# Explorers Kirkby

Explorers Kirkby is a full-day nursery at Broad Lane, Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 6QG, in Southdene, Knowsley. It is registered for 82 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Explorers Nurseries Liverpool Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-kirkby-2748336  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Broad Lane, Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 6QG
- Registered places: 82
- Phone: 0151 548 9333
- Website: https://explorersnurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Explorers Nurseries Liverpool Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/explorers-nurseries-liverpool-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2748336

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 April 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/16/2748336

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2748336). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748336)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748336)
- Registered places: 82 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748336)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1675706)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Broad Lane, Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 6QG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.471314,-2.879492

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wignall Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Webster Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Knowsley there are about 3.8 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Brow Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bluebell Park School |  | 3–19 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Laurence's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Kirkby CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Marie's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Millbrook Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids In Bloom @ Southdene Childrens Centre Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-in-bloom-southdene-childrens-centre-ltd-2689265) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tigers Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tigers-tots-nursery-ey357150) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Kirkby Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-kirkby-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey286889) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bloom @ Kirkby Town centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bloom-kirkby-town-centre-2856847) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Rainbow Childcare (Kirkby) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-childcare-kirkby-ltd-ey480321) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Kids In Bloom @ Northwood Childrens Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-in-bloom-northwood-childrens-centre-2881728) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Explorers Kirkby Good at its inspection on 2 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Explorers Kirkby take?

Explorers Kirkby is registered with Ofsted for up to 82 children at any one time.

### Who runs Explorers Kirkby?

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

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

Headbolt Lane is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Explorers Kirkby?

You can call 0151 548 9333 and visit explorersnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748336)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Explorers+Kirkby&query_place_id=ChIJpemVt5AZe0gR-Z0IAPy39K4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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