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Tillymints Nursery

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(4 parent reviews)
·110 Warbreck Moor, Liverpool, L9 0HY · Liverpool
Number of places
36 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2026
Local authority
Liverpool

About this day nursery

Tillymints Nursery, operating in Liverpool since 2024, offers childcare on non-domestic premises for children aged 0-4 years. The setting is registered with Ofsted and follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, focusing on a holistic understanding of each child to support development in all areas.

The dedicated staff team prioritises secure attachments, fostering a home-from-home atmosphere where children feel safe and valued. Leaders have established an inclusive culture, ensuring that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make progress through individualised plans and targeted interventions.

The nursery provides continuous access to outdoor learning, allowing children to explore the natural environment, develop physical skills, and enjoy fresh air. Learning is brought to life through meaningful activities, including trips to local parks and farms, helping children gain a sense of adventure and learn about their community.

" The nursery received its latest inspection report on April 1, 2026, and actively promotes a high standard of care and education, with a strong focus on children's welfare and well-being.

Our ethos

Tilly Mints Cherubs Day Nursery is committed to helping children flourish by providing a nurturing and stimulating environment that focuses on comprehensive social, emotional, and cognitive growth. They incorporate Forest School and yoga into their curriculum, crafting activities to ignite curiosity, encourage problem-solving, and build confidence, setting a strong foundation for future success.

What it's like

On arrival, children greet staff eagerly with bright smiles. Children and their families are enthusiastically welcomed by adults who know them by name and completely understand their individual needs. Laughter and conversations fill the air as children and parents share their news with staff. Leaders ensure all children and their families feel safe and valued from the very start. Parents regularly describe the support they receive as 'life-changing' for their families. Staff bring learning to life with meaningful activities. Children explore local parks, learn about animals on trips to the farm, and enjoy journeys on buses and trains, gaining a sense of adventure as they learn about the local community.

Supportive environmentIndividualised learningOutdoor explorationStrong parent partnershipInclusive culture

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age bands for children aged 0-2 years and 2-4 years, with options for full days and half days. Funded sessions for three-year-olds have specific time structures and include a session fee for meals and snacks, which offers a free opt-out option. Extra hours are available on an hourly basis.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • The nursery is closed on bank holidays and for one week at Christmas.
  • Funded sessions include meals and snacks with a free opt-out alternative.
  • Extra hours can be booked before and after funded hours, subject to availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday : 07:30 - 18:00

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2024

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Apr 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
Urgent improvement

Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Tillymints Nursery

Last inspected 1 April 2026

What it's like to attend

On arrival, children greet staff eagerly with bright smiles. Children and their families are enthusiastically welcomed by adults who know them by name and completely understand their individual needs. Laughter and conversations fill the air as children and parents share their news with staff. Leaders ensure all children and their families feel safe and valued from the very start. Parents regularly describe the support they receive as 'life-changing' for their families. Staff bring learning to life with meaningful activities. Children explore local parks, learn about animals on trips to the farm, and enjoy journeys on buses and trains, gaining a sense of adventure as they learn about the local community.

Inspector highlights

  • Children who face barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing make progress across all areas of the curriculum.
  • All children gain skills that will prepare them for their move on to school.
  • Babies babble happily with staff, which helps them to develop an understanding of back and forth conversations.
  • Older children develop independence as they attend to their own toileting needs and learn to serve themselves at lunchtimes.
  • Children explore excitedly, inspired by the stimulating environment, and are eager to play and learn.
  • Children who want to bath the baby dolls skillfully use a jug to transport water from the sink and then pour it into the baby bath.

Areas to develop

  • 1leaders should refine the arrangement for staff coaching and professional development to help enhance the quality of teaching and curriculum delivery further
  • 2leaders should support children to develop an understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Gaps in all children's learning are closing swiftly, particularly for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Leaders ensure that through the implementation of children's individual educational plans, staff adapt and adjust their teaching, providing targeted and individual interventions while waiting for external support.

Outdoor space

Continuous access to outdoor learning enables children to explore the natural environment, develop their physical skills and exercise as they enjoy the fresh air. Children work together to negotiate bikes around obstacles in the garden. Children explore local parks, learn about animals on trips to the farm, and enjoy journeys on buses and trains, gaining a sense of adventure.

Parent Reviews of Tillymints Nursery

5.0
(4)
Sarah Jane
a year ago

Amazing nursery Amazing staff My son has significant sen needs including been none verbal and has previously used a disability walker the staff are fantastic and very supportive including with accessing services needed

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Rachel Lucie
3 years ago

Amazing Nursery they are all so lovely and really help my son who’s autistic get his diagnosis and help to find the correct provision for him. We love going to this nursery! X

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Nikita Eastwood
4 years ago

Absolutely fantastic nursery helped my son settle and helped me with the panic of leaving him. Lovely staff all extremely nice and friendly Would recommend to anyone

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

1 April 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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