Little Achievers Nursery in the Park

Park Children's Centre, Barnes Road, Skelmersdale WN8 8HN
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9.9 74 Reviews
  • Little Achievers Nursery in the Park, Skelmersdale
Little Achievers Nursery in the Park, in Skelmersdale, has excellent indoor and outdoor play environments for early years learning, benefiting from strong community links, including with outreach workers and health visitors, to offer parents the complete childcare package.

Additional features include a fabulous Reggio Emilia inspired approach to early years, multi-sensory room, separate playrooms for babies and toddlers, and soft play surfacing. The nursery has pre-school facilities and an outdoor play is even accessible regardless of the weather. The multi-sensory room is a fabulous resource and the children benefit from spending time in this area, it can aid sensory skills and can be used to relax and calm too.

The outdoor area is amazing, with a very different covered area for all year around use and an outdoor activity room. Outdoors is split into areas to promote different challenges for children from potion making, constructing, tinkering on the piano, wheeled toys to aid spatial awareness, and a natural garden area for investigating and bug hunting.

Staff are all dedicated to ensuring the children have a safe, secure and stimulating environment that meets the children’s own individual needs and promoting independence whilst allowing them to take risks with adult support.

The nursery holds the coveted Millies Mark for excellence in paediatric First Aid (the only nursery in Skelmersdale to hold the award) and the Lancashire step into Quality Award.

Learning journeys for all children are offered both to see the progress their child is making at nursery via photographs, written comments and communication, along with being a beautiful portfolio of memories for the future.

The nursery offers a pick-up and drop-off service for children to local schools, along with holiday care for children up to age eight-years-old, in addition to the option of funded childcare for two-year-olds and funding for th
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Andrea Norbury (Lead Professional)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Total Places for Children

  • 71

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Funding & Fees

  • Please contact the Nursery Lead for their pricing structure.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • Lots of parking available - easy access too.

Little Achievers Nursery in the Park Reviews (74)

9.9

Little Achievers Nursery in the Park has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.888) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Achievers Nursery in the Park has 74 reviews.

