Wilmere Lane Nursery School

64 Wilmere Lane, Widnes WA8 5UR
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Wilmere Lane Nursery School gives children the chance to learn about the world in a stimulating and fun learning environment.
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Care Provided by Wilmere Lane Nursery School

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Lynne Billington (Senior Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 18
  • Total Places for Children
  • 78
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Wilmere Lane Nursery School

  • Full day (8:00 am to 6:00 pm) from £52.00

  • We want to make life simple, so our fees include milk, freshly prepared snacks, and meals, as well as nappies, wipes, and sun cream. Parents are, of course, also welcome to bring in their own.

Wilmere Lane Nursery School Reviews (49)

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Wilmere Lane Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.941) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Wilmere Lane Nursery School has 49 reviews.

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Review from A J (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the moment my little one started, we have all been welcomed into the Wilmere family. 


During our lookaround a particular staff member explained the curriculum and the experiences that we should expect and this is exactly as described with me regularly informed via the communication app. 
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share all milestones reached and even update me if my little one has been upset at drop off to settle my mind and reassure me she's in great hands.
The girls are welcoming and cheerful even at the early hours of opening and all of them know my little one by name.
In the year we've been at Wilmere Lane, my little one has developed in her speech and understanding, blossoming into a little character who loves to babble about her day. We particularly enjoy looking back at observations and pictures that have been uploaded to help further develop her speech at home.
I have no hesitation in recommending Wilmere Lane to my friends and know that their children will have as great an experience as we have had! 

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Review from J O (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wilmere Lane Nursery is a lovely place, with so many different things to keep my son entertained. I am confident that my son not only has a fun and engaging day but also is incredibly well looked after. Staff are approachable and happy to help with any queries or concerns. Food seems wholesome, nutritious
and varied. Happy with my choice of nursery all-round!

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Review from H P (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been coming to this nursery since January, and I can honestly say she has loved coming since day one. The staff are so lovely and caring towards all the children and make you feel so at ease knowing your child is in safe hands. We are regularly updated with our child’s learning and development
and handover at the end of the day is very effective as you know how your child has been throughout the day what they have eaten, nappies, sleeps, etc! .They are all very friendly and approachable, and I know my daughter has a fabulous relationship with her key worker aswell as the other staff members in the nursery as she is always so happy to go in as soon as we pull up in the carpark. I highly recommend this nursery to anyone who is looking for childcare for their children. Thank you to everyone who has looked after our daughter so far, we really can't fault the care she has received so far.

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Review from Amy D (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter went to Wilmere from one year, up until three years and four months. I cannot fault this nursery. She absolutely thrived. The staff are very compassionate and exceptional at their jobs. It was an absolute pleasure for her to attend there. Would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a
nursery setting.

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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been coming to Wilmere Lane Nursery School for a little over a year now and has loved his learning journey so far. He has come on leaps and bounds. He has an amazing bond with all the staff that he has worked with. They truly are wonderful at their roles. The management team are very
welcoming, and there is never a problem too big or small for them. I am looking forward to my little baby girl to soon be joining this fantastic nursery.

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Review from Jessica Y (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery has been absolutely fantastic with my daughter. She has come on so much since starting in November. She originally started only attending for one day a week, it was very clear from the start that the staff were absolutely brilliant with all the children and went out of their way to ensure
she settled in quickly, making me feel so comfortable she was attending for more days.
The difference in her in just four months is amazing, every day at pick up, her key person is so efficient and tells us exactly how her day was.
We couldn’t be more happy choosing Wilmere Lane Nursery for her to learn and grow over the next couple of years.

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Review from Amy S (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely love sending our little boy to Wilmere Lane Nursery School. We have received nothing but outstanding practice and service since day one. Our little boy adores the staff and the genuine care they show him is second to none. As a primary school teacher myself, I understand the important
role a child-led curriculum plays in his development.

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Review from Shelley H (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with my daughter’s experience since starting nursery when she was 10 months old. The nursery key workers are all kind, approachable, personable and take the time to get to know you and your child. My daughter has developed so much since joining; her language has gone from strength to
strength and she has become more sociable and extroverted. It is a comfort to know I am leaving my child in good hands, with people that care for her well-being and know her well as an individual.

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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’m a first-time mum and the lovely ladies have all been really helpful and very patient with me as it’s all new to me.
They are all very welcoming and happy to help and give guidance when needed.
Just want to say a special thank you to a member of staff in the office for her patience, help and
support while navigating our new nursery life. She’s been a godsend.
The nursery is fantastic and I’m really looking forward to watching my son develop and grow here.
Thank you all.

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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff are lovely and caring in nature with a very maternal approach to childcare allowing my child to feel comfortable and at home.
I have had all of my children here and they have completely thrived!
You feel completely comfortable with leaving your children here and their development excels,
what more do you want from a nursery?

