Prenton Preparatory School Nursery

12 Mount Pleasant, Oxton, Prenton CH43 5SY
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Prenton Preparatory School Nursery in The Wirral offers high quality childcare and early years education to children from the age of two years up to the age of five.

Staff work hard to foster in children a love for education and help them to learn resilience and respect.

They offer children a nurturing environment where each student is supported and helped to reach their fullest potential. They are given an early year curriculum that is both challenging and enriching and focusses on critical thinking.
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Care Provided by Prenton Preparatory School Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Mike Jones (Headteacher)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 3
  • Total Places for Children
  • 20
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 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
  • Christmas 25/12/2024 - 01/01/2025, Easter 18/04/2025 - 21/04/2025, May Bank Holiday 05/05/2024 & 26/05/2025, August Bank Holiday 25/08/2025 & Staff Inset Days 02/09/2024, 24/12/2024, 22/04/2025

Funding & Fees Guide for Prenton Preparatory School Nursery

  • Half Day - 8 am - 1 pm & 1 pm - 6 pm
    Full Day - 8 am - 6 pm
    Unfunded Hours -Hourly Rate - £7.15
    Consumables - per funded hours £1.10


    Non-Refundable Registration Fee - £100
    Refundable Deposit - £100


    15 Funded hours is 11 when
    stretched over the 50 weeks


    4 sessions (2 Days) = 20 hours
    20 hours with 11 Funded hours
    = 9 hours at £7.15
    = £64.35
    Consumables (charged for funded hours only) £1 x 11 = £12.10
    = £64.35 + £12.10 = £76.45 for 2 days


    6 Sessions (3 Days) = 30 Hour
    30 hours - 11 Funded Hours
    = 19 Hours at £7.15 hourly rate
    = £135.85
    Consumables (charged for funded hours
    only) £1.10 x 11 = £12.10
    = £135.85 + £12.10 = £147.95 for 3 days


    8 Sessions (4 Days) = 40 Hours
    40 hours - 11 Funded Hours
    = 29 hours at £7.15 hourly rate
    = £207.35
    Consumables (charged for funded hours
    only) £1.10 x £11 = £12.10
    = £207.35 + £12.10 = £219.45


    10 Sessions (5 Days) = 50 Hours
    50 hours with 11 Funded Hours
    = 39 hours at £7.15 hourly rate
    = £278.85
    Consumables (charged for funded hours
    only) £1.10 x £11 =£12.10
    = £278.85 + £12.10 = £290.95


    30 Funded Hours (Minimum 5 sessions)
    30 Funded Hours is 22 hours when stretched over 50 weeks.


    5 Sessions (2.5 Days) = 25 Hours
    25 hours with 22 funded hours
    = 3 Hours at £7.15 hourly rate = £21.45
    Consumables (charged for funded hours only) £1.10 x 22 = £24.20
    = £21.45 + £24.20 = £45.65


    6 Sessions (3 Days) – 30 hours
    30 hours with 22 funded hours
    = 8 hours at £7.15 hourly rate = £57.20
    Consumables (charged for funded hours only)
    £1.10 x 22 = £24.20
    = £57.20 + £24.20 = £81.40


    Sessions (4 Days) – 40 hours
    40 hours with 22 Funded hours
    = 18 hours at £7.15 hourly rate = £128.70
    Consumables (charged for funded hours only)
    £1.10 x 22 = £24.20
    = £128.70 + £24.20 = £152.90


    10 Sessions (5 Days) – 50 Hours
    50 hours with 22 Funded hours
    = 28 hours at £7.15 hourly rate = 200.20
    Consumables (charged for funded hours only)
    £1.15 x 22 = £25.30
    = £200.20 + £24.20 = £224.40
  • Parking

  • Parking is available outside of the school gates and in adjacent streets.


Prenton Preparatory School Nursery Reviews (5)

9.5

Prenton Preparatory School Nursery has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.450) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Prenton Preparatory School Nursery has 5 reviews.

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Review from R C (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful nursery in a lovely setting including a large outdoor play area and a forest school. Staff are attentive and encourage children to thrive.
Healthy food is provided at meal times and communication is excellent.

Reply from Natalie Jones, Admissions and Marketing Coordinator at Prenton Preparatory School Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to hear that you and your child are happy with our nursery, especially our outdoor play area and forest school! Encouraging children to thrive in a caring and stimulating environment is at the heart of everything we do, so it's wonderful to know that our staff's dedication is making a difference. We also appreciate your positive feedback on our healthy meals and communication, we strive to keep parents informed and involved in their child's journey with us. Your support means a lot to our team, and we look forward to continuing to provide the best care and learning experiences for your little one. Best wishes.


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Review from Katie B (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have just noticed the flyers asking for reviews and to be honest, I couldn't not. My daughter is absolutely thriving in Prenton prep. The first week that she started in September last year having turned 3, a few months before- our daughter could write her name, knows the days of the week, the months
of the year etc.
we couldn't ask for more from a nursery and know that when we drop her off she is safe and loved.
Lastly, our daughter wasn't enjoying her first nursery too much, she would get upset before going in asking me feel awful about dropping her off but it's completely the opposite- every morning she wakes up and asks 'is it nursery today?' Hoping for the answer to be yes!
Thank you to the staff we know she wouldn't love it like she does of you weren't so caring for her!

