Storytime Private Day Nursery

57 Horace Street, St Helens WA10 4LZ
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  • Storytime Private Day Nursery, St Helens
Storytime is a private day nursery catering for children from birth upwards.

They employ highly qualified, experienced staff to ensure that your children have the best possible care and education.

Storytime is very much a child-led environment, children are encouraged to be independent decision makers from an early age. This in partnership with a 'Key Person' approach helps the transition from home to nursery run smoothly.

Storytime offers an 'open door' policy allowing existing parents and prospective parents to view the nursery at all times. Robust safeguarding and recruitment procedures ensure that the children's safety and welfare are paramount. While all staff undergo Disclosure and Barring Service checks before commencing employment at Storytime.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Owner

  • Alison Palfrey
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Cheryl Boydell (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 23

Total Places for Children

  • 61

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Storytime Private Day Nursery Reviews (171)

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Storytime Private Day Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.982) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Storytime Private Day Nursery has 171 reviews.

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Review from Rebecca P (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest daughter attended until 2017 and enjoyed it, so when looking for somewhere for my baby in September, it was the obvious choice. I wasn't disappointed; they all remembered my older daughter and made a real fuss of her. My younger daughter now loves it there, and they are really helping her
to explore lots of new things, especially with her food, as she was really fussy. Would highly recommend.
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Review from Caroline A (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have 2 children at Storytime Nursery, and they both absolutely love it. The staff are great and do lots of different activities with the children. The whole nursery has a nice, relaxed environment. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Review from Siobhan K (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my daughters have attended for the past 2-3 years and absolutely love every minute of their time here. I feel confident and reassured that they are being left in safe hands. The staff and management are all very professional, but also very friendly, and nothing is ever too much trouble. They
really do go above and beyond. Everything is so much fun, and they provide such a happy learning environment. Each family’s/child’s individual needs are catered for, and my daughters have thrived here. Thank you, Storytime!
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Review from Ruth S (Grandmother of Child) published on 9 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I always feel made to be made very welcome. My grandson always comes out very happy. They know each child that comes through the door. They always fill you in with what he's been up to and what he's eaten, any questions you have, are always answered.
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Review from Wayne S (Grandfather of Child) published on 9 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly, helpful staff who put the safety and welfare of all the children in their care as the number one priority. My grandson loves going and has made friends with both children and staff members. Great communication on pick up. Nothing is too much trouble.
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Review from Tony S (Father of Child) published on 9 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Storytime from only a couple of months old. Storytime is his extended family, and that's very much how we view the team there. Our little boy has gone through all the various rooms as he gets older, making friends with the staff in each room, as we have. It's such a special place
for us and our little boy; it will be a sad day when he has to go to "big school", but we know he will be well prepared for it through the hard-working staff here.
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Review from Jodie L (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started in September, and she has come on leaps and bounds since starting nursery. She absolutely loves it and all the staff.
All the staff are very professional and understanding. So very welcoming, always have smiles on their faces. I am very happy that I chose Storytime for my little
girl, and I know she's going to keep excelling while at Storytime until she starts big school.
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Review from Emma L (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My family had their children in this nursery; they loved it! They recommended I bring my daughter, so I did. I'm glad I did; she loves going in the morning and full of smiles coming out. Love the staff; they are amazing with the children, welcoming them all in. I defo recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from Gary M (Father of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were particularly drawn to the nursery’s ‘home away from home’ approach. We had some very specific requirements for our son’s food, and they went out of their way to accommodate us. Our little man joined Storytime at 10-months-old and has developed so much. We have been really grateful to the nursery
for offering so many social skills to our son, as he has essentially been a lockdown baby for most of his life! We are always kept in the loop and know that the staff are always thinking of ways to be even better all the time.
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Review from Rachel L (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves going to this nursery, which has always been the case since the day she started. She's always keen to tell me about what she has learnt that day and how much fun she has had. All staff are very helpful, caring and friendly, which makes working full time so much easier knowing
my little girl is having a lovely day.
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Review from Ieuan W (Father of Child) published on 25 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery. My son has come on leaps and bounds since starting at Storytime. The staff are friendly, approachable and professional. We looked at numerous nurseries in the area, and we know that we made the right choice!
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Review from Catherine G (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is fab; they are amazing with all the children. Both my boys have been, and they loved every minute. I would definitely recommend this nursery to friends and family; the staff are brilliant.
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Review from Lee S (Father of Child) published on 25 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is brilliant. My son enjoys every minute he's there. The staff are amazing and very professional. We will be sad when he moves up to big school in September. Storytime is a family, not just a nursery!
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Review from Kate H (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2-year-old son currently attends Storytime, and he absolutely loves it. I feel confident to leave him knowing he’s having a ball and all his needs are met and more. He goes in and comes out really happy and excited and is always talking about the staff and his friends. I wouldn’t send my son anywhere
else, Storytime really put the children first, and nothing is too much trouble.
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Review from Curtis L (Father of Child) published on 24 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Took my daughter here as her first-ever trip to a nursery, was worried at first as it was her first time being away from her mother, but the staff were delightful and gave me frequent updates on my daughter, which made me feel so much more at ease.
Lovely staff, wonderful management and fabulous nursery.
Wouldn’t take my daughter elsewhere.
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Review from Paula L (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All my daughters have been/going to storytime nursery. It is such a welcoming, fun and friendly nursery. The children and are all well looked after, and all their needs are met here. My daughter is such a shy little girl, and they have helped her to overcome that, and she has come out of her shell.
All the girls are amazing at their jobs, and I 100% trust them to take care of my little girl. My daughter loves it, and so do I. All the staff are lovely; they have excellent food choices, and it is clean and tidy. I would definitely recommend this nursery; it’s the best around.
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Review from Colette O (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been attending Storytime since she was 13-months-old, and she is almost 4 now, and she absolutely loves going! She asks each day if it’s nursery day, and then when she comes home, she loves telling me all about her day with her friends and her teachers.
Would recommend Storytime
to anyone looking for a nursery. Staff are great and make the process of leaving your little one in someone else’s care a lot easier!
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Review from Megan M (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Storytime nursery is amazing! My little sister went here, and I was recommended by family members. Mlittle boy has been attending since January! He has come on so much; he’s so clever, and he skips into nursery every day so happy! It’s nice to know he’s in the best hands when I’m at work all day! Thank
you.
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Review from Paul S (Father of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves going to Storytime Nursery, was reluctant at first as expected, but is now so excited when we go. Also assisted with my son's development programme and liaised with our physio... amazing work. Credit to all staff at The Nursery, thank you so much
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Review from Natalie W (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy attends Storytime nursery, and he loves coming here. He loves all of the girls in his room, and he is really happy and asks me when is it nursery day so he can see his friends, such a warm, loving environment; we look at it as an extension of our family and my sons home from home.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.982)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.982) out of 10 for Storytime Private Day 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 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.982 for Storytime Private Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (270 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 275 Ratings = 4.982
  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 Storytime Private Day Nursery is based on 23 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 61 number of registered child places is 12.2, which has been reached with 23 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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