What is the Age Range of Children that Beacon Nursery accepts?

Beacon Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Beacon Nursery Open?

Beacon Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-17:45, Tuesday 07:30-17:45, Wednesday 07:30-17:45, Thursday 07:30-17:45, Friday 07:30-17:45.

How many Children does Beacon Nursery have capacity for?

Beacon Nursery has capacity for a total of 80 Children.

How far is Beacon Nursery to the centre of St Helens?

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

Beacon Nursery, 25 College Street, St Helens, Merseyside WA10 1TF

Review from Ella C (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025
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Couldn't fault this nursery! Makes me feel so on ease leaving my little boy here and looking forward to my little girl starting too. Staff are absolutely amazing, nursery gives a lot of information so you're always in the loop of your child's day. My child is so happy here and the staff forever goes

above and beyond. I appreciate this nursery so much! Management has also been outstanding!

Reply from Ashley Cook, Manager at Beacon Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words Ella, He really is a pleasure and we cant wait to have your little girl back :)

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Review from E H (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025
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My little girl attended here until she started primary school and even now she often asks if she can return to the nursery . The staff are always amazing and it's very clear that the children enjoy their time here . From my experience the nursery were accommodating to our needs treated my little girl

with the greatest of care . She remained same and secure whilst in their care and was always given a delicious variety of meals which she loved . She came out of nursery more than prepared for primary. The nursery had taught her so much in the time she was there . Got another one starting the nursery in April my granddaughter and I've no doubt she will be in the safest of hands. I always highly recommend to everyone

Reply from Ashley Cook, Manager at Beacon Nursery

Thank you so much Elaine for your lovely words! We miss her! we cant wait for your granddaughter to start :) We appreciate your message!

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Review from Rebecca B (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025
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My son joined the Beacons Toddler room in January 2025 after looking at a few provisions, I decided on the Beacon as I'd heard great things about them and their understanding of SEN. I can now say with complete confidence that I am so happy I made the decision to send my son here. The staff are absolutely

amazing and so supportive of his SEN. Even though my boy struggles with his speech, I can tell just by how happy he looks in photos, going in without crying in a morning, and collection that he adores it here. I can't thank the staff enough for all their support in the last few months, and for the future x

Reply from Ashley Cook, Manager at Beacon Nursery

Hi Rebecca, thank you very much for your kind words, they are much appreciated. I am lucky to have such attentive staff. He is a pleasure to look after :)

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Review from C J (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2024
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Such an amazing nursery, all three of my children have attended. My youngest currently attends here and he has absolutely thrived, just like my other two children did. The staff provide outstanding care and support to the children and the nursery setting is super homely.

Reply from Ashley Cook, Manager at Beacon Nursery

All three of your boys have been such a pleasure to have. I am personally grateful to have been here for all of them. Thank you so much for your kind words, best wishes, Ashley.

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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2024
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I had so much anxiety about putting my little girl into a nursery, she had never been away from me, and it was so hard having to trust somebody else to look after her but it was honestly the best thing I ever did. I couldn't have picked a better nursery for my baby! I honestly cannot thank the staff

enough for putting me at ease and simply being amazing. Seeing the difference in my daughter and how much she's grown in confidence honestly is amazing and I'm so happy that I made the right choice. My youngest has also joined this week and I know that she too is going to absolutely love it like her big sister does.

Reply from Ashley Cook, Manager at Beacon Nursery

Thank you so much. We love having both of your girls and watching them grow! Best wishes

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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2024
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The nursery has been amazing since my eldest attended in 2016. And now again with my youngest.
It just keeps getting better and better.
Everyone goes above and beyond for the children, they have been great with my child who attends having CMPA (cow's milk protein allergy) making sure their allergy

needs are met.

Reply from Ashley Cook, Manager at Beacon Nursery

Thank you very much for your kind words. Your child is a joy to look after. Best wishes.

