--- title: "Kids Count Pre-School — Rated Outstanding by Ofsted" description: "Kids Count Pre-School, a nursery in Southport — Ofsted-rated Outstanding. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Kids Count Pre-School # Kids Count Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Apr 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Shoreline Church, 9 Mornington Road, Southport, PR9 0TS · Sefton Number of places 20 places Age range 3–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2022 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 Serving children aged 3 to 4 years old, the pre-school offers a rich, well-thought-out curriculum that builds on children's interests and ensures excellent progress. Children are visibly excited to attend, arriving with beaming smiles and engaging enthusiastically with staff. The curriculum fosters effective and purposeful learning, encouraging children to be independent problem-solvers. For instance, in the outdoor area, children enjoy making "sand soup," collaboratively seeking solutions as they experiment with sand and water to achieve the right consistency. A dinosaur-sorting activity in the garden is thoughtfully paired with a dinosaur book, creating wonderful dialogues between children and staff and enhancing learning about the creatures. The nursery places a strong emphasis on emotional well-being, kindness, and mindfulness, promoting exceptional behaviour and a high regard for others. Children thrive on responsibility, showing their capabilities as "happy helpers" and demonstrating an exemplary understanding of their emotions. Staff skilfully plan activities that broaden children's experiences, such as learning about different cultures through immersive activities or exploring space when a child shows interest. The setting also supports children in developing an excellent understanding of good oral and physical health through engaging activities like toothbrushing techniques and daily aerobics sessions, where they learn about the positive impact of exercise on their bodies. What it's like Children are excited to come to this nursery, running in with beaming smiles and going straight into the welcoming arms of staff. They benefit from a rich, well-thought-out curriculum that provides effective and purposeful learning, engaging in exciting and stimulating activities and seeking solutions to problems independently. Children thrive on responsibility and show their capabilities, fostering exceptional behaviour and a high regard for others through promoting emotional well-being, kindness, and mindfulness. Inspiring curriculum Love of books Excellent progress Promotes emotional well-being Exceptional behaviour Outdoor learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Tuesday to Friday from 8.30am until 4pm Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kids Count Pre-School Inspection date Apr 2022 Inspection no. 10233826 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185340)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY447331) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Shoreline Church, 9 Mornington Road, Southport, PR9 0TS [© 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#/-2.99856/53.64766/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Southport - [Day nurseries in Southport](/search?q=Southport) - [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=kids-count-pre-school-pr9-0ts-ey447331) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kids Count Pre-School Last inspected 22 April 2022 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children are excited to come to this nursery, running in with beaming smiles and going straight into the welcoming arms of staff. They benefit from a rich, well-thought-out curriculum that provides effective and purposeful learning, engaging in exciting and stimulating activities and seeking solutions to problems independently. Children thrive on responsibility and show their capabilities, fostering exceptional behaviour and a high regard for others through promoting emotional well-being, kindness, and mindfulness. Inspector highlights - An inspiring curriculum is in place that builds on children's interests and helps to ensure that all children make excellent progress. - Staff and children have a clear love of books, and group reading is enthusiastic and interactive. - Staff place great value on words children share with each other, by allowing moments in the spotlight as others listen intently. - Staff support children to develop an excellent understanding of good oral and physical health. - Staff skilfully plan activities to broaden the experiences children have. Inspection #10233826 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185340) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children make 'sand soup' outside and discuss healthy ingredients. They seek solutions to problems they encounter as they add more sand and water, working tirelessly to get the right consistency. A dinosaur-sorting activity in the garden is paired with a dinosaur book, fostering a wonderful dialogue between children and staff. ## Parent Reviews of Kids Count Pre-School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVMBLRo1L0X9cXG98_0mIpBov871EtRicmumDhcE8s-pSGBae8=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Zara 2 years ago Amazing staff that makes you feel so invited and supported. Such an amazing environment inside and out. Went round for enquiries and I could not have found such an amazing group of people. Honestly can't wait to sign my little man up next year. AMAZING 😍 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURaM0xQTl93RRAB!2m1!1s0x487b3f87349d0481:0x92b1f154ec6dd81e) Reviews from Google for Kids Count Pre-School. 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