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St Marys CofE Primary School, Castlefields Avenue South, Castlefields, Runcorn, WA7 2NR
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09 February 2026
I love this setting. The staff are amazing with all of the children, everything they do feels so personal and they treat each child with the same love and care we all give our own children. As a parent's, we couldn't ask for more than that. My middle child started just after her 2nd birthday and
thrived in every aspect. Now my youngest daughter has just started and has settled brilliantly in such a short amount of time and I believe it's all down to the way she's been cared for. I'll always recommend St Mary's and personally vouch for all the staff. Such an amazing team!
06 February 2026
We are very happy with this nursery. The staff are kind, professional, and genuinely care about the children. They take the time to understand each child's needs and support their development, especially with communication and language.
The team communicates well with parents and always provides
helpful feedback, which makes us feel reassured. The environment is safe, welcoming, and well organised, with activities that are engaging and appropriate for the children's age.
We truly appreciate the support and care they provide and would highly recommend this nursery to other families.
06 February 2026
Brilliant nursery my little girls settled in really well due to the staff being so welcoming and warm
Positive attitude throughout all
Made up with this nursery , the activities they provide for the children keeps the children busy and learning throughout the day making each task fun
11 December 2025
This nursery has been amazing. We are so sad that we don't live closer so that Violet could attend for longer. The staff are brilliant and I would highly recommend St Mary's pre school to anyone. They always have lots of fun and enriching activities for the children. Their love and warmth is felt
and they have made Violet so welcome over the last 12 months
10 December 2025
My little boy started September this year and the staff have gone above and beyond to make him feel comfortable and support him to the fullest they possibly can so he can thrive as much as he can! He absolutely loves coming to nursery especially when he gets to play outside.
30 September 2025
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.
29 September 2025
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.
03 October 2024
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.
03 October 2024
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.
30 September 2024
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.
30 September 2024
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 at St Mary's S4YC.
30 September 2024
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.
30 September 2024
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.
24 September 2024
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.
13 March 2024
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.
01 March 2024
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.
16 February 2024
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.
15 February 2024
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.
13 February 2024
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.
09 February 2024
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.
Latest Reviews for S4YC @ St Mary's Preschool & Out of School Club
09 February 2026
I love this setting. The staff are amazing with all of the children, everything they do feels so personal and they treat each child with the same love and care we all give our own children. As a parent's, we couldn't ask for more than that. My middle child started just after her 2nd birthday and
thrived in every aspect. Now my youngest daughter has just started and has settled brilliantly in such a short amount of time and I believe it's all down to the way she's been cared for. I'll always recommend St Mary's and personally vouch for all the staff. Such an amazing team!
06 February 2026
We are very happy with this nursery. The staff are kind, professional, and genuinely care about the children. They take the time to understand each child's needs and support their development, especially with communication and language.
The team communicates well with parents and always provides
helpful feedback, which makes us feel reassured. The environment is safe, welcoming, and well organised, with activities that are engaging and appropriate for the children's age.
We truly appreciate the support and care they provide and would highly recommend this nursery to other families.
06 February 2026
Brilliant nursery my little girls settled in really well due to the staff being so welcoming and warm
Positive attitude throughout all
Made up with this nursery , the activities they provide for the children keeps the children busy and learning throughout the day making each task fun
11 December 2025
This nursery has been amazing. We are so sad that we don't live closer so that Violet could attend for longer. The staff are brilliant and I would highly recommend St Mary's pre school to anyone. They always have lots of fun and enriching activities for the children. Their love and warmth is felt
and they have made Violet so welcome over the last 12 months
10 December 2025
My little boy started September this year and the staff have gone above and beyond to make him feel comfortable and support him to the fullest they possibly can so he can thrive as much as he can! He absolutely loves coming to nursery especially when he gets to play outside.
30 September 2025
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.
29 September 2025
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.
03 October 2024
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.
03 October 2024
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.
30 September 2024
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.
30 September 2024
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 at St Mary's S4YC.
30 September 2024
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.
30 September 2024
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.
24 September 2024
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.
13 March 2024
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.
01 March 2024
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.
16 February 2024
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.
15 February 2024
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.
13 February 2024
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.
09 February 2024
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.