Lynwood Day Nursery
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Prescot for children from birth to 8+, open 09:00 to 17:00, 6 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in October 2024. Open since 1991, with 13 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 Knowsley
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Knowsley 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
L35 7LNWhat 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.
Ofsted inspector, 11 October 2024 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
The enthusiastic and experienced staff welcome children into an exciting learning environment. They provide warmth, care and love to all children. This helps children to settle and have a strong sense of belonging. Staff have high expectations for children in all aspects of their learning. They provide a curriculum that helps children to experience a wide range of learning opportunities. For example, children benefit from visits and workshops at the local theatre to help them learn about their local heritage and the wider world.
Children behave exceptionally well. They demonstrate kind and considerate behaviours towards their peers. At other times, children display a 'can-do' attitude as they work together to create home-made binoculars so everyone can join in with their play. Staff are good role models and continue to support children's behaviours by using lots of positive language. This helps children feel proud of their achievements.
Staff provide children with ample opportunity to develop their independence and confidence. For example, children confidently scoop their breakfast cereals, which supports their self-care skills. They also put on their outdoor suits and wellington boots as they prepare for outdoor play. Staff are close by to offer support, if needed. This gives children the reassurance and confidence to have a go by themselves.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- provide a sequenced curriculum for mathematics to help children develop their skills in the right order.
- 11 October 2024Good
- 23 October 2018Good
- 11 December 2015Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Lynwood Day Nursery
- 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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