--- title: "Kids in Bloom Children's Day Nursery @ The University of Liverpool" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kids-in-bloom-children-s-day-nursery-ltd-the-university-of-liverpool-l69-7sy-ey481327 description: "Kids in Bloom Children's Day Nursery @ The University of Liverpool — rated Outstanding by Ofsted. See contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Kids in Bloom Children's Day Nursery @ The University of Liverpool Ofsted: Outstanding (Aug 2024) · 1 Grove Street, Liverpool, L69 7SY · Liverpool Number of places 100 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2024 Local authority Liverpool ## About this day nursery Kids in Bloom at the University of Liverpool provides childcare for children aged 0-5 years, with a capacity for 100 children. The day nursery focuses on maximising each child's development by designating specific rooms for different age groups. Rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted in August 2024, the day nursery emphasises giving every child the best start in life, acknowledging the significant impact early years have on future prospects. The site boasts an extensive outdoor area, accessible from every room, featuring large grassy spaces, a storytelling stage, a vegetable patch where children grow their own produce for healthy eating, a log cabin, an outside classroom, a mud kitchen, a water play area, and a large sandpit. Conveniently located near the Royal Liverpool University Hospital and the University of Liverpool, the nursery prioritises security with alarmed external doors that alert university security, high-quality CCTV monitoring, and an intercom system for controlled access. They support both 15 and 30-hour funded places for eligible 9-month, 2, 3, and 4-year-olds and aim to keep parents engaged through the secure Parentzone app. Kids in Bloom is dedicated to a child-centric approach, including a policy against using identifiable photos of children on social media for parental peace of mind. Our ethos Kids in Bloom is dedicated to a child-centric approach, aiming to maximise each child's development and give them the best start in life. They value hands-on experiences, as evidenced by their extensive outdoor area that includes a vegetable patch, mud kitchen, and water play, encouraging healthy eating and exploration. The nursery prioritises security and parental peace of mind through various measures, including a policy against using identifiable photos of children on social media. What it's like Children beam as staff warmly welcome them into this vibrant setting. Staff build strong bonds with all children and know them exceptionally well. Children quickly settle and show high levels of self-esteem. Staff treat children with respect and teach them to be respectful of each other. Ofsted Outstanding Extensive outdoor play areas Vegetable patch for healthy eating Secure environment Accepts 15 and 30-hour funding ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 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://www.kidsinbloom.co.uk/contactus) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, excluding bank holidays. Sessions are from 8am until 5.50pm. Age range 0-5 years Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2014 Waitlist Unknown Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating Last inspected 29 August 2024 · Janine Tours 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 Inspector highlights - There is a highly ambitious curriculum for all children, which is well sequenced across all age ranges. - Staff skilfully plan the environment to meet the emerging needs of all children. - Children develop a love of books and singing familiar songs, including books in different languages, which supports children who speak English as an additional language. - Staff provide children with a wealth of opportunities to broaden their experiences, including trips to local parks, museums and the beach, and growing vegetables in the setting's allotment. - The provider implements an extremely effective key-person system, and transitions between rooms are seamlessly timed for when children are ready for the next stage in their learning. Inspection #10351207 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50258305) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say that they feel their children are happy and safe at the setting. > They speak extremely highly of the relationships staff build with their children and themselves as families. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Staff organise and use climbing apparatus in the garden to support younger children who have less access to outdoor space in their homes. This supports children's physical development and builds their upper body strength. Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2024 Date: October 2015 - August 2024 Outstanding - October 2018 Good - October 2015 Good ## Frequently asked about Kids in Bloom Children's Day Nursery @ The University of Liverpool ### What are the published fees at Kids in Bloom Children's Day Nursery @ The University of Liverpool? ### How many places does Kids in Bloom Children's Day Nursery @ The University of Liverpool have? ### Which funded hours does this nursery accept? ### How can Kids in Bloom Children's Day Nursery @ The University of Liverpool be contacted? ### What are the opening hours at Kids in Bloom Children's Day Nursery @ The University of Liverpool? ### Where is Kids in Bloom Children's Day Nursery @ The University of Liverpool located? ### Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details. 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