# Explorers Lydiate

Explorers Lydiate is a full-day nursery at 5 Moss Lane, Lydiate, Liverpool, L31 4DB, in Lydiate, Sefton. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Explorers Nurseries Liverpool Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-lydiate-2748338  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 5 Moss Lane, Lydiate, Liverpool, L31 4DB
- Registered places: 48
- Run by: [Explorers Nurseries Liverpool Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/explorers-nurseries-liverpool-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2748338

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 November 2024, 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/16/2748338

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2748338). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748338)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748338)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748338)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 November 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/136344)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 5 Moss Lane, Lydiate, Liverpool, L31 4DB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.531077,-2.952633

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sandy Lane Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Lydiate Parish Hall Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Acre View Primary School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Lydiate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Green Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St John Bosco Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Northway Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [First Class Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-class-nursery-ey312979) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Chicks Day Nursery and Wraparound Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-chicks-day-nursery-and-wraparound-care-2805006) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Springfield Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springfield-montessori-nursery-ey466054) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Bright Days](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-days-ey440928) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Foxes Maghull LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-foxes-maghull-ltd-2749799) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Little Acorns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-310440) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Explorers Lydiate Good at its inspection on 28 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Explorers Lydiate take?

Explorers Lydiate is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Who runs Explorers Lydiate?

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

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

Maghull North is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748338)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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