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Bloom @ Aintree

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(4 parent reviews) ·77 Long Lane, Walton, Liverpool, L9 7DT · Liverpool
Number of places
100 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2026
Local authority
Liverpool

About this day nursery

Bloom @ Aintree, registered with Ofsted in 2025, provides childcare for children from birth to four years old at its Liverpool setting. The nursery places a strong emphasis on communication, secure attachments, and emotional security, fostering a language-rich environment.

Children benefit from a curriculum that promotes independence, resilience, and confidence, preparing them for school. The setting ensures all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those facing barriers to learning, receive support to reach their full potential.

Meticulous assessments are carried out on entry to precisely assess children's learning to identify any needs or delays, with timely and integrated support put in place and reviewed regularly with parents and staff. Bloom @ Aintree provides a safe and welcoming space where children can explore and be curious in their learning, with a focus on supporting their personal, social, and emotional development, including understanding feelings and emotions.

They also benefit from spending lots of time outdoors and have opportunities to explore the local community, such as through walks and visits to local shops. The setting has a capacity for 100 children.

What it's like

All children are settled and reassured in the presence of their key person. Staff know the children well, use their starting points to plan unique experiences, and provide lots of communication and gentle coaching to develop early language skills. Children benefit from experiences to learn about feelings and emotions, develop independence skills, and learn about appropriate behaviours and boundaries, which prepares them for the next stage in their learning.

Strong progressIndependence skillsEffective communicationOutdoor learning

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2025

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Mar 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementStrong standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating

Last inspected 16 March 2026 · Michelle Highcock

Safeguarding effective

What it's like to attend

All children are settled and reassured in the presence of their key person. Staff know the children well, use their starting points to plan unique experiences, and provide lots of communication and gentle coaching to develop early language skills. Children benefit from experiences to learn about feelings and emotions, develop independence skills, and learn about appropriate behaviours and boundaries, which prepares them for the next stage in their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • All children make steady and consistent progress, building on what they know and can do and extending their learning further.
  • Children learn valuable skills to support their independence, such as managing their own personal care needs, handwashing, and putting on their own coats.
  • Meticulous assessments are carried out on entry to precisely assess children's learning to identify any needs or delays in development.
  • Leaders and staff put in place timely and integrated support, which is reviewed regularly with parents and staff, and they work collaboratively with external agencies.
  • Children benefit from spending lots of time outdoors and have access to a large outdoor area, including opportunities to explore the local community.
  • Children learn about effective hygiene practices and are taught to become increasingly independent in managing their personal needs.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders and staff should consistently consider the ages and stages of development of the children when planning activities.
  • 2Leaders and staff should consider the arrangements for transition times, particularly at lunchtime, to avoid waiting times and minimise disruption.
Inspection #2824215 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Meticulous assessments are carried out on entry to precisely assess children's learning to identify any needs or delays. Staff specialising in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) carry out initial meetings with parents and key persons to determine appropriate next steps and ascertain if any referrals are needed. Leaders and staff put in place timely and integrated support, which is reviewed regularly with parents and staff, and they work with external agencies to implement targeted interventions. Children have individual plans that identify tailored intervention, and leaders use funding, such as early years pupil premium, to specifically meet individual needs.

Outdoor space

Children at Bloom @ Aintree benefit from spending lots of time outdoors and have access to a large outdoor area. They also have opportunities to explore the local community, such as through walks and visits to the local shops to buy ingredients for baking.

EAL / language support

Children at Bloom @ Aintree are exposed to unlimited communication and language through all rooms and learn through stories. Staff provide books in all areas to help promote communication and to give children a focus for their activities, helping them to feel excitement about stories and explore familiar books to help them to explore their own storytelling.

Parent Reviews

5.0
(4)
REBECCA DUGGAN
9 months ago

I don’t think there is enough words to describe the positive experience I have had with Bloom. Initially I was anxious about my son starting a new nursery due to past experiences. However this quickly eased. The support and reassurance staff provided was outstanding. My son loves attending nursery and the relationships the team have built with me and my son is amazing and I feel confident he is cared for and supported to a high standard. Staff always communicate with me to support and develop my son and show effective working together. I love how much the team do within the nursery to support his development. My son loves the day trips they do to the farm, beach and park and he always talks about his experiences in nursery. Thank you so much my son has had so many changes with nursery changes due to poor experience and this is his last due to the outstanding support you have provide to him. 😊

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N Southern
10 months ago

We couldn’t be happier with our son’s nursery. The staff are incredibly attentive and supportive of his health condition, which gives us complete peace of mind. They have a warm, welcoming approach and clearly build strong, caring relationships with the children. The setting is fantastic — all the toys are wooden, brand new, and thoughtfully chosen. Activities are rotated regularly to keep things fresh and engaging and the children are often taken on fun outings using the nursery’s own mini bus. One thing we really appreciate is the regular updates via the nursery app. We receive photos and notes throughout the day, which helps us feel connected and reassured. They also go out of their way to host special events and celebrations that make the experience extra memorable for the children. Our son even enjoys a proper evening meal before coming home, which makes a big difference to our routine. We’re so grateful to have found such a nurturing, well-run nursery — we can’t recommend it highly enough.

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Ifeoma Lynda Ezewudo
10 months ago

My 4year old daughter had pleasant time here. She made memories she keep talking about especially the flower bus. Lots of outdorr activities for the kids and enjoyed their meals too. She liked her teachers and I will say the same too as every time i came in contact with them they always wore a smile. I will recommend all time Thank you bloom aintre for saving the season.

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Chloe S
in the last week

We had the most amazing experience here at the baby spa. My baby boy loved every second and was so relaxed and chilled throughout the session. It felt like such a personal, tailored experience rather than a rushed appointment. Mia was absolutely amazing with him—so gentle and attentive. I can’t thank her enough for such a lovely, calming memory. We will absolutely be returning!

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

16 March 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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