Opening hours
Munchkins Childcare are open 50 weeks of the year, and close for two weeks over the Christmas period. Breakfast Club (7.30am - 9.00am) and After-School Club (4.00pm - 6.00pm).
Munchkins Childcare
Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2021)
Number of places
53 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2021
Local authority
Lancashire
About this day nursery
Munchkins Childcare, co-located with Moorgate Nursery School in Ormskirk, Lancashire, provides comprehensive childcare services that complement the nursery school's educational offerings. Catering to children from a young age, Munchkins offers extended care options beyond the nursery's term-time schedule, including a Breakfast Club, After-School Club, and Holiday Club, operating for 50 weeks a year.
This flexibility allows families to combine free entitlement hours from the nursery school with additional wraparound care at Munchkins. The setting prioritises a smooth transition for new children through home visits or telephone calls, followed by a phased admissions programme.
Committed to accessibility, Munchkins actively supports government-funded childcare schemes, including the 15 and 30-hour entitlements for eligible families, and aims to provide an inclusive environment for all children.
What it's like
Children are happy in this homely and welcoming nursery. They arrive feeling excited to begin their day. Children have adapted well to leaving their parents at the door due to COVID-19 safety precautions, and enter happily and confidently. Staff make learning fun for children and have high expectations, using a child-led approach to planning that reflects individual interests, likes and dislikes. Children are motivated to learn and behave well, understanding what is expected of them.
Holiday ClubBreakfast ClubAfter-school ClubFlexible childcare
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
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Session types
Morning Session: 9:00am – 12:00pm, Afternoon Session: 1:00pm – 3:00pm or 1:00pm – 4:00pm, Lunch Club: 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Munchkins Childcare
Last inspected 11 November 2021
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 in this homely and welcoming nursery. They arrive feeling excited to begin their day. Children have adapted well to leaving their parents at the door due to COVID-19 safety precautions, and enter happily and confidently. Staff make learning fun for children and have high expectations, using a child-led approach to planning that reflects individual interests, likes and dislikes. Children are motivated to learn and behave well, understanding what is expected of them.
Inspector highlights
- Children are happy in this homely and welcoming nursery and form strong bonds with staff.
- Staff make learning fun for children and have high expectations.
- Children become confident communicators.
- Children learn to manage their feelings and understand the importance of working together and taking turns.
- Children have many opportunities to be physically active and explore safely.
Areas to develop
- 1plan large-group activities more carefully to ensure that they are meaningful for all children taking part
- 2embed the support for staff to improve the consistency of their practice.
Inspection #10190711 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
they are pleased with the priority which staff give to their children's language development and how much their children enjoy attending.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff identify that some children, including those born during the COVID-19 pandemic, may require more emotional support when they first start at the nursery. Therefore, staff ensure that they give children extra time when they first settle in and as they progress through the nursery. All children, including those who receive additional funding, make good progress because staff understand the skills that children require to help them to progress.
Outdoor space
Outdoors, children develop their larger muscles and good hand-eye coordination in a range of ways. They ride on tricycles and experience cooking on the firepit and building dens.
Parent Reviews of Munchkins Childcare
5.0
(6)
Harrybmipmop gaming
2 years ago
Both of my children have been to Moorgate Nursery School and have been so so happy! Such a nurturing, positive, caring environment with excellent teachers who know the children so well. From the early (daunting!) days starting nursery to transitioning to primary school, children are well looked and truly thrive. My 4year old has come on leaps and bounds…I hear about her progress regularly. She loves going to nursery and hates coming home! Often leaving singing songs from that day! She will be leaving soon and I am gutted that my journey with the Moorgate family is coming to an end. Very highly recommended!
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JC
6 years ago
Moorgate Nursery school is a truly outstanding nursery school. It is in the centre of Ormskirk, has easy access for drop off outside and has a very large, imaginative (and sheltered) outdoor play space which the staff utilise very well and the children get to play outdoors every day. The staff are very good at preparing the children for school. Munchkins childcare is also based on site which has offered the flexibility of having our younger children on the same site as 4 year old and wraparound care/holiday club.
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Dave Clarke
a year ago
Grandson loves his time here
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Ann Connor
3 years ago
Grace Burke
5 years ago
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Inspection history
Most recent inspection
11 November 2021
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
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About the setting
Munchkins Childcare registered in 2018. The nursery employs 14 members of staff, 11 of whom hold relevant early years qualifications at level 3 and above. This includes the manager, who holds a qualification at level 6. The setting is open all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY560239
- Registered person
- Moorgate Early Years Centre CIO
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
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