# Vale Kids Playgroup

Vale Kids Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Vale House Community Centre, Vale Park, Wallasey, CH45 1LZ, in New Brighton, Wirral. It is registered for 22 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/vale-kids-playgroup-ey485501  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Vale House Community Centre, Vale Park, Wallasey, CH45 1LZ
- Registered places: 22
- Phone: 07713 835494
- Website: http://www.valekids.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY485501

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 September 2024, 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/EY485501

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2015 (Reference EY485501). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485501)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485501)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485501)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Vale House Community Centre, Vale Park, Wallasey, CH45 1LZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.433403,-3.036064

- Station: New Brighton, 0.6 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Vale Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: The Tower Grounds, 0.1 miles
- Park: Quarry Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- 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 Wirral 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brighton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Liscard Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Elleray Park School |  | 2–11 | Outstanding (April 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Mount Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Egremont Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St George's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Penkett Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penkett-day-nursery-limited-2838019) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [New Brighton Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-brighton-day-nursery-ey475792) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Ash House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ash-house-day-nursery-306341) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Pitter Patter Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pitter-patter-ltd-503198) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Jan's Little Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jans-little-learners-2813149) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Manor Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-childcare-centre-ey419929) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Vale Kids Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Vale Kids Playgroup Good at its inspection on 11 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Vale Kids Playgroup take?

Vale Kids Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Vale Kids Playgroup?

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

### How do I contact Vale Kids Playgroup?

You can call 07713 835494 and visit www.valekids.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485501)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Vale+Kids+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJH1HzgsYne0gR4pfunR67PwA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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