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Little Seedlings Day Nursery in Liverpool (L26)

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
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4.8(16 parent reviews)
·New Hutte Neighbourhood Centre, Lichfield Road, Liverpool, L26 1TT · Knowsley
Number of places
58 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
Knowsley

About this day nursery

Little Seedlings Day Nursery is dedicated to fostering an environment where children can flourish emotionally, socially, and creatively. The nursery believes in nurturing each child's individual strengths, interests, and curiosities, guiding them to explore the world around them and develop new skills at their own pace.

Emphasis is placed on creating a safe yet stimulating atmosphere where children feel loved, confident, and independent. The nursery encourages children to have fun, try new activities, and embrace their inquisitiveness, ensuring their safety and health.

Little Seedlings values strong partnerships with parents, recognising their vital role in their child's development, and considers them an integral part of the Little Seedlings Family. The nursery also prioritises the professional development of its experienced and qualified staff, many of whom hold degrees or are pursuing apprenticeships, to ensure the highest quality of care and education.

What it's like

Staff at Little Seedlings Day Nursery are kind and nurturing, responding quickly to children's individual needs and ensuring new babies settle well. The nursery prioritises children's emotional well-being through a well-embedded key-person system and clear rules, which children follow well. Leaders provide an ambitious, interesting curriculum that particularly promotes communication and language development through narration, songs, stories, and tailored support for diverse learning paces.

Play-based learningQualified staffNutritious mealsOutdoor play

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Food

Nutritious meals are provided, including breakfast, lunch, fruit platter, and an afternoon snack. The nursery caters to all dietary needs and follows strict procedures for allergies. Packed lunches are not permitted due to allergy risks and food safety concerns. Parents struggling with meal costs are encouraged to speak with the Nursery Manager.

Session types

Stretched funded hours over 51 weeks, Term-time only places (limited, for children aged 2+)

Opening hours

Mon - Fri, 8:00 am – 6.00 pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Seedlings Day Nursery

Last inspected 4 July 2025 · Kayte Farrell

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff at Little Seedlings Day Nursery are kind and nurturing, responding quickly to children's individual needs and ensuring new babies settle well. The nursery prioritises children's emotional well-being through a well-embedded key-person system and clear rules, which children follow well. Leaders provide an ambitious, interesting curriculum that particularly promotes communication and language development through narration, songs, stories, and tailored support for diverse learning paces.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have an excellent understanding of how young children learn and adapt the play-based curriculum to individual needs.
  • Staff get to know children well and have a good understanding of their interests and next learning steps.
  • The procedures for supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well embedded, and children with SEND make good progress.
  • Children's physical development is promoted well, with activities like using a see-saw and obstacle course.
  • Staff implement the mathematics curriculum well, using appropriate language and activities to develop children's skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to recognise when some children need more direct support to develop the skills they need to learn next
  • 2provide parents with more specific information about what children are learning, how they can extend this at home and how additional funding is used.
Inspection #10405600 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The procedures for supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well embedded. Leaders implement a bespoke programme of support and use additional funding wisely, based on children's unique needs. Close partnerships with external agencies mean that leaders already have a bank of strategies to implement while children wait for their referrals. Children with SEND make good progress in their development.

Outdoor space

Children's physical development is promoted well. They have learned to use the see-saw independently and use words such as up, down and round to describe their different movements. Children use the obstacle course with ease and skilfully balance on different sized platforms and at different heights. They are developing good strong muscles and coordination skills, which contribute to their overall good health.

Parent Reviews of Little Seedlings Day Nursery

4.8
(16)
johanna Pollitt
a year ago

Our daughter started here over 6 months ago and we couldn't be happier with the baby room staff, management and everything really. Everyone is really approachable and helpful, they've been flexible with us too when needed. Most importantly we love how our little girl has come along and she's so happy at this nursery! They do lovely activities, it's clean, light, and the whole vibe is just really warm and nice and welcoming. Looking forward to our next baby starting next year❤️ Thanks Little Seedlings you guys do a wonderful job and run a super duper little nursery Xx

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rach ennis
5 years ago

My daughter has been attending Little Seedlings for the past few months and I honestly could not fault the nursery. From the moment we visited the nursery for a show around, I knew it was the right place for us. There's a warm, welcoming and homely atmosphere as soon as you enter the nursery. The management and staff are so warm, friendly and professional and are always so helpful. They genuinely care about each child. The nursery is not particularly close to our house, but we happily travel here because we love it so much. My daughter settled straight away here, thanks to the lovely staff and I feel comfortable and confident leaving her here. We can't thank the management and staff enough for everything they do and always going above and beyond. All of the activities are presented to the children in fun, exciting ways, my daughter loves attending and telling me about her day! Parents are provided with regular photos, videos, observations and updates. We honestly wouldn't go anywhere else.

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Halima
2 years ago

Since the first day i saw the nursery i knew this is the place my child will go and enjoy, so much caring and they know exactly how to handle my child they give me peace of mind. I leave my daughter sometimes crying but then here we are after few minutes already settled all the other children are so friendly and cute. All staffs are professional and friendly and know exactly what they are doing im so glad i choose this place for my child hopefully my next one will join then in 2 years time. My daughter always enjoys her stay there always happy Thank you little seedling nursery your all a start!!!

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Ell Raw
a year ago

Our Korey attended here for 3 years. He loved it from day 1. They helped him in his final year to prepare for primary school. Cannot fault this little nursery. Lisa, Tasha, Ashley, Iyatt and all are amazing, Thankyou

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Vanessa Banim
5 years ago

I can't praise this nursery enough! My little boy has started here the past few months and all the staff here are so experienced and friendly. They have really put my mind at ease. JAN and Zara are fantastic making sure you have all the information you need they update you on everything and really care about the children's education and wellbeing, they really put alot into the facilities and creative play for the children. Nia who is in the baby room communicates with me all the time on how my little boy is doing and I get updates with pictures and videos on what he's been up to through tapestry app which I am so happy to see! I also get a daily log so I can see how much he's drank and what he's ate throughout the day. The other girls in the baby room are brilliant too my little boys face lights up when he goes there no matter who greets us you can tell he loves all the staff and can't wait for his days at nursery because they keep the children so entertained which has been hard for me to do through lockdown especially being a ftm but I am so happy my little boy enjoys his nursery so much. Thanks to all the staff for your hard work you are all amazing 👏

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Inspection history

Date: July 2025

  • July 2025Good
  • July 2025Good

Frequently asked about Little Seedlings Day Nursery

About the setting

Little Seedlings Day Nursery registered in 2023 and is situated in Halewood. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, all year round, apart from one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. The nursery employs 15 members of childcare staff, of whom 13 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. The nursery provides government-funded places for childcare and receives specific funding for disadvantaged children.

URN
2741584
Registered person
Little Seedlings Day Nursery Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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