Explorers Lydiate

5 Moss Lane, Lydiate, Liverpool L31 4DB
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Explorers Lydiate is committed to engaging children in a happy and friendly learning environment, encouraging independent learning and keeping parents up-to-date with progress.

All staff are dedicated to a happy and inspiring environment and positively welcome children for free entitlement, aiming to help parents achieve the best start in life.

The nursery is recognised by I CAN as a centre of good practice for language needs.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Raluca Manole (Manager (Maternity Cover))

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 48

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:45-18:00
    Tuesday 07:45-18:00
    Wednesday 07:45-18:00
    Thursday 07:45-18:00
    Friday 07:45-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Explorers Lydiate Reviews (30)

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Explorers Lydiate has a Review Score of 10 (9.970) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Explorers Lydiate has 30 reviews.

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Review from F H (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An absolutely amazing nursery with impeccable service. My daughter has thrived since starting in January. The staff are so supportive and have been brilliant with her development, from encouraging her walking (she's now running!) to helping us with potty training. She is happy, eating well, and has
grown so much in confidence. It is such a relief to see her so happy and settled compared to our previous experience.
Reply from Richelle Cook, Director at Explorers LydiateWe're thrilled to hear how well your daughter has settled and how much she's thriving since starting with us. Seeing her confidence grow, from walking to running, and supporting her through milestones like potty training, is exactly what we love about our role.
It's so rewarding to know she's happy, eating well, and enjoying her time at nursery. Your kind words about our team mean a lot, and we'll be sure to share them with everyone.
Thank you again for your support-it's a joy to be part of her development and happiness
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Review from Matthew L (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has always provided care of the highest quality. Understanding and willingness to talk is something they never shy away from. Each individual care provided is described as being as the highest upmost quality, patience and general friendliness.
Reply from Richelle Cook, Director at Explorers LydiateWe're delighted to hear that you feel the care we provide is of the highest quality. Our team always strives to be patient, understanding, and approachable, and it's wonderful to know that this makes a difference for both children and parents.
Your feedback means a great deal to us and will be shared with the whole team-thank you for taking the time to highlight the care and friendliness that we aim to provide every day
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Review from H G (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been in this nursery now for 2 months and the team are fantastic. They are so attentive, caring and supportive towards my son. It does not matter who his key worker is, or who is in the room with him during the day, the entire team always seem to be aware what he is up to and how he has got
on through the day. The team are all lovely, full of personality and great with the kids.
This nursery is bringing on my son so much.
Another thing I am really happy with is the food in which they provide for the kids. Really good variety of cooked food (not just chips and nuggets) and a lot of veg and fruit included!
Reply from Richelle Cook, Director at Explorers LydiateWe're thrilled to hear that your son has settled in so well over the past two months! It's fantastic to know that our team's care, attentiveness, and support are making such a positive difference for him. We take pride in ensuring every child is happy and engaged, no matter who is with them throughout the day.
We're also so glad you're happy with the meals we provide. Offering a good variety of nutritious, balanced food is really important to us, and it's great to hear it's appreciated.
Thank you again for your kind words-they mean so much to our team
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Review from Neil S (Father of Child) published on 15 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery. The staff are caring, considerate and knowledgeable. We are given regular updates about our child's progress. The nursery is very organised and managed brilliantly. We would highly recommend this nursery to the parents.
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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After having a really bad experience with a childminder, getting a place at this nursery has honestly been the best thing that could have happened for us.


From the very beginning, they made us feel welcome, reassured and supported. My son has come on so, so much since starting here. His confidence

has grown, his speech has improved, and he's so much more settled and happy in himself.


I truly can't thank the staff enough for the patience, care and effort they've put into helping him thrive.
Every single member of staff is amazing. You can tell they genuinely care about the children and love what they do. My son feels safe and secure there, which as a parent is the most important thing in the world.


He comes home saying their names all night long, which just shows how much he loves them. The nursery is beautiful, clean and such a lovely friendly environment.


