# Playtots

Playtots is a full-day nursery at Family Service Building, Park View Primary School, Park View, Huyton, LIVERPOOL, L36 2LL, in Horn Smithies, Knowsley. It is registered for 112 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 18 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Playtots Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playtots-ey537219  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Family Service Building, Park View Primary School, Park View, Huyton, LIVERPOOL, L36 2LL
- Registered places: 112
- Phone: 0151 289 7632
- Run by: [Playtots Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/playtots-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY537219

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 January 2023, 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/EY537219

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY537219). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537219)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537219)
- Registered places: 112 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537219)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/583139)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Family Service Building, Park View Primary School, Park View, Huyton, LIVERPOOL, L36 2LL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.419039,-2.855452

- Station: Roby, 0.6 miles
- Station: Huyton, 0.8 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: JUBILEE PARK, under 0.1 miles
- Park: ALT PARK, 0.2 miles
- Park: SOUTH ALT GREENWAY, 0.3 miles
- Park: WOOLFALL HEATH MEADOW, 0.4 miles
- Park: Small Park, 0.4 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Aloysius Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Roby Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Huyton With Roby Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Dovecot Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hope Primary School - A Joint Catholic and Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.7 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 | 0.8 miles |
| Knowsley Central School |  | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Roby Bambinos Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roby-bambinos-nursery-ey538542) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Playtots - The Gate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playtots-the-gate-2895926) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Angels Childcare Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-childcare-nursery-limited-2844986) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Playtots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playtots-2873878) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Playtots @ Princess drive](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playtots-princess-drive-ey537218) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [High Hopes at Longview](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/high-hopes-at-longview-ey335090) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Playtots's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Playtots Good at its inspection on 9 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playtots take?

Playtots is registered with Ofsted for up to 112 children at any one time.

### Who runs Playtots?

Playtots is run by Playtots Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Playtots?

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

### How do I contact Playtots?

You can call 0151 289 7632.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537219)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=PlayTots+ParkView&query_place_id=ChIJzwn_Ahcfe0gRt57om-GOKs8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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