# S4YC @ Blacon Cc

S4YC @ Blacon Cc is a full-day nursery at Sure Start Day Nursery, Carlisle Road, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5DB, in Blacon, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 79 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026). It is run by S4YC Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/s4yc-blacon-cc-ey557131  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sure Start Day Nursery, Carlisle Road, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5DB
- Registered places: 79
- Phone: 01244 637977
- Website: http://www.s4yc.co.uk/
- Run by: [S4YC Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/s4yc-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY557131

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557131

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2018 (Reference EY557131). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557131)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557131)
- Registered places: 79 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557131)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sure Start Day Nursery, Carlisle Road, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5DB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.207137,-2.923498

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Blacon adventure playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Cathedral Roads Play Area, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cheshire West and Chester there are about 2.4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arches Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Highfield Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| J H Godwin Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Dee Point Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| The Queen's School |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stepping Stones](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-305344) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Chester Hopscotch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chester-hopscotch-ey244181) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Ash Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ash-tree-day-nursery-ey545317) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-countess-of-chester-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey491905) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-school-ey490294) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Mollington Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mollington-pre-school-ey255969) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is S4YC @ Blacon Cc's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated S4YC @ Blacon Cc Good at its inspection on 31 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can S4YC @ Blacon Cc take?

S4YC @ Blacon Cc is registered with Ofsted for up to 79 children at any one time.

### Who runs S4YC @ Blacon Cc?

S4YC @ Blacon Cc is run by S4YC Limited, which runs 22 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to S4YC @ Blacon Cc?

Bache is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact S4YC @ Blacon Cc?

You can call 01244 637977 and visit www.s4yc.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557131)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=S4YC+%40+Blacon+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ-5N0bqLdekgREZ4k11UmrTs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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