Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery

Halton Lodge Children's Centre, Grangeway, Runcorn WA7 5LU
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  • Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery, Runcorn
Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery is located in Halton, Runcorn, and is run by a well-qualified, kind and caring team who make the most of indoor and outdoor learning environments in order to support positive early years learning.

The nursery offers 56 Ofsted registered places for children aged from birth to five years and all professionals are trained to pursue key Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) objectives.

In a healthy and secure environment, children are able to experience age-specific learning and parents are kept up-to-date with their progress.

Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in October 2018, the nursery is open from 8.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year, excluding bank holidays and three staff training days.

To enquire directly to the nursery please click on the following link to fill out an Enquiry form.

https://app.famly.co/#/inquiry?institutionId=4885071e-42e8-4e98-9461-3e9c14ee2d99&hmac=a3571411c4c2c61e8b7360222611916e1d8c49e4f0f4b772ef0bb86cb20caa83&locale=en_GB
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Joanne Burke (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Registered Charity Number

  • 1096526

Total Places for Children

  • 56

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Babies Full Day session £48.00
    Babies AM/PM session £29.00
    Toddler full day session £42.00
    Toddler AM/PM £26.00
    Preschool Full day £40.00
    Preschool AM/PM £25.00

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery Reviews (69)

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Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.972) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery has 69 reviews.

