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 Rebecca W (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't recommend St Mark's Pre-School enough. They've been amazing with my child. He's been needing extra support and referrals, and they've been great throughout. My child has so much fun every day he's there and has learnt so much since starting preschool.
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Review from Connor A (Uncle of Child) published on 28 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An amazing nursery that puts their pupils above everything else. My niece absolutely loves going to school, so much so, she asks to go during weekends and holidays! Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the school and staff have tried to keep things as normal as possible for the children and their infection
control has been sublime. I would wholeheartedly recommend St Mark's to anyone.
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Review from Hayley C (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended St Mark's since April 2019, she's developed so much since being here. Her speech, listening skills, social skills have all developed massively. Staff are all amazing, all polite. If you have a problem they'll help the best they can. I'll be sending my youngest daughter here.
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Review from Zoey M (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot express how amazing St Mark's preschool is, our daughter as thrived from the day she started, the managers and staff are all so lovely and we could not have wished for nicer people to look after our daughter, she has learnt so much and just loves preschool, they know her personality so well
and go above and beyond. Definitely outstanding and definitely recommend. We are going to miss them all but grateful for the fun times she has had and thanks to their help and guidance she is ready for her new journey at big school.
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Review from Rachael B (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started here a little shy and unsure, she has grown in confidence and absolutely adores the staff, they are brilliant! The staff go above and beyond for all the children and our little girl can't wait to return in September.
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Review from Theresa M (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing nursery, my child loves going, the girls are all friendly and build a great relationship with the children! There are always fun activities to do and my child always has lots of stories to tell about his day! Going to be sad to see him leave them and join big school in September!
He’s only been attending for a short period of time and he’s learned so much!
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Review from Erika H (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl started attending St Mark's Pre-school among the first children before the preschool opened and she loves it there. Great teachers who are always coming up with new ones and useful things and games for children. They have an amazing approach to children without distinction, and therefore
this preschool is the best in the area! We recommend 100%!
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Review from Rebecca T (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl started here in January for one day a week and she loves it! The girls are so friendly and helpful and always keep me up to date with how she is getting on. So happy this is where we chose, she enjoys every minute and can’t wait to go again the week after. Would definitely recommend to
any parents out there.
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Review from Jan W (Grandmother of Child) published on 27 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our grandchild has attended St Mark's since the start. We couldn't recommend St Mark's highly enough. All the staff are extremely caring and patient, know in depth every child's personality and needs. All the activities are varied, extremely fun, all geared to the child's development. Our grandchild
absolutely loves attending this pre-school and I'm sure she would go at weekends if she could.
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Review from Hannah C (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter couldn’t be happier in here. We have always felt welcome from the day we walked through the doors. The staff are attentive and caring. I couldn’t be happier with how far my daughter's come along since attending. I 100% recommend this nursery.
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Review from Tracey E (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to this pre-school. I was uncertain she would like it, but after a week there, she can't wait to go. Happy child - happy mummy. All so welcoming and friendly.
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Review from Lyndsey D (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment I walked into St Marks, I knew it was right for my son. The staff are friendly and professional and keep me up to date about my son’s day. He loves going here and loves to tell me about his day at school. He has settled in very well and I know he is well looked after. I cannot thank
the staff enough for putting me at ease and knowing I have found somewhere I can feel comfortable leaving my son whilst I am at work. He’s only been attending a few weeks and already I can see his development. I would 100% recommend St Marks.
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Review from Vicky (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started St Mark's in April he has settled in so well and come on loads in terms of his development. He loves going and he loves the girls who work there who are all fabulous with him. They have encouraged him so much and made him and me feel like he's always been there.
The feedback
we receive is exceptional and the activities they organise are amazing. Thank you St Mark's.
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Review from Michael B (Father of Child) published on 12 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Caring friendly staff who are always thinking of new bold ideas to teach our children. Keeping our children engaged, keen and enthusiastic while at nursery.
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Review from Jenna D (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a lovely place. My two year old has settled in so well. The staff are so lovely and thoughtful. They give great updates and are so welcoming.


My son loves it and is always talking about activities he’s done.


Would highly recommend.

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Review from Kiesha S (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This pre-school is the best place I chose to send my daughter. The two girls that run it are amazing with the children. They are so understanding, helpful and kind. They go out their way everytime to solve any issues or problems without any issues. My little girl loves this nursery and loves the girls.
The nursery take the children outside on a daily basis no matter the weather, do lots of different and fun activities indoors and outdoors.


I love how you update us daily with the pictures and comments on what they have been doing. Would highly recommend!

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Review from Clare H (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a fantastic preschool this is! My son has settled in easily and absolutely loves going.
The staff here are amazing, they make so much effort with the children and also in getting to know their families.
I particularly like how they give you daily updates not only in writing but pictures also,
it's lovely to see how happy my son is and what he is doing when I'm not there!
It's great that they get out and about each day. They have been on bus rides, they visit the park where they even have their own patch to look after and grow plants.
100% recommend!
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Review from Jessica O (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From a parent who cried on visits...
The staff couldn't be more welcoming or reassuring, the standard of care, attention and learning that each child gets is just outstanding. The setting is immaculately clean, the kids have a fantastic daily routine and frequently get to visit the park/ducks and play
area due to its location.
To watch your child develop such a great relationship with the staff is something very special. It's just a bonus that she learns something new each day! She has amazed us with how much she's come on since starting here.
I will forever be thankful to the girls for helping us with an issue which we were facing out of preschool...sleep (or lack of it!) The girls went out of their way to make charts, talk to her, liaise with outside professionals, provide us with materials which might help and in general just helped us to get by each day, which sometimes was a task itself. After 17 months of no sleep, she FINALLY started to sleep through. I truly believe it's down to St. Mark's!
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Review from Alexandra P (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so pleased that these two ladies have opened their own nursery as I had a brilliant experience with them with my little girls and they have welcomed my little boy with open arms and treat him an all the other children like their own. They do an absolutely fabulous job keeping us informed about
everything they do with the children. I couldn't recommend them more. They are running an amazing nursery and I most definitely chose the right one.
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Review from Carrie T (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has a family feel and the owners are amazing with the children, making them feel safe and loved, they take them out and about and keep you updated with what they have done. Would highly recommend them.
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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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