S4YC @ Upton Heath Primary School

Upton Heath Primary School, Upton Lane, Chester CH2 1ED
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9.8 24 Reviews
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Set within the grounds of Upton Heath Primary School, Upton Heath Nursery and Preschool provides high-quality childcare and early-years education for children from newborn to 4 years. With a cosy, brand-new baby room and a bright, spacious preschool room, the setting offers a safe, nurturing space where little ones can play, learn, and grow. Each environment is thoughtfully designed around children’s interests, inspiring creativity, curiosity, and independence through engaging, hands-on experiences.

Outside, children enjoy a large, secure, grassy garden and a sheltered playground – perfect for outdoor adventures no matter the weather. Whether digging in the mud kitchen, building with friends, or discovering nature, outdoor learning is a central part of the day, helping little ones develop confidence and a love for the world around them.

A dedicated, loving team creates a warm, family feel within the setting, working closely with parents to celebrate every child’s progress. Strong links with Upton Heath Primary School also ensure children are well prepared for a smooth, confident transition into Reception.

The team warmly invites interested families to come for a personal tour and see where your little one’s early-years journey could start.
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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 & Marc Sewell (Managing Directors)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 5

Total Places for Children

  • 42

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Funding & Fees

  • Breakfast Club (07:30 - 08:45) £9.53
    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


    Hourly rate for hours over funding: £8.50

  • 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 & 2 weeks at Christmas

S4YC @ Upton Heath Primary School Reviews (24)

9.8

S4YC @ Upton Heath Primary School has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.842) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time S4YC @ Upton Heath Primary School has 24 reviews.

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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have always found great communication from staff especially the manager of the nursery, and always supportive.
Messages being sent via mobile was always answered promptly.
Manager has always been emphatic when my child has been unwell and could not attend the nursery. Manager has consistently
been good with all communications regarding my child. My child has been mostly happy going in to meet their key worker on a daily basis. When I see my child after work, he always speaks positively about his key worker and the nursery, I can tell he is kept happy at his nursery and this makes us extremely happy as well.
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Review from F P (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We have been very happy with our child's time so far at the pre-school. My child can struggle with the separation when being dropped off but staff are always very warm and friendly, they also reassure us that our child has settled in well after being left.
The setting has a lovely mixture of activities
and toys. There is always a lovely hand over with short info on how our child has been through the day and whether they ate well at lunch time.
More feedback daily on the group activities and topics, personal & social developments and child's favourite activities would give even better connection to home.
We like the outdoor area and equipment the setting has. We would love to hear more of how this is utilised by the children and if group games are taking place.
Our child is very chatty about their day and gives a lot of positive responses to their time spent here
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Review from M A (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
It was easy to book extra hours for when needed.Staff are easy to talk too.Nice little settings. loved going everyday to nursery. Would love have more updates from teachers about the kids on the app.
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Review from L E (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A great pre-school run by compassionate and caring staff who have got to know our little boy as an individual. The class systems are awful to use, not intuitive at all. The fact that you have to pay to use some functionality of the system is also not right.
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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been really happy with the preschool. My daughter struggles with separation anxiety but the staff are incredibly friendly and attentive to make the transition at the start of the day is as smooth as possible, and by the end of the day she doesn't want to leave. There are fantastic resources to
explore, and my daughter is often chatting away about activities that she has participated in throughout the day. The centre is always clean and it is well set out to support the children in becoming independent. There are a variety of sessions available including breakfast club and after school club - allowing incredible flexibility to 'build' your day in a way that you don't generally get from nursery settings.
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Review from Lucy S (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic setting my daughter absolutely loves it here. The staff and manager are so friendly and always go above and beyond what is expected of them. My daughter is always excited to go into 'school' and includes the staff in her list of friends. The staff have been incredibly supportive with regards
to helping toilet train my daughter which is fantastic! Absolutely lovely setting and as parents we are invited in for things such as parents afternoon tea for mother's Day and a play day for fathers day. I wouldn't send my daughter anywhere else.
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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic little nursery, staff are lovely, I'm sure my daughter will miss it there come September, highly recommend this little place, my daughter's speech has come on so much and her learning the alphabet and counting.
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Review from H A (Stepmother of Child) published on 25 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My stepson absolutely loves coming here and gets excited when you mention nursery and going to see the girls (staff). They are so accommodating and friendly and he loves them. They are also soo supportive with potty training which is amazing as we are still learning. There is always lots of activities
set up inside and outside. The communication is fab too always have emails about updates and pictures too. Highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from A S (Father of Child) published on 24 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has had a great year at nursery. The staff attention to detail and care have helped him settle in and come out of his shell.
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Review from Katie H (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Gorgeous Preschool and lovely staff! My son loves it here and they are really flexible with hours to suit different childcare needs.
Staff are really caring and nurturing.
Outdoor play area has lots of space and different areas to explore.
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Review from Sally P (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has had a wonderful year at Upton pre school. He has learnt lots of new skills and made lots of new friends. He looks forward to coming in and sometimes doesn't want to leave! The staff are brilliant with communication, they provide updates and pictures and have always helped with any queries
I've had. I know that my child is in a safe and happy environment when I drop him off.
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Review from Tanya R (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are always amazing with my daughter she has settled in so well and enjoys going in every morning! The staff have always been amazing with communication and the pre school always looks spotless.
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Review from Nathan S (Father of Child) published on 6 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child didn't have the best time at her nursery , so we took her out of it and joined here . Since being here I couldn't ask for more the staff have been amazing with helping her settle in. She loves going to school now
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Review from V S (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Clare and the staff are so welcoming and accommodating. They really have the childrens best interests at the heart of all they do. When I leave my child with them, I know she will be cared for like she is their own, and as a working mum, that's incredibly reassuring.
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Review from Claire B (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves attending this pre school and asks me everyday if she is going. She has SEN needs and the staff are fantastic with her and understanding her needs, nothing is too much trouble. Would highly recommend this pre school.
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Review from Casey F (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to nursery as the staff are so patient and amazing with her , she's really settling into nursery due to the staff being so good with her couldn't recommend this nursery more. Love getting the updates of my child on the app to and seeing her progression.
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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves coming to nursery and that's all thanks to the amazing staff, the activities they do and overall how amazing the whole experience is. I couldn't ask for a better place to send my child.
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Review from J T (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursey have helped both of my little girls. Couldn't wish for a better setting than this one. Staff are lovely and have time for each and everyone of the children there. They are on key when a child is ill or hurts there selves. Amazing that's all I can say. They really have helped my youngest daughter
have confidence with other people, which I never though would be possible as she is all for me. I can safely say I can drop both girls off and not need to worry about them. Seeing the photos every week on how there week has been is brilliant as you get to see there happy little faces, and it also tells you straight away that we as parents have made the right option to bring them here. Sad that one of my girls will be leaving in July to move to big school but I know that since she has started at nursey they have given her the best time and a great start at education that she needs to go up next year.
Thank you so much for everything you do and it doesn't go unnoticed with me.
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Review from Victoria W (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children who are very fond of this pre-school. The staff are great with the children and very good at communicating with the parents. They are supportive and interested in what the child likes to do outside of school and provide a comfortable and nurturing environment away from home. The
facilities provided are all new and thought has been given to the design of the pre-school to allow the children to be as independent as possible. There are many activities for them to enjoy and the large amount of outdoor space also makes it a fun environment for the little ones.
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Review from Flo T (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has attended Upton Heath Preschool since September, we are incredibly happy with how she has adjusted. The staff are amazing, nothing too much trouble, we love that she goes in with a smile.
It's not just care but education, which in my opinion is more than you can ask for. Everything
is very child-centred, my little girl is bilingual, and she has received a book in both languages that she speaks which I was very impressed with.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.842)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.842) out of 10 for S4YC @ Upton Heath Primary School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.842 for S4YC @ Upton Heath Primary School is calculated as follows: ( (238 Excellents x 5) + (25 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 272 Ratings = 4.842
  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 @ Upton Heath Primary School is based on 24 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 42 number of registered child places is 8.4, which has been reached with 24 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)

