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Little Buds Baby Room

Kiln Lane, Skelmersdale WN8 8PW
Little Buds Baby Room, Skelmersdale
Little Buds Baby Room, Skelmersdale
Little Buds Baby Room, Skelmersdale

Little Buds is a brand new baby room provision that opened in September 2024 as an extension to the wonderful Sunflower Nursery based at Trinity Primary School. Little Buds warmly welcome you and your Little Buds to come along and join this lovely setting.

The setting is proud to offer a child-centred approach that caters to your child's developmental, physical and emotional needs by crafting a home from home environment in...  

Funding & Fees

We welcome the government 30hr and 15hr funded placements. For further information about our offer, please contact the school directly or refer to our Little Buds and Sunflower Nursery Information booklet. We do offer wraparound sessions and a paid breakfast and after school club in addition to the funded hours if required.

Contact Little Buds Baby Room to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Nursery School

Opening Schedule

Open term time

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Kirsty Judge and Rachel Fairclough (Baby Room Managers)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 4

Total Places for Children

  • 12

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 2 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:45-17:45
  • Tuesday 07:45-17:45
  • Wednesday 07:45-17:45
  • Thursday 07:45-17:45
  • Friday 07:45-17:45

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Little Buds Baby Room Reviews (15)

9.9

Little Buds Baby Room has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.864) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Buds Baby Room has 15 reviews.

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Review from Robert B (Grandfather of Child) published on 11 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Made up with his progress all the staff are brilliant to can't do enough for you the place is all ways clean and tidy and my grandson loves the new foods he keeps trying and the new children that he meets

Reply from Helen Winstanley, Headteacher at Little Buds Baby Room

Thank you for taking the time to review our provision. It is so important to us to receive feedback so that we can ensure that our provision is meeting the needs of our Little Buds and their families. We have loved having your lovely little Grandson and getting to know him in our setting. It's...  

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Review from Shirley B (Grandmother of Child) published on 5 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic nursery. Staff are all excellent and my grandson has really thrived at the nursery. Lots of different activities and food provided is well balanced and nutritious. Staff are really connected with the children and we know that he is well looked after.

Reply from Helen Winstanley, Headteacher at Little Buds Baby Room

Thank you for taking the time to review our setting. We strive to provide the best care that we can and it makes our day to hear that your lovely grandson is enjoying our provision. We value all feedback so that we can continue to offer the best care and support to our families and their precious...  

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Review from Claire H (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Amazing nursery and staff my little boy runs in every day he loves all the staff and create commutation, he's always doing fun activities and they keep me updated with everyone on the app or over the phone

Reply from Helen Winstanley, Headteacher at Little Buds Baby Room

Thank you for taking the time to review our setting, it really means a lot to us to know that our families and most importantly, our Little Buds are happy and thriving. It is lovely to hear that your son runs in every day and that he enjoys his time in Little Buds. We love having him just as much...  

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Review from Beth W (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Both of my boys have attended this nursery and we absolutely love it. The staff are so kind, caring and always keep us well updated throughout the day. They have a lovely room and outdoor area, and follow simple daily routines which really helped my boys settle in and feel comfortable knowing what was happening next throughout the day.

They also hold lots of stay and play sessions throughout the year, which is so lovely as you really get to see the bond the children have with the staff and how safe, happy and at home they feel in the room. We couldn't recommend them enough.

Reply from Helen Winstanley, Headteacher at Little Buds Baby Room

Thank you for your lovely review. We really value your feedback so that we can ensure that we are offering the best service to our Little Buds and their families

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Review from Julia A (Foster Parent of Child) published on 19 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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All staff have been very supportive & accommodating to our needs & I've felt reassured leaving my little man .
It's lovely when they send pictures of him settled & playing.
They keep me well updated .

The facilities are lovely

Reply from Helen Winstanley, Headteacher at Little Buds Baby Room

Thank you for your lovely review! Your feedback is invaluable to us in ensuring that we are providing the best service to our Little Buds and their families. We are pleased to hear that you enjoy the communication that we share and that your little man is settling well :-) Thank you from the Little Buds team :-)

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Review from Emily F (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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Most amazing nursery; so glad my twins are attending! Staff are wonderful, so kind and caring! They really understand my twins as twins, but also as individuals. Nothing is too much trouble and communication is fantastic. What I find amazing about the nursery is the emphasis on education and development, which has helped my children reach their milestones. So glad we found Little Buds!

