S4YC @ Whitby Heath Preschool & OOSC

Whitby Heath Primary School, Wyedale, Whitby, Ellesmere Port CH65 6RJ
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9.8 16 Reviews
  • S4YC @ Whitby Heath Preschool & OOSC, Ellesmere Port
Toddler Room (age 2 - 3) - the aim is to promote children's independence, their self-awareness and to build upon their ability to communicate with the world around them. At the age of 2 it is a prime time for the children to make links and new pathways of learning - it is therefore considered the time in which teaching can have the most impact to support brain development. The aim is to provide 2-year-olds with an array of learning opportunities throughout provision both indoors and outdoors in which they can play, explore and consolidate skills as well as providing specific times of teaching throughout the day. At the age of 2-3 year, children begin to test the boundaries and explore risk taking as they find their feet in the world around them. Practitioners support and promote this by providing opportunities for controlled and supported risk taking such as climbing and balancing, assault courses, large scale construction and more.

Preschool room (age 3 - 4) - Here, the team work on getting children school-ready throughout this year. The room is set up with various areas of continuous provision that each lend themselves to the areas of learning in the EYFS, allowing skills and abilities to be consolidated through play. The team plan the environment from the children’s interests but also skilfully add inviting provocations that have the intention of either teaching new things, consolidating current knowledge, skills or next stepping a child’s learning to progress further. Each day, children are engaged in small group times that are planned by key workers to meet the needs of the children, differentiating the learning intention as necessary. The outdoor environment is an extension of what is offered indoors but can be done on a much larger scale such as large-scale construction with vehicle tyres, planks and crates or large-scale water play with pipes, tubing and trays.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • David James (Managing Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 12

Total Places for Children

  • 50

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Breakfast Club (07:45 - 08:45) £7.63
    AM Session (08:45 - 11:45) £22.89
    Lunch Club* (11:45 - 12:15) £3.81
    PM Session (12:15 - 15:15) £22.889
    After School Club (15:15 - 18:00) £20.71
    Full Day (discounted) (07:45 - 18:00) £64.31


    Funded Hours Fees
    Hourly rate for hours over funding - £8.50

  • All Funding Types Accepted

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:45-18:00
    Tuesday 07:45-18:00
    Wednesday 07:45-18:00
    Thursday 07:45-18:00
    Friday 07:45-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • Visitors should use roadside parking.

S4YC @ Whitby Heath Preschool & OOSC Reviews (16)

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S4YC @ Whitby Heath Preschool & OOSC has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.846) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time S4YC @ Whitby Heath Preschool & OOSC has 16 reviews.

