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.
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Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I absolutely love this pre school. Everyone is very caring, approachable, experienced and attentive.
My little one has grown in confidence so much and comes home daily telling us about all of the fun things she has done.
Parental engagement is at the heart of everything they do!
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Review from R V (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going here since she turned 2, she settled in so well as all the staff are really attentive to her needs, we have recently been supported by them with potty training, which she has now mastered. The routines that they have in the setting make me confident that she will be more than
ready when the time comes for her starting school! So grateful for our St Mark's family.
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Review from Sophie B (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St Mark's Pre-school has been absolutely amazing for my daughter. The staff are so supportive and lovely and make the place very special to attend. There are so many activities and themed events for the children and it's so exciting and fun for them. There are also a lot of crafting materials, a place
for home play, sand, water, books, toys- everything! We love St Mark's and would choose it over any other place hands down.
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Review from Ajeesh-Kumar S (Father of Child) published on 3 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started attending St Mark's in September and has loved it from the start. She loves going there; the ladies are so resourceful and creative; we can always see what the kids have been up to thanks to the observations in the journal; it's amazing! English is our daughter's second language,
and we can see how much progress she's made in English since she started attending preschool. I highly recommend it to all the parents!
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Review from D S (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best nursery so far! I will definitely recommend it to everyone who wants the best for their child. My daughter started only a couple of months ago, and she learned so many things already! I am so grateful to see my daughter enjoying and learning new things every day!
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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The manager, owners, and staff are amazing, that’s all I can say. I was so nervous about leaving my little one, was upset for the first couple of weeks; it did not take long at all for her to settle, and now she can’t wait to go in when waiting outside. This shows how comfortable she feels in her surroundings,
and I just can’t thank them enough! I heard about St Mark's Pre-school from somebody else, and I can honestly say, I’m glad we chose to send her here. She has come on leaps and bounds in the short time she has been there; her confidence is just beaming, and it’s all with the help of the ladies at St Mark's.
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Review from Eliza G (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started attending St Mark’s Preschool in September and we both love it! The ladies there are very friendly, attentive, and professional, my little one liked them from the start, that’s why we chose this particular preschool. Additionally, they promote bilingualism, which is very important
for us as English is an additional language for our daughter. They do their best to encourage children to get acquainted with other languages. We also love that outdoor activities are part of their routine since our little one loves to spend time out. We highly recommend St Mark’s Preschool.
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Review from Fiona S (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest child first attended St Mark's the first year they opened and he developed so much in the twelve months he was there, it made my nursery choice for my twins easy! My twins look forward to going every day and they have such strong relationships with the staff it’s so nice to see. I couldn’t
have chosen a better preschool to send all three of the boys.
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Review from Michael C (Father of Child) published on 17 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended St Mark’s last year but has had a break during the lockdown, which was purely our choice. He came on leaps and bounds in his time there, and the staff are amazing with him. He goes back on Wednesday, and he is so excited, as are we because we know even in these unprecedented times, he
will be safe and will continue to grow. Far and away from the best nursery in town, in my opinion.
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Review from Megan A (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended St Mark's since September 2020, before joining she didn't speak as much but kind of mumbled and made noises, she has really come on with her talking, it's been beautiful to watch, she gets so excited to go to the nursery she will jump most of the way there. The staff have been
so amazing with her since she started; in which I may add some testing times. As a parent, I couldn't ask for anyone better to look after my little girl, always welcomed with a smile at the start of the day and a laugh at the end. They are a great team, which makes for a fantastic nursery.
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Review from Michelle D (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child started in September. Couldn't recommend the nursery enough. The staff go above and beyond and are always in touch with parents keeping them up to date. They have managed to keep things running smoothly as possible through the pandemic. And they are all lovely.
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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing Pre-School, and amazing staff, they always have a smile on their face and make me feel so at ease knowing they are caring for my little boy! They go above and beyond always! The activities they put on for the children to help them with there learning is fantastic; I can’t thank them enough!
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Review from Ashley W (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't have chosen a better nursery for my daughter to attend. She loves going to St Mark's nursery. The ladies who work there are so friendly, helpful and welcoming. I and my daughter enjoy logging on to the app, where she explains what she has been up to that week. Someone recommended St Mark's
nursery to me, and I'm very thankful they did. I will also be recommending St Mark's. Super job ladies. All the best for the year to come.
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Review from Rebecca P (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery teachers are so lovely and are on hand if I need any help or advice. They work with me and are fabulous with my son. He has come on so much and loves preschool. He loves the teachers and all of his friends. I have five older children, and I have never ever had such a positive experience
with any other nursery. I really can't recommend St Mark's Pre-school enough. Even through this pandemic, they have been amazing!
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Review from Ashleigh B (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing, love this preschool! The staff go above and beyond to make the parents feel comfortable and at ease as much as they do my child. The staff take a little time face to face before and after school to talk about my child's development, what he has enjoyed that day, and whether there have been
struggles. Strategies are recommended too if needed. This also goes hand in hand with the school's app where development is also shared and discussed.
The facilities available to my child are great too. I like the fact there are many activities and the setup. My child asks all the time when he is next in school. Great school and I'll be hoping my next child gets a place.
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Review from Katie R (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended St Mark's Pre-School since September 2020. She has come on so much already in such a short space of time. All the staff are wonderful; they are always very supportive. My daughter absolutely loves her time in the nursery. The time and effort they put in are remarkable. I couldn't
ask for anything more.
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Review from Helen T (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started in September, after having a rocky start in a private nursery. He has settled in so well and had grown so much in the past few months. I can't wait for him to go full-time when he's three.
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Review from Clare W (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A local and convenient nursery for my little boy. Excellent service all round. Happy and friendly experience. We have been very happy here over the last two years, and we hope to continue for my little boy's last year.
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Review from Fiona T (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at the beginning of January, and I can't thank every member of staff enough. I only wish I'd moved him here earlier. Everyone is amazing. The communication is unbelievable. My son skips in every morning and is sad when his day at nursery is over.
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Review from Paul N-J (Father of Child) published on 28 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves attending St Marks Pre School - so much so, she complains at a weekend that she isn't attending. She has made leaps and bounds in her progress since starting, and the wonderful team have kept us up to date with her progress throughout! Her confidence has grown, and she has made some
lovely friendships. I believe that she will be more than school-ready when September arrives.
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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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