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Small World Day Nursery in Liverpool

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Apr 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·185A Vale Road, Liverpool, L25 7RY · Liverpool
Number of places
30 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2024
Local authority
Liverpool

About this day nursery

Small World Day Nursery, established in 2018 in Woolton, Liverpool, offers outstanding full-day care for children aged 0–4 years, operating all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Underpinning its success is inspirational leadership that tailors education and care to each child's individual needs, ensuring they are highly motivated and confident learners with a strong desire for knowledge.

The nursery implements a broad and securely embedded curriculum, providing rich indoor and outdoor learning experiences that enable children to make excellent progress across all areas. The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and their families is exemplary, with leaders actively championing children and supporting parents through initiatives like weekend cafe mornings.

Strong relationships with parents are nurtured, fostering a collaborative approach where parents are deeply involved in their children's learning journey. The overall effectiveness of the provision was judged Outstanding by Ofsted at its latest inspection on 12 April 2024.

Our ethos

At Small World Day Nursery we provide a welcoming and emotionally secure environment where learning takes place through a careful balance of play experiences and structured activities. Activities are planned by the staff to enable children to develop necessary skills in the EYFS curriculum. We aim to unlock the potential of every child whilst offering safe and affordable childcare.

What it's like

Inspirational leadership lies at the heart of this nursery's success. Each child is truly considered as an individual, and their education and care are tailored to their unique needs. As a result, children are highly motivated to learn, confident to follow their interests and have a thirst for knowledge.

Inspirational leadershipTailored individual careExemplary SEND supportHigh expectations for behaviourStrong parent partnershipsOutstanding quality of education

Pricing & funding

Fees are payable weekly or monthly in advance by standing order. Charges apply for bank holidays, with the Christmas period charged as a separate payment. Parents must provide a two-week deposit to secure a place, and children are entitled to two weeks of half-rate fees for holidays per year.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • A two-week deposit is required to secure a place, which is deducted from the first and last week's fees.
  • Fees are payable weekly or monthly in advance by standing order.
  • Bank holidays falling on your child's scheduled day are charged at normal rates.
  • The Christmas period is charged as a separate payment.
  • Holiday entitlement offers two weeks at half fees per year, with all other absences charged at full fees.

Key facts

Food

Freshly cooked meals, breakfast, snacks and drinks are provided. Caters for vegetarian, halal, meat options and special diets.

Staff

Team consists of qualified level three staff and a Manager with BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies. Two SENCO’S are trained and experienced in teaching SEN children.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday 7.30am – 6.00pm

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Small World Day Nursery

Last inspected 12 April 2024 · Natalie Myatt

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Inspirational leadership lies at the heart of this nursery's success. Each child is truly considered as an individual, and their education and care are tailored to their unique needs. As a result, children are highly motivated to learn, confident to follow their interests and have a thirst for knowledge.

Inspector highlights

  • Children learn from a securely embedded curriculum and benefit from exceptionally high-quality learning experiences.
  • Children show deep engagement and concentration in their learning, accumulating knowledge built on a strong foundation of key skills.
  • The support given to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and their families is exemplary, with leaders championing children and supporting parents.
  • Children respond very well to the high expectations of behaviour held by staff, demonstrating high levels of respect for each other.
  • Leaders nurture very strong relationships with parents, ensuring parents are highly involved in their children's learning.
Inspection #10335230 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

I won a race, and then my friends won them too!

I'm good at running, it makes me feel proud.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The support given to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and their families is exemplary. Children's individual needs are central to all planning. Leaders champion the children in their care, encouraging parents to hold high ambitions for all children. Leaders hold frequent café mornings at weekends to give children and families a place they can play, support each other and share experiences. This support has been life-changing for many children and their families.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Small World Day Nursery

5.0
(1)

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2024

Date: June 2018

  • April 2024Outstanding
  • June 2018Good

Frequently asked about Small World Day Nursery

About the setting

Small World Day Nursery is located in Woolton, Liverpool and registered in 2018. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff, with a range of qualifications from level 2 to level 6. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. The nursery receives funding for the provision of free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY558393
Registered person
Small World Day Nursery & Pre-School Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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