Nursery at Auckland College
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Inspection data and key information above update regularly, however, this review below is refreshed bi-annually and may not reflect recent changes. Contact the nursery directly to confirm current arrangements. If you spot anything outdated or inaccurate, please let us know.
A monthly story choice and nursery rhymes give Auckland House Day Nursery a recognisable rhythm. Its Learn, Enjoy and Flourish curriculum combines songs, creative play and attention to each child's interests, making stories and communication part of ordinary nursery life.
This is Auckland College's nursery in Aigburth, Liverpool. Its classrooms span babies through to children aged 3–5: Daisies accommodates 0–18 months, Buttercups 18–24 months, Tulips 2–3 years and Sunflowers 3–5 years. That structure gives each stage its own space, from sensory exploration for babies to early number work for older children.
Ofsted judged the school's early years provision Good at the inspection of 12 to 14 March 2024. That judgement covers school early years provision; it should not be read as a separate Auckland House nursery grade.
Play, activities led by adults, time outdoors and quieter periods for rest shape the routine. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) connects these experiences to children's development: learning to communicate, move confidently and manage relationships sits alongside stories, numbers, creative expression and exploring the world.
For younger children, the emphasis is on communication, physical development and emotional and social development. Practitioners use children's interests to plan activities, so learning starts with what catches an individual child's attention. Observations then help staff decide what to introduce next.
Daisies uses sensory play and close interaction with adults. In Buttercups, discovery and play encourage movement and language. Tulips brings storytelling, creative arts and early mathematical ideas into structured activities, while Sunflowers adds a focus on phonics, numeracy and social skills. These are different emphases within a play-based day, rather than a single routine applied across all ages.
Learn, Enjoy and Flourish adds weekly rhymes and a book selected each month. Cultural celebrations also form part of the year. Together, these give children repeated opportunities to hear language, join songs and explore experiences beyond their own immediate world.
A key person helps each child settle, responds to their feelings and keeps development records to share with parents. Short visits before the start date are free, giving families time with the staff who will care for their child and an opportunity to discuss individual needs before regular attendance begins.
ParentZone carries progress updates, activities, milestones and menus. Meals and snacks are freshly made by the in-house team, with age and dietary requirements taken into account. Menus change seasonally and are shared weekly. Food and drink are included in nursery fees, simplifying the daily arrangements for families.
Rest has a place in the routine, alongside active play. The nursery team includes a special educational needs coordinator whose role is to organise additional support for children who need it. Key-person contact gives parents a familiar route for sharing concerns and information from home.
Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. The general school admission process involves completing a registration form and paying a refundable deposit. Confirm Reception application requirements with Auckland College's admissions team.
Children who have attended Auckland House Nursery receive admission priority, alongside children with a sibling at the school. Priority is not a reserved place: year groups can be full, and the school operates a waiting list. Keep the application decision separate from the nursery's work on independence, communication and social skills.
Full Day runs from 7:30am to 6:00pm. Morning sessions finish at 1:00pm after a 7:30am start; Afternoon Sessions run from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. There are also 40-week packages aimed at parents working term-time hours, giving families a different booking pattern from a full-year arrangement.
Places require a deposit. Contact the school for current charges. For Pre-Prep children aged 3–5, fee arrangements incorporate 15 or 30 hours of free childcare; this is a Pre-Prep arrangement rather than a promise applying across the nursery's baby and toddler rooms.
Use the nursery's New child enquiry route, or contact the office on 0151 727 0083 or info@aucklandcollege.com. Visits can be arranged through the office. The address is 65-67 Parkfield Road, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 4LE.
Daisies covers 0–18 months, Buttercups 18–24 months, Tulips 2–3 years and Sunflowers 3–5 years.
Full Day is 7:30am–6:00pm, Morning sessions are 7:30am–1:00pm and Afternoon Sessions are 1:00pm–6:00pm. There are also 40-week packages for parents working term-time hours.
Yes. Nursery fees include food and drink. Meals and snacks are prepared by the in-house team, with age and dietary requirements taken into account.
Families are invited for free short visits before their child starts. These provide time to discuss the child's needs with the staff who will look after them.
No. Nursery attendance confers admission priority alongside sibling priority, but does not guarantee a place. Confirm Reception application requirements with Auckland College's admissions team.
