Canopy Children's Nursery St Luke's Chapel

St Luke's Chapel, St Lukes Way Runwell, Wickford SS11 7JJ
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  • Canopy Children's Nursery St Luke's Chapel, Wickford
Canopy St Luke’s Chapel is a one-of-a-kind nursery in Wickford, set within a beautifully restored chapel that blends historic charm with modern design. This special setting has been thoughtfully created to offer children a safe, nurturing place where learning feels exciting and every day brings new opportunities.

The nursery cares for children aged 3 months to 5 years and is open from 7:30am to 6:30pm for 51 weeks of the year. Rooms are tailored to different ages – The Nest for babies, The Forest for toddlers, and The Canopy for preschoolers – each designed with high-quality resources that spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence.

The gardens surrounding the chapel are in development and will soon provide children with inspiring outdoor areas to explore. Plans include planting beds for fruit and vegetables, natural play spaces, and areas where children can learn about sustainability and caring for the environment.

Fresh, nutritious meals and snacks are provided each day, supporting healthy routines. The nursery accepts government-funded hours and tax-free childcare, with inclusive fees covering meals and drinks.

The curriculum, known as The Canopy Code, which nurtures children as curious explorers, confident communicators, independent learners, and inquisitive thinkers. Strong partnerships with families ensure every child feels supported and valued.

For families looking for a nursery with character, community spirit, and exciting new opportunities, Canopy St Luke’s Chapel is a truly inspiring place to begin your child’s learning journey.
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Funding & Fees

Nursery fees from September 2025:
Full Day (7:300am to 6:30pm) £82
AM Session (7:30am to 1:00pm) £58
PM Session (1:00pm to 6:30pm) £53
School Time (8:30am to 3:30pm) £71
Drop in (Two Hours) £25
5% sibling discount across all sessions


We accept Government funding for eligible children. This funding covers 15 or 30 hours of childcare for 38 weeks of the year, ie term time. An additional services fee includes the provision of food, daily extra-curricular activities and consumables that are not covered by the funding. You can view our full price list on our website to see how your fees will be adjusted with the Government funding.

To enable your child to develop their relationship with their key worker and to settle into the nursery routine, we ask for bookings of at least 2 Full day sessions per week or 3 School time, AM or PM sessions per week.
We also offer flexible, drop-in sessions which can be booked on a week-to-week basis. We aim to be as flexible as possible to fit in with your family’s childcare requirements but spaces are always subject to availability.
Fees are subject to review by Canopy, and we may amend them by providing you with one months’ notice.

Contact Canopy Children's Nursery St Luke's Chapel to get a personalised quote.

Contact Canopy Children's Nursery St Luke's Chapel to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Patrick Banwo (Owner)

Total Places for Children

  • 76

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • There is free parking on site for visitors

Canopy Children's Nursery St Luke's Chapel Reviews (1)

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Canopy Children's Nursery St Luke's Chapel has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.066) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Canopy Children's Nursery St Luke's Chapel has 1 review.

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Review from Andy E (Father of Child) published on 8 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Canopy since it opened in September 2025, shortly after she turned one year old. The service has been fantastic and all the staff are amazing at caring for the children. It's a really positive atmosphere and a beautiful setting. She settled very quickly and loves going to nursery.
The updates we receive every day are very thorough and each child has the care and attention they need to develop. I would definitely recommend Canopy to anyone looking for nursery places!
Reply from Patrick Banwo, Director at Canopy Children's Nursery St Luke's ChapelThank you so much for taking the time to share such a lovely review. We are delighted to hear that your daughter has settled in well at Canopy and enjoys coming to nursery each day. It means a great deal to us that you value the care, attention and daily updates our team provides. Creating a positive, nurturing environment for every child truly sits at the heart of what we do.
Thank you for your kind recommendation and for being part of the Canopy St Luke's Chapel. We're so pleased to be supporting your daughter's development as she grows. And we truly appreciate the support from you, our parents.
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Current Review Score: 8.1 (8.066)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.1 (8.066) out of 10 for Canopy Children's Nursery St Luke's Chapel 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 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.1 out of 5 from 1 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 5.000 for Canopy Children's Nursery St Luke's Chapel is calculated as follows: ( (12 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 5
  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 3.066 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Canopy Children's Nursery St Luke's Chapel is based on 1 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 = 3
    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 76 number of registered child places is 15.2. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 15.2 = 0.066
  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 (2)

Rachel

Rachel

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025

Rachel is an experienced Early Years practitioner with over 15 years in childcare and more than 7 years in management. Fully qualified in Early Years, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a gentle, nurturing approach to her role. After returning from maternity leave in 2025, Rachael felt that joining the newly opened Canopy St Luke’s Chapel was an opportunity she couldn’t miss. She is passionate about helping children discover the natural world and sharing Canopy’s commitment to sustainability and care for the environment.

Jackie

Jackie

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2025

Jackie holds a degree in Early Years and Teaching and has over 9 years of experience in childcare. She discovered her passion for working with children while running kids’ clubs in luxury hotels, where her strong English skills helped her build wonderful connections with families from around the world. Jackie is dedicated to providing high-quality education and creating a warm, supportive environment for every child. She plays a key role in nurturing Canopy’s caring team spirit and ensuring that every day is filled with learning, laughter, and kindness.

Frequently Asked Questions about Canopy Children's Nursery St Luke's Chapel

What is the Age Range of Children that Canopy Children's Nursery St Luke's Chapel accepts?

Canopy Children's Nursery St Luke's Chapel accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Canopy Children's Nursery St Luke's Chapel Open?

Canopy Children's Nursery St Luke's Chapel is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Canopy Children's Nursery St Luke's Chapel have capacity for?

Canopy Children's Nursery St Luke's Chapel has capacity for a total of 76 Children.

How far is Canopy Children's Nursery St Luke's Chapel to the centre of Wickford?

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

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