# Playtots - The Gate

Playtots - The Gate is a sessional pre-school at The Gate, 600 Princess Drive, Liverpool, L14 9NQ, in Fincham, Knowsley. It is registered for 18 children. It is run by Playtots Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playtots-the-gate-2895926  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Gate, 600 Princess Drive, Liverpool, L14 9NQ
- Registered places: 18
- Run by: [Playtots Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/playtots-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2895926

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2026 (Reference 2895926). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2895926)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2895926)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2895926)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Gate, 600 Princess Drive, Liverpool, L14 9NQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.423848,-2.864216

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Small Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: WOOLFALL HEATH MEADOW, 0.4 miles
- Park: JUBILEE PARK, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Jubilee Park Children's Playing Area, 0.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.3 miles |
| Park View Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Roby Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Blueberry Park | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Dovecot Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.6 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 | 0.6 miles |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs |  | 4–19 | Requires improvement (April 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Playtots @ Princess drive](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playtots-princess-drive-ey537218) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Playtots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playtots-ey537219) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Roby Bambinos Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roby-bambinos-nursery-ey538542) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kidsworld](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidsworld-322382) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Little School House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-school-house-nursery-ey538606) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Tree Tots Nursery ( Knowsley) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tree-tots-nursery-knowsley-ltd-ey433796) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Playtots - The Gate take?

Playtots - The Gate is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### Who runs Playtots - The Gate?

Playtots - The Gate is run by Playtots Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Playtots - The Gate?

Roby is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2895926)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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