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Review from Emma K (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could not recommend this nursery enough, both my boys went there from being babies, starting off in the baby room all the way through to pre-school. It's always so friendly and welcoming, the staff are amazing and always have your child's best interests at heart and make their learning fun every day,
really getting to know them well, ensuring all their needs were always met. They both left nursery happy and full of confidence starting school and were definitely school ready. The outdoor space is brilliant with different areas for them to play and explore and they had puddle suits so could enjoy the outdoors in all weather. Thank you to our Ladybirds family for giving my boys the best start in life that they could have had.
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Review from Janet D (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't recommend this nursery enough. The staff are outstanding. I can compare as my son went to a different nursery than my daughter, so I know what I am talking about as his unfortunately was not a good experience. My child has always been so happy here and progressed in leaps and bounds, thank you
ladies for your outstanding care you will always be recommended by myself.
Reply from Joanne Burke, Manager at Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery
Thank you so much for your review, it really means a lot to us that you think so highly of our nursery and our team.
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Review from Nyah F (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An amazing nursery, very clean and welcoming. My siblings went here and now I'm sending my daughter, shes had a few days in and loves it. Always comes out happy and clean. Would definitely recommend. Thank you Ladybirds.
Reply from Joanne Burke, Manager at Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery
Thank you very much for this review. We are really happy that you and your child are having a great experience at our nursery.
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Review from Kim H (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been going to this nursery since he was eight months old and he has always loved it. He had no problems settling in at all and I never felt bad for leaving him there once I saw how settled he felt straight away. When he started he couldn't even crawl so they have helped him to crawl,
walk, talk and potty train him. The staff are absolutely incredible there each and every one of them goes out of their way to not only make sure your child is having fun but learning too. They have very creative ways to encourage children and like I said my little boy loves it there and loves all of the staff I honestly think he will be so upset to leave next year. Could not recommend more.
Reply from Joanne Burke, Manager at Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery
It is our absolute pleasure to care for your son. We are very proud of our Ladybirds family and how much of a big part we play in the children's and their families' lives. One of the hardest parts but…read more
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Review from Linda H (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children went to this nursery and loved it. They are both doing really well in school and I believe this is down to the foundation they learnt in the nursery. The staff will always be a part of my family and I'm ever so grateful to them all. They always ask how the children are doing after when
I see them.
Reply from Joanne Burke, Manager at Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery
Thank you for your review and for believing in us and the input we had in your children's start in their education.
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Review from Nikki R (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son was 11 months old when he started and was only there for two months before lockdown so we recently had a tough time settling him back in. All of the staff were so accommodating to him though, especially staff in the baby room. He now happily waves us off at the door, excited for his time there.
He loves nursery and couldn’t be happier with our choice of nursery.
Reply from Joanne Burke, Manager at Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery
We are very proud of our staff team and how they have supported our families before, during and after the lockdown, and how they are continuing to be there for you all. Thank you very much for…read more
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Review from Joanne C (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am a key worker and my daughter's nursery closed when the Pandemic started at the end of March 2020. I was worried for my daughter because we had to find somewhere else where she wouldn't know anyone. I chose Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery as it was the easiest to get to and from the website looked
nice. I was not disappointed because my daughter was made so welcome that she has enjoyed every minute spent there. This is a child who used to get upset every day at her old nursery and didn't like going and couldn't wait to leave. The change in my daughter at Ladybirds has been fantastic, her development has come on leaps and bounds, she is excited to go in and I could not be any happier. The staff have been amazing with my daughter and she has a confidence she never had before. The nursery setting is lovely, colourful and welcoming, and I could not rate the staff more highly. Extremely professional and so friendly and supportive. I would 100% recommend.
Reply from Joanne Burke, Manager at Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery
Thank you very much for this lovely review and your kind words about our nursery and wonderful team. It was our pleasure to take her into our Ladybirds family at the beginning of lockdown. She was a…read more
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Review from N T (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has been brilliant with my son; he has come on so well since starting.
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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly nursery making mum feel very secure with looking after 2 children. Keep up the good work.
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Review from Donna C (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everyone at the nursery is really nice and attentive with the children. They are all very helpful and friendly.
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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery staff are extremely friendly and welcoming and it is obvious that they really enjoy being with the kids and take good care of them. I feel I have a good knowledge of what my child is doing in nursery through the family app. My son enjoys coming and I don't worry about him when he is here.
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Review from Susan R (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All of my children have attended Ladybirds with my youngest still going. He is really happy at nursery and all the staff are caring and supportive. He does activities I would never have thought of doing and goes in happy and comes home happy too.
Reply from Joanne Burke at Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review, we really appreciate your feedback.
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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find Ladybirds to be friendly. I have put all 4 of my children in and never had a problem, all have settled well and enjoyed their time here.
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Review from Lianne D (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy with my son's review, he has developed very well whilst in nursery.
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Review from Khye R (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely made up with how much my daughter has come on since starting nursery. Couldn't thank you all enough.
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Review from Hollie A (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely welcoming staff, great atmosphere and very helpful.
Reply from Joanne Burke at Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery
Thank you very much for your kind words and for leaving us a review.
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Review from Chloe H (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my daughter started in September she has come on amazingly, her speech is loads better, she is being more interactive with the other children. I have found that my daughter really loves going to nursery and I feel that she is learning a lot and I'm so thankful to all the staff, they are amazing.
Reply from Joanne Burke at Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery
We are very happy that you are pleased with the care we provide to your daughter. Thank you very much for this lovely review.
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Review from Rebecca F (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A great nursery with caring and educational staff. We feel our child is safe and nurtured when we drop her off and are always kept up to date with her development. We tried a childminder before here, fearing it wouldn't be too personal in a nursery but it's perfect and she adores attending Ladybirds.
Reply from Kristina Giebka at Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review. Your daughter is a pleasure to care for.
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Review from Angela D (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, my little girl started the nursery 17th August 2017 and is now enjoying preschool at ladybirds, all staff are very welcoming and make you feel comfortable within the nursery. My little girl loves going from Monday to Friday and enjoys all the different activities within the nursery.
I really don’t have one negative word to say about this nursery/ preschool and would definitely recommend this nursery within the area.
Reply from Joanne Burke at Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery
Thank you very much for your lovely review. We are glad to hear that your daughter loves being here.
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Review from Leanne M (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is our second daughter who has attended Ladybirds. Our second daughter started recently and has settled in immediately, the staff are friendly, nurturing and caring. Their communication is something which is important to me to know that my daughter has had a good day and if there's an issue they
contact me and they do. I get a full update at the end of the day which is a great handover and I really would recommend them.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.972)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.972) out of 10 for Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery 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 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 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 4.972 for Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (139 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 142 Ratings = 4.972
  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 Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery is based on 12 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 56 number of registered child places is 11.2, which has been reached with 12 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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Awards / Recognitions (3)

Meet the Team (17)

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Joanne

Job Title: Early Years Manager Joined: 2005

Level 5 NVQ Childcare

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Shannon

Job Title: Early Years Assistant Manager Joined: 2012

Level 3 Diploma Childcare

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Julie

Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 1999

Level 4 NVQ Childcare

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Lorraine

Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2006

Level 4 NVQ Childcare

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Kim

Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 1999

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare

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Kerry

Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2006

Level 3 Childcare Diploma

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Nicole

Job Title: Lead Early Years Educator Joined: 2017

Level 2 NVQ Childcare

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Leanne

Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2017

Level 2 NVQ Childcare

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Steven

Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2011

Level 3 NVQ Childcare

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Laura

Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2008

Level 3 Childcare Diploma

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Lynn

Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2010

Level 2 childcare NVQ

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Roxanne

Job Title: Flexible Early Years Assistant Joined: 2022

Flexible assistant

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Rebecca

Job Title: Flexible Early Years Asisstant Joined: 2023

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Nicoll

Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2023

NVQ level 2

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Kelly

Job Title: Flexible Early Years Asisstant Joined: 2023

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Leanne

Job Title: Flexible Early Years Asisstant Joined: 2023

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Samantha

Job Title: Nursery Cleaner Joined: 2024

NVQ level 3

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