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Larkfield Daycare

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2022)
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5.0(21 parent reviews) ·672-674 Aigburth Road, Liverpool, L19 0NY · Liverpool
Number of places
24 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Liverpool

About this day nursery

Larkfield Daycare in Liverpool provides a nurturing and homely environment for children, focusing on active learning and exploration. The nursery promotes a high staff-to-child ratio, aiming to create a comfortable and engaging atmosphere for every child.

They emphasise an "active mindset," believing that children thrive when they are encouraged to discover the world through all their senses. As an independent nursery, Larkfield Daycare is not bound by a corporate chain, allowing them to tailor activities and care to the individual needs of the children.

They have been rated "Good" by Ofsted, highlighting their commitment to providing a safe and happy learning environment. The nursery strives to offer a "home away from home" experience, fostering a supportive and stimulating setting for early childhood development.

Our ethos

Larkfield Daycare centres its philosophy on an "active mindset," encouraging children to explore the world using all their senses. They believe children thrive when actively engaged and aim to provide a "home away from home" experience, tailoring care to individual needs in a nurturing and stimulating environment.

What it's like

Children are happy and safe at this caring nursery, arriving ready to learn and explore. They develop close bonds with staff who know them well and plan meaningful activities based on their interests. Children are highly valued, listened to, and encouraged to celebrate their achievements, demonstrating kind behaviours and good manners.

High staff-to-child ratioIndependent nurseryActive learning mindsetOfsted rated "Good"

Pricing & funding

Charges are structured around extra sessions, offering full day, half day, and hourly options. A voluntary daily fee is requested to cover meals, activities, and hygiene products. Late collection fees are billed in short increments.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Voluntary daily fee covers meals, hygiene, activities, trips, outings, and events.
  • Extra sessions can be booked by the full day, half day, or hour.
  • Late collection fees are charged for every five minutes.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday 7:30am - 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Larkfield Daycare

Last inspected 24 March 2022 · Rebecca Weston

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 safe at this caring nursery, arriving ready to learn and explore. They develop close bonds with staff who know them well and plan meaningful activities based on their interests. Children are highly valued, listened to, and encouraged to celebrate their achievements, demonstrating kind behaviours and good manners.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and safe and develop close bonds with staff.
  • Staff plan meaningful activities that build on children's interests and prior knowledge.
  • Children are highly valued, listened to, and encouraged to celebrate their achievements.
  • Parents feel well informed and positive about their children's progress.
  • Children's physical and emotional well-being are thoroughly supported through various activities and outings.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to consider more precisely what they intend for children to learn through the activities they provide
  • 2strengthen the professional development provided to staff to ensure that this is focused on enhancing individual teaching skills to the highest level.
Inspection #10190916 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents talk positively about the progress their children have made since starting at this 'hidden gem of a nursery'.

They particularly value the range of outings that the nursery provides for the children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

When children require extra help, the special educational needs coordinator works closely with outside agencies to secure support as needed to implement agreed plans. All children make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

24 March 2022

Good

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

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