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Lilliput Children's Centre

Hersham Green, Burwood Road, Walton-on-Thames KT12 4AA
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Lilliput Children's Centre, Walton-on-Thames
Lilliput Children's Centre, Walton-on-Thames
Lilliput Children's Centre, Walton-on-Thames

Lilliput Children’s Centre – Where Little Steps Lead to Big Adventures

Lilliput Children’s Centre is a warm and nurturing nursery located in the heart of Hersham, offering quality care and education for children from babies through to preschool age. The team is passionate about providing a safe, inspiring space where children feel loved, supported, and confident to explore.

Each room is thoughtfully designed to meet children’s developmental needs, with experienced staff who...  

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

No

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Daisey McGuinness (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 45

Total Places for Children

  • 155

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
  • Tuesday 07:30-18:30
  • Wednesday 07:30-18:30
  • Thursday 07:30-18:30
  • Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • Their is a private car Park on sight at Lilliput which is only to be used by the parents at drop off and pick up

Lilliput Children's Centre Reviews (56)

9.9

Lilliput Children's Centre has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.889) out of 10, based on 46 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Lilliput Children's Centre has 56 reviews.

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Review from Hayley R (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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We recommend this nursery to all looking for a safe fun place for their child. From the facilities to the staff and food and activities they are all 5 star and both my boys love it there. They have both come on leaps and bounds.

Reply from Daisey McGuinness, Nursery Manager at Lilliput Children's Centre

Awww thankyou so much for your kind words! Both of your little men are a pleasure to have here and have developed so much during their time here!! we are so happy you chose Lilliput as your Nursery Journey and here to the years to come

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Review from Amanda S (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Lilliputs has been wonderful my daughter is 17months old and has been attending Lilliputs since she was 4 months old - highly recommend this nursery for their organised, fun and caring staff! My daughter always comes home super happy and never wants to leave!

Reply from Daisey McGuinness, Nursery Manager at Lilliput Children's Centre

Thankyou for your kind words. We have loved having your little lady here with us. I remember the day she started, a tiny happy little lady! she has come on leaps and bounds and always makes us laugh! here is to the years to come. Thankyou for choosing Lilliput for your nursery journey

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Review from Debbie H (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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From the very beginning, starting in baby room, we have had a great experience at Lilliput. It's never easy leaving your child in the care of others but our daughter has always loved going to nursery. Not only does she love going but her speech and development has significantly improved. Our second daughter starts at the nursery later this year and I am sure will have a great experience.

Reply from Daisey McGuinness, Nursery Manager at Lilliput Children's Centre

Thankyou for your kind words, we have loved having your daughter here and cannot wait to meet little lady number 2! Thankyou for choosing us to have you nursery journey

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Review from Charlotte R (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter is my second child that I've now sent to Lilliput she started in the new year and she is loving it she's only 10 months old and has progressed just from the 2 days she's at the nursery a week. They were brilliant with my son and now have been good with my daughter I would definetly recommend it to anyone

Reply from Daisey McGuinness, Nursery Manager at Lilliput Children's Centre

Thankyou so much for your kind words, I am glad you are back a 2nd time round with your little lady, and you are right, she is thriving so much during her little time she has spent in Baby room. we look forward to the next few years too

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Review from L F (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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The staff are all very friendly and warm. They clearly care about the children and give a lot of feedback about their day and their progress. They also make sure there are lots of settling in sessions before starting or moving up a class, which is reassuring and gives the child the time to adjust. The app is super useful - it's great to see what they are eating during the day and how much of it. The recent renovations look great too!

Reply from Daisey McGuinness, Nursery Manager at Lilliput Children's Centre

Thankyou so much for your lovely review. I am glad you are enjoying the app, has been a huge game changer here so we are glad the parents love it as well as the staff. We look forward to seeing your little one develop as they go through their Lilliput journey with us.

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Review from Hannah J (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has been at Liliputs since July 2025 and we have been so pleased with how much she loves her time there. The staff are so friendly, caring and supportive, always being so attentive and respectful to the children and parents.

