Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Nursery & Pre School in Birkenhead
Established in 1985, Winston's Place & Pre School has been dedicated to providing an enriched learning environment that supports the holistic development of children. Our Birkenhead-based setting reflects the diverse cultural backgrounds of the local community and currently serves over 200 students. We maintain a team of qualified professionals who are committed to creating nurturing spaces where children can learn, create, and grow. Our structured approach combines play-based learning with formal educational frameworks to ensure each child progresses according to the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.Through dedicated key person systems, we maintain strong parent partnerships to track individual development milestones. Our facilities include age-specific rooms with appropriate staff-to-child ratios, ensuring personalized care across all developmental stages from infancy to pre-school age. We offer flexible funding options including government-supported childcare hours and provide respite care solutions for families requiring temporary support.
Services
Baby Rooms
Toddler Care
Pre-School Education
Respite Care
Funded Childcare
Key Person System
Outdoor Learning
Sensory Activities
Transition Support
Parent Partnerships
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer age-specific rooms with appropriate staff-to-child ratios for personalized care
- Our curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework requirements
- We maintain strong parent partnerships through dedicated key person systems
- We provide flexible funding options including government-supported childcare hours
- Our facilities include purpose-designed spaces for different developmental stages
What people say
Nurturing environment
Qualified staff
Structured learning
School readiness
Parent communication
Services
Baby Rooms
Our secure baby rooms cater to children aged 5 weeks to 12 months with a 1:3 staff-to-child ratio. Each baby has a dedicated key person who tracks their development through personalized profiles. The environment features sensory play areas, kitchenettes, and outdoor access to support early learning through play. Regular local outings enhance sensory experiences while maintaining strict safety protocols.
Toddler Care
Toddlers aged 12-36 months benefit from age-appropriate rooms with structured learning through play. Our staff implement tailored activities focusing on potty training, motor skills development, and early language acquisition. Daily circle time sessions introduce numbers, shapes, and colours while outdoor play areas promote physical development. Regular progress reports keep parents informed about their child's milestones.
Pre-School Education
Children aged 3-5 years prepare for formal schooling through our structured pre-school program. The curriculum follows government-funded learning frameworks with a focus on phonics, numeracy, and social skills. Daily activities include group learning, outdoor exploration, and educational trips. Individualized profiles track progress towards school readiness while maintaining strong parent communication channels.
Respite Care
We offer short-term nursery placements to support families during periods of need. Our caring environment provides continuity of care with access to regular activities and learning opportunities. This service includes flexible booking options and maintains the same quality standards as our full-time provision while accommodating temporary childcare requirements.
Funded Childcare
Eligible families can access government-funded childcare hours for children aged 2-5 years. Our team assists with funding applications and explains available options including Universal Credit claims and tax-free childcare schemes. We provide term-time only contracts and sibling discounts to support working families with multiple children.
People
Danielle Christian
Setting Manager (Birkenhead)
Qualified at Level 3 with SENCO award, Danielle ensures smooth nursery operations while supporting child development. She leads staff teams and maintains quality standards across daily activities and care provision.
Julie Moore
Setting Manager (New Ferry)
Level 3 qualified childcare professional with SENCO award, Julie leads New Ferry operations. She focuses on maintaining high standards while supporting both children's development and staff training needs.
Becky Gambell
Senior Development Manager
With a Master's in Early Childhood and Early Years Professional Status, Becky drives staff development and ensures evolving practices meet children's changing needs across both nursery locations.
Erin Epton
Education Manager
Qualified teacher with a Master's in Early Childhood, Erin leads curriculum planning and teaching quality across both settings, ensuring educational consistency and developmental appropriateness.
Vicki Fisher
CEO
Qualified teacher with management qualifications, Vicki provides strategic leadership for the nursery. She ensures educational standards while driving continuous improvement across all operational aspects of the business.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide care for children from 5 weeks old up to pre-school age, with dedicated rooms for different developmental stages.
Do you offer government-funded childcare?
Yes, we provide government-funded hours for eligible children aged 2-5 years, including 15 and 30-hour options.
How do you support child development?
Our curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework with personalized learning plans and regular progress tracking.
Are meals provided?
Yes, we offer nutritious meals and snacks following dietary requirements, with opportunities for children to develop self-feeding skills.
How do you communicate with parents?
We use daily diaries, online updates, and regular meetings to maintain open communication about children's progress and development.
Do you offer flexible booking options?
We provide term-time only contracts and can accommodate irregular work schedules with advance notice of your rota.
Reviews (5)
Gina O. Gorman
Jul 15, 2021
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My little girl left new ferry nursery today, we are going to miss seeing the girls all the time, they treated my little girl like one of their own. she loved going into nursery. she has learnt and grown so much this past year. i cant thank you all enough. x
Ffion Jones
Jan 22, 2020
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Lovely nursery in new ferry! Wish we could have taken the nursery with us when we moved!! Highly recommended , lovely staff,safe environment. I felt at easy leaving there knowing my child was in safe hands and learning a lot there with many great experiences . Thank you for everything x
Hayley Barr
Aug 28, 2019
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Can not thank the girls enough for looking after my girl, they have all been amazing, would definitely recommend ❤️
Donna Hamill
Apr 07, 2014
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My little girl attends Winston's place, she has been there since she was 9 months old.. She is almost 4 and due to leave in September and she loves it, I will be gutted when she has to leave x
Stephanie Sumbler
Mar 21, 2014
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My grandson attended Winston's Place Day Nursery. He learned social interaction (his school teacher reported that he is a kind, polite, thoughtful and helpful boy) thank you Winston's Place. He learned his letters, to count and a little French! Thank you Vicky and team for the great start you gave Jack!!
