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Explorers Kirkby

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2025)
·Broad Lane, Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 6QG · Knowsley
Number of places
82 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2025
Local authority
Knowsley

About this day nursery

Explorers Day Nursery in Kirkby, Liverpool, offers high-quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery focuses on fostering a love of discovery and exploration through a rich and engaging curriculum that combines traditional values with modern educational approaches.

They emphasise individuality, creativity, and self-expression, with a strong focus on child-led learning within a safe, secure, and personalised setting. The nursery's philosophy is rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and aims to build a strong foundation in good manners, cultural diversity, knowledge, and social skills.

They provide a diverse range of extra-curricular activities, including Makaton to develop early communication skills, and encourage extensive outdoor play for children to connect with nature. The dedicated team of experienced practitioners ensures individual attention and works closely with parents to support each child's development.

Explorers Day Nursery also provides healthy, chef-prepared meals and flexible hours, aiming to make the transition to school as smooth as possible for children.

Our ethos

Explorers Kirkby's philosophy is rooted in the EYFS framework, emphasising individuality, creativity, and self-expression through a child-led learning approach. They aim to foster a love of discovery and exploration, building a foundation in social skills, cultural diversity, and knowledge, while encouraging outdoor play and communication skills through Makaton.

What it's like

Staff place children's needs at the centre of the provision and are skilled at helping new children to settle; they are positive role models who use consistent praise, which helps children develop high self-esteem and good behaviour. The curriculum is sequenced to build skills and prepares children well for school, and all children make good progress.

EYFS curriculumChild-led learningOutdoor playMakaton communicationChef-prepared meals

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Food

Healthy chef-prepared meals, accommodating dietary restrictions.

Opening hours

8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2023

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Explorers Kirkby

Last inspected 2 April 2025 · Elisia Lee

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

Staff place children's needs at the centre of the provision and are skilled at helping new children to settle; they are positive role models who use consistent praise, which helps children develop high self-esteem and good behaviour. The curriculum is sequenced to build skills and prepares children well for school, and all children make good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff place children's needs at the centre and help new children settle well.
  • Curriculum is sequenced so children build skills and are well prepared for school.
  • Children with SEND are supported very well with effective strategies and use of funding.
  • Children access the outdoors every day and have plentiful physical play opportunities.
  • Leaders are reflective and support staff development through training and supervision.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide opportunities for children to solve problems and develop their critical thinking skills
  • 2strengthen parent partnerships further in order to promote consistent ways of supporting children's learning at home.
Inspection #10382224 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported very well. Staff identify children's needs, use a range of strategies (including visual symbols), and use funding effectively to improve outcomes for children.

Outdoor space

Children access the outdoors every day and have lots of physical play, such as riding scooters and climbing steps on a slide.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

2 April 2025

Good

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

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