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Beechwood Nursery & Pre-school # Beechwood Nursery & Pre-school Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Grasmere Drive, Beechwood, Runcorn, WA7 2TT · Halton Number of places 84 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Halton About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery What it's like There is a warm and nurturing atmosphere at the nursery where children are relaxed, happy and settled. Babies and older children engage positively with staff and each other, demonstrating good relationships. Children enjoy exploring the wooded area, developing physical skills and imagination through activities like digging, raking leaves, and playing in a mud kitchen. ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://beechwoodchildcare.com/contact-us) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for a week at Christmas and bank holidays. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Beechwood Nursery & Pre-school Last inspected 28 July 2025 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend There is a warm and nurturing atmosphere at the nursery where children are relaxed, happy and settled. Babies and older children engage positively with staff and each other, demonstrating good relationships. Children enjoy exploring the wooded area, developing physical skills and imagination through activities like digging, raking leaves, and playing in a mud kitchen. Inspector highlights - There is an ambitious curriculum in place for all children. - Staff and leaders have a strong commitment to supporting all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Overall, children are supported and encouraged to develop their independence skills. - Staff are well supported by leaders and the wider team, and are encouraged to continually enhance their skills and knowledge. - Parents speak highly of the nursery and the staff, appreciating their helpfulness and events like stay-and-play days. Areas to develop - 1 further enhance the implementation of the curriculum so that all children are consistently motivated to learn - 2 further support children's independence skills and encourage children to do more things for themselves - 3 support children to learn more about good hygiene practice and self-care skills Inspection #10413805 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50286103) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Beechwood Nursery & Pre-school Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10413805 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50286103)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2770820) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://beechwoodchildcare.com) Grasmere Drive, Beechwood, Runcorn, WA7 2TT [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.70692/53.31732/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Runcorn - [Day nurseries in Runcorn](/search?q=Runcorn) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=beechwood-nursery-pre-school-ltd-wa7-2tt-2770820) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff and leaders have a strong commitment to supporting all children, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to achieve their full potential. The nursery works proactively with a wide range of partners in order to seek further specialist support and advice. Staff have undertaken additional training to enable them to support all children in the best possible way. Outdoor space Children cuddle up with staff as they enjoy listening to a story sitting under a tree in the outdoor area. Pre-school children wait politely at the gate to the wooded area and then excitedly go to explore the woods and the activities on offer, which includes digging, raking leaves, and playing in a mud kitchen. ## Parent Reviews of Beechwood Nursery & Pre-school 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU5NbtBD_VFhzhuGeotZAbqPqxt7sepf4KF2_GJ6uRm_ed-MlAP=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) matthew smith 3 years ago Great staff, really look after the kids. The hardest part for me is getting my daughter home because she wants to stay and play with the teachers every day. I can see why most people in the area suggest it as the best nursery. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4bkxLY2xBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487ae2e2719bcdf5:0xf155b4790b8bac30) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJQBHk-Co0bjryRSv3JP2sRfXAQnB7432skmrPtWIPycHwpXg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Simon Ward 6 years ago A lovely nursery with friendly, helpful and understanding staff. We have reluctantly had to take our boy out of nursery due to family reasons but would definitely recommend this place for others and hope to bring him back in the future. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURrdTRXLVBREAE!2m1!1s0x487ae2e2719bcdf5:0xf155b4790b8bac30) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKbOCEUy11czahz5vpV9Ps-2Ho7R5I0CnzS-LebYXm5h2BSvw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jim Lagares Ballantine 2 years ago Very engaged and caring staff. Delighted. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURWeDlHOVd3EAE!2m1!1s0x487ae2e2719bcdf5:0xf155b4790b8bac30) Reviews from Google for Beechwood Nursery & Pre-school. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17390003968138783792&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 28 July 2025 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50286103) ## Frequently asked about Beechwood Nursery & Pre-school ### Is Beechwood Nursery & Pre-school suitable for under-twos? ### How does Beechwood Nursery & Pre-school support children with SEND? ### What is Beechwood Nursery & Pre-school working to improve? ### What holiday care options are available at Beechwood Nursery & Pre-school? ### Does Beechwood Nursery & Pre-school have an Ofsted rating? ### Which curriculum approach does Beechwood Nursery & Pre-school use? ## Nearby day nurseries in Runcorn Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Beechwood Nursery & Pre-school. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery Runcorn · WA7 5LU ](/nursery/ladybirds-neighbourhood-nursery-wa7-5lu-ey279805) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Palacefields Daycare Centre Runcorn · WA7 2QW ](/nursery/palacefields-daycare-centre-wa7-2qw-303479) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Brookvale Nursery Runcorn · WA7 6BJ ](/nursery/brookvale-nursery-wa7-6bj-ey280215) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.1 mi ### Kids Planet Frodsham Frodsham · WA6 7JA ](/nursery/kids-planet-frodsham-wa6-7ja-2495355) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Weston Pre-School Group Runcorn · WA7 4RA ](/nursery/weston-pre-school-group-wa7-4ra-ey364048) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### The Park Day Nursery Runcorn · WA7 4SQ ](/nursery/the-park-day-nursery-wa7-4sq-ey336939) [See all nurseries in Runcorn →](/search?q=Runcorn) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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