Business Details
14 Years
experience
Bilingual Childcare Excellence in Liverpool
Pagoda Nursery is a bilingual childcare provider established in 2012, offering a 'home from home' environment for children aged 0-5 years. Our OFSTED-registered service prioritises individualised care, with staff experienced in supporting bilingual children and those with additional needs. We operate from a purpose-built facility in Liverpool's Chinatown, maintaining high adult-to-child ratios and an open-door policy for parental engagement. Our curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, incorporating holistic, child-led activities that develop social, emotional, and cognitive skills.With a dedicated key-person system and daily progress tracking, we ensure each child's unique needs and interests shape their learning journey. Our team holds advanced qualifications in early childhood education, paediatric first aid, and safeguarding, with specialist expertise in special educational needs coordination. Located just five minutes from Liverpool One Shopping Centre, we serve local families and city centre workers through flexible full-day and half-day sessions.
Services
Bilingual Education
Outdoor Learning
Music & Movement
Art & Creativity
Sensory Play
Special Educational Needs Support
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Bilingual staff supporting English and Italian language development
- OFSTED-registered with rigorous safeguarding standards
- Experienced team with advanced early childhood qualifications
- Flexible full-day and half-day sessions available
- Daily parent communication and progress tracking
Associations and certifications
- OFSTED
What people say
Like a family
Fantastic nursery
Good start for school
Approachable staff
Flexible approach
Services
Bilingual Childcare
Our bilingual childcare service delivers care in English and Italian, supporting children's communication needs while fostering cultural awareness. Staff trained in bilingual education create an inclusive environment where children develop language skills naturally through daily interactions and structured activities. This approach benefits both native speakers and those learning additional languages.
Outdoor Learning
Daily outdoor activities include trips to local parks, museums, and shops, complemented by on-site physical play equipment. These experiences develop motor skills, environmental awareness, and social interaction through structured exploration of natural and urban environments, aligning with our holistic educational philosophy.
Music & Movement
Music and movement sessions use instruments, singing, and dance to enhance auditory development and physical coordination. Children explore rhythm, express emotions through movement, and develop listening skills while engaging in group musical activities that promote social interaction and creative self-expression.
Special Educational Needs Support
Our SENCO-trained staff provide tailored support for children with additional emotional, behavioural, or developmental needs. Individualised learning plans, specialist training, and small group settings ensure every child receives appropriate care while integrating fully with peers in our inclusive environment.
Parent Partnership
We maintain daily communication through home/nursery progress books and face-to-face updates. Parents receive regular development journals and can access staff at any time. Our open-door policy encourages family involvement in planning and decision-making processes affecting their child's care.
People
Caroline
Nursery Manager
With over 20 years' experience, Caroline holds a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies and Level 3 Management qualification. She has worked at Pagoda since 2012, specialising in child wellbeing and safeguarding, while mentoring vulnerable children through Action for Children.
Isca
Early Years Educator
Qualified with a Level 4 HNC in Childhood Youth Studies, Isca has worked at Pagoda since 2014. She specialises in social-emotional development and SENCO provision, holding paediatric first aid and chartered educator status in early years education.
Ellie
Childcare Practitioner
Ellie has worked in childcare since 2019, achieving Level 3 qualifications. Specialising in infant care, she focuses on developing independence in under-1s and planning educational outings that enhance children's understanding of the world around them.
Maria
Bilingual Educator
With childcare experience in Italy and the UK, Maria brings cross-cultural expertise to our team. Holding a UK-recognised degree in Philosophy and Educational Science, she supports Italian-speaking families while working towards her Level 2 childcare qualification.
Questions
What age range does Pagoda Nursery accept?
We care for children from 0 to 5 years old in our Liverpool-based nursery setting.
Do you offer funded childcare places?
Yes, we provide government-funded childcare for eligible children aged 9 months and above.
What are your operating hours?
We offer full-day sessions from 8am-6pm and half-day options from 8am-1pm, Monday to Friday, 50 weeks annually.
How do you support bilingual children?
Our staff speak English and Italian, creating a supportive environment where bilingual children's communication needs are fully understood and nurtured.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
Our team includes Level 3-4 qualified nursery nurses, paediatric first aiders, and specialists in special educational needs coordination.
How do you involve parents in their child's development?
We maintain daily communication through progress books, individual learning journals, and face-to-face updates with parents at collection times.
