Small World Day Nursery
OutstandingBirth to 5Long established
A day nursery in Liverpool for children from birth to 5, open 08:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in April 2024. Open since 2018, with 30 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 Liverpool
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Liverpool 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
L25 7RYWhat 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, 12 April 2024 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Inspirational leadership lies at the heart of this nursery's success. Staff are enthused by the leaders' passion for realising children's potential. Each child is truly considered as an individual, and their education and care are tailored to their unique needs. The broad curriculum is filled with opportunities for children to use their talents, find out more and hone their independence skills. As a result, children are highly motivated to learn, confident to follow their interests and have a thirst for knowledge. Children make excellent progress in all areas of learning.
Leaders and staff know each child and their family exceptionally well. Parents describe the tailored support the staff give, the difference this makes to children's whole lives and the rapid progress they make. The word 'family' is frequently used as parents talk about the relationships children have with their key persons. Staff share knowledge about a wide range of issues. For example, staff recently shared their own stories through 'Neurodiversity Celebration Week' and welcomed anyone who wished to share their own. This reinforces parents' appreciation and understanding of each child's uniqueness.
Children are delighted to arrive at the nursery and find out what adventures the day holds. They may visit their companions at the local residential home, take a trip to the park or buy ingredients for a recipe at the shops. The constant support of the staff helps children to feel safe and have the confidence to challenge themselves. They show pride in their many achievements and support each other, following the excellent example set by staff. There is a culture of positive behaviour in which all children and staff speak to each other with kindness and respect.
- 12 April 2024Outstanding
- 7 June 2018Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for Small World 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.
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