S4YC @ St Mary's Preschool & Out of School Club

St Marys CofE Primary School, Castlefields Avenue South, Castlefields, Runcorn WA7 2NR
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St Mary's Preschool & Out of School Club is a warm and welcoming environment where children aged 2–4 thrive through high-quality care and learning, with wraparound care available for ages 2–11.

This beautiful setting blends indoor and outdoor learning through its spacious outdoor play areas, bright and airy conservatory, and access to the school’s forest space – perfect for muddy puddles, bug hunts, and nature-rich adventures.

Inside, thoughtfully designed spaces spark children’s imagination and growth, with a cosy home corner, calming sensory room and book nook, creative craft area, and interactive construction zone.

With strong connections to local schools, St Mary’s Preschool supports a smooth and confident move into Reception, guided by a tailored curriculum that builds confidence and children’s school readiness.

The preschool’s experienced staff are passionate about providing fun, stimulating, and meaningful learning opportunities every day, ensuring all activities are planned around children’s interests, needs, and developmental stage.

The setting does not provide hot lunches but kindly asks that children bring a healthy packed lunch with them.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • David James (Managing Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 5

Total Places for Children

  • 32

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) £22.89
    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

  • School Holidays

Parking

  • Visitors should use street parking.

S4YC @ St Mary's Preschool & Out of School Club Reviews (20)

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S4YC @ St Mary's Preschool & Out of School Club has a Review Score of 10 (9.958) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time S4YC @ St Mary's Preschool & Out of School Club has 20 reviews.

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Review from William L (Father of Child) published on 30 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our boys have attended this nursery - Nicholas for the past two years and now Thomas - and we couldn't be happier. The staff are caring, supportive, and genuinely dedicated to the children's development. It's been wonderful to see both of them grow in confidence and happiness here. We highly
recommend this nursery to any family.
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Review from Kristy S (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff here have been amazing with my daughter especially as she has severe allergies. They have put in place allergy safe facilities and made everyone aware. They have documents to support this and are very thorough in this process. They have made my daughter and us at home feel very at ease and
safe. My daughter was/is very nervous about new people and places and they adapted to her and her interests perfectly and now she absolutely loves going and looks forward to all of the activities! I can't thank the staff enough for everything they do.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sons have been attending the clubs at S4YC St Mary's since it opened and both thoroughly enjoy their time there, the staff go above and beyond to make sure my children are safe and happy and I couldn't praise them enough, they are like a second family.
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Review from L G (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing, friendly staff. Very approachable. My daughter loves attending breakfast and the after-school club. She never wants to come home when I arrive to collect her. She also loves the clubs during the holidays. I hope the clubs remain a feature during the school holidays as they are a lifesaver.
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Review from N K (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one started preschool here last year, I couldn't have picked a better nursery for him. The staff are lovely and will go above and beyond for the kids. He loves going to nursery and has come on leaps and bounds since starting. Couldn't thank the staff enough they're amazing.
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Review from A J (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are always friendly and welcoming. They always have time to speak with you about your child.
The staff are always trying to think of new play ideas/areas to keep the nursery interesting and to keep the children engaged in activities and keep them stimulated.
My child enjoys going to nursery
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Review from Stephanie B (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has just started here and he's settled in so quickly and the staff are so welcoming and friendly.
He's settled in so well that he cries when it's time to come home. Thank you to all the staff for making this process so easy for us all.
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Review from Emily K (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending St Mary's since she turned 2-she is now almost 4! When she first started she was a very shy and quiet little girl who also found it very difficult to develop new friendships. She suffered separation anxiety however the nursery where very understanding and allowed me to
sit in with her until she felt comfortable. Now my daughter has formed the best friendships with not only the children but with the staff too.
My daughter has a disability and the staff have gone above and beyond to accommodate her and make her feel so comfortable.
She has come on leaps and bounds thanks to these amazing ladies.
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Review from A T (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has recently started attending St Marys and she always looks forward to going into nursery. The staff are all lovely, welcoming and really interactive with the children. The indoor and outdoor space is lovely and she especially loves the forest area. We get picture updates and the security
of the building is very strict which is really important to me as a parent. We can't recommend St Marys enough.
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Review from K A (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best nursery ever! The girls are so hands-on with the children, so kind and caring with them to the point my little boy tells them he loves them, nothing is ever an issue with the girls either they accommodate each child, they mean the world to us and my son would be lost without them.
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Review from Ramou A (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Best nursery by far made my daughter’s first time at a nursery setting amazing and shared the moment with us too we love the photo updates. she enjoys going to nursery so much that she’s always asking to go to nursery on her days off as she only part-time at the moment. Thank you so much to the wonderful
staff you are very much appreciated.
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Review from Jayne P (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic staff and well ran nursery. My son has adapted to nursery life without any problems and I believe it’s all down to the warm and welcoming vibes coming from the staff. The staff always give a thorough handover of my child’s time within the nursery. I highly recommend. Thank you.
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Review from Elizabeth F (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn’t ask for a better nursery for my daughter. The girls are lovely and so supportive, always coming up with great activities for the children and we are kept up to date daily. My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery and has made some great friends and her learning has come on brilliantly
since starting. So happy with the nursery and will also be sending my son when it’s time.
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Review from D H (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When my son first started attending St Mary’s Nursery it was a massive step for us as parents, as well for himself as he was a Covid baby and had never been around other children or so many different adults without having mum or dad with him. He settled in quickly and the staff gave us regular updates
of messages and pictures to reassure us each day.
This nursery is such a lovely place with such a kind approach to children. I love the supportive ethos and the focus on play and confidence and social development throughout.
The staff have been so supportive in regards to our son having a speech delay, but with the help and guidance from them we now have him on the correct pathway.
Each child is assigned a key worker, however, they all do a fantastic job regardless.
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Review from Nicola R (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child really enjoys coming to the nursery and loves the staff so much. Since starting nursery my child has developed some lovely friendships and her confidence has come on in leaps and bounds. The children seem to get along well and are a close-knit group. The activities are always fun and exciting
and lots of different events and holidays are celebrated. Any minor issues that have arisen have been dealt with quickly and professionally.
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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is an amazing nursery with lovely staff. The girls are brilliant with the children, they have helped my daughter come on so well since she started at St Mary’s. She has become much more confident and she’s always excited to go to nursery each day. There are always things for the children to look
forward to as they have different events on throughout each month which my daughter loves. I would highly recommend St Mary’s for anybody looking for the perfect nursery for their child.
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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have been attending St Mary's for the last 12 months and I cannot praise the staff here enough. All the staff have brilliant relationships with all of the parents and children. All children have their own key person but all members of staff take the time to form bonds and get to
know every child extremely well. The end-of-session reports are fantastic, it's great to hear about the things they have enjoyed and done well. My children have attended other settings previously but they will be staying at St Mary's as they enjoy it there more than anywhere else and get so excited to attend their sessions. They particularly look forward to playing in the outside area which is set up brilliantly with lots of different play options. The big slide is a firm favourite. My children have come on in leaps and bounds since starting there. I would absolutely recommend St Mary's to anyone looking for a setting for their children.
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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot fault the staff here, my son attends wrap-around care for when I'm working etc. He adores all staff members and cannot help out enough when he attends. He even had a chat with one about a scouts group she belongs to and now attends this weekly and loves it.
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Review from Chloe K (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery with incredible staff. They are all very supportive, understanding ladies and have been wonderful with my son and all the other children at the setting. I’m very pleased my son had the opportunity too be part of this great group and will be said too see him leave this nursery next year.
Thank you girls.
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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery with brilliant staff who are so good with the kids and will go above and beyond for them. I definitely recommend this nursery, the layout is great and my child is so happy to just walk in when at first he was not so keen on it.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.958)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.958) out of 10 for S4YC @ St Mary's Preschool & Out of School Club 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 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.958 for S4YC @ St Mary's Preschool & Out of School Club is calculated as follows: ( (207 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 215 Ratings = 4.958
  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 @ St Mary's Preschool & Out of School Club is based on 18 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 32 number of registered child places is 6.4, which has been reached with 18 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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Meet the Team (5)

