S4YC @ Northwich

Victoria Road Childrens Centre, Neumann Street, Northwich CW9 5UT
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9.9 45 Reviews
S4YC @ Northwich provides a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment for all children with a home from home feeling. It is an inclusive setting providing equal opportunities for all children and families.

All staff are caring and dedicated and support children to thrive. The keyworker system enables the children and their parents to build strong relationships, making sure they feel confident that their children are left in the best hands. The curriculum is built around the EYFS covering all 7 areas providing the best start and foundation for your child’s development.

All staff are DBS checked, first aid trained and have a minimum of level 2 safeguarding knowledge. All staff are encouraged to upskill with continual training supporting their own professional development.

The setting promotes healthy eating with fresh snacks and homecooked meals made on site by the experienced nursery cook. They are able to cater for all dietary requirements and support with weaning/baby led weaning your child – menus and allergy information is available on the parent's information board in the nursery foyer.

Across all three rooms, all children are regularly observed and assessed, this information is shared with parents through reports and parents evenings.

The setting has an open door policy and there is always a member of the senior team to answer any questions you may have.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Jane Barker (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 17

Total Places for Children

  • 72

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full Day (discounted) (07:30 - 18:00) £66.49
    School Day (09:00 – 15:00) £45.23
    Morning Session (07:30 – 13:00) £38.15
    Afternoon Session (13:00 – 18:00) £34.88
    Breakfast Club (07:30 – 09:00) £11.44
    AM Session (09:00 – 12:00) £22.89
    Lunch Time (12:00 – 13:00) £11.44
    PM Session (13:00 – 16:00) £22.89
    After School Club 1 (15:00 – 18:00) £22.89
    After School Club 2 (16:00 – 18:00) £13.62


    Any funded child attending (12:00 – 13:00) Hot Dinner Charge - £3.20


    Hourly rate for hours over funding - £8.50 per hour

  • All Funding Types Accepted

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas Holidays

Parking

  • Car park available at the setting.

S4YC @ Northwich Reviews (45)

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9.9

S4YC @ Northwich has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.908) out of 10, based on 45 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time S4YC @ Northwich has 45 reviews.

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Review from Z K (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are amazing and caring. Management is great! I couldn't imagine her in any other nursery at all. Always looked after her like she is their own. Never less! Toddler's review: plenty of toys to play with and the chef is a great cook. Lots of snacks to go around. My child also likes the activities
they do, they can get messy and loud.

Reply from Jane Barker, Manager at S4YC @ Northwich

We are thrilled that your experience here at Northwich has been such a positive one and we feel lucky you chose to be part of our S4YC family.

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Review from Jane B (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My youngest daughter currently attends here, as did my eldest two children in the past. Fab, friendly staff, great choice of hours, nothing is too much trouble. Would not choose anywhere else for my children to be cared for.

Reply from Jane Barker, Manager at S4YC @ Northwich

Your kind words have made us so happy, thank you and we are so pleased you chose to join our S4YC family.

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Review from Jess D (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff here are great, my daughter feels safe at preschool and and has settled in really well. She talks positively of staff and the various activities that she takes part in. She has come on leaps and bounds since starting preschool and has made some lovely friends.

Reply from Jane Barker, Manager at S4YC @ Northwich

Thank you for your kind words and so glad that you chose to join our S4YC family.

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Review from Jennifer D (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely place for kids, meeting every child's needs. Friendly, lovely and keep parents updated with progress of child. My children are always excited to go to nursery. They love it. I highly recommend S4YC nursery.

Reply from Jane Barker, Manager at S4YC @ Northwich

We are overjoyed with the wonderful review you are sharing and so happy you chose to be part of our S4YC family.

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Review from Jenna M (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started S4YC @ Northwich in September and I am so pleased. He’s settled in so well. The staff are lovely and welcoming. They’re always happy to support and communicate well with parents. I get to see what he’s been up to at nursery each week. The learning environment in both the rooms are fantastic
and their outdoor area is perfect for the children to learn and enjoy the outdoors. There’s lots of exciting opportunities for the children to be involved in (including visitors and special awareness days). Leaving your children can be hard but I’ve felt so reassured by all the staff - thank you! They go above and beyond to get to know all the children and support them. I’m so pleased I picked S4YC @ Northwich.