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Review from Chloe M (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024
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I will recommend the beacon over and over again.
My eldest started in the toddler room and is now in school but still attends the holiday club, my middle started in the baby room and is now in the preschool room and now my little girl is due to start in the baby room soon. All 3 (yes baby included)

absolutely love it. And as a mum so do I. The staff are unreal, the manager is second to none, and they treat the children like their own. I'm happy to put every ounce of trust in them all. The rooms are excellent sizes with loads to do and the boys have always come home saying how much fun they have had.
You get a handover on pickup alongside the tapestry updates to say how the day has been and what meals they have had and the staff will happily speak to you for as long as needed and answer any questions. It's just a lovely lovely setting. And I will be genuinely upset when my little girl walks out those doors in 4 years time.
Honestly can't rate the nursery highly enough.

Reply from Ashley Cook, Manager at Beacon Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely words! We absolutely love being part of all three of your children's journeys in their early years! They are a pleasure to look after. Best wishes Ashley.

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Review from G P (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024
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Absolutely amazing nursery, I transferred my daughter here this year and from being a shy child who didn't like going to her last nursery she loves going to the Beacon Nursery, she runs to the door waves at the staff and just goes in, she even naps at nursery which shows how content she is to be there.

She has come on amazing leaps and bounds in understanding and sharing and playing with other children.
Best nursery in the northwest in my opinion.

Reply from Ashley Cook, Manager at Beacon Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words, she is a joy to look after. Best wishes Ashley.

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Review from Owen B (Father of Child) published on 8 August 2024
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My daughter was so shy before joining this nursery, since then they have brought the absolute best out of her. She's always coming home with new words learnt or new foods tried, she really enjoys coming here and it tells. All the staff are brilliant with her. Thank you guys.

Reply from Ashley Cook, Manager at Beacon Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words. She is a joy to look after! Best wishes Ashley.

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Review from Katie B (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024
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I cannot fault this nursery. My child has been greeted with a smile at every drop-off. When my child first started she had very little confidence and didn't like leaving my side. She now speaks in full sentences, loves making new friends and runs into nursery excited to see her teachers and friends.

All the staff at Beacon Nursery are friendly and always make time to talk to you, especially one staff member in particular.

Reply from Ashley Cook, Manager at Beacon Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely words! she is a pleasure to look after!

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Review from Madison A (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Genuinely cannot recommend the Beacon more!
They've been absolutely amazing with my little one. She has been in since she was five months old and absolutely adores all of the staff! They are attentive and caring and always go above and beyond for us.

Reply from Ashley Cook, Manager at Beacon Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind and lovely words; we cherish all our time with your little one, she is a pleasure to grow and develop.

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Review from A T (Mother of Child) published on 2 January 2024
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My youngest son has been going to Beacon since he was one. He has been supported in both baby room and toddler room so far. I cannot stress how happy he is at this nursery. He is so well looked after. I can tell how much the staff care about him. He has made progress in his development. Beacon keeps

us informed really well via the app about his day. My oldest son is due to attend in January. He is neurodivergent and staff have already got a support plan in place to settle him and then to make sure he has support when he goes to school. Staff have commented how excited they are to have him which is the best thing to hear as a parent, especially if your child isn't typical. The staff are just gorgeous and make it feel like home from home. Can't recommend this setting enough.

Reply from Ashley Cook, Manager at Beacon Nursery

Thank you very much for your kind words. We are looking forward to your child starting and supporting him in his next journey, getting school ready.

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Review from Liv P (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023
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My son attends this nursery, I am so pleased with every aspect of the nursery. My son will be moving up to pre-school in September, he was in toddler room before and the staff are very welcoming and polite and do help with any problems or concerns that you have. When starting in toddler room my son's

speech wasn't very clear to understand, but now his speech is so clear and I thank The Beacon Nursery for that, for taking up some time to sit and help him. All staff are very helpful, nice, professional and care about the children that attend the nursery. The nursery is very clean. They also have an app that you can go on to check which will tell you nappy changes as well as what food/drink your child has eaten or drank. Also pictures of your child are on the app for just you too see as well as what stages your child has met and what they are coming up to meeting. I couldn’t recommend The Beacon Nursery anymore than I do. All staff are amazing.

Reply from Patricia Freckleton, Manager at Beacon Nursery

Hi. Thank you so much for your review. We are a team who pride ourselves on making each child's experience of our setting a positive and lasting one. I am so pleased that you are happy with the service provided. Your child really has flourished while here and we look forward to the next chapter with you all as a family unit.

