St Mark's Pre-school

162 North Road, St Helens WA10 2TZ
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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Sarah Smith and Carla Brady
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Sarah Smith (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 5

Total Places for Children

  • 30

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Breakfast Club 8.30-9.00am £3.50,
    Morning session 9.00-12.00pm £18.00,
    Afternoon session 1.00-4.00pm £18.00,
    School day - 9.00-3.00pm £36,
    Full day 8.30-4.00pm £45.50

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:30-16:00
    Tuesday 08:30-16:00
    Wednesday 08:30-16:00
    Thursday 08:30-16:00
    Friday 08:30-16:00

When Closed

  • School Holidays
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St Mark's Pre-school Reviews (101)

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St Mark's Pre-school has a Review Score of 10 (9.992) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Mark's Pre-school has 101 reviews.

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Review from Hannah C (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are very friendly and put me at ease knowing that my child is being looked after by the attentive staff. There is always a warm welcome at the door, and my child has a smile on her face every time she is in.
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Review from A N (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This preschool is amazing. My son has come on so much since starting, and he goes in with a smile and comes home telling me about his day. It's like home-to-home - amazing. This school is so supportive and talks through everything that your child is learning. Stay and play events. Updated, and the room
is so inviting. Staff work hard and always welcomes us through the doors. Amazing team!
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Review from Jemma D (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been at St Mark's since April 2022, and I can honestly say I wouldn’t want anyone else to look after my child. All the staff are so thoughtful and caring, and my little girl loves being there. My mind is at ease knowing my baby is in safe hands. If I could rate them higher than five
stars, I would, as they truly deserve it.
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Review from Charlotte O (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great preschool! My son looks forward to going there every morning, and there are so many activities they get up to that are fun and educational. So many great things about the preschool. Would highly recommend it!
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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended St Mark's Pre-School for nearly a year now. His confidence has grown so much since he has been going. All the staff are brilliant and always keep me up to date with how he is getting on and all the fun activities they are doing. I would recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from M R (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I absolutely cannot recommend this school to anyone any more than I already have! It is an amazing school! My child always leaves with a smile on his face and loves to go to school! It’s the best school I have heard of!
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Review from J R (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery - can’t recommend it enough. 2nd of my children to go here, and I will be sending my 3rd once she’s old enough too! Fantastic at getting the older kids prepared for primary school and making learning fun. My daughter gets sad when she needs to come home; she would stay all night if
she could!
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Review from Melissa H (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery, with really friendly and helpful staff. My son has grown so much since starting at St Mark's. He has learnt alot of new words and manners and made new friends, which have been great for him. I highly recommend this nursery and would love to keep using it in the future if I have any
more children. Thank you, St Mark's!
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St Mark's is an incredible nursery. Both my daughters have attended, with my youngest currently in her final year. The women at the nursery go above and beyond for every child. They are so child-centred; I always knew my children were in good hands. At the age of three, I could have moved my daughters
to the nursery connected to their school, but they had both progressed so much during their time at the nursery, I didn't think anywhere was better for them than St Mark's. They have had amazing experiences thanks to the manager and the team, but the most important thing for me, as a parent, is how happy they are going in. They both absolutely loved it there. My oldest says she wishes she could go back, and that is the true impact St Mark's has had. I will be truly sorry when my youngest daughter leaves for school, but I will continue to recommend this nursery as I believe it is by far one of the best in St Helens. I can never truly thank the ladies for all they've don't for my daughters.
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Review from H G (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has brought my child out of his shell. They have made his confidence grow and grow. They are so polite and approachable. My son really looks forward to going to nursery as he loves the themes and activities that they learn him. Really good nursery.
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Review from H L (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St Mark's is a wonderful preschool: staff are attentive, activities are engaging and routines are in place to support all children.
Our son has been attending St Mark's for a year and we have been so happy with his overall experience here. He has built great relationships with the staff and has enjoyed
doing so many different activities and learning about different topics.
The communication between preschool and home is a real plus for us - we are kept up to date with regular posts and photos from preschool and our son loves when we send photos in from home and his teachers chat with him about those.
