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[North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Explorers Bootle # Explorers Bootle Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · 20 Park Street, Bootle, L20 3DG · Sefton Number of places 104 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Sefton About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Explorers Day Nurseries in Liverpool offers high-quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years, focusing on academic and holistic development in a warm, nurturing environment. The nursery combines traditional values with modern educational approaches, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Children are encouraged to explore, learn, and express themselves in a safe setting, fostering individuality and creativity through child-led learning and a range of engaging activities. The curriculum promotes empathy, kindness, and respect, with a strong emphasis on outdoor play and connecting with nature. Explorers Day Nurseries also prioritises strong partnerships with parents and offers extra-curricular activities, including Makaton to support early communication skills and inclusivity. Our ethos Explorers Bootle follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, with a focus on holistic development, child-led learning, and creativity. They encourage exploration, individuality, and self-expression in a safe environment, emphasising outdoor play and connecting with nature. The nursery also prioritises empathy, kindness, respect, and strong communication skills through Makaton. What it's like The provider has taken swift and effective action to address the weaknesses identified at the previous inspection, recruiting highly qualified staff. Leaders now have more time to support staff, and the strong key-person system positively impacts the quality of care and education. Children settle quickly, learn good behaviour, and relish special duties, demonstrating positive attitudes to learning. Ages 3 months to 5 years EYFS Curriculum Outdoor Play Makaton Teaching Strong Parent Partnerships ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://explorersnurseriesliverpool.co.uk) ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2023 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Explorers Bootle Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10390023 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284230)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748335) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=explorers-bootle-l20-3dg-2748335) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Explorers Bootle Last inspected 16 July 2025 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 The provider has taken swift and effective action to address the weaknesses identified at the previous inspection, recruiting highly qualified staff. Leaders now have more time to support staff, and the strong key-person system positively impacts the quality of care and education. Children settle quickly, learn good behaviour, and relish special duties, demonstrating positive attitudes to learning. Inspector highlights - The nursery has transformed since the previous inspection, engaging well with local authority early years advisers to improve curriculum content and delivery. - Leaders place reading and communication and language at the heart of the curriculum, ensuring children, including those with SEND, develop a love of reading. - Leaders ensure that any gaps in children's learning are acted upon swiftly, making effective use of advice and guidance from external agencies. - Arrangements to support children who speak English as an additional language are effective, with staff skilled at using visual timetables and prioritising children's home language. - The provider makes certain that additional funding is used well, purchasing resources to support children's individual learning needs. Areas to develop - 1 focus professional development more precisely so that staff are clearer on how they can further strengthen their practice - 2 strengthen the curriculum for mathematics to help children to become confident mathematicians. Inspection #10390023 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284230) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are pleased with the improvements at the nursery. > They appreciate the regular communication that they receive from leaders and staff, such as through face-to-face discussions and the nursery's electronic communication system. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. Staff and leaders identify children's needs early and liaise with parents and carers to make referrals to external agencies in a timely manner. Leaders liaise with early years experts to break down the curriculum into small steps to ensure that children learn the curriculum well. Children with SEND experience success in their learning. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation during a physical activity. Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2025 Date: January 2025 - July 2025 Good - January 2025 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about Explorers Bootle ### What part of the country is Explorers Bootle in? ### What do parents value about the nursery? ### How can Explorers Bootle be contacted? ### How does Explorers Bootle support children with SEND? ### Is Explorers Bootle Ofsted registered? ### Is Explorers Bootle suitable for under-twos? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bootle Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Explorers Bootle. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Little Kings & Queens Nursery Bootle · L20 3HZ 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/little-kings-queens-nursery-l20-3hz-ey500133) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Treetops Nursery Bootle Bootle · L20 4AL 4.7(14 reviews) ](/nursery/treetops-nursery-bootle-l20-4al-2698054) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Ashbourne Day Nursery Bootle Bootle · L20 5AE ](/nursery/ashbourne-day-nursery-bootle-l20-5ae-2783424) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Selwyn Nursery Liverpool · L4 3TW 4.2(10 reviews) ](/nursery/selwyn-nursery-l4-3tw-ey496798) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Playmates Centre 56 Liverpool · L4 1UB 4.7(12 reviews) ](/nursery/playmates-centre-56-l4-1ub-ey443434) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Rainbow House Nursery Walton · L4 4ED 4.2(15 reviews) ](/nursery/rainbow-house-nursery-l4-4ed-322360) [See all nurseries in Bootle →](/search?q=Bootle) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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