Introducing Canopy St Luke’s Chapel

At Canopy St Luke’s Chapel in Wickford, Essex, we are proud to offer an outstanding early years’ experience that combines nurturing care with premium educational opportunities for children. Located in the heart of Wickford, our nursery provides a warm and welcoming environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive. As one of the leading nurseries near me in Wickford, we offer a space where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to explore their full potential.

Our team at Canopy St Luke’s Chapel is committed to offering the highest quality of childcare in Wickford, Essex, ensuring every child receives a tailored experience designed to meet their unique needs. Whether you’re looking for a nursery, pre-school, or kindergarten in Wickford, our setting offers a perfect blend of playful learning and structured care for children aged 0 to 5.

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The premises are truly breath-taking; located within the sympathetically converted St Luke’s Chapel which creates an inspiring environment for nurturing creativity and learning. The extensive grounds provide ample outside space and children will extend their play outside and inside the setting. The gardens will be developed into age-appropriate learning spaces along with beds for planting and growing our own fruits and vegetables, herb gardens and a natural insect garden with butterfly attracting plants.

Children gain a wonderful sense of well-being from time spent in nature and Canopy, St Luke’s Chapel aims to make full use of the extensive gardens to encourage an early appreciation of the natural world.

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    Situated in the heart of Wickford, Canopy St Luke’s Chapel is a premium nursery committed to delivering exceptional childcare and early education. Located within the beautifully repurposed St Luke’s Chapel, our nursery offers a unique and inspiring setting that blends character with a carefully designed learning environment — perfect for families seeking high-quality care for their little ones.

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    How to find us

    St. Luke's Chapel

    St. Lukes Way Runwell, Wickford SS11 7JJ

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    Our Ofsted Number is 2856321
    Company Name: Clover Nursery School Ltd
    Registered Company Number: 14843954
    Registered Company Address: 16 Beaumont Park Danbury Chelmsford CM3 4DE

    Opening Times

    Canopy St Luke’s Chapel House will be open for 51 weeks per year, closing for one week between Christmas and New Year. Parents can choose their schedule, with a variety of sessions to suit their needs.

    Full days: 7.30am – 6.30pm

    Mornings: 7.30am – 1pm

    Afternoons: 1pm – 6.30pm

    School Days: 8.30am – 3.30pm

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    Availability

    Canopy Children’s Nurseries welcome babies and young children from birth until they start school. The nursery is organised into three distinct environments, thoughtfully designed to support age-appropriate development and learning.

     

    The Nest:  Nurturing babies from from birth to 2 years old

    The Forest: Exploration and curiosity for toddlers from two – three years

    The Canopy: Thriving three and four year olds.

     

     

    Canopy Code

    Canopy Code is the curriculum we embrace in every canopy Nursery. Put simply, its the skills and behaviours we want children to learn to make them equipped and ready for their next steps. We want our children to be curious explorers, confident communicators, independent learners and inquisitive thinkers. With these skills firmly embedded, they will be fully equipped and ready for the next step into ‘big school’.

    Canopy Cares

    Canopy Cares sits alongside the Canopy Code to purposefully cultivate a culture of sustainability and appreciation for the living world. Quite simply, our ethos is caring for each other and the world we live in. We teach children tolerance, respect, and kindness along with a sense of understanding and responsibility for our beautiful planet.

    Children are actively involved in caring for the environment and our nurseries have eco committees to help children think about their impact on the natural world.

    Focused on Quality, Care, and Learning

    Canopy St Luke’s Chapel is not just a nursery; it is a place where we celebrate every child’s individuality. Our unique curriculum; The Canopy Code combines both educational excellence and emotional support. We embrace a holistic approach to early years development, integrating physical, cognitive, and emotional learning. Our curriculum embraces literacy lead learning with immersive experiences that are truly impactful on the children’s development.

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    Why Choose Canopy St Luke’s Chapel – Wickford?

    When you choose Canopy St Luke’s Chapel as your preferred nursery near me in Wickford, you’re choosing an outstanding, premium early childhood education provider. Here’s why families trust us to care for their little ones:

    • Outstanding Care: We take pride in providing a safe, secure, and nurturing environment where children can explore, grow, and develop at their own pace.
    • Experienced Educators: Our team is highly trained and passionate about providing quality childcare. We use our knowledge and expertise to help every child reach their full potential.
    • Individualised Approach: Every child is unique, and we create personalised learning plans to cater to each child’s individual needs and interests.
    • Sustainability: At Canopy, we teach children the importance of sustainability and caring for the environment, embedding eco-conscious values in their early years.

    We are proud to be a nursery near me in Wickford, Essex, where families can trust that their children will be cared for in a premium, supportive, and enriching environment.

    Leadership Team

    Patrick Banwo is the proud owner of Canopy, St Luke’s Chapel where his passion for early years education and community-building truly shines. With a hands-on approach and a warm, welcoming demeanor, Patrick is dedicated to creating a nurturing, inspiring, and safe environment for children to thrive.

    As a parent himself, Patrick understands the importance of providing exceptional care and education, and he works closely with his team to ensure every child and family feels valued and supported. His vision for Canopy St Luke’s Chapel is to be a place where children can flourish, parents can trust, and the community feels connected.

    Outside of the nursery, Patrick enjoys spending quality time with family, bringing his enthusiasm for life into every aspect of his work.

    High-Quality Pre-School and Kindergarten Care in Wickford

    Our pre-school programme at Canopy St Luke’s Chapel is designed to prepare children for their next big step – ‘big school.’ We understand how important this transitional period is, and we ensure that every child is ready for their future educational journey by focusing on the development of key skills such as communication, social skills, and emotional resilience. Our pre-school in Wickford provides a nurturing, yet challenging environment where children are encouraged to be independent learners and confident communicators.

    For those looking for top-quality kindergarten in Wickford, our setting offers an excellent foundation in a warm, supportive atmosphere. Our experienced practitioners are dedicated to ensuring every child feels settled and confident so that they can thrive in their learning journey.

    Focused on Quality, Care, and Learning

    Canopy St Luke’s Chapel is not just a nursery; it is a place where we celebrate every child’s uniqueness. We provide quality childcare in Wickford, Essex, that focuses on the individual development of each child. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know each child and understand their interests, strengths, and needs. This personal approach ensures that children can flourish in an environment that supports their emotional, social, and cognitive development.

    Our nursery in Wickford Essex is proud to offer a high standard of care that combines both educational excellence and emotional support. We embrace a holistic approach to early years development, integrating physical, cognitive, and emotional learning. This approach allows us to provide the best possible foundation for each child’s future learning journey.

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    Fees

    Fees are fully inclusive of meals, drinks and snacks.

    We ask parents to supply nappies and formula/breast milk only.

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    Payments

    Fees are payable monthly in advance. Customers will be required to set up a direct debit which will automatically collect their fees on the 1st of every month.

    A deposit of £150 is payable to secure your child’s place which will be returned when they leave the nursery.
    A non-refundable registration fee of £150 is payable when registering and reserving your place.

     

    Canopy accepts childcare vouchers and tax free childcare payments.

     

    Canopy Children’s Nurseries accept local authority funding for eligible children in the form of 15 or 30 hours of funded childcare for 38 weeks of the year.

    An additional fee is payable for the provision of food, extra-curricular activities and other consumables that are not covered by the funding. 

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