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Review from Stuart W (Father of Child) published on 24 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Oustanding team of people in warming, homely and safe setting. Our daughter loves going in and taking part in the activities, learning and group sessions. We have seen her move on in leaps and bounds following an exceedingly challenging year, all driven by the care and attention to detail St Mark's
delivers day in, day out. Communication is fantastic through tapestry and face-to-face, we get daily updates on full preschool activities and focused reports on our daughter.
There is a true family feel around the team and the community of family/guardians whose children attend. In my personal opinion, the level of commitment and passion the team has for the development and well being of the children is second to none, and could not imagine our daughter being anywhere else. We found St Mark's following their previous recognition for outstanding performance and now fully appreciate how hard the team work to achieve those standards, which now show in how well our daughter is doing in all aspects.
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Review from Chloe W (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
If you are looking for an outstanding preschool for your child then look no further than St Mark's! They have fantastic indoor and outdoor provision and an excellent early years curriculum but above all each and every member of staff treats and cares for our daughter like one of their own children.
My daughter loves her teachers and I can tell they love her too. St Mark's provides a fantastic range of activities for the children and everything is well documented using the tapestry app so parents can see what their child has been doing or learning each day! Parents are also invited to regular stay and play sessions where your child leads you into what they have been learning and enjoying about preschool currently and it's also an opportunity to gain even more feedback and updates about your child from their key person. If I had to describe St Mark's in 3 words it would be Friendly, Child-Centred, Outstanding!
We will also be sending our youngest when she's ready. We love St Mark's!
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Review from Sarah R (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic pre school, the staff have always been very supportive with the needs of my daughter.
Struggling with mild health conditions she has required a little extra support.
We are lucky to have had this pre school recommended to us and join its lovely family.
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Review from Sophie D (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child started attending St Mark's Pre-school in March 2022, since joining his confidence has come on so much. He absolutely loves going to this nursery so much so, he doesn't want to leave. The nursery always keep me informed of how he is getting on and what he has been up to that day. The staff
are lovely here and will always go above and beyond. I would recommend this nursery to everyone.
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St Mark's Pre-school is a fantastic setting which my little boy loves attending.
The staff are always approachable, welcoming and helpful. They have the children's welfare at heart and maintain a high standard of education which they involve parents in through regular stay and play sessions and fortnightly
focused targets.
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Review from Vicky G (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved our son to St Mark's from another nursery and he's been attending since September. He absolutely loves it and so do we! The staff consistently go above and beyond and the learning experiences they provide for the children are amazing, he's progressed so much since attending!
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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St Mark's is the most amazing pre school. My daughter has attended for a while now her development has been incredible. She gets a fortnightly skill to focus on, it brings her on great. Always giving us great activities to develop at home as well.
All the staff are amazing, they put so much effort
in with the kids. There's always something they are focusing on and put so much effort in at special occasions. From Christmas and recently putting in loads of effort for Chinese new year.
Can't recommend St Mark's enough its the best. My daughter is only 4 in July, so I just know when she starts primary school she is going to be more than ready. Even though she would of only just turned 4. All thanks to St Mark's.
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Review from K F (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't be happier with the quality of care my son receives here. The staff are fabulous, knowledgeable and so kind! My little boy loves coming here and often asks to come on a weekend!
His development has come on so much just in the short time he has attended - he is very well prepared for his
move to school.
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Review from Leeanne M (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery and amazing staff.
I would highly recommend as my daughter has grown in confidence since attending and loves telling me all about her day and fun activities she's been doing with her friends.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.992)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.992) out of 10 for St Mark's Pre-school 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 30 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 4.992 for St Mark's Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (354 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 357 Ratings = 4.992
  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 St Mark's Pre-school 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 30 number of registered child places is 6, 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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