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Review from Katie F (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
They went above and beyond to help with change of hours and the staff were always friendly and helpful.
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Review from Hayley R (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff go above and beyond to offer a safe clean fun space for children.
Also informative with services to help parents.
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Review from Kelly B (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff go above and beyond for our children. You can tell so much time and care goes into everything they do. They really have helped raise and shapen my two sons. I can't recommend them enough to other families. They truly put your children first. The amount of effort and care they provide does
not go unappreciated. Thank you for everything you have done for our two sons.
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Review from Saffron R (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been here since she was 1 year old. They have been amazing with her. She was grown into a beautiful, well mannered and intelligent girl. She loves attending her and loves all the staff. Would send any future children here.
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Review from Melissa F (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience of Little Achievers has been great. We've never had any issues and our son has always been very happy. He had a speech delay which staff picked up on and referred him to the appropriate services very quickly.
Staff are very friendly and are great at putting updates on the app of the
activities and food eaten during the day.
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Review from Nicole B (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very pleased with my daughter's time at nursery. She has learnt so much and the staff have been amazing helping her achieve many goals and milestones.
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Review from Dempsey R (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been coming to nursery for over 2 years now. Since coming she has blossomed into a confident, clever girl. She's made lots of friends and constantly talks about her teachers and friends. I love how were kept updated with daily posts on the app and the nursery have been very accommodating
when we need extra days/times.
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Review from Bethany A (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would just like to say this is an amazing nursery. Both my children have been going here since 2022 and they both absolutely loved it. They both ran in with a smile on their faces and did not cry once. Definitely recommend for the best start in your child's life, the staff are so professional and
keep your mind at ease. The manager is an amazing manager with an amazing team. The staff are so good with the children and all deserve everything they get. Well done to all that work here.
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Review from B V (Father of Child) published on 5 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank you for all of your efforts to make our son's past few years as good as possible.
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Review from Kim P (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is my second child leaving and there's no other place I would have wanted them to go to!
My son has loved all staff and made amazing memories. I am truly thankful for his time here.
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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What an amazing nursery. All of the staff have been wonderful! My child has been here since he was 1. Cannot fault the setting or staff in any way.
Two members of staff, in particular, have been amazing.
I am so sad that my child has graduated!
Please send your child here.
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Review from F L (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has been amazing. I can't fault the staff in any way. They always kept the best interests of my child at heart.
They were always open and honest.
Transparent with any issues or concerns.
An overall outstanding nursery.
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Review from Tanya W (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had the best experience with this amazing nursery.
You will all be the best part of her time here and will be missed so much.
Can't fault in any way.
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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at 9 months and we were very anxious about putting him into nursery but we were instantly put at ease when viewing Nursery in the Park. All of the rooms are so cosy and welcoming and all of the staff are lovely! It is also nice to see photos and updates on the app. When picking up my
son at the end of the day I always find the handovers thorough! My son loves coming here, it will be a sad day when he leaves and goes to school.
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Review from B W (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
I am really pleased with how our little boy is coming on in the nursery! He took a while to settle in but all the staff were really patient and reassuring! A handful of the staff are really friendly and will tell you how he's been, what he's got up to in the day but there are a few who are blunt. The
door system when picking up and collecting doesn't work, sometimes you are waiting for 5-10 minutes, left stood outside in the rain when someone is working sat on the reception. Other than our little boy enjoys the nursery.
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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely inviting nursery with staff who go above and beyond to support the children with their learning and development. My son is always happy going in and has a great relationship with all the staff.
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Review from E R (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Little Achievers Nursery in the Park are outstanding. I feel at ease putting my little one into the nursery every day to play with friends and staff. The communication is excellent between staff and myself both through the app as well as face to face. I can see the progress my little one
is making in such a short time of attending the nursery. The facilities are excellent, the nursery catering for dietary needs, I can't thank the staff enough for what they do. I would recommend this nursery to anybody putting their little ones into the nursery, the child is happy to go in of a morning and coming home.
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Review from K N (Grandfather of Child) published on 5 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can’t believe how much my grandson has come on after being in this nursery. He has made so many friends and the staff are like family. All the staff make the children feel welcome and part of this family.
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Review from Jamie R (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a well-organised and loving atmosphere. The children are always well looked after, and their needs are catered for.
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Review from Kirsty J (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is fantastic. My little girl has loved every day here with all the amazing staff; they go above and beyond to help my daughter. She is so happy and has come on leaps and bounds since being here. I am a super nervous mama, and leaving my little one here has made me settle loads, as she is
as happy as ever. Her key worker is an absolute star - made my and my little lady's life very happy. Thank you for everything.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.888)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.888) out of 10 for Little Achievers Nursery in the Park is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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 4.888 for Little Achievers Nursery in the Park is calculated as follows: ( (198 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 215 Ratings = 4.888
  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 Little Achievers Nursery in the Park is based on 17 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 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 71 number of registered child places is 14.2, which has been reached with 17 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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Andrea

Andrea

Job Title: Nursery Lead Joined: 2001

Andrea Norbury is the Nursery Lead at Little Achievers Nursery in the Park. Andrea completed her NNEB in 1987 and has worked in childcare ever since. Andrea started her career as a nanny, then supported children with additional needs, after that Andrea worked for Social Care before entering the private sector in 2001. Since then Andrea has completed an NVQ level 4 in management, a Foundation Degree and more recently an NVQ level 4 in Business Administration. Andrea has been at Little Achievers Nursery in the Park since it opened in 2006.


Andrea is passionate about safeguarding and is enthusiastic about developing the nursery and implementing change. Andrea is married with two adult sons whom she is very proud of.

Frequently Asked Questions about Little Achievers Nursery in the Park

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Achievers Nursery in the Park accepts?

Little Achievers Nursery in the Park accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Achievers Nursery in the Park Open?

Little Achievers Nursery in the Park is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Little Achievers Nursery in the Park have capacity for?

Little Achievers Nursery in the Park has capacity for a total of 71 Children.

How far is Little Achievers Nursery in the Park to the centre of Skelmersdale?

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

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