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Monkton Nursery School # Monkton Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2024) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · 16 Elmsley Road, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18 8BB · Liverpool Number of places 80 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2024 Local authority Liverpool About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Monkton Nursery School in Liverpool, L18 8BB, provides full day care for children aged 1 to 4, operating from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The nursery, which was last inspected on 22nd November 2024 and received a "Good" overall effectiveness rating, focuses on creating a secure and happy environment where children thrive. A key strength is the staff's ability to form trusting relationships and offer close emotional support, ensuring a smooth transition for children as they settle in and move between rooms. The management team thoughtfully designs the curriculum to prepare children for school, prioritising independence, language acquisition, and social development. By the time they reach pre-school, children demonstrate high levels of independence, confidently pouring their own drinks and using cutlery. " The nursery has capacity for 80 children, with 130 currently on roll, and accepts government-funded childcare places. What it's like Children show that they are extremely happy and safe in the nursery. Staff form secure and trusting relationships with the children, offering close emotional support. There are good transition procedures in place to support children as they start at the nursery and move on to their next room. This promotes children's well-being as they settle at the nursery and become familiar with each room. Happy and safe environment Strong emotional support Focus on independence Excellent behaviour Ambitious curriculum Rich experiences ## Key facts Established Registered person unique reference number RP906475 (this indicates when the setting was initially registered) Opening hours 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All\_year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Monkton Nursery School Last inspected 22 November 2024 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children show that they are extremely happy and safe in the nursery. Staff form secure and trusting relationships with the children, offering close emotional support. There are good transition procedures in place to support children as they start at the nursery and move on to their next room. This promotes children's well-being as they settle at the nursery and become familiar with each room. Inspector highlights - Children show that they are extremely happy and safe in the nursery. - Staff form secure and trusting relationships with the children and offer close emotional support. - Good transition procedures are in place to support children as they start at the nursery and move on to their next room. - Staff and managers think carefully about what children need to learn, to help prepare them for school. - Managers ensure that there are effective transition arrangements in place with local schools, prioritising independence, language skills and social development. - Behaviour is a strength at the nursery, with staff setting clear expectations and praising positive behaviour. - Children are supported well to self-regulate their emotions, with staff encouraging them to talk about their feelings using stories and 'colour monsters'. - Leaders are passionate about the nursery, providing an ambitious curriculum that focuses on communication, language, and reading. - Older children's physical development is well supported, with activities to develop large and small muscles. - Staff are dedicated and enthusiastic about their work, creating engaging activities and experiences tailored to individual children. - Children learn about the importance of recycling and make use of various materials to create things like dinosaurs and fire stations. - Staff promote children's independence effectively, supporting them with self-care needs like going to the toilet and washing hands. - Staff develop children's mathematical skills well, with older children learning mathematical language through play and exploration of weighing scales. - Children benefit from a wealth of enrichment experiences throughout the year, including farm visits, petting zoos, music bus, and visits to local shops. - Children learn to respect and celebrate each other's differences through multicultural celebrations like Diwali, Chinese New Year, and Christmas. Areas to develop - 1 Improve training and coaching for less experienced staff, to support them to implement the curriculum and plan learning experiences which are linked closely to children's abilities and help them consistently build on their learning. Inspection #10364262 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50268228) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children also develop physical skills through outdoor play, such as running and riding wheeled toys, and are supported to wash their hands and put on coats for outdoor play. ## Parent Reviews of Monkton Nursery School 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLnfLh21n4J9L8Z0zlv7XrMguXnRzzdfaYEmN_YgztGe-iNxw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Alex Hyde a year ago I’d give 10 stars. The most amazing nursery school imaginable. The staff are incredible and excellent management. 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[See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17855417967736956507&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history - November 2024 Good - January 2019 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Monkton Nursery School ### How is Monkton Nursery School classified by Ofsted? ### Is Monkton Nursery School Ofsted registered? ### What are the opening hours at Monkton Nursery School? ### What outdoor play opportunities does Monkton Nursery School offer? ### Does Monkton Nursery School take babies? ## Nearby day nurseries in Liverpool Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Monkton Nursery School. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Monkton 2 Liverpool · L18 8BB ](/nursery/monkton-2-l18-8bb-2740986) - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Little Grasshoppers Liverpool · L18 8AJ ](/nursery/little-grasshoppers-l18-8aj-2625589) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Kelton Nursery and After School Liverpool · L18 8BT 3.7(9 reviews) ](/nursery/kelton-nursery-and-after-school-l18-8bt-ey372052) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.5 mi ### Kids Planet Allerton Liverpool · L18 6HJ ](/nursery/kids-planet-allerton-l18-6hj-2842354) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Kids Planet Greenbank Liverpool · L18 1HG 4.5(6 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-greenbank-l18-1hg-ey499365) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Sure Steps Day Nursery Liverpool · L18 6HA 3.4(5 reviews) ](/nursery/sure-steps-day-nursery-ltd-l18-6ha-ey331137) [See all nurseries in Liverpool →](/search?q=Liverpool) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Monkton Nursery School Inspection date Nov 2024 Inspection no. 10364262 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50268228)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500407) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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