S4YC @ Mickle Trafford Nursery & Preschool

Mickle Trafford Preschool, School Lane, Mickle Trafford, Chester CH2 4EF
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9.9 31 Reviews
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Mickle Trafford is a village nursery providing a nurturing environment for children 0-5 years, nestled in the heart of a charming community, with room for 54 little learners.

The rooms are natural, neutral and welcoming with displays adorned with children’s artwork.

There is a spacious outdoor area with a mud kitchen and forest school which is a haven for exploring young minds.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • David James (Managing Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 7

Total Places for Children

  • 40

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Funding & Fees

  • Early Drop Off (08:00 - 09:00) £8.17
    AM Session (9.00 - 1.00) £40.33
    School Day (09:00 – 15:00) £48.50
    PM Session (15:00 - 18:00) £39.24
    After School Club (15.00-18.00) £24.52
    Full Day (discounted) (08:00 - 18:00) £67.58


    Funded Hours Fees;
    Snacks & Meals Charge - £7.50 per day
    Hourly rate for hours over funding - £8.50 per hour

  • All Funding Types Accepted

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Visitor parking is available at front of the preschool building.

S4YC @ Mickle Trafford Nursery & Preschool Reviews (31)

9.9

S4YC @ Mickle Trafford Nursery & Preschool has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.861) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time S4YC @ Mickle Trafford Nursery & Preschool has 31 reviews.

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Choosing Mickle Traffod Preschool has been an excellent decision for our little boy. The nurturing environment dedicated staff and great atmosphere have truly exceeded our expectations.
Overall, we highly recommend this preschool setting to any parent seeking a caring, supportive experience for their
child.
Thank you to all the team for all your hard work.
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Review from M P (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Satisfied, both children are happy and enjoy going to pre-school.
I would appreciate it if there was more attention around them eating their snacks and lunch. Despite the fact that all the meals are available they come back home hungry.
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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two children attend Mickle Trafford Preschool & Nursery. My eldest is in the preschool and youngest has just started the nursery.
My children are so happy there. The staff treat them as their own and they have always been so kind to both my children and myself. The staff are all lovely people who
genuinely care about the children. They will pick up on interests and tailor activities for the children. They also create an engaging atmosphere for the children with the emphasis being on play.
My eldest loves the freedom to be able to play inside and outside and the independence and responsibility he's given.
I was nervous about my youngest starting nursery, but the kindness from the staff has helped him settle very quickly. The only thing I'd change is the option to bring a lunch in.
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Review from L O (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mickle Trafford Preschool is a great setting. My son is very happy and enjoys his time here. It has fantastic facilities including an outdoor forest area. I would recommend it to any parent looking for a preschool.
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Review from A D (Father of Child) published on 6 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We like the staff and the fact that there is a collaboration with the local school to lead the kids into it and with local activities.
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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely welcoming nursery that my child is happy and excited to attend. My child enjoys his time at nursery and speaks fondly of his caregivers, it is clear that he enjoys his time at nursery and is developing well in a safe and supportive environment.
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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My little boy loves going to pre-school, he gets so excited knowing it’s a pre-school day and always comes out with a big smile and lots of stories. The staff are lovely, bubbly, friendly and approachable. The activities seem to be varied and interesting with lots of time outdoors including little trips
out around the village which I think is great. It’s lovely getting the pictures again on the new app and updates about what the class have been doing. My only minor negative would be that it would be helpful to have some more flexibility around making changes to set days rather than having to pay for an additional day. If staff ratios allow it it seems silly not to allow a child to swap a day here and there. Overall very pleased with the pre-school and thank you to all the staff who have worked hard to get the setting back to its settled state.
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Review from Danielle K (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly recommend Mickle Trafford Nursery Preschool the staff are always so friendly and welcoming. My children love pre-school there’s always a variety of activities to do, an amazing outdoor space and friendly faces. The staff really care about the children and their well-being it’s a truly special
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Review from Cristina V (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very pleased with this setting and with our daughter's progress since she started to attend. She has become more independent but knows there are rules, which we believe is important.
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Review from Katey M (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children love going into this setting, the staff have been great with them and keep us up to date with how they are getting on and they really care about them. I’d recommend this preschool to anyone looking for somewhere to send their children.
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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff really go above and beyond to help in any way they can, I’ve been so impressed with how they’ve helped to settle my child into their routine and the care they give, it really does feel like a home-from-home environment. They take the time to chat with parents and answer questions on drop off/handover
which is really reassuring.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.861)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.861) out of 10 for S4YC @ Mickle Trafford Nursery & Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 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 4.861 for S4YC @ Mickle Trafford Nursery & Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (304 Excellents x 5) + (34 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 345 Ratings = 4.861
  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 @ Mickle Trafford Nursery & Preschool is based on 29 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 40 number of registered child places is 8, which has been reached with 29 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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Awards / Recognitions (2)

Meet the Team (7)

Julie

Julie

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2018

NVQ Level 4 Childcare & Learning Development
I have worked in childcare for all my career, it allows me to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, fostering their learning, growth and well-being.
Likes: Exploring the countryside with family & friends
Dislikes: Mice

Katie

Katie

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2014

Degree in early childhood studies
I chose childcare because of the joy and fulfilment that comes from nurturing and positively impacting the lives of children.
Likes: Family holidays
Dislikes: Spiders

Wendy

Wendy

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2021

Level 3 Diploma Children & Young People Workforce


I have many years of experience working with young children, the joy of witnessing their growth, and the satisfaction that comes from being a positive influence in their lives.
Likes: Going to the gym & running
Dislikes: Seafood

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Tayiba

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2023

- Level 3 Childcare & Education
- Working in a nursery appeals to me because it provides an opportunity to contribute significantly to children’s formative years.
- Likes: Spending time with my family & friends
- Dislikes: Insects

Laura

Laura

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2024

Working towards level 3


Likes: Highland cows
Dislikes: Spiders

Alicia

Alicia

Job Title: Early Years Apprentice Joined: 2021

Working Towards Level 3
The desire to make a meaningful impact on young minds motivated me to pursue a career in childcare.
Likes: Westend Shows
Dislikes: Snakes

Adela

Adela

Job Title: Early Years Apprentice Joined: 2024

Working towards Level 2


Likes: Spending time with family and friends
Dislikes: The cold

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