S4YC @ Mickle Trafford Nursery & Preschool

Mickle Trafford Preschool, School Lane, Mickle Trafford, Chester CH2 4EF
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9.8 19 Reviews
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Mickle Trafford is a village nursery providing a nurturing environment for children 0-5 years, nestled in the heart of a charming community, with room for 54 little learners. It is a place where laughter and curiosity fill the air. The rooms are natural, neutral and welcoming with displays adorned with children’s artwork. There is a spacious outdoor area with a mud kitchen and forest school which is a haven for exploring young minds. The dedicated team foster a love for learning in the youngest members of the village.                
                                                
Baby room for 0-2 years olds is a haven for the tiniest members. Designed with utmost care, it’s a warm and cosy space where each child’s unique needs are met. Soft, natural colours create a soothing atmosphere, with age appropriate resources encouraging exploration and discovery. Caring experienced staff and a nurturing environment for their early development. It’s a place where first steps, giggles and babbling words mark the incredible journey of the youngest residents.

Toddler room for 2 year olds is a safe, stimulating space designed to nurture curiosity and support early development. With soft rounded furniture and child proofed areas, the room offers an environment where little ones can explore, play, and learn. Neutral colours, sensory play and interactive learning tools invite toddlers to engage with their surroundings, fostering both creativity and cognitive growth. Cosy corners for rest, along with playful and educational toys, encourage exploration while promoting PSED.

Preschool, children aged 3-5 years, space is thoughtfully designed to ignite young minds. The natural room is filled with learning materials, sparking curiosity and creativity. The dedicated team inspires a love for exploration through the EYFS laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning. It’s where friendships blossom and young imaginations take flight as the little learners prepare for their journey a head.

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Care Provided by S4YC @ Mickle Trafford Nursery & Preschool

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • David James (Managing Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 7
  • Total Places for Children
  • 40
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 4 years 11 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for S4YC @ Mickle Trafford Nursery & Preschool

  • Early Drop Off (08:00 - 09:00) £8.17
    AM Session (9.00 - 1.00) £40.33
    School Day (09:00 – 15:00) £48.50
    PM Session (15:00 - 18:00) £39.24
    After School Club (15.00-18.00) £24.52
    Full Day (discounted) (08:00 - 18:00) £67.58


    Funded Hours Fees;
    Snacks & Meals Charge - £7.50 per day
    Hourly rate for hours over funding - £8.50 per hour

  • All Funding Types Accepted
  • Parking

  • Visitor parking is available at front of the preschool building.


S4YC @ Mickle Trafford Nursery & Preschool Reviews (19)

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S4YC @ Mickle Trafford Nursery & Preschool has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.833) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time S4YC @ Mickle Trafford Nursery & Preschool has 19 reviews.

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Review from Yvette B (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has spent 1 month now at Mickle Trafford Preschool and has settled in great. The staff are warm and welcoming. I get a good account of what she has done in the day. She has been really happy there so far.

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

Great, great, simply great nursery!
The staff is amazing, all of them are always friendly and reliable, always smiling, and the atmosphere for my 1-year-old baby is amazing.
My baby had enough time for settling down and getting to know the girls working there. We had a very smooth transition and the
development my baby girl shows is excellent.
So many activities for all ages, nice food, and a great attitude.
Thank you!

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Review from Emma G (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are great. My two children are happy going in every morning after only being there a short while. Staff are very helpful and go off my lead as a parent. My children are in different rooms but they are allowed to visit each other at times when they want to. Really happy with the pre-school.

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Review from G H (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are amazing and a credit to the nursery my child has come on and is improving by the day because of the happy and fun environment they created it gives my child the freedom to be who they are and do the thing they enjoy.

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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl absolutely loves it at Mickle Trafford pre-school, always comes out telling me all about her day and how much fun she's had. The staff are amazing too and great at keeping me updated at the end of the day with what she's been doing!

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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started here in September 2023 and he has come on leaps and bounds, when he started his speech wasn't great but within a couple of months, everyone was already noticing the change it was amazing. He also has a rare genetic disorder which has been very hard for us as parents to put our
trust in other people to look after him but we're so glad we did as all the girls have been absolutely fantastic with him and I honestly know he's in safe hands at Mickle Trafford.

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Review from Rebecca A (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care from the staff. My little boy has been really happy here from the age of two, now four. He is happy and has got some great social skills built from attending the setting. He loves the outside space and forest school. Staff are professional and encourage him in all aspects of pre-school
life. I would recommend the setting.

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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been going here since he was 2. He loves it. The staff treat the children like their own and they are all lovely. Highly recommend this preschool. My little boy loves the outside play area and they have the forest school in which they also do lots of activities. My little boy has come
on so much since being in pre-school, and they cater to the children's individual interests and needs.

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Choosing Mickle Traffod Preschool has been an excellent decision for our little boy. The nurturing environment dedicated staff and great atmosphere have truly exceeded our expectations.
Overall, we highly recommend this preschool setting to any parent seeking a caring, supportive experience for their
child.
Thank you to all the team for all your hard work.

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Review from M P (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Satisfied, both children are happy and enjoy going to pre-school.
I would appreciate it if there was more attention around them eating their snacks and lunch. Despite the fact that all the meals are available they come back home hungry.

