Elm House Day Nursery Gateacre

St Stephen's Parish Centre, Belle Vale Road, Gateacre, Liverpool L25 2PQ
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sandra Leamey (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Total Places for Children

  • 48

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Half day - £36.00
    Full day - £62.00

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 & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • There is on street parking outside the Nursery.

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Elm House Day Nursery Gateacre Reviews (56)

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Elm House Day Nursery Gateacre has a Review Score of 10 (9.975) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Elm House Day Nursery Gateacre has 56 reviews.

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Review from G F (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started elm house in July 2025
I was very nervous about my daughter starting but the staff made me feel really confident and reassured , my daughter enjoy's going into nursery and also I love how any problems they will contact or update on the ap straight away
Overall I have been amazed
with the care and support they have gave my daughter whilst being in elm house and I can not wait to see her grow with all her friends and the staff x
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Review from Claire B (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My toddler started Elm House in Gateacre this September and I'm so pleased I placed her here she has settled in amazingly and has came on leaps and bounds all of the staff are exceptional would highly recommend
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Review from Eleanor G (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Elm house at the start of October and she is absolutely loving it. Choosing a nursery is a difficult decision as you want to pick the perfect one, I am so happy we went with elm house. The girls who work there are so lovely and I just know my daughter is in the best hands with
how caring they are towards the children, they keep me and my partner up to date throughout the day which is brilliant and keeps our mind at ease seeing how much fun she is having. My daughter comes out of her sessions there with a big smile on her face each time. The progress she is making is amazing and it's down the girls dedication and hard work they put in to making the nursery a perfect place the for children to grow.
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Review from Kacey K (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started baby room recently and she is absolutely loving it! I was so nervous about my daughter starting nursery but they stick to her home routine as much as possible and ask me about everything involving her care from her food to nappy changes, everything is centered to her. I especially
love the app where I can send messages asking how she is and see when she slept and ate and how much she had. The staff are so friendly and put every worry I have to ease.
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Review from Rachel B (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a parent, it is so hard to pick a nursery but I have never doubted my decision in sending my little boy to Elm House. The staff go above and beyond everyday and they have really created a family feel.
My little one loves going into nursery every morning and practically runs in (as quick as his
little legs can take him at least). I have found that his speech and confidence has come on loads since starting at Elm House too. He is beginning to create sentences and I really enjoy seeing the posts on their app. I especially love when he comes home all proud with pieces of work he has done.
The staff are great at updating the app with all the essentials of the day such as nappy changes and food intake. I have always found the staff really responsive whenever I've had a question, especially the managers. I have really appreciated how they have answered anything I may ask or find out for me if they don't have the answer right away.
I would highly recommend Elm House.
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Review from Victoria R (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really delighted with how my daughter is getting on here. The staff are all so committed and well-trained with regard to early years development, & my little girl has come on so well; she especially loves the garden and animals. The staff take a real interest in her and the other children, and it's
so reassuring to leave my child with people I know I can trust.
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Review from J J (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been attending Elm House Day Nursery for 2 years and has made her way up through 3 classes/rooms. Every carer has been amazing with her and she loves going to nursery and seeing her friends. All the staff have been so friendly with us and are amazing with the children in their care.
The confidence my little one has gained going to nursery and the independence she has is amazing and I couldn't ask for any more from a nursery setting. So glad she has another year here before starting school.
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Review from David H (Father of Child) published on 20 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our nearly 3-year-old has been attending Elm day house nursery for the past 6 months, and we're already so pleased with the progress and happiness we've seen.


From day one, the staff have been incredibly welcoming, supportive, and attentive.


They've created a warm, nurturing environment where

our child has settled in quickly and now looks forward to going each day.


In just a short time, we've noticed improvements in confidence, social skills, and communication. It's clear that the activities are thoughtfully planned to support early development, and the balance of play and learning is just right.