Reply from Natalie Jones, Admissions and Marketing Coordinator at Prenton Preparatory School Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. It truly means the world to us to hear how much your daughter is thriving at Prenton Prep Nursery. Watching children grow in confidence and develop a love for learning is what we strive for every day, and we are delighted that she is enjoying her time with us. It's heartwarming to know that she now looks forward to nursery each morning, and we are so pleased that you feel reassured knowing she is in a safe and caring environment. Your appreciation for our team's dedication is incredibly encouraging, and we will be sure to share your lovely words with them. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience - we feel privileged to be a part of your daughter's early learning journey! Best wishes.


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Review from C T (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love the individual care Prenton Prep is able to deliver in such a beautiful setting. Every member of staff has a real understanding of each child and there's a real family feel to the whole school. Having moved our child from a larger nursery setting, he has really come into himself here and is
much happier going in on a day-to-day basis.

Reply from Natalie Jones, Admissions and Marketing Coordinator at Prenton Preparatory School Nursery

Thank you for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear that your child is thriving at Prenton Prep and that our individual care and family atmosphere have made such a positive impact. We are committed to providing a supportive environment where every child can flourish. We appreciate your trust in us and look forward to continuing to support your child's growth and happiness.


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Review from David C (Father of Child) published on 3 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending the nursery for a few weeks now and she loves it! The staff are attentive to her specific needs and keep us updated regularly with any concerns or progress via the app. My daughter is always kept busy with fun activities and lots of healthy snacks.

Reply from Natalie Jones, Admissions and Marketing Coordinator at Prenton Preparatory School Nursery

We are all so pleased that you are happy with how your daughter has settled into our Nursery.


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Review from Charmaine p (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent quality child care in small class settings. A particular member of staff is fantastic with the children. They focus on independence, speech, writing and confidence through thought-out activities and play! My son is very happy at Prenton Preparatory School Nursery.

Reply from Natalie Jones, Admissions and Marketing Coordinator at Prenton Preparatory School Nursery

Thank you for your review. We are so pleased that you and your son are happy with the Nursery and staff.


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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.450)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.450) out of 10 for Prenton Preparatory School Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 5 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 4.950 for Prenton Preparatory School Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (57 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 60 Ratings = 4.95

  • 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 4.5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Prenton Preparatory School Nursery is based on 5 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 = 3.5

    • 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 20 number of registered child places is 4, which has been reached with 5 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.

Child Vacancies

10 Child Vacancies

posted 31 Mar 2025

We currently have availability for places for 2 - 4 year old's in our caterpillar and butterfly rooms.


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Meet the Team (3)

Rowan

Rowan McManus

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

I am the Manager of Prenton Prep Nursery. Our nursery has a lovely village community feel and I am proud to be the manager, working closely with my team Miss Hitchman and Miss Edwards. I qualified as a Primary Teacher in 2001 with a B.Ed (Homs) (2:1) in Primary Education at Manchester Metropolitan University. I have had several years teaching experience in Private and State schools. I gained experience in Early Years before becoming an Early Years Manager. I am passionate about giving children the highest quality of care and education. I enjoy working closely with parents to ensure we meet the needs of all our families. We keep up to date with staff training, ensuring our staff have plenty of opportunity to extend their knowledge and understanding on all aspects of nursery education. In my spare time I enjoy reading, going to concerts and for walks in the local area and in Wales.

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Willow

Willow Hitchman

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2024

I am Miss Hitchman.
Before starting my journey at Prenton Preparatory School and Nursery I achieved a PGCE in both Early Years and Primary, with QTS and a Bachelor of Honours in Fine Art.
I have a lot of experience within nursery settings as being part of management teams including teaching, improving settings with my knowledge of child development and safety. With that in mind I keep up to date with the latest training and policies to ensure best practice and outcomes for our children.
My passion is to provide children with opportunities to express their creative flair using a cross curricular approach to learning.

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Hannah

Hannah Edwards

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2024

I have a degree in early years childhood which I obtained at university of Chester, I have also recently completed a level two cache course in SEND.

I've worked in three different nurseries covering all ages from 0 to 5. I predominantly worked with the preschool aged children which is where I feel I thrive most and have the strongest bonds with the children. I have lots of young children within my own family so have been around small children for most of my life and this is where the love and passion to work with young children came from.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Prenton Preparatory School Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Prenton Preparatory School Nursery accepts?

Prenton Preparatory School Nursery accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Prenton Preparatory School Nursery Open?

Prenton Preparatory School Nursery 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 Prenton Preparatory School Nursery have capacity for?

Prenton Preparatory School Nursery has capacity for a total of 20 Children.

How far is Prenton Preparatory School Nursery to the centre of Prenton?

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

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