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Lister Steps Nursery at The Old Library

Lister Steps offer a fun and nurturing environment to learn, grow and play. We have 45 places in our full day nursery and offer flexibility to help families balance the needs of work and home life. Our caring and capable staff provide children with a safe and enjoyable space to socialise with others and learn key skills for their future. When working in partnership with you, our experienced team will learn about your child’s individual needs and interests to develop a unique learning journal that grows with your child, as they experience new things and accomplish new challenges.

Who to contact

Contact Name
Lizzie McCarthy
Contact Position
Childcare Manager
Telephone
E-mail
Lizzie@tol.org.uk
Website
Lister Steps at The Old Library
Notes

With a ‘Good’ OFSTED rating, Lister Steps is open 51 weeks of the year, offering full day care and education for babies, toddlers & pre-school children, plus out of school activity clubs for children up to the age of 14. 

All our staff are highly motivated and access regular training to ensure that they are up to date with best practice and changing trends in childcare. Lister Steps operate an open door policy so you are welcome to call in to The Old Library at any time to have a look around and meet the team.

Our ethos and charitable objectives underline our commitment to our community; we believe in stakeholder involvement and encourage parents to be involved and have a say in the delivery of our services.

Where to go

Name
Lister Steps at The Old Library
Address
The Old Library
Green Lane
Old Swan
Liverpool
Postcode
L13 7EB
Notes

Bus routes:

62

92

68

12

13

15

18

Time / Date Details

When is it on
Monday to Friday -7:30am - 6:00pm
Time of day
Afternoon
Evening
Morning
Session Information
Session 1 - 7:30am - 1:00pm
Session 2 - 1:00pm - 6:00pm

Other Details

Costs

Table of costs
Table of costs
AmountCost Type
49.50 per Day
24.25 per Session
Details
Contact us for details about our competitive childcare rates.
Offering Tax Free Childcare.

Availability

Referral required
No

Inclusion Information

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair Access
Yes

Special Needs

Special Needs
Yes
Experience with
Global Developmental Delay
Hearing Difficulties
Emotional needs
Epilepsy
Loss or Bereavement
Medical Needs
Language impairment
Learning difficulties
Renal failure
Asthma
Autistic Spectrum Disorder ASD
Serious allergy / Anaphilaxis
Motor impairment
ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Physical impairment
Diabetes
Spinabifida
Downs syndrome
Visual impairment
Cerebral Palsy
Severe dietary needs
Social development impairment
Challenging Behaviour
Details
Our Practitioners are highly skilled and trained in specific roles and work with professionals from other agencies. Claudia McNally is our Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator that will help support you and your child's individual needs.

Dietary Needs

Dietary Needs
Yes
Experience with
Yes
Details
In the induction process Parents/Carers are encouraged to share ideas and liaise with our Chef.

Cultural Provisions

Cultural Provisions
Yes
Experience with
Yes
Details
Halal kitchen.

Childcare Information

Vacancies

Immediate vacancies
No
Details
Hours are flexible to meet the Parents/carers needs.
Date updated
01/02/2024

Funded Places

Offering Tax Free Childcare?
Yes

Opening Times & Facilities

Opening Times
Opening Times
DayOpening TimeClosing Time
Monday 07:30 18:00
Tuesday 07:30 18:00
Wednesday 07:30 18:00
Thursday 07:30 18:00
Friday 07:30 18:00
Other Availability
None
Facilities
Baby Facilities
Books
Outdoor Playspace
Arts and Crafts
Parental Involvement
Climbing Frame
Playroom
Private Changing Area
Play Room
Dressing up
Quiet Room
Dance
Private Nursery Garden
Quiet Area
Sensory Room
Sand and Water Play
Healthy Eating
sports
Sleeping Area
Garden
Visit & Outings
Storytime
Kitchencooking
Toys
Out-door Play
Wrap-Around Places
Messy Play
Music

School Pickups

Offers School Pickups
Yes
Schools
St Cecilia's Catholic Junior School
St Cecilia's Catholic Infant School
Lister Infant School
Lister Junior School
Details
We provide a wrap around service for children attending the above schools.

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN
2602642
Link to latest ofsted inspection report 

Local Offer

Description

At Lister Steps our aim is to enable every individual child to meet their full potential.

An intial assessment is completed with Parents/carers before the child starts at the setting, this helps to support the child during their transition into nursery

This is used as a starting point we then observe and assess regularly building up a learning journal keeping parents informed of their child’s progress. This also highlights any addition needs which can then be addressed and planned for with full support and consent from parents, SENCO and where necessary, other agencies.

 

Each child will have a key person with whom you can talk to and share information with. They will build strong bonds with the family and will monitor and support your child’s progress and development offering individual planned activities to support learning and development.
Each key person has EYFS training and has a good knowledge and understanding of developmental matters.


 

All children are treated as unique individuals and are planned for accordingly to offer the best activities to further develop their learning throughout EYFS

 

Lister steps Ltd are members of the Early Years Consortia and are very much involved in the process. We work closely with the SALT team we also access support from the local educational psychologist team. We have good links with our local children’s centres. Lister Steps has highly trained staff who continue to expand and develop their knowledge through training

Our setting is wheelchair accessible and we are happy to discuss your child’s individual needs. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive setting and strongly believe in equality for all. We work in partnership with Fusion, Disabled Childrens Services to offer play opportunities and care to children with SEN. Where necessary Children are supported with 1-1 care.

Lister Steps has developed a good relationship with the local schools and work closely with them to support smooth transitions. We visit the schools and invite them to visit us, we have produced a book for each school which contains a short story featuring our puppet Sally with staff members and school teachers. We have included photographs of the school and activities. Our children really respond well to this resource.
Within our setting as children move up to the next room they have transition visits supported by their key person, who ensures they are well settled and introduced to their new key person. This  promotes a smooth transition with minimal disruption for the children

 

Lister Steps operates an open door policy, our parents are always made welcome and can discuss their child’s progress at anytime.
We have social events which our parents are invited to and parents are encouraged to attend day trips, parties and celebrations and fun days.
We are a registered charity and Parents join the organisation when they register, this gives them voting rights at our AGM. Parents are welcome to become Trustees they are invited to open evenings and are kept informed via newsletters, social media and email.

 

 

Local Offer Age Bands
Early Years (0 to 5)
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