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Review from Brittani R (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a lovely nursery! My little boy settled so well and enjoys it so much, always coming home to tell me all the fun he got up to. He has come on so much with his speech since starting and they have toilet-trained him too which saved me a big job! All staff are lovely and welcoming and the nursery
is always doing lovely gestures for the children. I think at the moment my little boy's favourite is the hot chocolate treat from the hot drink stand. Thank you to all the staff at Elm House and the manager for making my little boys' nursery experience the best.
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Review from Sarah D (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nursery are great. My daughter is very happy there and has great relationships with the staff. It's obvious how much they care for her wellbeing. She learns so much when at nursery, she blows me away with her knowledge of the world, events, festivals and life in general. She's been attending nursery
now for coming up to 2 years and her development has come on so well. Nursery staff are always responsive and happy to help.
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Review from C O (Father of Child) published on 29 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery and staff are brilliant. Very attentive and the app provides so much comfort. Very glad we were able to secure a spot and our little one loves it in there. You can tell the staff care for the kids on their care so we couldn't s asked for a better nursery.
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Review from Kelly M (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since our little one started at this nursery he has come on leaps and bounds. He is encouraged by the team to develop and try new things and we get regular progress updates from his key worker. It's a weight off our chest knowing we don't need to worry about him while he's safe at nursery
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Review from R O (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started with Elm House in October and I was really nervous to send him. The staff have made this transition into nursery so easy, they have been great, they've stayed in touch with updates they've reassured me (which has been needed!) and although it's took a little while for him to settle
he has and that is literally down the the staff. Special mention to his key worker she has been amazing, the care that is given to my little boy is just fantastic and has massively settled my very big nerves! Would highly recommend the nursery to anyone. The management team are so friendly and it's just nice to know that he is around lovely people. Thanks very much to everyone!
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Review from Tom S (Father of Child) published on 21 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We would highly recommend this nursery. Since we moved our son there he has developed so much and he loves going in each day. The staff all know him really well and we get a detailed handover at the end of the day. The app is great and we get regular updates on all the different activities the children
do each day.
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Review from M A (Father of Child) published on 28 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely nursery made by the excellent staff. Both my daughters have attended and I am really happy with their learning. The managers are great if you ever have a question they respond quickly and get it sorted straight away. My eldest made really good progress in Preschool and got her ready to start
school thanks to her Key Worker. The staff are really caring and always make the children feel special.
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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery made by the amazing staff. Our little girl is so happy to attend and settled in really well into the baby room. You are updated regularly about what your child has done throughout the day and it is lovely to see all the photos of the activities they have completed together. Our daughter
loves nursery so much.
Reply from Sandra Leamey, Owner at Elm House Day Nursery Gateacre
Thank you very much for your kind comments your feedback is important to us.
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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely place to send your child. My daughter is now 4 and been there since she was 10 months old and loves the place and the staff there. Always go out their way to improve her skills and language and always quick to let me know how well she is doing while in their care.
Reply from Sandra Leamey, Owner at Elm House Day Nursery Gateacre
Thank you for your kind comments your feedback is important to us.
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Review from Jeanette D (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience with Elm House (Gateacre) Nursery has been brilliant. From the moment our son started attending in May 2023, we were impressed by the warm, nurturing environment and the dedicated, caring staff. They genuinely care about each child's development and go above and beyond to create a fun
and educational atmosphere. Our son has thrived in this setting, making significant progress in his social skills, communication, and learning.
The open communication between the staff and parents via the app is another highlight. We receive regular updates and photos, which keep us informed and connected to our son's daily experiences.
We would highly recommend Elm House (Gateacre) Nursery to any parent.
Reply from Sandra Leamey, Owner at Elm House Day Nursery Gateacre
Thank you for your kind comments your feedback is important to us.
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Review from H O (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended for 7 months and the staff have been really good with her. She was provided with a key worker and they stay in contact through an app. They have supported her development and always let us know if there are any issues. I would definitely recommend this nursery.
Reply from Sandra Leamey, Owner at Elm House Day Nursery Gateacre
Thank you for your kind comments all feedback is important to us.
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children at the nursery and can honestly say that all the staff are proactive in supporting the development of my children. My children are both English Additional Language speakers and the nursery have accommodated this in their wall displays and books. They have also invited me in to read
to the children which really boosted my daughter's confidence and pride in her identity. My other child has learning delays and staff have actively sought out Continuing Professional Development to support his needs and invite outside experts to assess where both home and nursery can support my son with early intervention strategies. Cannot recommend this nursery enough!
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.975)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.975) out of 10 for Elm House Day Nursery Gateacre 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 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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 4.975 for Elm House Day Nursery Gateacre is calculated as follows: ( (234 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 240 Ratings = 4.975
  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 Elm House Day Nursery Gateacre is based on 20 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 48 number of registered child places is 9.6, which has been reached with 20 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 Elm House Day Nursery Gateacre

What is the Age Range of Children that Elm House Day Nursery Gateacre accepts?

Elm House Day Nursery Gateacre accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Elm House Day Nursery Gateacre Open?

Elm House Day Nursery Gateacre 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 Elm House Day Nursery Gateacre have capacity for?

Elm House Day Nursery Gateacre has capacity for a total of 48 Children.

How far is Elm House Day Nursery Gateacre to the centre of Liverpool?

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

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