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Review from J F (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love this Nursery. It has been a home from home for our 3 children. The staff are all so lovely yet professional. My children love coming in and have gained so much from attending. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this nursery to anyone.

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Review from V D (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery, staff know your children inside and out and go out of their way to make everyone feel comfortable. Children are made to feel welcome at all times and there are always questions regarding their day before nursery which makes everyone feel at ease.

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Review from Alison F (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Wilmere Lane Nursery in Jan 2023 and he absolutely loves it! It's clear he has very good relationships with all his keyworkers (past and present) as well as being extremely happy around all staff members. The daily updates and observations which we receive really reassure me as a mum
that he is enjoying his time at the nursery and it is also good to see what he's eaten, his nappies and sleep times too. The communication from the nursery is really good. They have always provided a good verbal summary at the end of the day when I have collected my son and are always happy to answer any questions I have.


The staff clearly enjoy working with the children as they provide such a high level of care. He's been provided with many opportunities to experience lots of new things and is always encouraged. All the activities which the nursery does have definitely helped my little boy with his development in all skill sets. Overall, Wilmere Lane is a fantastic nursery.


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Review from Emma M (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our sons have been at Wilmere Lane from 10 months right through to Pre-School. All of the staff are welcoming and have built strong relationships with both of our boys. We have always felt safe leaving our children to go to nursery here and have loved how at home and comfortable our children
have been going in. Communication is thorough through the use of the app and also during handovers at drop off and pick up. We have nothing but good things to say about the staff and the nursery in general and have recommended Wilmere Lane to many friends.

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Review from V M (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have our two girls 1 and 2 in Wilmere Lane and honestly, we couldn’t ask for more they have been brilliant with them both from day one to now and with us too! We get updated with pictures, news and reports for the girls - we have also been assisted greatly by all of the staff for our little girl's
additional needs around eating. We can only say thank you to them for everything they have done.

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Review from Heather M (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, the staff are amazing and the children love it there. The staff very sensible and genuinely care about the children, and very approachable. I’ve had 2 children there over the last 6 years, and highly recommend it to anyone.

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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After going to see a few local nurseries and being left disappointed I knew on the first visit that this was the right nursery for my child. The staff at this nursery are exceptional and you can see they really care about the children. The use of the portal for updates is great, it informs me of key
info such as feeding / nap times and they often provide pictures of what my child is doing during the day which really helped to set my mind at ease during the first days back at work.

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Review from Graeme M (Father of Child) published on 2 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two girls have been in Wilmere Lane for the past twelve months or so now and I could not be happier. Our eldest is two years old now and has progressed through two different classes. She’s loved everyone and bonded so well with her key person every time. She has trouble with her eating and sleeping
but the nursery has been so accommodating with this and making it as easy as possible for her. Once our second was born we were keen to get her into nursery as soon as possible. She’s one now and has also progressed so much! The care and attention they receive is second to none. Thank you everyone at Wilmere for making our girls so happy!

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Review from Adele H (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot rate the nursery highly enough. My son has been attending for a year and he is flourishing. The nursery has such a family vibe and the staff are just amazing. My son loves being there and I go off to work each day happy knowing he is safe, well cared for and having lots of fun. I will be so
sad when my son has to leave to go to school!

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Review from S O (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl couldn't be happier in the nursery. She doesn't look back when we drop her off each day.
The weekly diaries are great and staff always take the time to talk to you about the day.
Thank you to the whole team at Wilmere Lane.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.941)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.941) out of 10 for Wilmere Lane Nursery School 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 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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 4.941 for Wilmere Lane Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (191 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 203 Ratings = 4.941

  • 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 Wilmere Lane Nursery School is based on 17 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 78 number of registered child places is 15.6, which has been reached with 17 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 (4)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

Recipient: Storal

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2022

Recipient: Storal

Date: Friday 29 Apr 2022 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2020

Recipient: Storal

Date: Tuesday 31 Mar 2020 More details

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Lynne Billington

Job Title: Senior Nursery Manager

Joined: 2018

Lynne originally trained as a teacher before falling into Early Years. She has dedicated nearly 18 years of her career to the sector, working as a nursery manager in various settings. The role of a nursery manager is exceptionally fulfilling for Lynne, as it allows her to contribute to the growth and development of young lives.

On a personal note, Lynne is a mother of three grown-up children and a grandmother to two grandchildren who take up a lot of her time, but she wouldn't have it any other way.

Qualifications: BA QTS EYPS

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilmere Lane Nursery School

What is the Age Range of Children that Wilmere Lane Nursery School accepts?

Wilmere Lane Nursery School accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Wilmere Lane Nursery School Open?

Wilmere Lane Nursery 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 Wilmere Lane Nursery School have capacity for?

Wilmere Lane Nursery School has capacity for a total of 78 Children.

How far is Wilmere Lane Nursery School to the centre of Widnes?

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

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