Reply from Helen Winstanley, Headteacher at Little Buds Baby Room

Thank you so very much for your lovely review and for helping us with invaluable feedback so that we can continually improve our practice and provide the best service to our Little Buds and their families. We have loved getting to know the twins and their individual personalities and of course the rest of the family too!

Thank you from the Little Buds Team

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Review from Emma A (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our little boy has been at Little Buds since the start of January and we couldn't be happier with how he has settled in. We found the taster sessions were so valuable for our boy with the time slowly being increased he stayed along with with a home visit. Since he has joined we get regular updates and photos each day on how he is doing & a constant log of his food & nap schedule. The staff are so friendly and always happy to help & offer advice, and we love how much they love and care for our boy, it puts us at ease that he is going somewhere each morning that he enjoys & feels happy and content! We couldn't recommend Little Buds enough to anyone who is looking for a safe, calm, friendly and nurturing environment for their little one.

Reply from Helen Winstanley, Headteacher at Little Buds Baby Room

Thank you for your lovely review. We value feedback to help us continually evaluate our practice. We are so happy to hear that your Little Bud is enjoying his time with us and settled in well. We have loved getting to know him and his family :-)

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Review from Sally M (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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My little boy loves this nursery. He always has such a great time and the staff are lovely and really helpful. They do a variety of activities and always provide updates which puts myself at ease during the day.

Reply from Helen Winstanley, Headteacher at Little Buds Baby Room

Thank you for your lovely feedback. It is so important to us to know that we are meeting the needs of our Little Buds and their families. We have loved getting to know your Little Bud and are so happy to hear that he enjoys coming each day. Thank you :-)

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Review from M H (Father of Child) published on 25 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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The atmosphere is calm, welcoming, and full of warmth. You can really feel that the staff care deeply, which makes the daily drop off much more comforting. The setting always appears clean, well organised, and thoughtfully set up to support both play and learning.
Communication has become easier with the introduction of a new app. It's really user-friendly and keeps us up to date with our child's day, activities, and any important notices. It's reassuring to have instant communication and it's lovely to receive regular updates and photos of our child trying new things, growing in confidence every day. It really helps us feel connected and reassured while they're there.

We highly recommend this nursery to any parents looking for a nurturing and well-run environment for their little ones.

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Review from E T (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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We were a little apprehensive about sending our little one to nursery for the first time and spent a while researching different provisions in the area. We finally settled on Little Buds.
When we met the staff, they showed us around the well-thought-out, nurturing environment. They arranged home visits and settling-in sessions, which were so beneficial as our little one had already met the team several times before starting. This made the transition easy for both of us.
Our little one has now been attending the nursery for six months and always has a big smile on her face at drop-off and pick-up. Communication between the nursery and ourselves is excellent. We're kept up to date daily with routines, sleep, and activities through the app - something we love, as it reassures us that she's happy, safe, and well cared for by the Little Buds team. Any queries or questions we have are always answered promptly.

We couldn't be happier with our choice - Little Buds is the perfect nursery for us

Reply from Helen Winstanley, Headteacher at Little Buds Baby Room

We ar e so happy to hear that your little bud has settled in so well and that you value our communication and feedback. Thank you for taking the time to feedback to us. We value your feedback immensely :-)

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Review from Amy J (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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I honestly can't say enough good things about this nursery. The staff are so lovely - every single one of them has been incredibly supportive and caring every step of the way. The communication is always spot on; I'm kept in the loop about everything, which really gives me peace of mind.

My daughter absolutely loves it there - she's settled in so well and feels completely comfortable and happy. It's such a relief knowing she's in a safe, nurturing environment where she's genuinely cared for.

I'm so grateful to the team for everything they do. You can really tell they love what they do, and it shows in how happy the children are. Highly recommend!

Reply from Helen Winstanley, Headteacher at Little Buds Baby Room

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so happy that your Little Bud is blossoming in our setting and value your feedback :-)

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Review from Rachel P (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been attending Little Buds since May 2025 after moving from another nursery. It was the best decision to move her from her previous nursery and we couldn't be happier with ours and her experience of Little Buds. The staff were amazing at supporting her transition and settling in and ow she's so settled and happy there. Staff are great at letting you know what's going on in the nursery and how each day has been and I feel that they truly know her and her interests, as well as working with the routines we have at home too. She has good meals and snacks whilst there and has made amazing progress since starting, and I always know her next steps and how to support her at home. I couldn't honestly recommend Little Buds enough to anyone with a baby/toddler!

