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And this is the best nursery among all the ones my children went to.\nMy little one went there and made friends with all the other kids. And the staff are like family: they are so kind and care about the kids so much!\nIt was a shame we moved and had to transfer my youngest child to a new nursery. I contacted quite a few nurseries in the new area and found nothing like Lark Lane Preschool.\nWhen my little one was in this nursery, he always came out with a happy face and fresh dry nappy(compared to his current nursery 😂). 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Lark Lane Family Pre-School # Lark Lane Family Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · 5.0 (6 parent reviews) · The Old Police Station, 80 Lark Lane, LIVERPOOL, L17 8UU · Liverpool Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority Liverpool 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 Lark Lane Family Pre-School, situated in Liverpool, provides a nurturing environment focused on holistic early childhood education. This pre-school is committed to fostering the emotional, intellectual, and physical development of young children through stimulating activities and hands-on play. They aim to build a strong foundation for future learning, emphasising language, literacy, social skills, and creative expression. The pre-school encourages children to form close relationships with their peers and thrive in a supportive setting, always building on individual strengths and interests. It operates as part of the wider Lark Lane Community Centre, a charity which prides itself on being not-for-profit and relying on charitable trusts, contracts, donations, and dedicated volunteers to deliver essential community services. Established in 1976, the association is dedicated to assisting vulnerable individuals and aims to inspire and improve lives, also offering debt and benefits advice. Our ethos Lark Lane Family Pre-School is committed to fostering the emotional, intellectual, and physical development of young children through stimulating activities and hands-on play, aiming to build a strong foundation for future learning by emphasising language, literacy, social skills, and creative expression. They encourage children to form close relationships and thrive in a supportive setting, building on individual strengths and interests. What it's like Children are happy and well settled, separating from parents easily thanks to the lovely staff team who know their interests and provide engaging activities. The well-thought-out curriculum includes unique opportunities like a gardening club, ensuring all children make progress across the seven areas of learning. Holistic Education Community-focused Charity ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured around sessions, full days, and weekly bookings. The daily rate includes lunch and snacks. Breakfast and after school care options are also available. Good to know - Daily rate is inclusive of lunch and snacks. - Breakfast and after school care are available. - Prices may vary. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 9am to 4pm Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2002 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Lark Lane Family Pre-School Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10312021 Lead inspector Kayte Farrell Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240047)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/322461) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://larklanecommunitycentre.org/activities-%26-services) The Old Police Station, 80 Lark Lane, LIVERPOOL, L17 8UU [© 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#/-2.94465/53.38185/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near LIVERPOOL - [Day nurseries in LIVERPOOL](/search?q=LIVERPOOL) - [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=lark-lane-family-pre-school-l17-8uu-322461) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Lark Lane Family Pre-School Last inspected 30 January 2024 · Kayte Farrell 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 are happy and well settled, separating from parents easily thanks to the lovely staff team who know their interests and provide engaging activities. The well-thought-out curriculum includes unique opportunities like a gardening club, ensuring all children make progress across the seven areas of learning. Inspector highlights - Leaders plan a broad and balanced curriculum, using children's next steps and interests to plan fun and enjoyable experiences. - Leaders use additional funding wisely to support children, helping to close attainment gaps. - Staff help children learn about a healthy lifestyle, providing healthy meals, snacks, daily exercise, and good hygiene procedures. - Children have a lovely attitude to learning, eagerly joining in songs and games, demonstrating patience and concentration. - Staff promote mathematical development through everyday play, exploring measurement, capacity, size, and positional language. Areas to develop - 1 enhance the curriculum for older and most-able children to extend their skills and knowledge further - 2 help all parents to understand their child's next steps and how they can extend these at home in an ongoing