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Discover Canopy St Luke’s Chapel – Where Every Child Can Flourish
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.
As one of the leading nurseries in Wickford, we offer a space where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to explore their full potential.
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Our team is committed to ensuring every child receives a tailored experience designed to meet their unique needs. Whether you’re looking for a nursery, pre-school in Wickford, our setting offers a perfect blend of playful learning and structured care for children aged 0 to 4.
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Discover how Canopy St Luke’s Chapel has been designed to spark imagination and inspire learning. On this tour you’ll meet some of the team, explore our carefully created spaces and discover how your little explorer could thrive within the Canopy family
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Address: St Luke’s Way, Runwell, Wickford SS11 7JJ
Tel No: 01268 536552
Email: [email protected]
Ofsted No: 2856321
Full Days: 7:30am to 6:30pm
Mornings: 7:30am to 1pm
Afternoons: 1pm to 6:30pm
School Days: 8:30am to 3:30pm
Canopy Cares
Canopy Code
Canopy Cooks
Outdoor Play
Famly App
Sleep Room
CCTV
Qualified Practitioners
Secure Access
Kind Words From Our Families
Nothing means more to us than the trust of our families. Discover what parents have to say about their experiences at Canopy St Luke’s Chapel.
Explore our habitat
The Nest
What makes Canopy Special
Canopy Cooks
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Through our Canopy Cooks initiative, children are encouraged to explore where food comes from and develop a positive, hands-on relationship with healthy eating.From planting tiny seeds to tasting freshly picked produce, children take part in every stage of the journey – learning to grow, pick, prepare and enjoy their own fruit and vegetables as part of everyday nursery life.
Our outdoor spaces have been thoughtfully designed to include allotment-style planters, creating opportunities for children to observe nature in action and experience the excitement of watching food grow. Whether planting herbs, watering vegetables, or harvesting seasonal produce, children gain a deeper understanding of how food reaches our plates.
Through practical cooking experiences, children are encouraged to explore textures, flavours and healthy choices, while developing important life skills such as independence, confidence and teamwork.
At Canopy Cooks, learning truly happens from seed to spoon – nurturing curiosity, wellbeing and a lifelong appreciation of fresh, nutritious food.
Canopy Code
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Canopy Code is the curriculum we embrace in every Canopy Nursery. Put simply, it is the skills and behaviours we want children to develop to help them feel confident, capable and ready for their next steps. We want our children to become curious explorers, confident communicators, independent learners and inquisitive thinkers.
A key part of the Canopy Code is our commitment to outdoor learning, recognising the vital role that time spent outdoors plays in children’s development and wellbeing. Through meaningful experiences in our garden and outdoor environments, children are encouraged to explore, take managed risks, solve problems, build resilience and develop a deeper connection with the natural world.
With these skills and experiences firmly embedded, children will be fully equipped and ready to take their next exciting step into ‘big school’.
Canopy Cares
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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.
Funded Childcare – Enhanced Provision
In order to sustain our outstanding provision, we charge an additional services
rate which includes services such as the provision of nutritional and balanced
meals, digital access to your child’s online learning journal with real time updates,
employing specialist external activity providers, and extra time within the session
beyond the funded hours. All additional items will be itemised on your invoice.
Nursery Fees from January 2026
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Our full rate sessions apply to families who are not accessing funded childcare hours or where funding is not available.
Full Day 7:30am to 6:30pm £85.00
AM Session 7:30am to 1:00pm £60.00
PM Session 1:00pm to 6:30pm £55.00
School Time 8:30am to 3:30pm £73.50
Drop In Two Hours £25.00
Enhanced Provision – Service Fee
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Our extended provision for funded sessions includes a comprehensive care package, covering nutritious snacks and meals, everyday consumables, and enriching experiences delivered by our trusted outside providers.
Full Day 7:30am to 6:30pm £22.50
AM Session 7:30am to 1:00pm £14.35
PM Session 1:00pm to 6:30pm £11.60
‘Just’ 15/30hrs
Just 15
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Our “Just 15” option is designed for families who wish to access only their funded entitlement, including those who choose to split their funding across more than one setting. Families accessing this option can add meals and snacks for an additional charge.
Session Time: 1:00pm to 6:30pm on Monday & Friday’s only
Funding Breakdown: 15 hours per week (term-time) = 570 hours per year. When stretched over 51 weeks, this equates to 11.2hours per week (approx. 2.25 hours per day.
Please note: meals and snacks can be provided at an additional charge.
Just 30
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Our “Just 30” option is designed for families who wish to access only their funded entitlement, including those who choose to split their funding across more than one setting. Families accessing this option can add meals and snacks for an additional charge.
Session Time: 1:00pm to 5:30pm
Funding Breakdown: 30 hours per week (term-time) = 1140 hours per year. When stretched over 51 weeks, this equates to 22.4hours per week (approx. 4.5 hours per day).
Please note: meals and snacks can be provided at an additional charge.
Meet the team looking after your little one
Experienced, qualified and genuinely fond of children. Each room has its own colour, so you can see at a glance who will be with your child.
The Nest
The Forest
The Canopy
Leadership
Rachel
Nursery Manager
Level 6
Rachel has worked in early years for over 15 years.
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including eight years in management. Rachel is dedicated to providing an environment where children can explore, be curious, and thrive.
Jackie
Deputy Manager
Level 6
Jackie is approaching her tenth year working within early years,
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and Jackie is dedicated to delivering high standards of practice, and creating environments where children feel secure, inspired and motivated to learn.
Room Leaders and Nursery Chef
Imogen
Room Leader
Level 3 – The Nest
Imogen has worked in early years for just over 4 years, Imogen has
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worked with children aged 0-5 years but found her strengths lay within the baby room. She is passionate about creating a warm, caring and safe environment that allows babies to thrive, develop and learn.
Elyse
Room Leader
Level 3 – The Forest
Elyse has worked in early year for the past four years and is
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passionate about supporting the best outcomes for children. She is dedicated to creating inspiring learning opportunities and draws on her previous experience as a Speech and Language Assistant for the NHS to support children’s communication and language development.
Chantelle
Room Leader
Level 3 – The Canopy
Chantelle has worked in a range of early year settings for the
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last ten years, working with all age groups. Chantelle is passionate about allowing children to learn and grow through play-based and hands-on experiences, fostering curiosity and developing their social interaction skills within a high-quality learning environment
Michelle
Nursery Chef
Level 3 – The Kitchen
Michelle has worked in early years for the past 25 years in a
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range of roles, including Nursery Practitioner and Nursery Chef. She is passionate about supporting children to learn about food and where it comes from, and enjoys working closely with families, sharing tips and recipe ideas to support healthy eating at home.
Come and meet in person
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.
How can we help you today?
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Canopy St Luke’s Chapel
Company Name: Clover Nursery School Ltd, 16 Beaumont Park, Danbury, Chelmsford CM3 4DE Company registration no: 14843954