Reply from Helen Winstanley, Headteacher at Little Buds Baby Room

Thank you for your review, it is lovely to hear that your Little Bud has settled so well. It has been lovely to see her confidence grow and watch her blossom within our setting :-)

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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our little boy started little buds in September and we couldn't be happier how well he's settled in and the staff have been amazing with making sure we've been happy with everything and constant reassurance throughout,

Thank you

Reply from Helen Winstanley, Headteacher at Little Buds Baby Room

Thank you so much, we are so glad that your Little Bud has settled so well and is enjoying his time in Litte Buds :-)

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Review from Danielle M (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2025 Submitted via Website
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My son has been in little buds baby room since it opened in October 2024 and he absolutely loves it there. The staff are so lovely and caring and I couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery for our little boy. We receive regular updates as to what he is doing during his days and have regular updates to his progress in nursery.

Thank you for providing such a supportive and nurturing nursery environment for my little boy.

Reply from Helen Winstanley, Headteacher at Little Buds Baby Room

Thank you for your lovely and helpful review. We are so pleased to hear that your son has settled so well and is enjoying his time in Little Buds. We have loved getting to know all of our Little Buds and their families. :-)

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Review from Rachael H (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2025 Submitted via Website
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My son has been attending the nursery since January this year, comes twice a week and absolutely loves his time there he has learnt lots of new things and is really enjoying socialising with other children.

He is always smiling and playing happily on collection at the end of the day and the teachers always give him lotsbof reassurance and encouragement of a morning when leaving him.

Reply from Helen Winstanley, Headteacher at Little Buds Baby Room

Thank you for your lovely and helpful review. We welcome all feedback and are so pleased to hear that you son has settled so well and is enjoying his time in Little Buds :-)

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Meet the Team (5)

Rachel Fairclough Job Title: Baby Room Manager Joined: 2020
Rachel Fairclough

Mrs Fairclough joined Trinty school many years ago to work in our Nursery class. She has a true passion and gift for working with young children and so was an ideal candidate to move into our new baby room and subsequently become one of our room managers. As a mummy herself, she is very nurturing towards our children as well as being spot on when it comes to child development. Mrs Fairclough has a level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.

Kirsty Judge Job Title: Baby Room Manager Joined: 2020
Kirsty Judge

Mrs Judge joined team Trinity a few years ago to work in the Primary School. Her skills in working with younger children quickly shone through, and she now shines in her role as baby room manager. She, too, is a Mummy, and that, along with her background in working in a nursery setting, meant that she was a wonderful addition to the Little Buds team.

Annabel Sowman Job Title: Baby Room Apprentice Joined: 2025
Annabel Sowman

Annabel joined our team in January 2025 as an early years apprentice. She is completing her 18-month apprenticeship course with us and benefitting from training under the expert eye of Mrs Fairclough and Mrs Judge. Annabel loves working with young children and already has the nurturing attitude needed. As a big sister herself, she knows how to relate to the younger children and has been a lovely addition to our team.

Jessica Hubbert Job Title: Baby Room Assistant Joined: 2025
Jessica Hubbert

Mrs Hubbert joined our team in 2025 as a baby room assistant. She brought with her a wealth of experience from her time working in other Early Years settings. Her warm and caring personality meant that she settled in beautifully, and her creative flair can be seen in the setup of the room, but it is her passion for the outdoors that truly shines through in her weekly forest school sessions with our Little Buds.

Gemma Darley Job Title: Wraparound Assistant Joined: 2025
Gemma Darley

Mrs Darley joined our school in 2025, where she shone with her wealth of experience, particularly in the area of supporting children with SEND and disabilities. Mrs Darley continues to work in the main primary school but is a wonderful addition to our wraparound staff, covering breakfast and end-of-day care in Little Buds. She brings oodles of fun and excitement to each session, and our children look forward to Mrs Darley's time each day!

Frequently Asked Questions about Little Buds Baby Room

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Buds Baby Room accepts?

Little Buds Baby Room accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 2 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Buds Baby Room Open?

Little Buds Baby Room is open: Monday 07:45-17:45, Tuesday 07:45-17:45, Wednesday 07:45-17:45, Thursday 07:45-17:45, Friday 07:45-17:45.

How many Children does Little Buds Baby Room have capacity for?

Little Buds Baby Room has capacity for a total of 12 Children.

How far is Little Buds Baby Room to the centre of Skelmersdale?

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

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