Reply from Jane Barker, Manager at S4YC @ Northwich

We are so happy that you have had a wonderful experience here at Northwich and chose to become part of our S4YC family.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.908)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.908) out of 10 for S4YC @ Northwich is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 45 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 45 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.908 for S4YC @ Northwich is calculated as follows: ( (487 Excellents x 5) + (47 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 535 Ratings = 4.908

  • b) 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 @ Northwich is based on 45 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 72 number of registered child places is 14.4, which has been reached with 45 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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 (3)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2025

Recipient: S4YC Ltd

Date: Monday 31 Mar 2025 More details

2025 Guardian Education Award for Team of the Year

Recipient: S4YC @ Northwich

Date: Saturday 01 Feb 2025 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

Recipient: S4YC Ltd

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

Meet the Team (20)

Jane

Jane

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2009

Hello, I'm Jane, I have worked here for 14 years, starting at our Wharton setting, I took over at Northwich in October 2022. I am here to welcome both children and parents into the nursery. Here at S4YC, we provide a fun and stimulating environment to help our little ones reach their full potential.
I live with my partner and we have three grown up boys. I love to go travelling to beach destinations when it's time for me to relax. At weekends I enjoy watching and cheering on my boys on the football field.
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Norma

Norma

Job Title: Deputy Manager/Baby Room Leader

Joined: 2021

NVQ Level 3 Childcare.

We work very closely as a team in the baby room, we know all the children well and quickly learn their likes, dislikes and little quirks.

I am a mum of two, my daughter is 18 and is going off to University to study psychology. My son is 17 at college studying E-sports. I live close by with my partner, so I'm often seen around the area walking my dog, Alfie.
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Alicia

Alicia

Job Title: Preschool Leader/Third in Charge

Joined: 2019

NVQ level 4 in childcare
Hello, I'm Alicia and I'm the preschool room leader I work all year round, and I have worked here for four years. I have my own group of key children but I oversee all of the children. When your child comes to nursery, I will provide love, support and a nursery experience to remember.

I am a mum to a little girl, she is one year old, so I know how hard it is to leave your child in a new setting.

At home I live with my husband and daughter, we also have three Springer Spaniels called Bailey, Bonnie and Wally.

We love going to the zoo and having family days out. I also play for a darts team.
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Karen

Karen

Job Title: Early Years Teacher

Joined: 2023

Hello! My name is Karen, I am a qualified Early Years / Primary Teacher in the Preschool Room and I am currently training to be a Level 3 Forest Schools Leader. I mainly teach focus groups and support weekly planning in the Preschool room as the Preschool Teacher and promote age-appropriate learning and development across the nursery.

I am a mum with two amazing daughters and I have been married for nearly 20 years. I spend most of my time outdoors walking and I enjoy running. My other passion is Art in which I have a BA (Hons) and I love painting and drawing in my spare time.
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Paula

Paula

Job Title: Toddler Room Leader

Joined: 2022

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare
Hello, I'm Paula, I'm the room leader of the Toddler room and I've worked here for just under a year. I have a key group of children of my own but I oversee the whole of the Toddler room learning and development, I work term time only.

I live at home with my partner two children, and our dog called Roxy. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my little family such as movie and games nights. At the weekends I enjoy doing things like having a pamper night with my daughter.
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Amy

Amy

Job Title: SENDCO

Joined: 2022

BA honors Early Childhood Studies
Hello, I'm Amy, I'm the SENDCO at the Northwich Nursery. I work across all the rooms and I am here all year round, I've worked at Northwich for a year. I am here to help your child learn and develop, my door is always open for parents to come and have a chat about any concerns regarding your child.
I live with my mum, dad and sister. I like to read stories and sing nursery rhymes with the children. I am a kind-hearted person with a bad sense of humour. I can't wait to get to know you and your little ones.
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Laura

Laura

Job Title: SENDCO Team

Joined: 2013

NVQ Level 3 in childcare
Hello, I'm Laura, I worked here previously from 2013-2021 as the deputy manager and Pre-school room leader.
I now work alongside Amy in the SENDCO team and have done for over a year. I work across all the rooms, all year round but mainly Pre-school as a 1:1.
I live at home with my partner, two children, and two dogs called Rosie and Marley and a hamster called Gizmo.
In my spare time I like to spend time with my family and do things like have movie nights with all our favourite treats.
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Kim

Kim

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2019

NVQ level 3 in childcare
Hello, I'm Kim, I work in the baby room, term time only. I've worked here for four years.

I enjoy reading stories to the children and exploring the outdoor area with them.

I live close by with my two children and two cats.

In my spare time, I like to spend with my family, we enjoy going on days out such as to the zoo, park and swimming.
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Sharon

Sharon

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2021

NVQ level 2 in Childcare
Hello, I'm Sharon, I work in the baby room all year round. I have worked here full-time for two years. I love getting to know the children we care for and their families too. I like to have snuggles and sing with our little ones when they are here.

I am a mum to two children, my son is at high school and my daughter at primary school. I spend my spare time going on walks with my family and watching my daughter dance at a troupe.
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Tara

Tara

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2021

NVQ level 3 in childcare
Hello, I'm Tara, I work in the Toddler room, term-time only and have done so for two years. I share my key group with Sarah D. I take care of our nursery fish called Toffee and Popcorn.

