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Playtots # Playtots in Liverpool (L14 0JG) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2022) · St Margaret Marys Infant School, Pilch Lane, Liverpool, L14 0JG · Knowsley Number of places 53 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2022 Local authority Knowsley About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Playtots Children's Day Nurseries was established in 2000 as a family-run limited company, aiming to deliver high-quality, affordable childcare across five settings in Liverpool and Knowsley. The nurseries cater to children from birth to five years old, focusing on providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. Playtots emphasises strong partnerships with parents and carers to ensure each child receives the best possible start in life. Their educational approach centres on a loving and caring pedagogy, where children learn through play. The curriculum is tailored to each child's stage of development and interests, covering the seven areas of learning within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), as well as annual themes, topics, seasons, cultural celebrations, and special days. The ultimate goal is to foster happy, kind, confident, and well-rounded children who are enthusiastic about continuing their learning journey. Our ethos Playtots aims to deliver high-quality childcare by fostering a loving and caring pedagogy where children learn through play. Their curriculum is tailored to each child's development and interests within the EYFS framework, with the goal of nurturing happy, kind, confident, and well-rounded children. What it's like Children are happy, settled and enthusiastic about their learning, immersing themselves in well-planned opportunities and confidently demonstrating their knowledge. They are incredibly independent, with even two-year-olds skilfully pouring their own drinks. Children play harmoniously, understand high expectations, and behave very well. Family-run 5 locations Child-led learning EYFS curriculum ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured around full day, short day, morning, and afternoon sessions, with an hourly rate option also available. Meals and snacks are charged separately for children accessing funded hours. Good to know - Meals and snacks are chargeable for sessions using funded hours. ## Key facts Session types Full Day, Short Day, Morning Session, Afternoon Session Opening hours 8:00-5:30 Age range 0-5 yrs Term time / All Year All Year Established 2016 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Playtots Inspection date Apr 2022 Inspection no. 10217903 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185141)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537220) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=playtots-l14-0jg-ey537220) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Playtots Last inspected 29 April 2022 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, settled and enthusiastic about their learning, immersing themselves in well-planned opportunities and confidently demonstrating their knowledge. They are incredibly independent, with even two-year-olds skilfully pouring their own drinks. Children play harmoniously, understand high expectations, and behave very well. Inspector highlights - Children are happy, settled and enthusiastic about their learning. - All children are incredibly independent. - Children play harmoniously together, sharing, taking turns and solving problems together. - Staff plan a broad curriculum, which builds on children's individual interests. - Parents speak highly of the care and support their child receives. Areas to develop - 1 review the organisation of some larger group times to ensure that all children are able to gain the most from the learning experience - 2 support staff to consistently give children time to think and respond when asking questions so that they may fully assess what children know and can already do in order to precisely extend their learning further. Inspection #10217903 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185141) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak highly of the care and support their child receives. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff recognise that some children have needed more support with their emotional well-being, social and communication skills as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the curriculum has been adapted to ensure that children have ample opportunities to develop these important skills. Outdoor space Older children engage in a variety of group activities, indoors and outside. Inspection history Date: October 2018 - April 2022 Good - October 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about Playtots ### When was Playtots established? ### How does Playtots support children with SEND? ### What size of nursery is Playtots? ### Where is Playtots located? ### What outdoor space does Playtots use? ## Nearby day nurseries in Liverpool Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Playtots. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Kids in Bloom Out Of School Club Liverpool · L14 6XA ](/nursery/kids-in-bloom-out-of-school-club-limited-l14-6xa-2689254) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Kids World Day Nursery Liverpool · L14 2EH ](/nursery/kidsworld-l14-2eh-322382) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Old School House Nursery Liverpool · L14 5NX ](/nursery/old-school-house-nursery-l14-5nx-ey443860) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Staplands Nursery Liverpool · L14 5NZ ](/nursery/staplands-nursery-l14-5nz-ey310418) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Bright Horizons Broadgreen Day Nursery And Preschool Liverpool · L14 3LB ](/nursery/bright-horizons-broadgreen-day-nursery-and-preschool-l14-3lb-ey542721) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### The Little School House Nursery Liverpool · L12 9HN ](/nursery/the-little-school-house-nursery-l12-9hn-ey538606) [See all nurseries in Liverpool →](/search?q=Liverpool) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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