Lilliput Childrens Centre
Good★ 4.6 on GoogleBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Walton-On-Thames for children from birth to 8+, open 08:00 to 18:30, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in July 2023. Open since 2023, with 155 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 Surrey
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Surrey 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
KT12 4AAWhat 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.
- 19 December 2023 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 19 July 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children and parents receive a warm welcome on arrival. Staff provide a friendly and engaging environment, which enables children to feel safe and secure.
Children settle quickly and demonstrate strong bonds with their key person and familiar staff. Staff know children well and are attentive to their needs. They provide cuddles, offer reassurance and give praise. As a result, children are confident to explore and show a positive attitude to their learning.
Children are inquisitive and keen to investigate. For instance, toddlers learn about colours as they mix paint and delight in seeing the changes they create. They work together with staff to wash and clean dolls, and they learn about routines that keep them healthy. Staff challenge children's thinking, which supports them to make predictions and problem-solve. For instance, as children build structures with blocks, staff ask questions to help them work out the tallest tower, what shape would make a good roof and what else they can use to build.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- develop the manager's and staff's understanding of the curriculum intent, ensuring it is embedded securely and consistently across the nursery n strengthen opportunities for younger children to benefit from a wider range of experiences which consistently promote their large-muscle skills.
- 19 July 2023Good
Still missing for Lilliput Childrens Centre
- 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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