# Explorers Bootle

Explorers Bootle is a full-day nursery at 20 Park Street, Bootle, L20 3DG, in Bootle, Sefton. It is registered for 104 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Explorers Nurseries Liverpool Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-bootle-2748335  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 20 Park Street, Bootle, L20 3DG
- Registered places: 104
- Phone: 0151 933 3596
- Website: https://explorersnurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Explorers Nurseries Liverpool Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/explorers-nurseries-liverpool-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2748335

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748335

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2748335). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748335)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748335)
- Registered places: 104 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748335)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/148750)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 20 Park Street, Bootle, L20 3DG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.449658,-2.988967

- Station: Bootle Oriel Road, 0.3 miles
- Station: Bootle New Strand, 0.4 miles
- Station: Kirkdale, 0.7 miles
- 23 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: South Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Derby Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: North Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: BAAP22 Open land between Irlam Road and the Asda Store, 0.4 miles
- Park: Marsh Lane Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Sefton there are about 4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bedford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Cambridge Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| All Saints Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Thomas Gray Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Linacre Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Monica's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Kings & Queens Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-kings-and-queens-nursery-ey500133) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Treetops Nursery Bootle](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-nursery-bootle-2698054) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nursery Bootle](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nursery-bootle-2783424) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Goslings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goslings-nursery-2878074) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Selwyn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/selwyn-nursery-ey496798) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Playmates Centre 56](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playmates-centre-56-ey443434) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Explorers Bootle's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Explorers Bootle Good at its inspection on 16 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Explorers Bootle take?

Explorers Bootle is registered with Ofsted for up to 104 children at any one time.

### Who runs Explorers Bootle?

Explorers Bootle is run by Explorers Nurseries Liverpool Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Explorers Bootle?

Bootle Oriel Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Explorers Bootle?

You can call 0151 933 3596 and visit explorersnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748335)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Explorers+Day+Nursery+Bootle&query_place_id=ChIJZ1CVWKkje0gRDtdUI8kExSo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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