Our daughter settled in so well when she first started in the baby room, and has since enjoyed moving up a room and exploring/learning more. The facilities are lovely, they are always doing activities and going outside, and the food is varied and nutritious.

The app has made it really easy to check in on how she is doing, communicate with management if needed, and best of all getting lovely photos and observations on what she's been up to and learning.

Reply from Daisey McGuinness, Nursery Manager at Lilliput Children's Centre

Thankyou so much for your lovely review! I'm glad you are enjoying the app, we all are too! We are very much looking forward to your little lady developing on her journey her at Lilliput

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Review from Ellie R (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My eldest has been at Lilliput for 2 and a half years, and my littlest for 6 months now. They both absolutely love it and we're so happy with our choice! All of the staff are incredible, they put so much effort into creating fun activities and good learning activities. The multiple rooms allows for continuous exploration and development. They've invested so much recently into creating even lovelier spaces. The menu is incredible, they're focused on giving the children a healthy and varied diet. The focus on environment, looking after the chickens, planting in the garden is all wonderful. I would highly recommend Lilliput to any prospective parents, looking for a kind, nurturing, fun and educational environment for their kids!

Reply from Daisey McGuinness, Nursery Manager at Lilliput Children's Centre

Thankyou very much for your lovely review! Both of your little ladies are a pleasure to have with us and we still have some journeys to go until they are off on their next adventures. Thankyou for the comments on the new spaces and the menus also, I am glad these things have not gone unnoticed.

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Review from Camilla W (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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As a parent, the thought of leaving your little one with someone new can be incredibly daunting. However, from the very beginning, Liliputs has felt like an extension of our family. My son runs into nursery each day and comes out with the biggest smile on his face - and that's no coincidence. It's a true reflection of the care, effort, kindness, and love shown by the staff, along with the thoughtful personal touches they provide.
Because of this wonderful experience, we had no hesitation in enrolling our daughter, who will be starting at Liliputs in January 2026.
I would also like to give a special mention to Chantelle in Poppies, who has been our shining star. She has truly gone above and beyond for our family, and we can't thank her enough. Daisey has also made some truly inspiring and exciting improvements to the Nursery this year. Thank you!

We're so grateful to be part of the Liliputs family and look forward to making many more happy memories in 2026!

Reply from Daisey McGuinness, Nursery Manager at Lilliput Children's Centre

Thankyou so much for your kind words, we are so glad you chose Lilliput to start your nursery journey and put all of your trust in us to join the Lilliput family. We are loving seeing your little man thrive and cannot wait for your little lady to officially start with us and begin her Lilliput journey too.

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Review from Charlie P (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been at the nursery since a baby. The staff are so warm and kind and I instantly felt at ease there. Daisey who runs the nursery was so helpful and reassured me on all my worries about her joining. It was the best decision I made. She's so happy there and it's wonderful to see such a great team of staff who really care. You can tell that comes from Daisey at the helm. Can't speak highly enough of them. I'll be sad when she has to leave as it feels like a family.

Reply from Daisey McGuinness, Nursery Manager at Lilliput Children's Centre

Thankyou so much for your kind words. You have been a pleasure to have as part of the Lilliput family, thankyou for putting your trust in us! x

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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son thrived within Lilliputs, all the staff have a hands on and fun approach to the children. The facilities are fantastic, encourages learning and playing. I found Daisey to be warm and friendly and she has such a natural way with the children, she has really bought out the confident side to my son.

Cannot recommend Lilliputs enough.

Reply from Daisey McGuinness, Nursery Manager at Lilliput Children's Centre

Thankyou so much for your kind words. We were so happy to be part of your nursery Journey and glad you chose to come to Lilliput. We wish you and your family all the best on your next journey

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Review from Oliver R (Father of Child) published on 23 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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When we moved to Hersham we had (slightly naively) not done a load of research on nurseries and schools etc. On looking around Lilliputs initially, we liked the size and setup of it but what we hugely underestimated is the quality and care of the staff there. We have put both our kids through Lilliputs and they have both loved every second of it. It is very rare they don't or didn't run in with a smile on their face, rarely looking back as they march in for their morning breakfast with their mates. The Lilliputs staff are the reason for my feedback, I could not speak to highly of them.