I live close by with my daughter. When we have our weekends together, we like to have pamper nights and watch some of our favourite movies. We also have a cat called Oreo, who likes to have his own adventures around the area.
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Holly

Holly

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2022

Working towards NVQ Level 3 in childcare

Hello, I'm Holly, I work in the Toddler Room all year round and have done so for over a year. I am a key worker to a small group of children, I really enjoy getting stuck into messy activities such as gloop.

I live at home with my mum and dad. We have two dogs called Digger and Pickle. I also have an older brother, who has a little girl. I often take my niece for days out at the weekends such as to the local farm and parks.
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Sarah

Sarah

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2022

I am working towards NVQ level 3 in childcare.
Hello, my name is Sarah, i work in the toddler room all year round at S4YC Northwich and have done so for 8 months, where I am loving, caring and supportive towards the children.

I am originally from South Africa; I have a twin brother and an older brother. I enjoy taking walks in the woodlands and at the Lochs in my free time. I also enjoy going to the theatre to watch my favourite shows with my friends and family.
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Sarah

Sarah

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2022

working towards NVQ level 3.
Hello, I'm Sarah. I work part-time in the Toddler Room and have done for a year. I share a key group with Tara. When I'm at nursery, I like to get messy and do lots of drawing too.

I live at home with my husband and my two children who are 5 and 11(they both came to this nursery), and our hamster called Nugget. I like to take my children to the park most evenings and some nights we have a movie night all together.
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Stacey

Stacey

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2011

NVQ level 3 in childcare
Hello, I'm Stacey and I work in the preschool room, term time only.

I worked at the nursery previously from 2011-2017, then came back again in 2018, after working at an out-of-school club.

I have four children altogether (step-mum to two), who I spend my time with when I'm not working, having fun days out and making the most of our time together before they get too big.

At nursery, my favourite thing to do is singing and dancing, or read a story with the children.
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Niamh

Niamh

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2022

I am working towards NVQ level 3 in childcare

Hello, my name is Niamh, and I work all year round. I am here to provide love and support for your child whilst bringing a bit of fun and excitement to daily life at the nursery.

I am originally from Liverpool and moved to Cheshire thirteen years ago, so I know what it is like to be in a totally new setting. I live with my parents younger brother and my dog (miniature schnauzer).

When I moved to Cheshire, I joined my local girl guide group and moved all the way up to the young leader, which I did for two years, I love to learn new languages and I'm currently learning Japanese and German.
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Jen

Jen

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2019

working towards NVQ Level 3 in childcare

Hello, I'm Jen, and I have been here for four years, I work in the preschool room, term-time only, before this I would clean the Northwich nursery in the evening.

I enjoy getting involved in all the messy activities with the children, but also like sitting down for a book and a cuddle.

I live with my husband and two children, my daughter is in high school and my son is in primary school. I like to go and visit my sister most weekends, and in my spare time, I like to take my children to the park.
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Lynsey

Lynsey

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2021

Hello, my name is Lynsey, I work in the preschool room, term-time only, I've worked here for nearly two years.

I have a 10-year-old boy who is my world.

I love to have fun. I like dancing to my favourite Disney songs and you will often find me in the outdoor area riding a tiny bike or trying to hula hoop. I look forward to making lots of new memories with your children.
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Maya

Maya

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Hello, my name is Maya and I work in the Toddler Room all year round. I am a key worker and I have been enjoying making bonds with the children and helping to progress their development.

I am originally from Manchester and moved to Cheshire when I was 15 years old. I have been studying and working in childcare since I was 17. I am half-Pakistani and live at home with my mum, stepdad and brother. I enjoy going to concerts with my friends and occasionally performing in theatre shows.
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Abbie

Abbie

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner - Apprentice

Joined: 2024

Hello, my name is Abbie and I work as an apprentice all year round. I have spent most of my time in the Preschool room getting to know the children and forming a bond with them. I have been taking part in the Preschool Forest School sessions and helping the children to learn and develop.

I live in Northwich with my mum and dad, I left high school in June 2023 and followed my interests in childcare. I am now working towards qualifying as an Early Years Practitioner at Level 2. In my spare time, I like to see my friends and enjoy meals out. I am currently learning to drive and hoping to pass my test soon.
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Rosina

Rosina

Job Title: Nursery Cook

Joined: 2013

Hello, I'm Rosie, I am the nursery cook, and I work all year round to provide food for your little ones. I have worked here for more than ten years!

I am originally from the South of Italy, I have two children and four grandchildren. I often look after my grandchildren through the week. In my spare time, I like to grow my own produce and do lots of gardening.

I am proud that I have never scored below a five on our Environmental Health Inspection!
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