way - 3 provide staff with more accurate feedback on their practice to help them implement leaders' curriculum intentions more precisely. Inspection #10312021 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240047) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders use additional funding, such as early years pupil premium, wisely to support the children it is intended for. Staff consider any gaps in children's learning and purchase additional resources to help them catch up. This helps to ensure that the attainment gaps between different groups of children are beginning to close. Outdoor space Leaders consider children's experiences and provide opportunities that children would not otherwise get, such as gardening club. Staff help children to learn about the things that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. They provide healthy meals, snacks and daily exercise. ## Parent Reviews of Lark Lane Family Pre-School 5.0 (6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLaJa71K6nx2_4ilmRJuO4GwLgcPeSUe7RrPs3qcuh3tMQIEQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Keeley Brown 2 years ago The best nursery ever, we feel like we’re leaving our daughter with family, there’s just a special atmosphere in the nursery, im absolutely dreading our daughter starting in primary in September, we will miss the nursery & all the staff so much. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNOay1tZjhRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b20f66f0022f3:0x51aa2a92ecbaaa51) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJh3arCNKnCURDx13l5eGTwsVetciEuIa01lg-ccNH1BsCZ4Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) SY C 2 months ago Best nursery ever. I have three children and moved around. And this is the best nursery among all the ones my children went to. My little one went there and made friends with all the other kids. And the staff are like family: they are so kind and care about the kids so much! It was a shame we moved and had to transfer my youngest child to a new nursery. I contacted quite a few nurseries in the new area and found nothing like Lark Lane Preschool. When my little one was in this nursery, he always came out with a happy face and fresh dry nappy(compared to his current nursery 😂). He enjoyed the food there as well. Highly recommended. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25kU1JtUXhUMVZCWjFocFlrNVZSRFp0ZVdsVFYxRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b20f66f0022f3:0x51aa2a92ecbaaa51) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJmRIp-ZqwlQVr_B-Z0SI82rzc6WgQf7gJOrsPDWyiyw62Rbg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Susanne 2 weeks ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25kSE1taEhiVkJOWWxsNFEyZHJlRWwwWVdKUk9IYxAB!2m1!1s0x487b20f66f0022f3:0x51aa2a92ecbaaa51) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUKdduoQxpwbLMCdCedLYfF5cT795N5yRg6Po9DeqcYSEttyVug=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Georgia Woollam a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURRLTRiVGtRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b20f66f0022f3:0x51aa2a92ecbaaa51) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWKms8XNCy3joxR9t9C0cVqolqT0t4t7PrwwABWIDYPOcba9WMO=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) chris carney a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURQMDlMa0t3EAE!2m1!1s0x487b20f66f0022f3:0x51aa2a92ecbaaa51) Reviews from Google for Lark Lane Family Pre-School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5884562673638222417&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: June 2014 - January 2024 Good - April 2018 Outstanding - June 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Lark Lane Family Pre-School ### What is the capacity at Lark Lane Family Pre-School? ### Open hours at Lark Lane Family Pre-School? ### Does Lark Lane Family Pre-School have an Ofsted rating? ### How are meals and snacks managed at the nursery? ### What age children does Lark Lane Family Pre-School take? ## Nearby day nurseries in LIVERPOOL Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Lark Lane Family Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Auckland House Nursery Liverpool · L17 4LE ](/nursery/auckland-house-nursery-l17-4le-ey408483) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.4 mi ### Eastfield Day Nursery Liverpool · L17 4JU ](/nursery/eastfield-day-nursery-l17-4ju-2818068) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Mossley Hill Childcare (2) Liverpool · L17 4JE ](/nursery/mossley-hill-childcare-2-l17-4je-2604315) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Little Angels @ Princes Park Nursery And Pre-School Liverpool · L8 3TA 4.6(10 reviews) ](/nursery/little-angels-princes-park-nursery-and-pre-school-l8-3ta-ey495670) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Kelton Nursery and After School Liverpool · L18 8BT 3.7(9 reviews) ](/nursery/kelton-nursery-and-after-school-l18-8bt-ey372052) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Kids Planet Greenbank Liverpool · L18 1HG 4.5(6 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-greenbank-l18-1hg-ey499365) [See all nurseries in LIVERPOOL →](/search?q=LIVERPOOL) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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