I can't thank you all enough for the time and effort you put into caring for my little boy x

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Review from Vikki P (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl who is 2 now has been attending this nursery for the last 5 months now. It was her 2nd nursery due to a house move and she has settled in great. She absolutley loves her days here. The staff are so friendly and she has a lovely bond with them. The nursery itself is clean, and has a lovely
family feel to it with lots for the children to do. The staff are very helpful and you can tell they generally care about my daughters needs. I would highly reccomend.
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Review from Melanie G (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one has attended Explorers, Lydiate since she was ten months old and she is now nearly 2 and a half. I have nothing but good things to say- the staff are kind, caring and supportive and my daughter has built extremely strong connections. The management team is responsive and helpful and they
seek to make strong connections with families. They offer support and guidance and their communication is excellent. A special mention goes to the food and the cook: I always know that my little one is being offered fresh and nutritious food and I am told what and how much she is eating which then helps me make plans at home.
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Review from Emma D (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our children go to this nursery, and have done since over a year ago when my eldest was just turning 3, and youngest was 1.5. They love it, and the staff are so amazing! My eldest does have some struggles and they are so kind, patient and communicative with us to ensure she thrives. My eldest leaves
for school in September and she has learn so much and is in such a good place to start her academic journey. I can't say thankyou enough to this wonderful nursery. They put so much effort into a graduation for the leavers too. My youngest will be upping to 4 days soon and I know she will love that!
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Review from Kate B (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Explorers Lydiate provides top care for my daughter. My daughter has attended the nursery since 9 months of age and is now 3. The staff are all absolutely amazing and go the extra mile to provide the best possible care by keeping you informed of progress, milestones and by providing stimulating and
amazing daily activities. My daughter loves attending nursery and her confidence has improved massively too, she loves all of the staff. I would highly recommend Explorers Lydiate.
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Review from Jenny A (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a first-time mum, I was anxious about putting my son in daycare however after visiting the nursery/settling in sessions, I felt much better about the decision and was impressed by the care and attention given. All the staff have made us both feel welcome which has made our new routine much easier.
Our son has progressed massively since starting here, his comfort and confidence are clearly visible when attending. Several times when collecting our son, we have been told about what he has done that day and the staff member has told me how proud they are of him; the staff have such lovely bonds with the children. We are kept well informed around personal care throughout the day and activities that the nursery will be hosting, e.g. charity/Christmas events (via an app). I highly recommend this nursery, the staff and managers should all be proud of their achievements and commitment to childcare as they provide such a happy and supportive place for our children to develop.
Reply from Richelle Cook, Director at Explorers LydiateWe are extremely lucky to have a caring and committed staff team who truly put the children at the heart of everything that they do. We know all of the parents appreciate the feedback at the end of the session and it gives the opportunity to build a bond with the team. The app is a valuable tool for communicating with the parents and keeping everyone updated about their child's development and day to day activities. I am glad you feel that you have made the right choice in nursery and we are proud to be a part of your child's journey.
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Review from Lauren C (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has additional needs and he struggles socially and with change. The team at Explorers are so caring and have helped him to develop so much. The manager has gone above and beyond in supporting us to ensure he has all of the correct input and future planning for his move to school next year. All
of the nursery staff are amazing, they understand our son's needs and have helped him to integrate with the other children more and help to comfort him when overwhelmed. We will be so sad when he has to leave for school, as he is so happy and settled at Explorers.
Reply from Richelle Cook, Director at Explorers LydiateThank you for your review. The staff know how important it is to be active in supporting children with SEND and their families. We hope that careful planning and working in partnership with parents help promote the best outcomes for all of the children at an early age. It is vital to get the transition to school right for our families and we are lucky to have a caring and supportive team to help put support in place when needed.
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Review from T O (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Explorers is an amazing nursery. My son has been attending since April this year. The staff and managers are top-tier, communication is excellent and I could not possibly feel more comfortable and secure about the setting. My son loves attending and it is evident that all staff make an effort to get
to know each child - even across the three rooms. My son's language and communication are continually developing, he is happy and confident. What more could parents want? My son's key worker is excellent and her commitment to my son's development is evident - as is the bond between them. She always gives us a good rundown of his day on collection which is really reassuring as a parent. The baby room staff are all brilliant, the updates on the app are regular and the learning activities provided are varied and fun. Can't fault Explorers. My son is in safe, competent hands!
Reply from Richelle Cook, Director at Explorers LydiateThank you for your feedback it is always wonderful to read that parents feel the dedication that the team have for the children at Explorers. We are extremely lucky to have a strong, caring team who wok hard to develop bonds with the children and their families. We are pleased that you feel your child is developing and that nursery and staff are playing some part in that.
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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is such a beautiful nursery which I couldn't recommend enough. My daughter has attended this nursery for the last 6 months and settled in extremely quickly thanks to the love and care from all the staff. Due to us moving house, my daughter had to transition into a new nursery which I was worried
