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Lister Steps Childcare

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2022)
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4.8(64 parent reviews) ·The Old Library, Green Lane, Liverpool, L13 7EB · Liverpool
Number of places
69 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Liverpool

About this day nursery

Lister Steps Childcare is a community-focused charity located in Liverpool, with a proud 20-year history of offering high-quality services and support to its local area. The organisation operates from "The Old Library," aiming to be a positive influence that extends beyond its immediate neighbourhood, benefiting individuals and businesses alike.

Beyond childcare, Lister Steps provides a variety of community and event services, including a café, weekly sessions, and opportunities for venue hire for private, business, and community events. They actively engage with the community through various initiatives and welcome volunteers and donations to support their work, fostering a strong sense of community spirit.

The centre also offers diverse weekly sessions, ranging from craft groups like "Knit and Natter" and "Sewing For Beginners" to fitness and wellbeing activities such as Yoga and Chair Yoga. Additionally, cultural and support groups like the "Polish Library access" and "Surf Dementia support group" demonstrate their commitment to serving a wide array of community needs.

Many sessions are led by community volunteers, and external partners also contribute to the diverse program offerings.

What it's like

Children arrive eager and happy and clearly enjoy attending this warm and welcoming nursery. They confidently separate from their parents and carers and quickly settle into the activities available, demonstrating that they feel safe and secure. Staff are kind, patient and attentive in their approach.

Community-focused charityWide range of community sessionsVenue hire availableCafé on-siteVolunteer opportunities

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2000

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Lister Steps Childcare

Last inspected 2 August 2022 · Karen Cox

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 arrive eager and happy and clearly enjoy attending this warm and welcoming nursery. They confidently separate from their parents and carers and quickly settle into the activities available, demonstrating that they feel safe and secure. Staff are kind, patient and attentive in their approach.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager has made significant improvements to arrangements that promote children's learning, safety and well-being since the last inspection.
  • Staff know their children well and provide activities that reflect children's interests and preferences.
  • Staff support children's language skills well, modelling conversation and introducing new vocabulary.
  • Children make links in their learning and demonstrate good recall skills.
  • Children have good opportunities to learn about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle and engage in regular physical activities.
  • Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is strong.
  • Parent partnerships are robust.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to build on their understanding of the curriculum further so that they are fully aware of specific learning outcomes for children and closely match their teaching to these
  • 2assist staff to understand how to support young children's developing communication and language skills
  • 3strengthen transitions between activities and routines so that children's behaviour does not deteriorate, and they remain focused and engaged in learning opportunities.
Inspection #10239076 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

how much their children enjoy attending

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is strong. Dedicated and passionate staff work closely with parents and external agencies to ensure that any additional support children may require is secured in a swift and timely manner. Furthermore, staff attend training and carry out their own professional research to ensure they are able to meet children's individual and unique needs effectively. As a result, children are making very good progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

Children engage in regular physical activities outdoors, creating obstacle courses to travel across in turn, developing their coordination and balance. Older children independently act out stories in the garden area during imaginary play.

Parent Reviews of Lister Steps Childcare

4.8
(64)
Alan Williams
11 months ago

Absolutely brilliant place. Staff are great and it's a fabulous concept. I will definitely be back.

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Anne
2 years ago

I was fortunate enough to book the Reading room for the funeral of my mum. There are not enough words to say how grateful I am to them for the day. Everything we asked was delivered and nothing was too much trouble. The tables were all covered and although I added table decoration, it was set out really well and looked so nice. The room is bright and I initially thought it may be too big. However, by the time I got 40-50 people in there, it was just right. The venue helped me to give mum the funeral she wanted. Thank you

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Barringtons Wedding cars Liverpool, Wirral
11 months ago

The weather might not be the best as storm Darragh is in full force but what a stunning venue for today's wedding. One of our Imperial Viscount Landaulette wedding cars outside.

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Amie Boylan
7 months ago

Always have such a wonderful time here, breakfast was absolutely gorgeous as always 🥰

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Seweryn Gregrowicz
7 months ago

Superbly refurbished library, great example how those buildings should be saved for community. Library plus meeting place plus cafe, what else you can ask for?

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2022

Date: March 2022

  • August 2022Good
  • March 2022Inadequate

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