# Small World Day Nursery

Small World Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 185A Vale Road, Liverpool, L25 7RY, in Woolton, Liverpool. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-world-day-nursery-ey558393  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 185A Vale Road, Liverpool, L25 7RY
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 0151 428 9944
- Website: https://www.smallworldwoolton.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY558393

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 12 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558393

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2018 (Reference EY558393). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558393)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558393)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558393)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/853659)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 185A Vale Road, Liverpool, L25 7RY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.374642,-2.875440

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Allerton Towers, 0.2 miles
- Park: Woolton Woods Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Reynolds Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Quarry Street Park and Play Area, 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 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, Woolton | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Abbot's Lea School |  | 3–19 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Woolton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Much Woolton Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Springwood Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Carleton House Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Belle Vale Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Childwall Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woolton Village Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woolton-village-day-nursery-ltd-ey463241) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Angels @ Woolton Village Nursery And Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-woolton-village-nursery-and-pre-school-2550637) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Much Woolton Old School Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/much-woolton-old-school-nursery-limited-2741535) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Cottage Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cottage-day-nursery-ey355293) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Dragonfly Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-dragonfly-nursery-2764221) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Honey Pot Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honey-pot-childcare-ltd-2616273) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Small World Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Small World Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 12 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Small World Day Nursery take?

Small World Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Small World Day Nursery?

Hunts Cross is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Small World Day Nursery?

You can call 0151 428 9944 and visit www.smallworldwoolton.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558393)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Small+World+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJcXD4h-0fe0gR7JyXTlWzAME)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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