# Thrive Princes Dock

Thrive Princes Dock is a full-day nursery at 4 William Jessop Way, Princes Dock, LIVERPOOL, L3 1DL, in Vauxhall, Liverpool. It is registered for 100 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 47 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Thrive Childcare And Education Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrive-princes-dock-ey424052  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 4 William Jessop Way, Princes Dock, LIVERPOOL, L3 1DL
- Registered places: 100
- Phone: 0151 227 4345
- Website: https://www.thrivechildcare.com/nurseries/nursery-in-liverpool-princes-dock/
- Run by: [Thrive Childcare And Education Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/thrive-childcare-and-education-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY424052

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 February 2025, 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/EY424052

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2011 (Reference EY424052). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY424052)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY424052)
- Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY424052)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 4 William Jessop Way, Princes Dock, LIVERPOOL, L3 1DL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.408734,-2.997555

- Station: Moorfields, 0.3 miles
- Station: Liverpool James Street, 0.4 miles
- Station: Liverpool Central, 0.8 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chavasse Park, 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 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 47 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| The Trinity Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Pleasant Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.1 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 | 1.1 miles |
| LIPA School | All-through | 4–16 | Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Inadequate; Personal development: Inadequate; Leadership and management: Inadequate (June 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Millstead School |  | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bizzkidz Liverpool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzkidz-liverpool-ey392913) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Marybone Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marybone-day-nursery-322355) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Eldonians Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eldonians-day-nursery-ey491954) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Trinity Tots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trinity-tots-2698201) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Pagoda Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pagoda-nursery-ey416841) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Dukes and Duchesses](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dukes-and-duchesses-ey261963) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Thrive Princes Dock's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Thrive Princes Dock Good at its inspection on 5 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Thrive Princes Dock take?

Thrive Princes Dock is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.

### Who runs Thrive Princes Dock?

Thrive Princes Dock is run by Thrive Childcare And Education Limited, which runs 10 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Thrive Princes Dock?

Moorfields is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Thrive Princes Dock?

You can call 0151 227 4345 and visit www.thrivechildcare.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY424052)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Thrive+Princes+Dock&query_place_id=ChIJ8aVsW80me0gR2oZXzRPympQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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