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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two children attend Mickle Trafford Preschool & Nursery. My eldest is in the preschool and youngest has just started the nursery.
My children are so happy there. The staff treat them as their own and they have always been so kind to both my children and myself. The staff are all lovely people who
genuinely care about the children. They will pick up on interests and tailor activities for the children. They also create an engaging atmosphere for the children with the emphasis being on play.
My eldest loves the freedom to be able to play inside and outside and the independence and responsibility he's given.
I was nervous about my youngest starting nursery, but the kindness from the staff has helped him settle very quickly. The only thing I'd change is the option to bring a lunch in.

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Review from L O (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mickle Trafford Preschool is a great setting. My son is very happy and enjoys his time here. It has fantastic facilities including an outdoor forest area. I would recommend it to any parent looking for a preschool.

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Review from A D (Father of Child) published on 6 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We like the staff and the fact that there is a collaboration with the local school to lead the kids into it and with local activities.

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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely welcoming nursery that my child is happy and excited to attend. My child enjoys his time at nursery and speaks fondly of his caregivers, it is clear that he enjoys his time at nursery and is developing well in a safe and supportive environment.

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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My little boy loves going to pre-school, he gets so excited knowing it’s a pre-school day and always comes out with a big smile and lots of stories. The staff are lovely, bubbly, friendly and approachable. The activities seem to be varied and interesting with lots of time outdoors including little trips
out around the village which I think is great. It’s lovely getting the pictures again on the new app and updates about what the class have been doing. My only minor negative would be that it would be helpful to have some more flexibility around making changes to set days rather than having to pay for an additional day. If staff ratios allow it it seems silly not to allow a child to swap a day here and there. Overall very pleased with the pre-school and thank you to all the staff who have worked hard to get the setting back to its settled state.

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Review from Danielle K (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Highly recommend Mickle Trafford Nursery Preschool the staff are always so friendly and welcoming. My children love pre-school there’s always a variety of activities to do, an amazing outdoor space and friendly faces. The staff really care about the children and their well-being it’s a truly special
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Review from Cristina V (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very pleased with this setting and with our daughter's progress since she started to attend. She has become more independent but knows there are rules, which we believe is important.

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Review from Katey M (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children love going into this setting, the staff have been great with them and keep us up to date with how they are getting on and they really care about them. I’d recommend this preschool to anyone looking for somewhere to send their children.

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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff really go above and beyond to help in any way they can, I’ve been so impressed with how they’ve helped to settle my child into their routine and the care they give, it really does feel like a home-from-home environment. They take the time to chat with parents and answer questions on drop off/handover
which is really reassuring.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.833)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.833) out of 10 for S4YC @ Mickle Trafford Nursery & Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.833 for S4YC @ Mickle Trafford Nursery & Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (196 Excellents x 5) + (24 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 227 Ratings = 4.833

  • 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 S4YC @ Mickle Trafford Nursery & Preschool is based on 19 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 40 number of registered child places is 8, which has been reached with 19 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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Meet the Team (7)

Julie

Julie

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2018

NVQ Level 4 Childcare & Learning Development
I have worked in childcare for all my career, it allows me to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, fostering their learning, growth and well-being.
Likes: Exploring the countryside with family & friends
Dislikes: Mice


Katie

Katie

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2014

Degree in early childhood studies
I chose childcare because of the joy and fulfilment that comes from nurturing and positively impacting the lives of children.
Likes: Family holidays
Dislikes: Spiders


Wendy

Wendy

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2021

Level 3 Diploma Children & Young People Workforce


I have many years of experience working with young children, the joy of witnessing their growth, and the satisfaction that comes from being a positive influence in their lives.
Likes: Going to the gym & running
Dislikes: Seafood


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Tayiba

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2023

- Level 3 Childcare & Education
- Working in a nursery appeals to me because it provides an opportunity to contribute significantly to children’s formative years.
- Likes: Spending time with my family & friends
- Dislikes: Insects


Laura

Laura

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Working towards level 3


Likes: Highland cows
Dislikes: Spiders


Alicia

Alicia

Job Title: Early Years Apprentice

Joined: 2021

Working Towards Level 3
The desire to make a meaningful impact on young minds motivated me to pursue a career in childcare.
Likes: Westend Shows
Dislikes: Snakes


Adela

Adela

Job Title: Early Years Apprentice

Joined: 2024

Working towards Level 2


Likes: Spending time with family and friends
Dislikes: The cold


Frequently Asked Questions about S4YC @ Mickle Trafford Nursery & Preschool

What is the Age Range of Children that S4YC @ Mickle Trafford Nursery & Preschool accepts?

S4YC @ Mickle Trafford Nursery & Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is S4YC @ Mickle Trafford Nursery & Preschool Open?

S4YC @ Mickle Trafford Nursery & Preschool is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does S4YC @ Mickle Trafford Nursery & Preschool have capacity for?

S4YC @ Mickle Trafford Nursery & Preschool has capacity for a total of 40 Children.

How far is S4YC @ Mickle Trafford Nursery & Preschool to the centre of Chester?

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

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