# Lark Lane Family Pre-School

Lark Lane Family Pre-School is a full-day nursery at The Old Police Station, 80 Lark Lane, LIVERPOOL, L17 8UU, in Sefton Park, Liverpool. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lark-lane-family-pre-school-322461  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old Police Station, 80 Lark Lane, LIVERPOOL, L17 8UU
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 0151 728 7884
- Ofsted URN: 322461

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 January 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/16/322461

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1994 (Reference 322461). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/322461)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/322461)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/322461)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/499025)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old Police Station, 80 Lark Lane, LIVERPOOL, L17 8UU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.381874,-2.944059

- Station: St Michaels, 0.6 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sefton Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Princes Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Sefton Park Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Liverpool there are about 3.4 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 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland College |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Charles' Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Belvedere Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Finbar's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2021) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Matthew Arnold Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Some aspects not as strong (May 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Silas Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Liverpool College | All-through | 4–19 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Auckland House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/auckland-house-nursery-ey408483) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Eastfield Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eastfield-day-nursery-2818068) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Mossley Hill Childcare (2)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mossley-hill-childcare-2-2604315) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Angels @ Princes Park Nursery And Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-princes-park-nursery-and-pre-school-ey495670) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Greenhouse Project](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-greenhouse-project-322452) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kelton Nursery and After School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kelton-nursery-and-after-school-ey372052) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Lark Lane Family Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Lark Lane Family Pre-School Good at its inspection on 30 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lark Lane Family Pre-School take?

Lark Lane Family Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Lark Lane Family Pre-School?

St Michaels is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Lark Lane Family Pre-School?

You can call 0151 728 7884.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/322461)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lark+Lane+Family+Pre-school+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJ8yIAb_Yge0gRUaq67JIqqlE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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