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Review from Yinqian W (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son had the best time at Whitby Heath Pre-school. He was shy and didn't speak English at all. All of the teachers were really patient and caring. He has never come home sad or complained about school. He enjoys school very much, he has built his conflict and language skills at school. He settled
really quickly and well. From a parent's perspective, if I had any concerns or questions, all of the teachers are willing to help. At the end of the day, the teachers will patiently tell you what the child did in detail which is reassuring. I was so concerned about my son's social skills, because he is quite shy. The teachers noticed and really help me with that aspect by communicating me with after school or during the day to let me know how he gets on. Highly recommend Whitby Heath Preschool from a child aspect and a parent aspect.
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Review from E K (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful engaging staff, who offer so much support not only to the children but also to the parents.
Clean and safe environment with lots of activities for the children.
Plenty of outdoor space for the children to play and explore.
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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one has been attending Whitby Heath Pre-school since September 2022 when he joined the toddler group. The progress he has made whilst there is fantastic. Every member of staff makes him feel welcome daily, they encourage him daily to practice the basics, i.e good manners, kind hands, listening
ears etc. He has far more fun there than he would at home with me.
Now he's in Pre-school he joins in with PE on a Friday morning in the school hall. He loves to play Duck, Duck Goose! He also loves the outdoor play space they have there.
He has developed great bonds with all his teachers and often talks of them. The staff are supportive of both myself and my little boy. They encourage you to keep them up to date with important events happening in the little ones' life, i.e. holidays, new members to the family, days out etc. He often mentions carpet time and the books and songs they all do together.
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Review from Daniel J (Father of Child) published on 21 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff in the pre-school are always welcoming, caring and considerate. Often having to deal with the separation anxiety from my daughter, however, she always comes home with a smile having enjoyed her day thoroughly.
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Review from K R (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
S4YC @ Whitby Heath Preschool is amazing, staff always go out there way to deliver the best possible care for my daughter, they make the children's day enjoyable with plenty of activities, my daughter always goes in excited and comes out at hometime smiling.
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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My little one has been painfully quiet but the setting has worked with her at her own pace to bring out her confidence. Her key worker is clearly very child orientated and this compassion has supported us all with the transition, before big school.
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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child started this setting in September and settled in straight away. He loves going to preschool every day, He has a happy face going into preschool and coming home. He really enjoys his time here and seems like he has so much fun. This makes me feel happy and settled knowing my child enjoys his
time in this setting. One lady is also being a great help with my child and they seem to have a lovely bond! I can also see a difference with his speech and communication since September.
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Review from Stephen S (Grandfather of Child) published on 20 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very helpful staff, who we are able to discuss things with. Various items are scheduled each day for the children and the staff always accommodating when discussing what has been done that day which helps knowing what our granddaughter has been doing that day.
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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Whitby Heath have been incredibly supportive and nurturing of my child. They follow the children's interests within the setting, and also incorporate interests from home that they are aware of.
For example, my child visited the opticians recently and needs glasses - so the preschool staff
role played opticians with the whole class and made glasses out of pipe cleaners!
I am so grateful to them for their hard work and support.
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Review from Phillip B (Father of Child) published on 16 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely wonderful preschool, all staff are so informative about our son’s day at preschool, our son has just started his first week and he runs in already! He already knows staff members' names and talks about preschool at home with us! We feel at ease when we drop our son off and know the activities
that he does will have a positive reflection on his development.
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Review from Sally J (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been going to Whitby Heath preschool for a year in April, she absolutely adores going! She loves all the staff and talks fondly about them all. Her keyworker is great, so patient and really knows how to communicate well with our little girl in a way that she understands and has helped
her progress massively. All of the staff are kind and welcoming whenever you have a question. The preschool is run very well, organised, clean and the children seem very happy and excited about being there. As a parent, all you want is to feel reassured that your little one is safe and happy in an environment that is clean and full of lovely, caring people. Great preschool.
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Review from Gemma W (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A welcoming and nurturing environment with friendly and professional staff throughout. An excellent learning facility with varying activities and opportunities to grow and develop. Both of my children have been to this S4YC setting and have loved it.
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Review from Daniella P (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing preschool, really happy with how my little boy has settled. Staff are all welcoming and approachable. Highly recommend. Preschool provides wide choice of activities that are child-led and based, as well as adult-led and help with school readiness.
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Review from Jessica N (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Extremely happy with Whitby Heath Preschool, the staff are very warm and friendly and our little girl loves coming here. The facilities are great and lots to do for the children. My little girl has been here since November 2022 and I will be very sad when she moves to primary in September 2024 as this
preschool have been incredible.
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Review from Kate O (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This early years setting offers a warm and friendly environment, fostering a nurturing atmosphere for young children. The caring staff create a positive environment. My child absolutely loves going to preschool and will often share stories about his time there, which in my eyes speaks volumes. The staff
really take into consideration the children’s interests and will implement them into their everyday activities. My child often brings home drawings, paintings and creations which tells me he’s had a fun and educational experience. Couldn’t recommend Whitby Heath enough!
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Review from Claire P (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't commend the staff enough. Ever since my little boy started nursery, he's been met with nothing but care and kindness. The staff swiftly aided his adjustment, making each day enjoyable and interactive, showing genuine curiosity in the children's interests. They strike a perfect balance of warmth
and professionalism. In this short time, my son has grown fond of the staff and truly enjoys his time here. Their approachability and detailed end of day summaries make them truly exceptional.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.846)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.846) out of 10 for S4YC @ Whitby Heath Preschool & OOSC is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 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 4.846 for S4YC @ Whitby Heath Preschool & OOSC is calculated as follows: ( (144 Excellents x 5) + (24 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 169 Ratings = 4.846
  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 S4YC @ Whitby Heath Preschool & OOSC is based on 15 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 50 number of registered child places is 10, which has been reached with 15 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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Shannon Griffiths

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions about S4YC @ Whitby Heath Preschool & OOSC

What is the Age Range of Children that S4YC @ Whitby Heath Preschool & OOSC accepts?

S4YC @ Whitby Heath Preschool & OOSC accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is S4YC @ Whitby Heath Preschool & OOSC Open?

S4YC @ Whitby Heath Preschool & OOSC is open: Monday 07:45-18:00, Tuesday 07:45-18:00, Wednesday 07:45-18:00, Thursday 07:45-18:00, Friday 07:45-18:00.

How many Children does S4YC @ Whitby Heath Preschool & OOSC have capacity for?

S4YC @ Whitby Heath Preschool & OOSC has capacity for a total of 50 Children.

How far is S4YC @ Whitby Heath Preschool & OOSC to the centre of Ellesmere Port?

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

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