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Kiddy Academy Huntscross

Ofsted: Good
(May 2025)
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5.0(9 parent reviews) ·39-41 Hansby Drive, Speke, LIVERPOOL, L24 9LG · Liverpool
Number of places
84 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
Liverpool

About this day nursery

Kiddy Academy Huntscross, established in 2011, offers childcare for children aged 0-5 years. The nursery is located on Hansby Drive in the Meridian Business Village and boasts three expansive open-plan rooms, a fully-equipped kitchen with an on-site chef, and a dedicated children's canteen.

There are also three secure, enclosed garden areas accessible directly from the ground-floor rooms. The facility includes a specially designed baby unit, "BabyTown," for children aged 0-2, which features a bespoke milk kitchen, nappy changing facilities, and its own outdoor area.

"Toddler City" caters to 2-3 year olds, with dedicated nappy changing and toileting facilities and direct garden access. "Schoolville" is for 3-5 year olds, equipped with child-sized toilets and outdoor access.

The nursery emphasises providing stimulating activities to foster development, knowledge, and confidence, using therapeutic behaviour management techniques to create a nurturing environment. A supernumerary nursery manager with over 18 years of experience leads the team, supported by a deputy manager and experienced room managers.

All staff are trained in paediatric first aid. The nursery also features a sensory room and uses a 6-seater pram bus for community outings.

A secure CCTV door entry system operates throughout the premises.

What it's like

Children's confidence soars in the care of the dedicated leaders and attentive staff at this safe and inclusive nursery. They build strong relationships with staff, who support children's welfare and development well, and their emotional well-being and happiness are highly supported. Children are enthusiastic and active learners, eager to explore and engage well in a broad range of activities.

On-site chefSensory roomOutdoor learning

Pricing & funding

Fees include a food and enhanced provision charge, which is billed at a flat rate for either a full day or a half day. Standard tuition and session fees are not specified in the provided text.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • A food and enhanced provision fee is applied per day or half day.

Key facts

Food

Meals prepared by on-site chef, special dietary requirements catered for. Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon snack & fresh fruit, juice & milk included. Parents can opt out of food and enhanced provision.

Session types

Morning session (7:30am-12:30pm), Afternoon session (1:00pm-6:00pm)

Opening hours

Monday-Friday: 7:30am - 6:00pm

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2010

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kiddy Academy Huntscross

Last inspected 29 May 2025 · Liz Thomson

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

Children's confidence soars in the care of the dedicated leaders and attentive staff at this safe and inclusive nursery. They build strong relationships with staff, who support children's welfare and development well, and their emotional well-being and happiness are highly supported. Children are enthusiastic and active learners, eager to explore and engage well in a broad range of activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Children’s confidence soars in the care of dedicated leaders and attentive staff.
  • Staff plan activities based on children’s interests and build on what they already know.
  • Staff have high expectations for children’s behaviour, and children learn to share, take turns, and use good manners.
  • The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong.
  • Leaders place a strong focus on the well-being of staff, resulting in passionate and enthusiastic staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on staff's knowledge of the curriculum intent so they are clear what skills and knowledge they want children to gain from all experiences.
Inspection #10380477 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong. Staff work closely with parents and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for all children. Leaders act with integrity to ensure that children with SEND receive the highest level of support.

Outdoor space

Staff understand the physical development needs of children and babies. They help babies to climb and pull themselves up onto nursery equipment, and guide older children to persist at throwing hoops onto cones and riding wheeled resources. Children also join in with yoga sessions to help develop their flexibility and coordination skills.

Parent Reviews of Kiddy Academy Huntscross

5.0
(9)
Laura Jones
a year ago

Amazing Nursery ,couldn’t fault it one bit! My little girl started here when she’s was 9 months old , she’s now 2 and she’s loves it . The girls are amazing in there , they go above and beyond . It’s a lovely atmosphere and there is plenty of fun activities they do which my little girl loves. Would highly recommend this nursery.

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Jen C
a year ago

Both my girls attend this nursery and they absolutely love it. I cannot fault the time, effort and genuine care from all of the girls that work there and their commitment to the children they work with. My girls run to all the staff and give cuddles and talk so much about each staff member individually. At handovers the girls tell me so much about their day, ensure I have photos and also ask about their days when they aren’t at nursery. any time they’ve been off or unwell, the girls are always the first to ask how they are. My girls have come on leaps and bounds developmentally and with their confidence too. The fact the same staff have been there so long has helped support and develop such good relationships with me , my family and my girls Lovely nursery with a lovely team at Hunts Cross ❤️

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Laura Johnston
a year ago

My little boy absolutely loved this nursery. He was here for two years, he enjoyed all of the lovely activities that they provide. The staff who work here go above and beyond for every child. I felt happy to go to work knowing my son was well looked after. Fantastic nursery. Xx

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Joanna Best
a year ago

My daughter loves it here. The girls who work here couldn’t be more friendly and loving. There is always lots of fun and educational stuff on for the kids too. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone. X

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Edwin Omoregie
8 years ago

My son attended Kiddy Academy for 6 months before going to school and I have never had any issues with this nursery. The service was fantastic. The staff were always polite and courteous and provided evidence of his progress through tapestry regularly. I'll would certainly recommend this nursery to anyone in the local area.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2011

  • May 2025Good
  • June 2019Good
  • December 2014Good
  • November 2011Good

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