Discovery Vine Childcare
GoodBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Ormskirk for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in October 2022. Open since 2013, with 32 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Lancashire
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Lancashire from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
L40 7RSWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
- 22 March 2024 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 21 October 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
The ethos of this nursery is to focus on each child as an individual and help them to thrive. Children arrive at the nursery and are excited to see their friends. They eagerly greet staff with huge smiles and are keen to take part in activities.
Children's desire to explore all areas of this high-quality nursery is infectious.
Leaders have developed the outdoor area into a real adventure zone. Children relish being outdoors and are excited to dig and safely use real tools. Children manage their play exceptionally well while taking part in an assault course. They show excellent balancing skills as they confidently climb over large tyres. Children enjoy exploring water and sand. They play imaginative games and become
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- expand opportunities for children to learn about the cultures of those who attend and differences that exist in modern Britain.
- 21 October 2022Good
- 25 November 2016Good
- 2 October 2013Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Discovery Vine Childcare
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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