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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2023
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Great nursery. My daughter settled in straight away and has come on so well, especially with her speech. She was really shy at first, now she's like a different child. The staff are great. Keep you updated with everything that's going on throughout the day with the nursery app. Overall I cannot fault

this nursery at all. I would highly recommend.

Reply from Patricia Freckleton, Manager at Beacon Nursery

I am so pleased that you have had a great positive experience with being at our setting. Your daughter has settled brilliantly and she plays so well. It is great for us to be a part of her development. She also has some of the biggest smiles to give to the staff and her friends.

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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2023
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My little one absolutely loves it here! He is in the baby room and all the staff are amazing and so caring. Nothing is too much trouble for them and their dedication to the children is so lovely. My little one never wants to come home, which is obviously a good thing.

Reply from Patricia Freckleton, Manager at Beacon Nursery

Thank you for reviewing the nursery. Your son is an absolute pleasure and gives everyone a lovely wave hello throughout the day. He is such a treasure and it is lovely to see how well he is developing. I am happy that you have such a great relationship with the baby room team. They are a very nurturing group.

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Review from Samantha A (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2023
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My little boy has been going to this nursery for a couple of months now and he absolutely loves it. The staff are amazing and I could not fault them they do a wonderful job and really care for your children.

Reply from Patricia Freckleton, Manager at Beacon Nursery

I am so pleased that you have had such a great experience at our nursery. All the staff go 110% for the children and it is so lovely to see all the progress made. Your son is a joy to look after and we are so excited to see how much more he develops.

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Review from Claire R (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2023
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My daughter started here when she was 19 months old, at first she was a very shy little girl who didn't want to leave my side and with the help, support, and patience from staff she has progressed massively and now in preschool room she is a clever, chatty little girl who loves coming into nursery and

always excited to tell staff and her key worker everything she has been up to.
My little boy started here when he was 9 months old and has had an amazing time in the baby room and has come on massively in his development thanks to his key worker and other staff and I'm sure this will continue when he moves into the toddler room.
If anyone asks I never hesitate to recommend this nursery!

Reply from Patricia Freckleton, Manager at Beacon Nursery

It is wonderful to have received your review. We have seen both of the children flourish since they have been with us and it is lovely that we can say we have been a part of both their journeys in the early years.

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Review from Anparasi P (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2023
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The Beacon Nursery is the best choice in St Helens. The manager and all the staff are very kind. My 2-year-old kid goes to nursery and is very happy each morning. I really see a better improvement in my child after joining this nursery.

Reply from Patricia Freckleton, Manager at Beacon Nursery

It is so lovely to have your review of our nursery. Your daughter is so happy, all of the time and brings smiles to everyone's faces, and she really cheers people up. It is an absolute pleasure to have you all here at the Beacon Nursery.

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Review from S O (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2023
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My daughter started here in April and has improved so much in her speech and interaction.
She really enjoys going here and runs in the door every day with a smile on her face excited about going.
She enjoys her meals here and the interaction with her teachers.
I'm so happy I picked this setting

for her as she amazes me all the time with things she has learnt and words she can now say.
They go above and beyond and I love that the teachers will take time out of the day to tell you what they have been doing while being there.

Reply from Patricia Freckleton, Manager at Beacon Nursery

Thank you for your review. I am so pleased that you have had such a positive experience since your family came to our setting. Your daughter is a complete joy to have in the nursery and is such a happy friend to others.

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Review from Anna A (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023
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Can not fault this nursery at all and I wouldn’t choose anywhere else. Our older two children who are 8 and 5 both went here from been 9 months old. I went back to work after our third child last month and didn’t even look anywhere else. All the staff are brilliant and we wouldn’t choose anyone else

to help us raise our children while we are at work!

Reply from Patricia Freckleton, Manager at Beacon Nursery

Hi Anna,
Thank you for giving us a review. We love families who return for our childcare services. Your older two are always missed and it is so lovely to see how your youngest is already making such wonderful progress.
Many thanks

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