Manor Childcare Centre

Tiger stripes made in orange dough, stories acted out in quiet areas and vegetables counted in pretend shops give Manor Childcare Centre a practical, playful character in its February 2025 snapshot. Based at Christ Church (Hall) on Martins Lane in Wallasey, the centre has capacity for 36 children.

At its February 2025 inspection, Ofsted rated the centre Good and judged safeguarding effective. Children attending then were aged 0 to 11; that age range describes attendance at that visit.

The early years foundation stage sets expectations for children's learning, development and care: here, the February 2025 examples included language through stories, number through play and exploration through hands-on activities. Books were accessible to children, with quiet areas where they could recreate stories. Songs combined words with actions, giving children different ways to join in.

In February 2025, toddlers experimented with paint textures and mixed shades. For children aged three and four, curiosity about tigers led to discussion of the animals and stripe-making with orange dough and tools. Children could pursue a question through both talk and making.

Counting also had a purpose. Children counted one another before outdoor play and sorted ingredients during pretend soup-making. Farm trips, visitors discussing the wider world and activities about different communities' celebrations extended learning beyond familiar toys and books.

In February 2025, babies' routines adapted to those used at home. Nappy changes included conversation, singing and eye contact, making everyday care an opportunity for interaction. Children could choose age-appropriate resources for themselves.

At the February 2025 inspection, Ofsted found that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities had individual plans and support involving multiple agencies, helping their independence and behaviour develop. Families received resources to support learning and behaviour at home, alongside regular progress updates.

Health featured in ordinary activities during that visit. Children helped prepare nutritious food, while staff used handwashing reminders and questions to develop understanding of hygiene; snack choices included fruit, freshly made pizza and water.

The address is C/O Christ Church (Hall), Martins Lane, Wallasey, CH44 1BQ.

In February 2025, the centre operated Monday to Friday across 51 weeks of the year, with session times of 8am to 5.55pm. These are the arrangements at that visit, useful context when planning attendance.

• Learning between age groups. In February 2025, curriculum planning did not consistently extend earlier learning as children moved between the younger and older bases. This matters for families looking for a clear progression from early exploration to more developed skills.
• Attendance planning. The February 2025 session window spanned the working day. At a visit, ask which attendance patterns and session times now apply to your child's age group.

Manor Childcare Centre merits consideration for families who value learning through conversation, stories and practical exploration, with baby routines connected to home life. Its February 2025 examples make that approach tangible. The curriculum's progression between age groups is the substantive reservation: engaging individual activities need to connect into a coherent learning journey.