Clare

Clare

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2024

I have been working with children in Early Years since I qualified in 2011. I have worked in a Nursery setting starting as a practitioner to becoming the manager, which I continued to do for the last 6 years.


I have a level 3 qualification in childcare and completed various Safeguarding and SEND courses
I started at Upton Heath Preschool when it opened in September 2024 taking on the Manager Role and I am looking forward to getting to know the children and parents and starting our journey together


My favourite children's book is The Hungry Caterpillar and my favourite Nursery Rhyme is Hickory Dickory Dock

Amber

Amber

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner  Joined: 2022

I have been working with children since 2016.


I have worked at Upton Heath's Pre-School since it opened in September 2024 but I have worked for S4YC since 2022.


I have a level 2 qualification and I have a Primary Education Degree


My favourite children's book is Room on the Broom and my favourite Nursery Rhyme is Wheels on the Bus

Gemma

Gemma

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner  Joined: 2024

I have been working with children since 2012. I have worked at Upton Heath's Pre-School since it opened in September 2024. I have a level 3 qualification


My favourite children's book is The Gruffalo and my favourite Nursery Rhyme is Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.

Maria

Maria

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner  Joined: 2024

I have been working with children since 2014 volunteering in a school and working closely with the SEND team. I have worked at Upton Heath's Pre-School since it opened in September 2024. I have a level 3 Diploma Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools and a level 3 SENDCO qualification.


My favourite children's book is Big Bear Little Bear and my favourite Nursery Rhyme is Wind the Bobbin Up.

Bianka

Bianka

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner  Joined: 2024

I have been working with children since 2023. I have worked at Upton Heath's Pre-School since it opened in September 2024. I have a level 2 qualification.


My favourite children's book is Odd Dog Out and my favourite Nursery Rhyme is Incy Wincy Spider.

Frequently Asked Questions about S4YC @ Upton Heath Primary School

What is the Age Range of Children that S4YC @ Upton Heath Primary School accepts?

S4YC @ Upton Heath Primary School accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is S4YC @ Upton Heath Primary School Open?

S4YC @ Upton Heath Primary School is open: 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.

How many Children does S4YC @ Upton Heath Primary School have capacity for?

S4YC @ Upton Heath Primary School has capacity for a total of 42 Children.

How far is S4YC @ Upton Heath Primary School to the centre of Chester?

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

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