S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery

The Venue, Gadbrook Road, Rudheath, Northwich CW9 7JL
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  • S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery, Northwich
Little Owls Nursery and Pre-School provides an engaging and inclusive environment offering high quality care and education.

With free flow play across the indoor and outdoor space and a variety of resources and activities to suit all ages and stages of development, children are encouraged to play, learn and explore from the moment they step through the door.

Care Provided by S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Nursery School – Privately Owned
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Shona Wilson (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 10
  • Total Places for Children
  • 52
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 4 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-16:00
    Tuesday 08:00-16:00
    Wednesday 08:00-16:00
    Thursday 08:00-16:00
    Friday 08:00-16:00
  • When Closed
  • School Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery

  • Breakfast Club (08:00 - 09:00) £7.00
    AM Session (09:00 - 12:00) £21.00
    PM Session (12:00 - 15:00) £21.00
    After School Club (15:00 - 16:00) £7.00


    Funded Hours Fees;
    Hourly rate for hours over funding - £7.00


  • All funding types accepted


  • Parking
  • Parents should park in the Venue carpark.


S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery Reviews (8)

9.5

S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.473) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery has 8 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent staff, so understanding and always meet the demands of my child, even when she tries to push the boundaries. Staff are always approachable and welcoming! My child always comes home so exhausted which can mean only one thing she has had a busy day playing with her friends.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nothing but positive experience at Little Owls, they give the best to the children's education. Lovely and very friendly staff, made to feel like one big family. Always go above and beyond for the children, always do something new every day!

Reply from Shona Wilson, Manager at S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery

Hi, thank you so much for your kind words! We love creating exciting, new opportunities for the children, making every day different and unique for them!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Lovely little nursery. My child has really settled in well since September, has grown so much in confidence and loves going to school. Staff are friendly and really helpful. One of the best decisions I made sending my child to Little Owls.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a positive setting since the recent takeover. All the staff really happy, friendly and always thorough with drop off and pick up handover. My little one loves attending and is really thriving. Couldn't be happier with the service being provided.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We chose Little Owls for its unique approach, access to outdoor provision and the Hygge Accreditation. Our little boy loves going to nursery and has flourished under the care of the committed staff. As working parents, we are kept well informed of his progress and achievements and really couldn’t be
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As my child has only just started at Little Owls, he has been welcomed into the setting with open arms and the staff have been really helpful with his settling in they are really helpful and friendly.

Reply from Laura, Manager at S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery

Thank you so much for your review, we are so happy that your child has settled well here at Little Owls and we cannot wait to watch them learn and grow!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves going to Little Owls School! He has come on leaps and bounds since he started at Nursery/Pre School. All the staff are brilliant and go above and beyond. All the staff are friendly and caring. They are always welcoming towards the parents and always have the time to talk to the parents.
The Manager who works at Little Owls has been extremely supportive of me regarding my son who has autism. I would highly recommend Little Owls School.

Reply from Laura, Manager at S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review! We are always here to help in any way that we can and we look forward to continuing to work together to support your child throughout their journey at Little Owls and beyond.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves it at Little Owls, she always comes out with a big smile on her face. She loves all the staff and they all go above and beyond. When she first started at Little Owls she was very shy but her confidence has grown huge amounts.

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.473)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.473) out of 10 for S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery 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 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 8 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 4.904 for S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (85 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 94 Ratings = 4.904

  • 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 4.569 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery is based on 8 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 = 3.8

    • 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 52 number of registered child places is 10.4. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 10.4 = 0.769

  • 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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Meet the Team (6)

Laura

Laura

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

Hello, I'm Laura. I started as the manager at Little Owls in October 2023 and I have really enjoyed getting to know all of the wonderful children, families and team members. I have a degree in Early Childhood Studies as well as Early Years Teacher Status. I have several years experience of working in a range of childcare settings. I live with my partner and our two cats. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.


Shona

Shona

Job Title: Pre-school Room Leader

Joined: 2022

Hello, I'm Shona. I am the Pre-school Room Leader and the SENCO at Little Owls. I have a Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Childcare. I joined Little Owls in 2022 and thoroughly enjoyed my job. I live with my daughter, husband and our three cats. I love music and can play the flute!


In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, completing crafts and watching Disney films.


Steph

Steph

Job Title: Nursery Room Leader

Hi, I'm Steph. I have a NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and I have been working in childcare for 13 years. I am the Nursery Room Leader here at Little Owls. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my husband and my family. I am also a big Stoke City F.C fan and enjoy going to watch them play regularly.


Rebecca

Rebecca

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Hello, I'm Rebecca and I work in the Pre School room at Little Owls. I have a Level 3 in Childcare and have worked with children for 14 years. I live with my partner and our little boy who is 2. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, going on adventures with our little man and visiting my parents holiday home in Wales.


Linzi

Linzi

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Hi, I'm Linzi and I am based in Nursery. I have a NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and I have worked with children since the age of 18. I have worked in a range of roles and settings and first joined Little Owls in 2012 before leaving to start a family. I then returned to Little Owls in 2021. When I'm not having fun at Little Owls, I am kept busy with my two little boys and really enjoying baking and exploring new places.


Kelly

Kelly

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Hello, I'm Kelly and I work in the Nursery Room. I have a Level 3 in Childcare and I have worked in childcare for the last 20 years. I am a mum to twin 4 year old boys who keep me busy in my spare time. I also enjoy spending time with my family, going to the beach or chilling with a boxset.


Frequently Asked Questions about S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery accepts?

S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery Open?

S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-16:00, Tuesday 08:00-16:00, Wednesday 08:00-16:00, Thursday 08:00-16:00, Friday 08:00-16:00.

How many Children does S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery have capacity for?

S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery has capacity for a total of 52 Children.

How far is S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery to the centre of Northwich?

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