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She was always well taken care of and happy, and we always found the staff accommodating and helpful. Manager Mandy always easily contactable and willing to help. So much so that we plan on sending our second daughter there once she is old enough. 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Carousel Day Nursery # Carousel Day Nursery in Liverpool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2025) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Carousel Day Nursery, Oxford Road, LIVERPOOL, L22 8QE · Sefton Number of places 62 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2025 Local authority Sefton 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 Carousel Day Nursery, located in Waterloo, Liverpool, provides a Good standard of early years provision for children aged 0-4 years. Open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, the nursery implements a curriculum that builds on children What it's like A newly formed management team has reviewed all aspects of practice. Leaders, managers and staff have worked together well to improve the quality of care and education. Together, they have implemented a curriculum that builds on what children already know and can do. Good Ofsted rating Focus on communication & literacy Well-developed social skills SEND provision Outdoor learning opportunities Community engagement ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured around full days or full weeks, with a discount applied for booking a full Monday to Friday week. Funding for 15 and 30 hours is accepted, which can be taken either term-time or stretched over 51 weeks, provided the hours fit into designated session times. Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) - Full week (Mon-Fri) £307.65 / week - Equivalent daily rate for full week £61.53 / day - Full day £74.11 / day - Additional hours £9.09 / hour Good to know - A discounted rate is available when booking a full week (Monday to Friday). - Additional hours can be booked to supplement standard sessions. - Funding can be taken term-time or stretched year-round over 51 weeks. - Funded hours must be taken within specific, designated session times. - Hours exceeding the funded allocation are charged at standard session rates. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday-Friday, 7:30am-6pm Age range 3 months to 4 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Carousel Day Nursery Last inspected 9 January 2025 · Lynne Naylor 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 A newly formed management team has reviewed all aspects of practice. Leaders, managers and staff have worked together well to improve the quality of care and education. Together, they have implemented a curriculum that builds on what children already know and can do. Inspector highlights - Children learn to keep themselves healthy and safe through routines and planned activities. - Outings, including walks to the local park and beach, help children to learn about nature and their community. - Staff follow a recently improved induction process to obtain information from parents about their children's abilities and interests. - Staff involve themselves in children's play, providing appropriate challenge and skilfully building children's vocabulary. - Improvements to the outdoor area provide security and a safe space for children to play, with increased opportunities for learning on a larger scale outdoors. Areas to develop - 1 embed the improved arrangements for staff supervision and strengthen links to staff professional development, so that practice continues to improve - 2 exchange information in more detail with parents to help gain a fuller picture of children's abilities and support highly effective planning. Inspection #10332454 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50268107) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Carousel Day Nursery Inspection date Jan 2025 Inspection no. 10332454 Lead inspector Lynne Naylor Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50268107)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310405) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Carousel Day Nursery, Oxford Road, LIVERPOOL, L22 8QE Opening hours Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round [© 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#/-3.03277/53.4774/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near LIVERPOOL - [Day nurseries in LIVERPOOL](/search?q=LIVERPOOL) - [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=carousel-day-nursery-l22-8qe-310405) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. Outdoor space Changes to the outdoor area and resources mean that children benefit from more opportunities to be physically active in their play and learning outdoors. Children have increased opportunities to learn on a larger scale outdoors, and a staff member is responsible for building on these developments. ## Parent Reviews of Carousel Day Nursery 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXz6l7ytEDdxDPhvhqaD7AkLh9FOxMltIhCJKQrQTF0saxoNSzEQg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Louise Downey a year ago My daughter attended this nursery from the age of 8 months to 4 years and we have nothing bad to say about it. She was always well taken care of and happy, and we always found the staff accommodating and helpful. Manager Mandy always easily contactable and willing to help. So much so that we plan on sending our second daughter there once she is old enough. Wholesome, family environment. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNIX3NHaUtREAE!2m1!1s0x487b245e1bb6c343:0x80fd991c7f6c6dd) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKKoQvDrkG9-8vWefHbpUUIQLsXRJ7PYL91ABaBtTaf7kK3lw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Emma Ryan 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNkdjhLWHZ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487b245e1bb6c343:0x80fd991c7f6c6dd) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI1l990BHUJCN3aSY9e-Y4WbEcOe2YQSfKaVUSX425nB_rcOw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sally Ryan 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNkdjZ5OHRRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b245e1bb6c343:0x80fd991c7f6c6dd) Reviews from Google for Carousel Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=580922097102407389&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2025 Date: March 2012 - January 2025 Good - January 2024 Requires improvement - November 2018 Good - July 2015 Good - March 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Carousel Day Nursery ### What is Carousel Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### What funded hours are accepted at Carousel Day Nursery? ### What are the opening hours for Carousel Day Nursery? ### Does Carousel Day Nursery support children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND)? ### What is the age range accommodated at Carousel Day Nursery? ### How does Carousel Day Nursery use its outdoor space? ### How does Carousel Day Nursery ensure children's learning is progressive? ### How can I contact Carousel Day Nursery? ## About the setting Carousel Day Nursery registered in 1994 and is located in Waterloo, Liverpool. The nursery opens Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The provider offers government-funded childcare places for children aged between nine months and five years. The nursery employs eight members of childcare staff, with seven holding an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and one at level 2. URN 310405 Registered person Shirley Hogg and Amanda Ryan Partnership Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Requires improvement ## Nearby day nurseries in LIVERPOOL Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Carousel Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### JETS Liverpool · L22 8QF ](/nursery/jets-l22-8qf-ey451817) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Kristaval Day Care Liverpool · L22 6QN ](/nursery/kristaval-day-care-l22-6qn-ey450777) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Home from Home Day Nursery Liverpool · L22 1RJ ](/nursery/home-from-home-day-nursery-l22-1rj-2747038) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Tiny Hearts Day Nursery Liverpool · L22 1RP ](/nursery/tiny-hearts-day-nursery-l22-1rp-ey489552) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### 1st Steps Day Nursery Liverpool · L22 1RR ](/nursery/1st-steps-day-nursery-l22-1rr) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Kids Planet Crosby Liverpool · L23 5TE 4.4(9 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-crosby-l23-5te-ey499370) [See all nurseries in LIVERPOOL →](/search?q=LIVERPOOL) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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