# Little Acorns

Little Acorns is a full-day nursery at Summerhill Primary School, Poverty Lane, LIVERPOOL, L31 3DT, in Melling, 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 has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Maryvale Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-310440  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Summerhill Primary School, Poverty Lane, LIVERPOOL, L31 3DT
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 0151 284 0796
- Website: http://littleacornsnurserymaghull.co.uk/contact/
- Run by: [Maryvale Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/maryvale-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 310440

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 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/16/310440

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2000 (Reference 310440). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310440)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310440)
- 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/16/310440)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/148717)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Summerhill Primary School, Poverty Lane, LIVERPOOL, L31 3DT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.507499,-2.926335

- Station: Maghull, 0.2 miles
- Station: Maghull North, 0.7 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Balls Wood Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Glenn Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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

- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerhill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St George's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hudson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Northway Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Green Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| St John Bosco Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Foxes Maghull LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-foxes-maghull-ltd-2749799) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Days](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-days-ey440928) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bumbles Maghull](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumbles-maghull-ey280250) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [First Class Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-class-nursery-ey312979) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Chicks Day Nursery and Wraparound Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-chicks-day-nursery-and-wraparound-care-2805006) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Melling Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/melling-preschool-2747085) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Acorns's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Acorns Good at its inspection on 5 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Acorns take?

Little Acorns is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Acorns?

Little Acorns is run by Maryvale Nursery Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Acorns?

Maghull is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Acorns?

You can call 0151 284 0796 and visit littleacornsnurserymaghull.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310440)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Acorns&query_place_id=ChIJP1SHxb8ie0gRYyRG4Sm_tx8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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