Sure Steps Green Lane

Flower buds frozen inside ice cubes, fizzing experiments and an imaginary rocket journey give Sure Steps Green Lane a recognisable character: learning starts with something children want to investigate. These were February 2024 experiences, spanning babies, toddlers and preschool children. The interest came first; conversation and discovery followed.

At its 14 February 2024 inspection, Ofsted rated the nursery Outstanding, judged safeguarding effective and found that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities received effective support and made exceptional progress. That is a strong dated judgement, backed by detailed observations of children's play and relationships.

The Mossley Hill setting has capacity for 100 children aged 8 to 60 months. Morning, afternoon and full-day attendance patterns give families different ways to use the nursery.

Learning and Activities

The early years foundation stage provides the framework for children's learning, development and care: play builds knowledge and skills alongside everyday care. The February 2024 activities show what that can look like in practice. Babies investigated melting ice to release trapped flowers, toddlers explored reactions during experiments, and preschool children brought their knowledge of planets into space-themed imaginative play.

Each example gives children something concrete to discuss. The youngest children could explore a changing material, while older children could connect an imagined adventure with things they already knew. These were different experiences for different developmental stages, rather than one activity repeated throughout the setting.

In February 2024, conversation, singing and stories ran through the nursery day. Words of the fortnight linked new vocabulary to the children's learning theme, giving unfamiliar language a context. A lending library let families borrow books for home, and outings to the local library brought further books back to nursery. Reading therefore extended beyond a single story session.

Children also practised sharing equipment and waiting for turns in February 2024. Staff recognised considerate behaviour, while children learned that their actions affected their friends. For parents, that matters as much as the activity itself: group play is also practice in getting along with other people.

In February 2024, settling sessions and moves between rooms were adjusted to individual children. Emotional security shaped those changes, rather than expecting every child to follow an identical timetable. Parents also spent time with their children to support room transitions, connecting a change in nursery life with a familiar adult.

Communication had practical substance in February 2024. Families received updates about development and were invited to join activities, including grandparent train track challenges, which brought family members into shared play. Participation gave parents another way to understand their child's nursery experience alongside the updates they received.

Feelings were part of the day too. In February 2024, children talked about emotions, used emotion journals and took part in yoga. A sensory room offered a quieter setting. These examples show how conversation, movement and a change of surroundings could sit alongside busier play.

A special educational needs coordinator worked with other professionals in February 2024, identifying needs and arranging referrals. That is a concrete support mechanism for families whose children need additional help, rather than a general promise of inclusion.

Breakfast, lunch, a snack and tea are included in the fee at Green Lane. Nappies and formula milk are included too, reducing the supplies families need to organise separately.

Sessions and Attendance

Sure Steps Green Lane is at 11 Green Lane, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18 6HA. The nursery sells a morning session from 8am to 1pm, an afternoon session from 1pm to 6pm and a full-day session from 8am to 6pm; half-day bookings cover the morning or afternoon option.

Attendance runs across 51 weeks of the year, with closures on bank holidays and during Christmas week. These patterns serve different needs: a morning ends at 1pm, an afternoon begins at 1pm, and a full day spans both sessions. Enquiries can be made by telephone or email.

Getting There

Mossley Hill is the nearest station, with the nursery giving the journey as 10 Min walk. Allerton Road is the nearest bus location, providing another named reference point for planning the journey.

Funding and Paid Extras

Funded places are offered for children aged 9 months to 4 years, with funding starting in the term after a child turns 9 months. Funded sessions have a supplementary charge, so families should distinguish the funded education from the overall cost of their attendance pattern.

For paid care, the fee includes the meals described above, nappies and formula milk. Current prices come in the nursery's written quotation; comparing the full arrangement matters more than comparing a session label alone.

• The youngest children. The setting accepts children from 8 months and has 100 places in total. At a visit, ask how babies are grouped and how their sleeping and feeding routines fit into the day.
• Funded-session costs. Funded sessions carry a supplementary charge. Ask for a written breakdown separating funded hours, additional paid care, meals and consumables for your proposed pattern.
• Dietary needs. Meals are included and dietary preferences can be accommodated. Families managing allergies should confirm the current meal preparation and checking arrangements before starting.

Sure Steps Green Lane suits families seeking either morning or afternoon sessions as well as those needing a full day. Its strongest character comes from the February 2024 examples: investigation, books shared with home, attention to feelings and family involvement in room transitions. The included nappies, formula and meals add practical value. For families using funding, understanding the supplementary charge is an essential part of judging the arrangement.