Rosie

Rosie

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2023

I have been working with children in early years since I qualified in 2013. I have worked in a variety of roles in nursery settings progressing from practitioner to room leader then to deputy manager and now manager. I have also worked as a nanny and travelled abroad to do this also.
I have a level 4 qualification in childcare and I am currently working towards my level 5 in early years and leadership management. I am also completing the Early Years and Professional Development course which will finish in May 2024.
I started at St Mary’s in February 2023 taking on the manager role and I am really enjoying my time here and I feel I am progressing well within this role.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and my new baby nephew, I enjoy shopping and watching reality TV.

Emma

Emma

Job Title: Deputy Manager & SENCO Joined: 2022

I have been working with children since 2011 and within St Mary’s Pre-School since we opened in September 2022. I have completed both my level 3 and 4 in childcare, along with a level 3 SENDCO, EYPD and many other training courses along the way.


I love my role as SENDCO and also being a key person, my favourite part of the job is watching the children grow and the difference between how to children arrive at the setting to when they leave for school :)


I am married with 3 children, 2 teenage boys and a daughter, we spend our free time camping, being outside and walking our dog Buster or seeing family.

Sharon

Sharon

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2022

I have been working with children since 2014 and worked at St Mary’s Pre-School since it opened in September 2022. I have a level 2 diploma as a TA (Teaching Assistant).

In my free time, I enjoy word puzzles, cooking, meditation, going for walks in nature and looking after my 2 teenage sons and 2 cats.

Margaret

Margaret

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2023

I started at St Mary’s Pre-School in June 2023 after completing my level 2 and I am now working towards my level 3 in childcare education.


I have 25 years of experience as a volunteer leader in guiding and scouting working with ages 6-18, where I spend most of my free time.


I have 2 sons, a husband and my 2 fur babies my cats.

Lianne

Lianne

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2023

I have been working with children since 2002, I was a stay-at-home mum from 2010-2018. I started at St Mary’s in February 2023, I have 2 sons with my partner of 15 years.


In my free time, we like to go on days out and I enjoy reading.


I have a level 3 diploma in childcare and education which I qualified with in 2002.

Frequently Asked Questions about S4YC @ St Mary's Preschool & Out of School Club

What is the Age Range of Children that S4YC @ St Mary's Preschool & Out of School Club accepts?

S4YC @ St Mary's Preschool & Out of School Club accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is S4YC @ St Mary's Preschool & Out of School Club Open?

S4YC @ St Mary's Preschool & Out of School Club 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 @ St Mary's Preschool & Out of School Club have capacity for?

S4YC @ St Mary's Preschool & Out of School Club has capacity for a total of 32 Children.

How far is S4YC @ St Mary's Preschool & Out of School Club to the centre of Runcorn?

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

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