about at first but the staff here made my daughter so comfortable and welcome that she settled in very quickly. I cannot thank the Manager and the team enough for their input into her continued development. Each day she comes home talking about how much fun she had, reading and playing. My daughter is going to miss you all so much, thank you.
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Review from S T (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff make you feel very calm and collected when leaving your child with them. I couldn't recommend this nursery enough. The current Manager is top-tier, extremely helpful and understanding. All staff are friendly and approachable. My child adores it here, he runs in with no issues and is all smiles
when he goes in and is all smiles when I pick him up! It is very reassuring!
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Review from Colin Q (Father of Child) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends this nursery and we have been so impressed with the support, care and development. She has come on so much with her communication and language skills with great manners. A great moment was seeing her use sign language! We are so pleased with how things are going and fortunate that
we have secured a place for our son later this year.
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Review from Lizzie O (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
If you want peace of mind when you leave your little one somewhere, then Explorers is the best possible place. Having previously had a bad experience with my eldest child in nursery, I was so apprehensive about sending my youngest little one somewhere new. The staff here are absolutely wonderful, you
get updates throughout the day, a wonderful chat when you collect your little one and when you see how much your child bonds with the staff there, you know the care they get is just second to none.
The food is lovely, healthy and varied - and the setting itself is spotless. My little one skips in and her development has been fantastic (especially her singing!) We have been there now for almost 3 years and the team are like an extended family. I would recommend this nursery one million times over!
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children have attended this nursery for over 3 years. All the staff are amazing, so kind and attentive with the children, not just the nursery nurses but the chef and cleaners too.
Previously Parklands has now been taken over making it Explorers. I was a little apprehensive with new owners, even
though I knew 'Parklands' needed improvement. We attended a welcome meeting where the managers introduced themselves and discussed future plans for the nursery.
Everything they discussed has been done. I am more than happy with the changes and feel the nursery has improved massively. Each room has been renovated, uniforms and bags have been provided, a new app is used which gives me updates on my child, what she has been doing, what she has eaten etc. And further staff training. The managers are on the ball with paperwork and getting back to me with any requests. My little one has come on leaps and bounds and skips into nursery! Highly recommend!
Reply from Richelle Cook, Director at Explorers LydiateThank you for your reeview. It means a lot to us to hear parents reviews nd to know that the children are having a positive time in nursery. we hope that you see more progress and see the positive imapct we hope to make in the futre. We have a great staff team and we appreciate thier hardwork with the children.
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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I highly recommend Explorers Lydiate for everything they have done for my little boy over the last 18 months. He settled immediately and warmed to the staff and in particular built up such a great bond with his key worker. We have never had any issues at all. Since he started at Explorers shortly after
turning one he came on rapidly with his development, particularly his speech. They have also played a massive part in his potty training journey and I owe how quickly he’s done this to the nursery for their encouragement after he saw his friends learning the same. The environment is really friendly, calming and safe and all members of staff are happy to spend time on drop off and pick up discussing how their day has been and their development.
Reply from Richelle Cook, Director at Explorers LydiateThank you for your review and recommendation. It means a great deal to the staff when their work is recognised by our families. I am glad your child has a good relationship with his key worker and you are all having a positive experience with us.
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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended here for seven months now, and she loves it. The staff are so friendly, the owners are very approachable and professional, and it has recently had a refurb, which is looking wonderful. Would highly recommend!
Reply from Richelle Cook, Director at Explorers LydiateThank you so much for your review. We are delighted that your little one has settled into nursery! We have made some lovely changes to the setting that we feel have had a positive impact on the staff and the children. We have a great staff team, and I will share your feedback with them!
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Review from Clare H (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery - my little boy loves it. Staff are well organised, and the nursery procedures run smoothly. A lot of time has been spent enhancing and renovating the nursery to create a calm, explorative environment for the little ones.
As parents, we are kept well informed of current issues or news
relevant to the age groups of the children, which is always useful.
We are really pleased with the level of care provided.
Thank you to the staff and owners.
Reply from Richelle Cook, Director at Explorers LydiateThank you for your feedback. We are pleased that you are having a positive experience with us. We are very lucky to have a great staff team who help the nursery week run like clockwork! We pride ourselves on developing the settings to help create a place that is welcoming for everyone.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.970)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.970) out of 10 for Explorers Lydiate is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.970 for Explorers Lydiate is calculated as follows: ( (257 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 264 Ratings = 4.97
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Explorers Lydiate is based on 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 48 number of registered child places is 9.6, which has been reached with 22 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Explorers Lydiate

What is the Age Range of Children that Explorers Lydiate accepts?

Explorers Lydiate accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Explorers Lydiate Open?

Explorers Lydiate is open: Monday 07:45-18:00, Tuesday 07:45-18:00, Wednesday 07:45-18:00, Thursday 07:45-18:00, Friday 07:45-18:00.

How many Children does Explorers Lydiate have capacity for?

Explorers Lydiate has capacity for a total of 48 Children.

How far is Explorers Lydiate to the centre of Liverpool?

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

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