# Hilltop Childrens Centre Choices

Hilltop Childrens Centre Choices is a sessional pre-school at Hilltop Childrens Centre, Bedford Close, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 1XH, in Huyton, Knowsley. It is registered for 16 children. It was last inspected by Ofsted in September 2022, without a quality grade. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 18 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Merseyside Youth Association Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hilltop-childrens-centre-choices-2566580  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Hilltop Childrens Centre, Bedford Close, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 1XH
- Registered places: 16
- Phone: 0151 443 5633
- Website: https://www.knowsleyearlyyears.co.uk/
- Run by: [Merseyside Youth Association Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/merseyside-youth-association-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2566580

## Ofsted and official records

It was last inspected by Ofsted on 11 September 2022, without a quality grade.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2566580

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2020 (Reference 2566580). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2566580)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2566580)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2566580)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hilltop Childrens Centre, Bedford Close, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 1XH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.415382,-2.823241

- Station: Huyton, 0.9 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Stadt Moers Park: Pluckington, 0.2 miles
- Park: Stadt Moers Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: King George V Memorial Playing Fields, 0.4 miles
- Park: Stadt Moers Park: Pottery Fields, 0.4 miles
- Park: SAWPIT PARK, 0.5 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Tree Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Gabriel's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Knowsley Central School |  | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Sylvester Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Huyton With Roby Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mosscroft Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mosscroft-childcare-ltd-ey473095) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Apple Trust Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-apple-trust-neighbourhood-nursery-ey312526) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Honey Pot Nursery Huyton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honey-pot-nursery-huyton-2712107) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Susana's Home From Home](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/susanas-home-from-home-2762077) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Planet Kings Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-kings-park-2810762) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Endorphins at Sylvester Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/endorphins-at-sylvester-primary-school-2827408) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hilltop Childrens Centre Choices's Ofsted rating?

Hilltop Childrens Centre Choices was last inspected by Ofsted on 11 September 2022, without a quality grade.

### How many children can Hilltop Childrens Centre Choices take?

Hilltop Childrens Centre Choices is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### Who runs Hilltop Childrens Centre Choices?

Hilltop Childrens Centre Choices is run by Merseyside Youth Association Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Hilltop Childrens Centre Choices?

Huyton is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hilltop Childrens Centre Choices?

You can call 0151 443 5633 and visit www.knowsleyearlyyears.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2566580)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hilltop+Children%27s+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJdzJWH-8ee0gRhMfxnDwV-QU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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