# The Childcare Academy Ltd

The Childcare Academy Ltd is a full-day nursery at G8 Shipwright's House, Queens Dock Business Centre, 67-83 Norfolk Street, Liverpool, L1 0BG, in Toxteth, Liverpool. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 22 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-childcare-academy-ltd-2648388  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: G8 Shipwright's House, Queens Dock Business Centre, 67-83 Norfolk Street, Liverpool, L1 0BG
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 0151 318 7399
- Website: http://thechildcareacademy.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2648388

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 October 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/16/2648388

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2021 (Reference 2648388). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2648388)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2648388)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2648388)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 March 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1571029)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: G8 Shipwright's House, Queens Dock Business Centre, 67-83 Norfolk Street, Liverpool, L1 0BG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.395085,-2.982876

- Station: Liverpool Central, 0.7 miles
- Station: Liverpool James Street, 0.8 miles
- Station: Brunswick, 0.9 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 22 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| LIPA School | All-through | 4–16 | Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Inadequate; Personal development: Inadequate; Leadership and management: Inadequate (June 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Windsor Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Pleasant Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Nicholas Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Abercromby Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pagoda Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pagoda-nursery-ey416841) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Dukes and Duchesses](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dukes-and-duchesses-ey261963) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Blackburne House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blackburne-house-nursery-322362) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Arts Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-arts-centre-nursery-2542001) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Clarendon Nursery Dingle](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clarendon-nursery-dingle-2518071) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-ey375074) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Childcare Academy Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Childcare Academy Ltd Good at its inspection on 13 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Childcare Academy Ltd take?

The Childcare Academy Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Childcare Academy Ltd?

Liverpool Central is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Childcare Academy Ltd?

You can call 0151 318 7399 and visit thechildcareacademy.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2648388)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Childcare+Academy&query_place_id=ChIJu_iKYyUhe0gRQSP8m-8TCyw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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