Reply from Daisey McGuinness, Nursery Manager at Lilliput Children's Centre

Thankyou so much for the kind words. We have absolutely loved having you all here and share so many memories with you all. We are very proud of our staff team and we are so happy when parents recognise this. We are looking forward to continue to watch your little mans journey and follow in his big brothers footsteps

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Review from A T (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic nursery! Our child has been there two years and cannot fault the service we have received. Cannot recommend liliputs enough, all the staff have been fab. Our second child is due to start there soon also. Big outdoors areas also a huge plus

Reply from Daisey McGuinness, Nursery Manager at Lilliput Children's Centre

Thankyou so much for your kind words. We cannot believe how much your little man has grown and he is now in Pre-School, time flies when you are having fun! We cannot wait to continue watching him grow until he moves onto his next adventure! BIG SCHOOL!

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Review from B O (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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The staff at Liliput are amazing. So much so that that my daughter asks to be put to bed by her favourite staff. She feels super safe with every member of the team and as a mum, I couldn't have asked for anything more.

Reply from Daisey McGuinness, Nursery Manager at Lilliput Children's Centre

Thankyou so much for your kind words. Cannot believe how much your little lady is talking now, so lovely to see her developing during her Lilliput Journey. We cannot wait to watch her grow and develop for her next adventure to big school

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Review from Alice S (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Lilliput have been excellent at settling in our daughter who started in the summer and have supported her wonderfully with her development ever since. They have been nurturing, caring and very responsive to her needs. Our daughter loves it there, thank you!

Reply from Daisey McGuinness, Nursery Manager at Lilliput Children's Centre

Thankyou for your kind words, your daughter has been a pleasure to have with us and we are excited for her to continue her journey with us until she goes to school

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Review from Rebecca W (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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We are incredibly happy with the care that is provided by Lilliput Children's Centre. Both our children have made their way up through the classrooms here and they have really enjoyed their time here. Our youngest child is in pre school currently and her learning and development has been excellent with great guidance from teachers she loves. She is happy every day to go to preschool and we know she will have a full and enriching day each day with a great variety of activities and opportunities, sweet friends she gets on with well and a fantastic relationship with all the teachers she is cared for by. We would highly recommend Lilliputs to any prospective families.

Reply from Daisey McGuinness, Nursery Manager at Lilliput Children's Centre

Thankyou so much for your kind words, we are actually really sad to only have just under a year left with you all. We will cherish memories we have all made with you as a family. Both your little ones have been a pleasure to have here, as well as you and dad!

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Review from A A (Father of Child) published on 16 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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We've been with lilliput for nearly a year now and have a very high level of satisfaction with our choice. Our child settled incredibly quickly in the baby room where all the staff are attentive, caring and very switched on. Special mention to Jo who our child adores. The move up to the next room was handled very well with a period of going between both rooms and once again the entire team exceed any expectations I could have. Julie, Gabby, Dani, Fario and Chan all deserve special mention.The food choices are varied and seem like well balanced choices. The facilities are always clean and well maintained. I love the fact that every room has its own outdoor space suitable for the ages of the children and the swimming pool was a strong selling point and we were pleased to see it was used well this summer.

Reply from Daisey McGuinness, Nursery Manager at Lilliput Children's Centre

Thankyou so much for your kind words, it means a lot to us. Your little lady is a pleasure to have with us and she is growing up so fast. I take her on regular visits to see the chickens which she loves! We cannot wait to continue to watch her grow and thrive on her adventure throughout Lilliput

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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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I knew from the moment I had the show round that this was a special place and we have been so impressed with the operations and care our daughter has received. Her key workers are amazing - she loves them - and it's
a huge weight off our shoulders, especially as she started at nursery part time a bit sooner than I had planned.
I love that they get taken out on the push bus all year round, and I'd love to see more of this outdoor / play in nature. Also love the chickens :)
Thanks for all your hard work and care.

