happy
with his progress and I am glad we chose early learners for his early years education.
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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely love this nursery. My son has come on leaps and bounds since starting and absolutely loves going to nursery. He's so well cared for, treated with nothing but respect and is learning so much. The facilities and staff are great. Our next child starts soon and we're excited to see him develop
and grow at Early Learners too
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Review from Colin L (Guardian of Child) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 2-year-old has been attending the nursery since December 2024 and I can honestly say his development over those short few months has been excellent. The staff are lovely and nothing is too much trouble for them. I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough. Best decision we made placing him there.
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl started attending in January, after transferring from another nursery I was nervous of how she was going to settle and I was instantly put at ease by the ladies in Tweenie Room. My little girl chats away about the staff who look after her and all her friends she has made. The nursery
app aids communication and is great when wanting to check in quickly. She joins in with a variety of activities and loves the stay and play sessions we have attended. We look forward to watching her progress through the nursery as she already talks about the staff in the next room forming them bonds early on. Staff have also supported us with her eating and toilet training using there knowledge to support.
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Review from Rachel M (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery with amazing staff Early Learners Nursery has been an integral part of our lives for the past four years, caring for all three of our boys. Two of them attended up until preschool, and our youngest has been enjoying his time in the baby room most recently.
The staff are exceptional-kind,
attentive, and genuinely invested in the children. They've not only cared for our boys but have also supported us as parents, helping us raise polite and well-prepared children ready to take on their first school years.
The nursery's facilities are wonderful, and I especially love the outdoor play area being tucked away at the back. It provides a sense of security and privacy, which makes us feel so reassured knowing our kids are in such a safe environment.
We are so thankful for the love, care, and dedication the team at Early Learners has shown over the years. They've truly made a lasting impact on our family, and we couldn't recommend them more highly!
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Review from Gemma M (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter joined Early Learners Nursery Widnes when she was 9 months old and I had to return to work after maternity leave. She is my last baby so I was quite nervous about putting her in to nursery but the staff were wonderful and very reassuring. They send pictures and updates during the day and
now at 23 months old my baby is happy and confident and loves nursery. They have helped her really come out of her shell.
All staff members are welcoming and friendly and the kids love them. The nursery itself caters to all dietary needs (my baby follows a halal diet), there is a lovely outdoor space for the children to play, it's separate from the bigger kids section which avoids the little ones getting hurt accidentally. The nursery has security gates and cameras and operates a password and ID pick up if someone the nursery isn't familiar with is picking a child up.
I'm overall very happy with the nursery staff and facilities.
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Review from Hayley J (Grandmother of Child) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't fault the nursery and staff with anything. Our grandson loves every moment there. Staff always have a big smile on their face no matter how run ragged their day may have been. They go above and beyond for every event no matter how small and their activities.


The only thing I would say is

I would find a parents evening session really helpful as we don't know how he is socially or who his friends are etc?
But again, we as a family can't fault this nursery.


Thank you.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.962)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.962) out of 10 for Early Learners Nursery Widnes is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 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 4.962 for Early Learners Nursery Widnes is calculated as follows: ( (359 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) + (2 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 366 Ratings = 4.962
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Early Learners Nursery Widnes is based on 30 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 102 number of registered child places is 20.4, which has been reached with 30 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Michaela

Michaela Pink

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2022

Hello my names Michaela, I'm the manager here at Early Learners Nursery Widnes. We have a beautiful nursery which has recently been fully refurbished in 2023. Over the past 40 years we have assembled an excellent experienced and qualified team who are passionate and caring.


The Widnes team are here to support you in any way we can. We look forward to you visiting our setting. Please don't hesitate to give us a call and book a tour.

Frequently Asked Questions about Early Learners Nursery Widnes

What is the Age Range of Children that Early Learners Nursery Widnes accepts?

Early Learners Nursery Widnes accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Early Learners Nursery Widnes Open?

Early Learners Nursery Widnes is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Early Learners Nursery Widnes have capacity for?

Early Learners Nursery Widnes has capacity for a total of 102 Children.

How far is Early Learners Nursery Widnes to the centre of Widnes?

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

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