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 (166)

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Storytime Private Day Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.984) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Storytime Private Day Nursery has 166 reviews.

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Review from Joanne S (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have today been to a stay and play session, I enjoy these so much as I work full time and feel like sometimes I miss out on much-needed quality time. The staff at storytime have become like second mums to my son and have become friends to me which is so reassuring when dropping him off, knowing that
he is going to be in the best care. I truly feel like my son has grown into the clever, well mannered, confident boy through the help of the staff. Thank you.
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Review from Lisa M (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Storytime is amazing, they have given my daughter the confidence to grow and communicate with all her friends and family. I could not fault storytime, they are constantly striving to provide the best service for the children. All of the staff are friendly and approachable and helpful and nothing is
too much trouble. I would recommend this nursery highly and will truly miss it when my daughter leaves.
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Review from Charlotte W (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Storytime nursery is a fantastic nursery. MY son loves to come to nursery every day to play and get involved with all his friends. He has come on amazingly since starting. I love picking him up and hearing all about his day.
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Review from Catherine G (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery with fantastic staff. Both my children have attended here and they both came on leaps and bounds during their time there.
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Review from Debbie B (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great experience from baby room to pre-school. Wonderful staff and surroundings for the children.
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Review from Natalie R (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing nursery! All of the staff are fantastic and work really hard. My little boy was only 6 months old when he started nursery, the idea of having to leave him in someone else's care while I went to work terrified me! But after visiting Storytime and meeting the staff I felt so much better.
There are always lots of activities going on and parents are kept up to date with their child's development.
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Review from Jo W (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 3 year old son has been attending Pre-School 3 days per week since January 2017 after having been with a childminder since he was 8 months old. I cannot praise Storytime highly enough. In my opinion, this is an outstanding nursery. The experienced and dedicated staff provide my son with a standard
of care and attention that they would provide to their own children. They consequently cater completely to his individual basic, developmental and learning needs. My son has therefore progressed significantly in the short time that he has been attending Storytime. I cannot thank the management and staff enough for everything they have done and continue to do for my son. An exemplary team and an exemplary setting.
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Review from Katy M (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son loves his time at Storytime. He has come on so much and it is all thanks to Storytime. The staff are lovely.
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Review from Kate G (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are very friendly and show interest in each child. There is a nice welcoming feel to the nursery. Activities are different each day and my son is always excited to see what he can do that day. Staff ask how your child is each day and are willing to help if there's anything you need advice on.
The nursery has gone above and beyond anything, I could have hoped for to meet the individual needs of my son and I can't recommend nursery enough.
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Review from Hayley S (Nanny Carer of Child) published on 8 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are fabulous.
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Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is currently in preschool and has attended Storytime since being in the baby room. He loves going to nursery and has come on so well in all areas of development, but particularly his confidence.
The staff are all really friendly and welcoming. I feel reassured knowing my son will be cared for
at such high standards.
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Review from Lauren L (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery, I am expecting my 2nd child and I am hoping to send him/her to Storytime too.
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Review from Becky R (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has settled in really well into preschool and enjoys going. Some days, she can be a bit shy about going in, but the girls always often cuddle and distract her while we leave.
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Review from Elysha T (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have enjoyed bringing my daughter to this nursery. All staff are always welcoming and friendly. Lots of new and exciting things for the children to do. Lovely nursery. :)
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Review from Mo F (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Storytime Private Day Nursery now for 15 months and they have seen her grow from a little 6-month-old to a toddler who is happy, bright and loving. I feel that her time spent at Storytime Private Day Nursery has helped to shape the lovely little girl she is. She has recently
moved up to the toddler room and has continued to thrive and build meaningful, genuine relationships with the great staff team. Well done Storytime Private Day Nursery!
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Review from Melissa M (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fabulous nursery. My little boy loves coming to Storytime, he always has a smile on his face either dropping him off or picking him up in the baby room. If he's happy we are happy. Glad we chose this nursery.
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Review from Lisa B (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son ahs been going to the nursery for 12 months now. From being in the Rainbow Room to now the Pre-School Room, he has developed so much. He is more social, making new friends, learning about different times of the year like autumn, collecting conkers and leaves. Involved with the Olympics, making
meals and doing their own events. He knows his shapes, colours and is better at counting now. The staff are always helpful and are really nice.
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Review from Rachel S (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After looking at various nurseries in the local area of St Helens, my first choice was Storytime Day Nursery. As a social worker, I have high expectations of what a nursery should provide a child, given the insight I have with my profession. The staff are professional but give a personal approach with
families and the care they provide my 11-month-old baby is second to none. I highly recommend any parent considering a Private Nursery to visit Storytime and see what excellent caring staff are available to care for your/their little one.
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Review from Alison C (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm happy with the care that's provided by the nursery nurses.
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Review from Mark G (Father of Child) published on 4 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the nursery. Staff are very helpful and nothing is too much trouble. My daughter has developed noticeably since starting.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.984)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.984) 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 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 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 4.984 for Storytime Private Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (247 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 251 Ratings = 4.984
  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 21 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 61 number of registered child places is 12.2, which has been reached with 21 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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