I've only give some 4 / 5 stars below as i don't really know some of these areas

Reply from Daisey McGuinness, Nursery Manager at Lilliput Children's Centre

Thankyou so much for your kind words, I am so happy you loved us the day you met us, that is so lovely. We have lots of change happening, for the better, and I am glad you will all be on this journey with us. We cannot wait to watch your little lady grow in confidence and thrive from her Lilliput adventure!

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Review from Mileni B (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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My 16-month-old little girl started at Liliput on the 10th of November, and I couldn't be any happier with how smoothly her settling sessions went and how quickly she has adapted. She absolutely loves her days there.

Every time we walk toward the nursery, she smiles and gets super excited to go in. The team has been incredibly patient with me as well. I'm a very insecure mum who needed lots of updates during those first few days. Sorry, ladies! And thank you so much for your wonderful care for both the children and the mums.

Reply from Daisey McGuinness, Nursery Manager at Lilliput Children's Centre

Thankyou so much for your kind words. Your little lady has been a pleasure to have with us for a short time. We cannot wait to watch her grow and thrive throughout her Lilliput adventure. We also cannot wait for you to be here with all the lovely changes we are currently making here.

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Review from Holly C (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Both my children have gone to Lilliput's and have really thrived there thanks to the amazing staff and management. They go above and beyond for the children and really make the effort to ensure that they have the best possible nursery school experience. Thank you from the Cotterell's

Reply from Daisey McGuinness, Nursery Manager at Lilliput Children's Centre

Thankyou for your kind words!!! Both of your little ones have been a pleasure to have here and we hold many funny memories of you all. We will always remember you holding the funniest parent award for our Pre-School graduation party. I hope it is up on the fridge for all to see. We cannot wait to continue watching your little lady grow until her next adventure to school

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Review from C J (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our little boy has been with Lilliput since April 2025.
In that time he has grown and developed so much thanks to the care and dedication shown by the staff.
He is thriving and feels safe which is so important for us as parents.
Would not hesitate to recommend Lilliput as a safe, fun, caring, and professional environment.

Thank you to all the staff for your hard work and care!

Reply from Daisey McGuinness, Nursery Manager at Lilliput Children's Centre

Thankyou so much for your kind words. Your little man has been an absolute pleasure to have here at Lilliput and we cannot wait to still watch him on his Lilliput Journey all the way until he transitions to school.

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  • Posted: Friday 12 Jun 2026We recognise the incredible value grandparents bring to children’s lives and learning. Our nursery is proud to offer opportunities for grandparents to join our team. If you are passionate about...
  • Posted: Friday 22 May 2026Recommend a Friend who books a place at Lilliput Day Nursery before the 31st of July 2026 and starts before the 30th of September 2026 and both receive £300 off...
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Daisey McGuinness Job Title: Nursery manager Joined: 2007
Daisey McGuinness

Daisey has been part of the Lilliput family for over 19 years. Starting as a nursery practitioner, she has worked across every age group, gaining valuable experience and building strong relationships with children, families, and staff.

Now as Nursery Manager, Daisey is passionate about creating a nurturing, safe, and inspiring environment where children can thrive. She has introduced new initiatives like empathy dolls, original storybooks, PE sessions, and exciting outdoor learning to support all areas of development.

Her vision is to make Lilliput the very best it can be, for children, parents, and the team, and her love for the nursery shines through in all she does.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lilliput Children's Centre

What is the Age Range of Children that Lilliput Children's Centre accepts?

Lilliput Children's Centre accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Lilliput Children's Centre Open?

Lilliput Children's Centre is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Lilliput Children's Centre have capacity for?

Lilliput Children's Centre has capacity for a total of 155 Children.

How far is Lilliput Children's Centre to the centre of Walton-on-Thames?

1.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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