Opening hours
7:30am - 6:00pm, Monday - Friday, 51 weeks a year
West Derby Pre-School
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
Number of places
56 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Liverpool
About this day nursery
Elm House Day Nursery is a family-owned childcare provider with three locations in Liverpool, including West Derby. The nursery caters to children aged 3 months to 5 years, providing an engaging and safe environment that promotes play and development.
The dedicated staff team is committed to supporting each child's individual needs, working closely with parents and external agencies like Speech and Language therapists and Educational Psychologists. They offer a comprehensive settling-in process with individual sessions and a key person system to ensure a smooth transition for children.
The Early Years Foundation Stage framework guides their curriculum, with continuous provision in rooms and full access to outdoor learning areas. Regular assessments and parent meetings keep families informed of their child's progress.
The nursery also facilitates smooth transitions to primary school, collaborating with local schools and encouraging former pupils to share their experiences. Elm House Day Nursery West Derby is a 42-place setting, operating from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year, and has received a "Good" rating from Ofsted.
Our ethos
The curriculum is guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, incorporating continuous provision and outdoor learning. They emphasise supporting individual needs, close parent partnerships, and smooth transitions to primary school.
What it's like
Children are excited to enter the pre-school. Staff give young children lots of cuddles and children separate easily from their parents/carers. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour and conduct.
Family-owned and operatedDedicated key person systemOutdoor learning area accessStrong parent partnershipSupport for diverse needs
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Key facts
Age range
3 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Established
2008
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for West Derby Pre-School
Last inspected 23 January 2024 · Suzy Marsh
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 excited to enter the pre-school. Staff give young children lots of cuddles and children separate easily from their parents/carers. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour and conduct.
Inspector highlights
- Children are excited to enter the pre-school and separate easily from their parents/carers.
- Staff enthusiastically engage children in a variety of experiences that support their learning.
- Leaders possess a clear vision and drive to provide the highest quality of education and care.
- The special educational needs coordinator works closely with outside agencies to help create targeted plans to support children who require additional help.
- Staff encourage children to manage their own personal care skills such as self-feeding and handwashing.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to plan more precisely to build on children's next steps in learning and development
- 2extend the opportunities for children to develop their independence skills, in particular when children move from one activity to the next.
Inspection #10317150 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The special educational needs coordinator works closely with outside agencies to help create targeted plans to support children who require additional help. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Children are making good progress in preparation for the next stage of their education.
Outdoor space
Children play outside freely and enjoy the time to develop their large-muscle skills. For example, they run in a large open space, smiling with their friends.
Inspection history
Date: March 2009
- January 2024Good
- May 2018Good
- October 2014Good
- March 2009Good
Frequently asked about West Derby Pre-School
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